LOOK

AT ME
NOWC LAI R E
- Saving Lives

OPEN DAY PROGRAMME 2024

City South Campus
Saturday 29 June | 9am – 3pm
bcu.ac.uk/opendays
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WELCOME
I’d like to give you a warm welcome
to Birmingham City University. I am
immensely proud to be the Chancellor
of this vibrant and diverse institution.
The best way to find out what’s happening at this
University and across the city is to come and see us,
which is why our open days are such great events.
You can see our facilities, get the inside track from
current students and ask our staff about any queries
you may have.

Have a fantastic day and I hope we’ll be welcoming

you as a student soon.

Best wishes

Sir Lenny Henry

Chancellor of Birmingham City University

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 SCT009, Seacole Extension

GENERAL TALKS
WELCOME TALK LOOK AT ME NOW

HELLO
Hear from our Vice-Chancellor’s GRADUATE PANEL
Office about what makes BCU
Meet the graduates from our Look at Me
a great place to study!
Now campaign and find out more about
their inspiring career journeys.
9.30 - 10am
11.45am - 12.15pm 12.20 - 12.50pm

BRUM
STUDENT YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION
FINANCE TALK ON STUDENT LIFE TALK
Get all of your finance Hear about student life here at BCU,
questions answered in this on a range of topics from societies
informative talk. to our Advice Team.

10.15 - 10.45am 1 - 1.30pm

PERSONAL STATEMENT MANAGING YOUR

ADVICE MONEY AT UNIVERSITY
Personal statements are a crucial part Learn about the importance of
of UCAS applications. Hear our top tips managing your budget and making
on making yours stand out! the most of student discounts.

11 - 11.30am 1.45 - 2.15pm

Follow the pink arrows to get to the SCT009 (Seacole Extension)

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MAKE Say hi at check in MY NOTES

THE
Check out our map
to find your bearings

Attend a welcome talk

MOST
Take an accommodation tour

Talk to a Student Ambassador

OF
about their BCU journey

Learn more about your

course - chat to tutors and
students or take a tour!

YOUR
Speak to our support
services staff for advice
on everything from finance
to health and wellbeing

DAY!
Head over to the Social
Kitchen Pizzeria for lunch

Grab a coffee on us!

Look out for our Therapy

Dogs around campus

FREE WIFI
BCU OPEN WIFI

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VISIT OUR BOOK A TOUR

ACCOMMODATION ACTIVITIES
Throughout the
day from 9am.
Tours last up to 1 hour.
The last tour leaves at 2.30pm.
Booking desk: We advise booking early
SCT024 Drama Studio, to help plan your day.
Seacole Extension

MEET NHS TRUST PARTNERS FOUNDATION YEARS

If you’re interested in apprenticeships, Find out more about what a foundation
you need to apply for a place with an year is and why it might be a good
employer. Meet some of our employers! choice for you.

10am - 2.30pm 10.30 - 11am

1 - 1.30pm
Ground floor and mezzanine
(near SCT050), Seacole Building SCT030, Seacole Building

MILITARY SPORTS AND PHYSICAL

HEALTHCARE CAREERS
Meet Armed Forces partners
9.30am - 2.30pm
Ground floor, Seacole Building
Follow the orange arrows to get to SCT024 (Seacole Extension)
ACTIVITY AT BCU
Ask us about all the different sporting
opportunities here at BCU
11.30am - 12noon
SCT240, Seacole Building

