Sport and Life Sciences blog

Find out the top reasons that make our courses worth studying!

BSc Sports Therapy student Adam Morton spoke to us about his journey into higher education and what it’s like to be a ...

Meet Matthew, a BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise student, who shares the hands-on experience he gained through h...

Follow Danielle, a Sport and Exercise Nutrition student, throughout a typical day in her life including what she eats a...

Biomedical Engineering student Rezaul had a fantastic experience doing a Mitacs research internship in Canada.

Biomedical Science might be a term you have heard but aren’t entirely sure what it entails. It can be an extremely rewa...

What is antibiotic resistance and what do you need to know about it? Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, Martin Goldberg...

This year, a group of Sport students visited Canada for a fun and educational trip to collaborate with universities an...

Adam Kelly, Senior Lecturer for Sports Coaching and Physical Education, shares an insight into his career and work.

Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU sports student. Take a look at wh...

We've complied our top tips to help you prepare for your Sport degree.

Studying a sports degree at BCU means you will participate in a placement module. This gives you the opportunity to gai...

Are you considering a career in life sciences, but not sure exactly where to start? Read on to find out more about a c...

Studying a degree in sport can open you up to a world of exciting career opportunities – such as working with professi...

Whether you’re looking to pursue a career as a PE teacher, a football coach or a nutritionist, Birmingham is one of the...

Aiming for a career in sports? If so, BCU Is one of the most well-equipped places to study in this field, as you’ll be ...

Dr Meghan Brown, a lecturer in sports and exercise nutrition, shares her top reasons to come to an Applicant Taster Day...

Third year BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science student Fatima looks back on her time at BCU and what she has gained so far ...

Liam Davies, a student on our Sports Coaching and Physical Education course, won the ‘Rising Star of the Year’ award a...

We have asked our Sports Course Lead to let us know their top tips to help ensure your Sport application is the best it...

Lecturer on Birmingham City University's BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree, Laura Hodgson, details how elite...

Studying a degree in sport can open up more doors than you might think. We spoke to Aisha James, Lecturer in Sports The...

Anneline wanted to embrace every opportunity at university, both on and off her course. She's proud of making the most ...

Find out more about the varied role of a Sports Coach, and how you could become one.

Sports and Exercise Nutrition graduate Wee Lun Foo has won the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences ( BAS...

Ever wondered what placements are like on our Life Sciences courses? Well we’ve heard from Biomedical Sciences student,...

Discover more about life sciences courses (Biomedical Science) at Birmingham City University.

Studying a degree in sport will open you up to a world of exciting career opportunities, including work with professio...

Ever wondered what a Sports Therapist does? Read our blog to find out more and learn how you could begin your journey ...

Getting hands on experience through opportunities such as taking a placement year is it great way to develop skills and...

Sport and Exercise Nutrition student, Wee Lun Foo shares his experience of securing placements at Shrewsbury FC and Bir...

We take a look at how Sports Science helped Eliud Kipchoge complete a marathon in less than two hours, a world record -...

If you are passionate about sport and wondering what career would best suit you, then take a look at the many different...

In June 2019, some of our second-year students from the Department of Sport and Exercise had the opportunity to travel ...

Birmingham City University Sports Therapy students had a busy Easter, providing support at the National Positive Choice...

Work based experience is a great way to enrich your degree and give you an insight into what your future career could l...

Thanks to new and powerful technology, microbiologists are now able to cure and treat life-threatening diseases by usi...

Discover how engineering combined with healthcare has advanced in recent years to benefit the quality of our lives.

If you’re interested in the science of sport to help elite athletes achieve success, then you might want to consider a ...

It’s an exciting time to study Biomedical Engineering, and Biomedical Sciences – although very different, both subject...

This course will offer you a number of potential career paths to directly impact the next generation of future athletes...

You’re interested in becoming a Biomedical Engineer and solving problems that allow people with conditions or injuries ...

You’re on track to become a Sports Therapist – but do you know about the options open to you once you graduate? Upon su...

You’re interested in studying Sport and Exercise Science – but do you know about the range of career options that will ...

As an aspiring biomedical scientist you'll be interested in using science to develop knowledge, interventions, or techn...

Sport and Life Sciences blog

What does a Performance Analyst do?

Why study a Sport and Life Science course with us?

Studying Sports Therapy as a mature student

Birmingham City Women's Football Club

Day in the life of a Sport and Exercise Nutrition student

Rezaul - Canada

What is Biomedical Science?

What you need to know about antibiotic resistance

Sports Coaching and Physical Education Students Go Abroad to Canada

Academic Spotlight: Adam Kelly

5 reasons why you shouldn’t miss our Sports Open Days

What can I do to prepare for my Sport degree?

What does a sports placement involve?

Is a career in biomedical science right for me?

Five ways BCU prepared me for a career in sport

Why You Should Study Sport in Birmingham

Which sports course is right for you?

Three things you'll get out of an Applicant Taster Day

Biomedical Science: My student journey

Sports Coaching and Physical Education student wins Rising Star Award

5 top tips for completing your application for a sport course

Mental Health in Elite Sport

Physical therapy and performing arts: Behind the scenes

Biomedical Engineering: My BCU student journey

What does a Sports Coach do?

Sports Nutrition Student Wins Dissertation Of The Year

Future Genetics: A Biomedical Sciences Student's Experience on Placement

Six things you should know about studying life sciences courses at Birmingham City University

Five careers you can do with a degree in Sport

What does a Graduate Sports Therapist do?

Our Biomedical Sciences Placement Experience

Placements in Sport

How Sports Science helped Kipchoge run a marathon in under two hours

Jobs in sport you might not know existed

Sports students head to Canada

Sports Therapy students help out in the community

Biomedical Engineering Placements

Microbiologists talk poo

Four ways Biomedical Engineering has enhanced healthcare

How to become a sports nutritionist

What can I do with a degree in Life Sciences?

Careers in Sports Coaching and Physical Education

Careers in Biomedical Engineering

Careers in Sports Therapy

Careers in Sport and Exercise Science

Careers in Biomedical Science