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Interested in studying a nursing degree? There are plenty of reasons why you should study it here in Birmingham. Below...

Senior Lecturer in Nursing Ann-Marie Dodson shares her story and gives advice about joining our School of Nursing and ...

Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU Nursing or Midwifery student. Tak...

Starting your nursing or midwifery course with us soon? We’re looking forward to welcoming you! If you want to get a he...

Love the idea of caring for others? Do you see yourself as a compassionate, empathetic, and knowledgeable individual? I...

If you are looking to get into a nursing or midwifery career, you’ve come to the right place, as we offer a range of co...

Anna shares her experience of being a maternity student, how she balances completing her degree whist working as a supp...

Using the library for research and further reading is an important part of studying at university. But we know it can b...

Recently, the School of Nursing, AHPs and Midwifery at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust has b...

Our Mary Seacole Library is a fantastic resource to support your studies. We know that using the library can be a bit i...

Find out about the best place to practice your clinical skills as a health student at BCU.

With restrictions now beginning to ease, we understand that you may be anxious about either returning to campus, or joi...

Find out how you can help those with dementia in your community, now that COVID restrictions are lifting.

Every year International Nurses' Day is celebrated on 12 May, which is also the anniversary of the birth of Florence N...

To celebrate International Nurses' Day 2021, we asked two BCU first year BSc (Hons) Nursing students to share their nur...

There are lots of great and interesting places to visit and things to do in Edgbaston, close to our BCU City South Camp...

Every year in May, Dying Matters and coalition members host an Awareness Week. From the 10th to the 16th of May, this y...

As part of Stress Awareness Month, we put some information together to help you understand stress, and find ways to cop...

As part of Allergy Awareness Week, we look at the most common allergies, how to recognise them, and how to treat them.

If you are considered a career as a nurse, ODP or radiographer within the Armed Forces, take a look at our FAQs to find...

If your aim for the year was to start being more environmentally friendly, you might be struggling to think of new ways...

Most of us have heard of apprenticeships, but your first thought is probably the industry-based apprenticeships that we...

Read our top tips for studying a healthcare apprenticeship at Birmingham City University.

Find out all about our Applicant Taster Days (ATD) and read our top six reasons to attend an ATD.

Third-year BSc Adult Nursing student Sarah always knew she would work in healthcare. After studying health related sub...

Mental health awareness is increasing, and how the media portray mental illness can have a big impact our understanding...

Read our tips on studying from home, and how you can keep motivated.

Sherniece Kaur was just a few weeks into her degree in Adult Nursing at Birmingham City University when she fell ill a...

Following the launch of our MSc Nursing (pre-registration) courses in partnership with Health Education England (HEE), ...

We have compiled some activities you can make, do, attend and play over Christmas to keep you busy over what we know wi...

As it is Men's Mental Health Month, we asked BSc Mental Health Nursing student, Steven Zulu to let us know what is like...

Christmas is a special time full of traditions and happy anticipation about being together with people we love, presen...

Read five ways you as Health and Education students can pull on your previous work and voluntary experiences to bolster...

University open days are looking different at the moment. Here's seven reasons why you should attend a virtual open da...

We all have one thing in common, dreams. World Dream Day was established to encourage everyone to concentrate on their ...

Choosing your degree subject and university is a big decision. We’re sure you have lots of questions about everything f...

Welcome to our Virtual Open Day! If you’re interested in Midwifery, today is a great way to get to know more about wh...

If you're looking for places to go around campus to enjoy some exercise, fresh air and scenery, check out our Parks blo...

Get to know the library at our City South Campus, before you start your studies, and give yourself a head start.

See what some of our nursing students say about their first year at Birmingham City University.

If you're considering, or studying, a healthcare degree, find out about the support you can access while studying.

From September this year we’re offering a four-year degree-level apprenticeship route into all four fields of nursing:...

Ready to start a new chapter this September? Our third-year student Shelby has made a short vlog about some key station...

With the current Coronavirus pandemic, our Return to Practice (RTP) Nursing course has been more important than ever t...

We spoke to Kevin Crimmons, Head of the Dame Edith Cavell Department of Adult Nursing, to find out why nurses are so ke...

Mental Health Nursing is a demanding but rewarding career choice. The role would require you to support a person throug...

Going from being a student to being a nurse can be a challenge, many of you will be taking this step before you have g...

It’s not easy with the daily updates of Coronavirus infection rates to stay calm and anxiety free. It’s a worrying time...