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 TOP THINGS TO SEE AND DO
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
SCT218
See our specialist medical technology equipment,
learn about the course and then take a tour to the City
Centre Campus to see our other engineering facilities.
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
THERAPY
SCT109 and SCT110
See one of our specialist
clinic and resource
rooms and learn more
about what speech and
language therapists do.
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SKILLS AND SIMULATION ACTIVITIES
Visit our mock wards which have been set up
for Adult and Child patients. Talk to our staff SCT051/052,
Mock Wards 9.30am - 3pm
and students and learn more about these Ground Floor
fields of Nursing.
Our Home Environment space can be used
11 - 11.30am,
Home for a variety of professions. Today you will be SCT053,
12.45 - 1.15pm
Environment able to see Learning Disability and Mental Ground Floor
2.15 - 2.45pm
Health Nursing simulation activities.
What’s it like to deliver healthcare in the
back of a vehicle and what kit do they have?
SCT054,
‘Simbulance’ Come to investigate life as a Paramedic Science 9.30am – 3pm
Ground Floor
student or how you might take patients from
paramedics into a ward or operating theatre.
From preparing a patient in anaesthetics,
Operating
getting scrubbed up, gloved and gowned to
Theatre with
support patients and colleagues in theatre, SCT055/056,
Anaesthetic 9.30am – 3pm
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE and Recovery
through to recovery care, learn more about Ground Floor
SCT312 Operating Department Practitioners –
spaces
the hidden heroes of healthcare!
Visit one of our labs
and see some of Digital Anatomy is key for so many of the health
the equipment our anatomy tables professions. See demonstrations of our digital SCT057,
9.30am – 2.45pm
students use. (recommended anatomy tables that bring the complexities Ground Floor
for age 12 +) of the human body to life.
Telehealth can be vital for certain service
users to access the care they need and really
came to the forefront during the Covid-19
Telehealth 9.30am - 12.30pm SCT153,
pandemic. Today you can see just one example
Suite 1.15 - 3pm First Floor
– Speech and Language Therapy – of how
telehealth can be delivered and how students
are prepared to use this in the real world.
Our birth centre is equipped with low and
high dependency zones as well as possibly
PRIMARY TEACHER DIAGNOSTIC AND Midwifery the most sophisticated manikin at the SCT154,
TRAINING THERAPEUTIC Skills hub University – Victoria, who can give birth!
9.30am – 3pm
First Floor
RADIOGRAPHY Visit the birth centre to get hands on and
Take our Education
facilities tour and see
(RADIOTHERAPY) leave with a real feel for the career!
SCT086 - 090
specialist rooms for All of our students on healthcare, life science,
art, drama, music, See our specialist or sport and exercise courses are at least
science and more. Basic Life 9.30am – 12.30pm SCT155,
spaces and simulation introduced to Basic Life Support (BLS). See our
Tours will leave from Support suite 1.15 - 3pm First Floor
facilities, including an resuscitation lab in action with demonstrations
SCT050 following each X-Ray room and and maybe even have a go at a CPR race!
of the Primary Education virtual reality equipment.
course talks.
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MEET OUR SUPPORT
SERVICES STAFF Ground Floor,
Seacole Extension
STUDENTS’ UNION
Ask us about student
life, societies and
how we support you
throughout your
NEED A MINUTE? time here.
Ground Floor,
Take a break from our busy
Seacole Building
open day in our quiet room
SCT251, Seacole Building

BCU SPORT
Ask us about all the different
sporting opportunities here at
BCU and our range of nearby
gym facilities. Whether you’re
an Olympic hopeful or just
want to try something new,
we have something for you.
Ground Floor,
Seacole Building

ADMISSIONS STUDENT SUPPORT

We offer advice on childcare,
Ask us about entry requirements,
money matters, enablement, mental
qualifications, offers, scholarships
health and wellbeing, or any other
and the application process.
queries including University procedures.
Ground Floor, Seacole Extension
Ground Floor, Seacole Extension

NEED ASSISTANCE?
We’re on hand all day to help with any
questions you may have. Whether it’s
directions to a particular talk, or where
to eat on campus, we’re here to help.
Ground Floor, Seacole Extension
CAREERS+
Each Faculty is supported by
a specialist Careers+ team.
Ask us about: the benefits of a degree,
work placements and graduate jobs.
Ground Floor, Seacole Extension
LIBRARY AND
LEARNING RESOURCES
Library tour booking stand:
Ground Floor, Seacole Building
APPRENTICESHIPS
We offer apprenticeship courses
in a range of health professions.
Visit the stand to find out more!
Ground floor, outside SCT050,
Seacole Building

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ACCELERATE
PROGRAMME
DID YOU KNOW THAT
BCU is committed to supporting student
aspirations and attainment ahead of university,

BIRMINGHAM IS HOME TO...

regardless of background, which is why we’ve
created our Accelerate programme encompassing
an Accelerate offer and an Accelerate scholarship.

