Welcome 2026 Students

Start Date

Welcome Week will take place between Monday 14 - 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

Lewis Clemson

Welcome Message

Myself and the rest of the Operating Department Practice team wish you the warmest welcome to BCU. We are all looking forward to meeting you and getting you started on your journey. Induction Week is an exciting time, and we encourage you to attend the sessions planned. This will provide you with an introduction to your teaching team, the university and the course you are embarking on. We will be here to support you throughout your journey and ensure your learning experience is positive and enjoyable. Throughout the first semester you will be learning the fundamental principles of how to work within a surgical environment. You will gain valuable knowledge and experience supporting you to become a competent and efficient practitioner.

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!