HIV is something you may well have heard of, but how much do you really know about the virus? We spoke to Andrea Driver-Williams, lecturer in Adult Nursing here at BCU and HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist, about the many myths surrounding HIV. Read on to find out more about the virus and debunk the most common HIV myths!
Read moreMidwifery student Charlotte Cooper tells us more about her experiences in India as part of a Go Abroad programme.
Read moreInterested in studying a nursing degree? There are plenty of reasons why you should study it here in Birmingham. Below...
Read moreSenior Lecturer in Nursing Ann-Marie Dodson shares her story and gives advice about joining our School of Nursing and ...
Read moreOpen Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU Nursing or Midwifery student. Tak...
Read moreStarting your nursing or midwifery course with us soon? We’re looking forward to welcoming you! If you want to get a he...
Read moreLove the idea of caring for others? Do you see yourself as a compassionate, empathetic, and knowledgeable individual? I...
Read moreIf 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...
Read moreAnna shares her experience of being a maternity student, how she balances completing her degree whist working as a supp...
Read moreUsing the library for research and further reading is an important part of studying at university. But we know it can b...
Read moreRecently, the School of Nursing, AHPs and Midwifery at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust has b...
Read moreFind out about the best place to practice your clinical skills as a health student at BCU.
Read moreEvery year International Nurses' Day is celebrated on 12 May, which is also the anniversary of the birth of Florence N...
Read moreTo celebrate International Nurses' Day 2021, we asked two BCU first year BSc (Hons) Nursing students to share their nur...
Read moreEvery year in May, Dying Matters and coalition members host an Awareness Week. From the 10th to the 16th of May, this y...
Read moreAs part of Stress Awareness Month, we put some information together to help you understand stress, and find ways to cop...
Read moreAs part of Allergy Awareness Week, we look at the most common allergies, how to recognise them, and how to treat them.
Read moreIf you are considered a career as a nurse, ODP or radiographer within the Armed Forces, take a look at our FAQs to find...
Read moreMost of us have heard of apprenticeships, but your first thought is probably the industry-based apprenticeships that we...
Read moreRead our top tips for studying a healthcare apprenticeship at Birmingham City University.
Read moreFind out all about our Applicant Taster Days (ATD) and read our top six reasons to attend an ATD.
Read moreThird-year BSc Adult Nursing student Sarah always knew she would work in healthcare. After studying health related sub...
Read moreMental health awareness is increasing, and how the media portray mental illness can have a big impact our understanding...
Read moreSherniece Kaur was just a few weeks into her degree in Adult Nursing at Birmingham City University when she fell ill a...
Read moreFollowing the launch of our MSc Nursing (pre-registration) courses in partnership with Health Education England (HEE), ...
Read moreChristmas is a special time full of traditions and happy anticipation about being together with people we love, presen...
Read moreChoosing your degree subject and university is a big decision. We’re sure you have lots of questions about everything f...
Read moreWelcome to our Virtual Open Day! If you’re interested in Midwifery, today is a great way to get to know more about wh...
Read moreIf you're looking for places to go around campus to enjoy some exercise, fresh air and scenery, check out our Parks blo...
Read moreGet to know the library at our City South Campus, before you start your studies, and give yourself a head start.
Read moreSee what some of our nursing students say about their first year at Birmingham City University.
Read moreIf you're considering, or studying, a healthcare degree, find out about the support you can access while studying.
Read moreFrom September this year we’re offering a four-year degree-level apprenticeship route into all four fields of nursing:...
Read moreReady to start a new chapter this September? Our third-year student Shelby has made a short vlog about some key station...
Read moreWith the current Coronavirus pandemic, our Return to Practice (RTP) Nursing course has been more important than ever t...
Read moreWe spoke to Kevin Crimmons, Head of the Dame Edith Cavell Department of Adult Nursing, to find out why nurses are so ke...
