Welcome 2026 Students

Start Date

Welcome Week will take place between Monday 14 September and Friday 18 September 2026. During Welcome Week your course team will schedule activities for you to find out important information about your course, meet your lecturers and other students, and find your way around.

Teaching on your course begins from Monday 21 September 2026. Please check your timetable for details.

You will be able to see your timetable on iCity using your BCU login details as soon as they are released. You should have received your BCU login details when you were invited to enrol.

Timetables

Course Leader

Halima Khan

Welcome Message

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to the programme as you begin on this exciting journey. Induction week will commence 14th September, it is important that you attend to help ensure a smooth and successful transition into University life. During this week you will also have the opportunity to meet with your fellow students, academic staff and take part in a range of activities.

You will be supported throughout your studies by a personal academic tutor alongside access to a wide range of University support services including student wellbeing and academic skills to help you succeed.

Alongside integrated learning with students from all four fields of nursing you will develop specialist knowledge and skills in children’s nursing including caring for infants, children and young people with a range of physical, developmental and complex healthcare needs.

Practice placements are central to your learning giving you experience across a variety of settings. In addition, you will also engage in simulated learning to build confidence and clinical skills. During each placement you will be supported by experienced practitioners including a practice supervisor and assessor who will guide your learning and support your development in practice.

We also encourage you to attend the Student Union Fairs taking place on:
15th September – City South and 16-17th September – City Centre.

As you begin this journey with us, remember:
“Every nurse was once a student who believed they could make a difference”.

Best Wishes
Halima Khan
Course Lead – Children’s Nursing

Course Location

Your course will mainly be taught in:

Seacole Building, City South Campus (Room numbers start with SCT)

First day on Campus

We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham City University!

You must have your ID card visible at all times when on campus, so if you have received yours before your first day, ensure you bring this with you. If you enrolled late you will need to collect one on campus during your first few days. Please remember that your ID card is for your use only. You must never let anyone else use it.

To complete your enrolment, you will need the following:

• Passport (or other form of photo ID if you are a UK/EU student)
• Original qualification documents if applicable (you will be emailed a list of the documents we need to see once you have completed your online enrolment)
• Visa (international students only)

What else? The rest is up to you! You will find a shop, café, pub, computer access and water fountains on campus, but we do recommend you bring the following on the first day:

• Laptop, if you have one
• Notepad and pen
• Reusable water bottle
• Snack
• Money

And remember, the weather in Birmingham can be changeable!