Health Professions
We offer a wide range of courses that prepare you for a career in the health and care professions. If you’re unsure what your next steps are, let us inspire you to consider a degree that could open doors to a variety of exciting careers.
The key to a happy and successful future is to enjoy what you do, and for many people, it’s also about a desire to make a difference – either face to face or behind the scenes.
We provide high standards of undergraduate, postgraduate and post-qualification education and training for health and care professionals.
Our clinical facilities include a Diagnostic Digital Radiography imaging suite (X-Ray room), PACS reporting and viewing rooms, our operating theatre and pre- and post-operative simulation areas, hospital wards, home environment space and clinics for speech and language therapy and sports therapy. You can also use our digital anatomy tables and SPACE (Skills Practice and Care Enhancement), where you can practise clinical skills and utilise anatomical models and skeletons.
Our Courses
Foundation Year courses
Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure progression to your chosen degree.
Undergraduate courses
Take a look at the Health Professions postgraduate courses and research degrees available.
Postgraduate courses
Take a look at the postgraduate courses and research degrees available.
Our Research
Birmingham City University's Health and Life Science research teams work directly with the industry, including NHS trusts, sports teams and health charities to improve patient care and outcomes for patients.
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Facilities
Take a look around the facilities available to you as a Health Professions student at BCU.
Our staff
When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.
Our graduates
We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.
Partnerships and collaborations
If you choose to study at BCU, you will get the chance to work with industry, where you'll gain valuable experience.
CPD
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses support your learning throughout your career.
Blog
Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.
Interviews
You may need to undertake an interview before starting on one of our Health Professions courses. Check out our helpful tips and advice on how to prepare and what to expect.
Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
We offer a variety of clinical services to service users from across the region, particularly to people who have no access to local services. If you’re happy to work with our students, under the supervision of qualified staff, you can be referred by a speech and language therapy service or by yourself/family member.
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News
There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.
Go Abroad
Whatever you want to achieve, going abroad will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to make a difference to your future.
Living in Birmingham
Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.
Open Days
The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.