Health Professions blog

From Meghan Markle to Endometriosis… We don’t believe women

March is Endometriosis (endo) Awareness Month .  Dr Annalise Weckesser , Senior Research Fellow at Birmingham City Uni...

Military (Defence School of Healthcare Education) FAQs

If you are considered a career as a nurse, ODP or radiographer within the Armed Forces, take a look at our FAQs to find...

What does a Nutritional Therapist do?

Ever wondered what a Nutritional Therapist does?  Read our blog to find out more, including how you could become one.

How do University Apprenticeships Work?

Most of us have heard of apprenticeships, but your first thought is probably the industry-based apprenticeships that we...

Six benefits of attending an Offer Holder Day

Find out all about our Offer Holder Days (OHD) and read our top six reasons to attend an OHD.

A visit from Myo-band: Food and Nutrition students get the low down on working in industry

At Birmingham City University, we want to give you as many different learning opportunities as we can, to help you get...

Four benefits of cutting back on sugar

Sugar can be in found in more food and drink than you might think, and keeping an eye on your intake is important.  Her...

7 things you might not know about Speech and Language Therapists

As with all courses, there are common misconceptions when Speech and Language Therapy comes to mind. These 7 points wi...

Five things you should know about our FdSc Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) course

As it's World Braille Day (4 January) we thought we’d take a look at our Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) cours...

Health Courses Open Day: Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re interested in studying a Health professions degree, you probably have lots of questions about the course and...

Exploring the parks around our City South Campus

If you're looking for places to go around campus to enjoy some exercise, fresh air and scenery, check out our Parks blo...

Welcome to the Mary Seacole Library

Get to know the library at our City South Campus, before you start your studies, and give yourself a head start. 

What’s special about an MRes degree?

In the current climate, employers are keen on individuals who can work independently and deliver a research-focused ap...

Support whilst studying

If you're considering, or studying, a healthcare degree, find out about the support you can access while studying.

What stationery supplies do I need for university?

Ready to start a new chapter this September? Our third-year student Shelby has made a short vlog about some key station...