Read moreMental Health Nursing is a demanding but rewarding career choice. The role would require you to support a person throug...
Read moreGoing from being a student to being a nurse can be a challenge, many of you will be taking this step before you have g...
Read moreWe know online interviews might sound daunting, so here’s some advice from us to help you feel confident and ready to t...
Read moreLearning Disability nursing is a very rewarding career with excellent employment prospects. The role of a Learning Disa...
Read moreDomestic violence is a sadly prevalent issue in our society. It’s a sensitive topic that is difficult to discuss, but o...
Read moreBy joining the School of Nursing and Midwifery you become part of the family. No event could demonstrate this better th...
Read moreOn 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...
Read moreAmy, one of our BSc Midwifery students has given us some insight into how our unique Skills, Practice, and Care Enhanc...
Read moreWe know that Open Days can be overwhelming – so many people, so many courses, so much to see and do! So, we sent studen...
Read moreFor the past two years, we’ve been running workshops now known as KYO – Know Your Organs. They’ve proven popular with s...
Read moreWe are fortunate to have a strong partnership with MEDLIFE, a charity with a mission to build a worldwide movement empo...
Read moreThis week is World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding is an emotive and sometimes controversial topic, and one that our ...
Read moreAlmost four years ago, on the 23 December 2015, Ellie began to feel ill. But this wasn’t just your common cold. Below...
Read moreLearning Disability Nursing student, Joan, writes here about how being the mother of her autistic son, Micah, influence...
Read moreWith International Day of the Midwife approaching, we’ve spoken to one of our Midwifery graduates, Danielle Carey, who’...
Read moreEveryone has a story to tell, so we’ve spoken to some of our nursing and midwifery students to find out what inspired t...
Read moreWe know that placements are an important part of your experience during your course. We’ve already covered what to wear...
Read moreThere's so many great reasons to work towards a career in healthcare - whether it's Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography or ...
Read moreCourse leader for Return To Practice courses, Heather Scripps, shares her top 10 reasons why you should return to nursi...
Read moreEating disorders are complex mental illnesses and anyone, no matter what their age, gender or background, can develop o...
Read moreProfessional navigator, Nicola Clarke, shares her top 10 tips why you should continue your professional development (CP...
Read moreSecond year Education Studies student, Mollie tells us what she spends her money on as a student in Birmingham and offe...
Read moreWe know that placements are a major part of your experience during your course so we've spoken to staff and students to...
Read moreWe know that a lot of parents or mature students may feel apprehensive about starting a degree at a later time in their...
Read moreHave you ever wondered what a typical day on a maternity ward is like? Final-year student midwife, Cydney, kept a diary...
Read moreA small guide on where to start with childcare and funding whilst being a student.
Read moreLast month we celebrated International Multiple Birth Awareness Week with a range of activities. You probably don’t t...
Read moreRecently we popped along to one of the Theory into Practice sessions, known as TiP to see what goes on. We spoke to our...
Read moreDiscover tips and advice from Mental Health lecturer, Kim Moore on how to take care of your mental health during the f...
Read moreDiscover tips and advice from Mental Health lecturer, Kim Moore on how to take care of your mental health during the fe...
Read moreWe all know midwives are extremely busy with a baby being born every minute, but do you know exactly what they get up t...
Read moreThis week is Multiple Birth Awareness Week - 5-12 November 2018. Our team in the Elizabeth Bryan Multiple Births Centr...
Read moreAs a mature student being out of academic studies for some time, I was extremely concerned about being just a number in...
Read moreWe’re lucky to have established a strong link with the University of Pittsburgh (PITT) in the USA, sharing with each ot...
Read moreFiona Rich tells us how Learning Disability Nurses support some of the most vulnerable members of society.
Read moreThere's a huge demand for nurses and midwives. Find out why it's such an invaluable job.
Read moreSPACE (Skills Practice And Care Enhancement) is a unique practise area that health care students can access outside of ...
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