Our Accelerate offer aims to support your entry to university

and provide an opportunity to take part in a special transition
module so you're more prepared when you arrive at university.
A THRIVING CREATIVE QUARTER MORE CANALS THAN VENICE
Successful completion of our transition module also enables
Accelerate offer holders to access a scholarship of £1,000, paid Just a stone’s throw away from our City Birmingham has over 100 miles of
into their bank account in three instalments.* Centre Campus is Digbeth, known as the canal networks for you to enjoy. So, take
Creative Quarter of Birmingham. Want to a step off the pavement and onto the
throw an axe at something? Check. Want towpath to explore more canals than
to grab some drinks in a bar made out of Venice. Keep an eye out for all the striking
APPLY NOW: bcu.ac.uk/accelerate2025 shipping containers? Check. Want to shop street art you’ll see along the way.
one-of-a-kind vintage clothing? Check.
If you’re heading to Birmingham, visiting
To find out more visit:
Digbeth is a must!
The Admissions stand
Ground floor,
Seacole Extension

INDEPENDENT HOTSPOTS PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING!

You’ve probably heard of the famous
Bullring shopping centre, but did you
know that Birmingham is home to over
100 unique independent retailers? Be sure
*Terms and to head to hotspots such as The Great
conditions apply Western Arcade, Piccadilly Arcade, Bennetts
Hill and John Bright Street to discover
a range of hidden gems.
From Ozzy Osbourne to Cadbury Chocolate
to Lord of the Rings, there have been plenty
of great things to come out of Birmingham.
We produce 40% of all the jewellery in the
UK, we’re the birthplace of the Balti and
have hundreds of bars and restaurants
for students to enjoy. It’s safe to say that
Birmingham is a city that caters to everyone.

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 LOOK
AT ME
NOW WE’RE PROUD TO HAVE AN INSPIRING
ALUMNI COMMUNITY MAKING THEIR
MARK ACROSS EVERY INDUSTRY.
Our graduates go on to achieve their potential,
using the skills and experience gained at
university to turn their ambition into reality.
Shaped by their shared experience of studying
at BCU, they have each gained the confidence
to not only reach their career goals but make
a real difference to people’s lives, in their
local community and beyond.
At today’s Open Day, you’ll find out more
about how BCU develops our students to pursue
their dream careers. Hear their stories in our
Look at Me Now graduate panel talk and get
the opportunity to ask them your questions.
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JAMIE
- Saving Lives
“I take pride in knowing that no matter what
happens to my patients, I’ve provided the
best possible care thanks to the strong
foundation my training at BCU has given me.
I am a BCU nurse and proud of it.”
Jamie was underestimated in school due
to being less academic than other students,
but challenges didn’t stop him from achieving
his dream of becoming a Critical Care Nurse.
BCU provided Jamie with the foundation to be
a caring and strategic professional who puts his
patients at the forefront of everything he does.
JAMIE
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
NHS Senior Critical Care Nurse
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 LOOK
“The lecturers inspired me

SUBJECTS
to go above and beyond as
a teacher and make a real effort
to change children’s lives.”

AT ME
Phil wasn’t sure he could afford
university, but he knew he belonged
Find out more about your course in the classroom so decided to
study at BCU. Just four years after
graduating, Phil now works as

NOW
an Assistant Headteacher.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Activity Time Location
Meet our academic staff 9am - 3pm Ground floor, Seacole Building
Biomedical Engineering course talk and
10.15am - 12.30pm PHIL
tour (Following the talk, you will tour our
(inc. tour) - Inspir ing G ener ations
facilities before taking a coach to our City SCT217, Seacole Extension
12.15 - 2.30pm
Centre Campus, which will take approx.
(inc. tour)
90 minutes)
Biomedical Sciences course
(September 2024 entry only) course talk, 11.45am - 1.15pm SCT302, Seacole Extension
lab visit and optional campus tour
Biomedical Science course
EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING
10.15 - 11.45am
(September 2025+ entry only) course talk, SCT302, Seacole Extension
1.15 - 2.45pm Activity Time Location
lab visit and optional campus tour
Meet Childhood, Youth and
9am - 3pm Ground floor, Seacole Building
Communities staff
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Primary Education with QTS course talk 10.15 - 11.30am
SCT264, Seacole Building
Teaching takes place across our City South followed by optional tour 1.15 - 2.30pm
and City Centre campuses. Make the most of
your day by seeing the City Centre facilities. Primary Teaching drop-in 9.30am - 3pm SCT021, Seacole Extension
We will get you there and back by coach.
Conductive Education course talk 11 - 11.45am SCT116, Seacole Extension
Secondary Physical Education with QTS 10.45 - 11.30am
SCT107, Seacole Extension
course talk 1 - 1.45pm
Secondary Teaching drop-in 9.30am - 3pm SCT022, Seacole Extension