We know online interviews might sound daunting, so here’s some advice from us to help you feel confident and ready to t...

Ever considered Coronavirus Bingo while watching the news or shadow boxing in the front room? Senior Lecturer in Sports...

Learning Disability nursing is a very rewarding career with excellent employment prospects. The role of a Learning Disa...

Domestic violence is a sadly prevalent issue in our society. It’s a sensitive topic that is difficult to discuss, but o...

Stef, an Employability Advisor and Careers+ team member for the Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, explain...

By joining the School of Nursing and Midwifery you become part of the family. No event could demonstrate this better th...

On average, 13 men each day take their life by suicide in the UK. With Movember upon us, a time to focus on men’s me...

Amy, one of our BSc Midwifery students has given us some insight into how our unique Skills, Practice, and Care Enhanc...

We know that Open Days can be overwhelming – so many people, so many courses, so much to see and do! So, we sent studen...

For the past two years, we’ve been running workshops now known as KYO – Know Your Organs. They’ve proven popular with s...

We are fortunate to have a strong partnership with MEDLIFE, a charity with a mission to build a worldwide movement empo...

As part of our Welcome Week celebrations, we thought we’d introduce you to your campus, here in the heart of Edgbaston ...

The School of Nursing and Midwifery has collaborated with The Centre for Law, Science, and Policy on a unique STEAM pro...

This week is World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding is an emotive and sometimes controversial topic, and one that our ...

Almost four years ago, on the 23 December 2015, Ellie began to feel ill. But this wasn’t just your common cold. Below...

City South Campus is nestled in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, just to the south of Birmingham city centre. But don’t t...

How would you feel about going to the same university as your mum and dad? We had the chance to speak to Mike Davies, o...

One hundred years! Who would have guessed learning disability nursing has been around for that long? We recently had th...

Here at City South, we’re very proud of how green our campus is. We’re very lucky to be surrounded by beautiful greener...

A Midwifery course can be extremely rewarding but we recognise that it’s hard work too. It’s important to have fun and ...

Midwifery students run the Birmingham 10k for hospice charity in memory of family member

To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day BCU Research Fellow, Gemma Williams, writes about the stigma of menstruation and her own ...

University is usually hailed as some of the best years of your life – and 99% of the time, it really is. However, somet...

Learning Disability Nursing student, Joan, writes here about how being the mother of her autistic son, Micah, influence...

With International Day of the Midwife approaching, we’ve spoken to one of our Midwifery graduates, Danielle Carey, who’...

Everyone has a story to tell, so we’ve spoken to some of our nursing and midwifery students to find out what inspired t...

We know that placements are an important part of your experience during your course. We’ve already covered what to wear...

There's so many great reasons to work towards a career in healthcare - whether it's Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography or ...

Course leader for Return To Practice courses, Heather Scripps, shares her top 10 reasons why you should return to nursi...

We’re keen to give our students as many options as possible to develop as people including opportunities outside of the...

Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses and anyone, no matter what their age, gender or background, can develop o...

Careers+ employability advisor, Stef Cope, shares her reasons how work experience can help with your future goals and h...

Professional navigator, Nicola Clarke, shares her top 10 tips why you should continue your professional development (CP...

Second year Education Studies student, Mollie tells us what she spends her money on as a student in Birmingham and offe...

We know that placements are a major part of your experience during your course so we've spoken to staff and students to...

We know that a lot of parents or mature students may feel apprehensive about starting a degree at a later time in their...

Have you ever wondered what a typical day on a maternity ward is like? Final-year student midwife, Cydney, kept a diary...

Blue Monday, what is that? I thought every Monday was ‘blue’. Well apparently there is an unscientific mathematical way...

A small guide on where to start with childcare and funding whilst being a student.

Last month we celebrated International Multiple Birth Awareness Week with a range of activities. You probably don’t t...

Recently we popped along to one of the Theory into Practice sessions, known as TiP to see what goes on. We spoke to our...

Discover tips and advice from Mental Health lecturer, Kim Moore on how to take care of your mental health during the f...

Discover tips and advice from Mental Health lecturer, Kim Moore on how to take care of your mental health during the fe...

We all know midwives are extremely busy with a baby being born every minute, but do you know exactly what they get up t...

This week is Multiple Birth Awareness Week - 5-12 November 2018. Our team in the Elizabeth Bryan Multiple Births Centr...

