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

Victoria Moloney

Welcome Message

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the programme as you begin this exciting journey. Induction week commences on 14/9/26, it is important you attend to ensure a smooth, successful transition into University life. During induction week you have opportunities to meet your fellow students, academic staff and engage in a range of activities.

You will be supported throughout your studies by a personal academic tutor, alongside access to a range of University support services, including wellbeing and mental health services and academic skills, to support your success.

Alongside integrated learning with students from all four fields of nursing, you will develop specialist knowledge and skills for Learning Disabilities nursing, from the start of your course. This year, you will learn about the principles of Learning Disabilities nursing, human anatomy and physiology; and, understanding the role of Health Promotion and Health Inequalities. All of these will aid your development as a Nurse and supports your clinical decision making.

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

We encourage you to attend the Student Union Fairs taking place:
15th September – City South
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”.

We look forward to seeing you in September,

Victoria Moloney – Learning Disabilities Course Lead

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!