If you're thinking about studying for a career in healthcare, here's seven reasons why you should...

As a mature student being out of academic studies for some time, I was extremely concerned about being just a number in...

We’re lucky to have established a strong link with the University of Pittsburgh (PITT) in the USA, sharing with each ot...

Having recently spent £41 million on City South Campus, here's what we love about our new spaces and facilities!

Are you considering a career working with people who have disabilities? There's a whole of host of ways in which you co...

Fiona Rich tells us how Learning Disability Nurses support some of the most vulnerable members of society.

Find out why our students chose to study a degree in healthcare and why they're proud to be part of the NHS...

Your country needs you. As we continue to push through these unprecedented times, now, more than ever there's an ev...

Birmingham City University has received a record number of nominations in the shortlist for this year’s Student Nursing...

As a “bisexual and gender-neutral person of colour”, Oliver knew what it was like to feel isolated. Here, Oliver writes...

Hear from our nursing students why they chose to study Learning Disability Nursing.

SPACE (Skills Practice And Care Enhancement) is a unique practise area that health care students can access outside of ...

School of Nursing and Midwifery Blog

Lifelong memories made in India on Go Abroad programme

Why you should study Nursing and Midwifery in Birmingham

Academic Spotlight - Ann-Marie Dodson

5 reasons why you shouldn't miss our School of Nursing and Midwifery Open Days

How to prepare for your course at the School of Nursing and Midwifery

Careers you can do with a Nursing and Midwifery degree

Which nursing and midwifery course is right for you?

Why returning to education after 30 years was the best decision

My top tips for using the library

Students leading care on placement

HELS Library mentor

Let SPACE help you improve your clinical skills

Everything you need to know about returning to life on campus

Dementia care: The little things you can do to make a difference

Celebrating International Nurses’ Day with Jacinta, a BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student

International Nurses’ Day 2021 – Why I’m proud to be a student nurse.

Explore what Edgbaston has to offer

Dying Matters: Let's talk about dying

Stress awareness: Signs, symptoms and care

Identifying and treating allergies

Military (Defence School of Healthcare Education) FAQs

Eight ways to be greener in lockdown

How do University Apprenticeships Work?

Top tips for Apprenticeship success

Six benefits of attending an Applicant Taster Day

'My degree makes me feel valued': Sarah Shakil

Mental Health and the Media

Tips for studying at home during lockdown

My liver transplant and me: How my experiences will make me a better nurse

Seven facts you may not know about our MSc Nursing course

On the 12 days of Christmas: Ideas to make, do, attend and games to keep you busy over the festive period

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month

Living with Dementia at Christmas-time

Five ways Health and Education students can still get work experience during the Pandemic

Seven benefits of a Virtual Open Day

World Dream Day: Making your dream career a reality

Nursing Open Day: Frequently Asked Questions

Midwifery Open Day: Frequently Asked Questions

Exploring the parks around our City South Campus

Welcome to the Mary Seacole Library

Nursing students share highlights from their first year

Support whilst studying

Getting into Nursing: Should I do a degree or an apprenticeship?

What stationery supplies do I need for university?

Nursing life at Birmingham City University

7 reasons why you should become a nurse

What do Mental Health Nurses do?

Working on the wards during Covid 19

How to manage anxiety during the Coronavirus pandemic

How do online interviews work?

Keep moving to beat the blues

What do Learning Disability Nurses do?

BSWA and BCU: Working together to support survivors of domestic violence

Five reasons why volunteering is great for your CV

Nursing students pass on the lamp of learning

Five ways men can look after their mental health

How SPACE supported a Midwifery student

What to expect at an Open Day

Do you know your organs?

Child Nursing students take part in MEDLIFE

Welcome week: Get to know your City South campus

‘On the Record’: A STEAM Collaboration

World Breastfeeding Week

Wear Red Day: My experience with Sepsis

Five things to do in Edgbaston

My BCU Family

Positive Choices Conference 2019 (student review)

10 ways to be greener at City South

Why join the BCU Midwifery Society?

Student midwives complete the Birmingham 10K

Going with the flow: My period and me

Eight ways to look after your mental health as a student

World Autism Awareness Week: Me and My Son

The Seven Truths of Midwifery

What inspired us to become nurses and midwives

Nursing and Midwifery placement travel tips

The benefits of working in Healthcare

This is why you should Return to Practice

A learning disability nursing student's personal development through Positive Choices