Early Childhood Studies course talk 12 - 12.30pm SCT262, Seacole Building

Education Studies course talk 10.30 - 11am SCT262, Seacole Building

Working with Children, Young People and
12.45 - 1.15pm SCT262, Seacole Building
Families course talk

EXPLORE OUR CITY CENTRE CAMPUS

Our Education and Teacher Training courses will be based at our City Centre Campus
from 2025. If you’d like to explore the City Centre Campus, you can use our free coach
to travel between campuses. Visit the Help Desk in the main entrance for details.

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HEALTH NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Activity Time Location Activity Time Location
Meet our academic staff 9am - 3pm Ground floor, Seacole Building Meet our Midwifery academic staff 9am - 3pm Ground floor, Seacole Building
Digital anatomy table demonstrations Ground floor, outside SCT050,
9.30am - 2.45pm SCT057, Seacole Building Meet our Nursing academic staff 9am - 3pm
(recommended age 12+) Seacole Building
Which healthcare profession is right Ground floor and mezzanine
10.15 - 11am SCT142, Seacole Building Meet our NHS Trust Partners - the
for you (excl. Nursing and Midwifery)? 10am - 2.30pm level, Seacole Building,
employers for many of our apprentices
near SCT050
11.15am - 12.15pm
Diagnostic Radiography course talk
12.30 - 1.30pm SCT264, Seacole Building Digital anatomy table demonstrations
and optional tour 9.30am - 2.45pm SCT057, Seacole Building
2 - 3pm (recommended age: 12+)
Therapeutic Radiography course talk 11.30am - 12.30pm SCT082, Seacole West 10.15 - 11.45am
Midwifery courses talk and optional tour SCT139, Seacole Building
and tour 1.30 - 2.30pm 12.30 - 2pm
Operating Department Practice (ODP) 11.15am - 12.30pm Midwifery skills drop-in 9.30am - 3pm SCT154, Seacole Building
SCT138, Seacole Building
course talk and optional tour 1.15 - 2.30pm
10.15 - 11.30am
Operating Department Practice (ODP) Nursing courses talk and optional tours 12 - 1.15pm SCT050, Seacole Building
9.30am - 3pm SCT055, Seacole Building
Skills suite drop-in 1.30 - 2.45pm
11.15am - 12.30pm Adult Nursing skills drop-in 9.30am - 3pm SCT051, Seacole Building
Paramedic Science course talk SCT050, Seacole Building
1.45 - 2.30pm
Speech and Language Therapy clinic SCT109 and SCT110, Child Nursing skills drop-in 9.30am - 3pm SCT052, Seacole Building
9.30am - 3pm
space drop-in Seacole Extension 11 - 11.30am
Learning Disability and Mental Health
Speech and Language Therapy (BSc) 11.15am - 12.30pm 12.45 - 1.15pm SCT053, Seacole Building
SCT105, Seacole Extension Nursing simulations
course talk and optional tour 1.30 - 2.45pm 2.15 - 2.45pm

Paramedic Science simbulance drop-in 9.30am - 3pm SCT054, Seacole Building

Basic Life Support demos and CPR races

9.30am - 12.30pm
1.15 - 3pm
SCT155, Seacole Building WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT LEARNING DISABILITY NURSING?
Telehealth demonstrations - preparing 9.30am - 12pm SCT053, Home
SCT153, Seacole Building 11am, 12pm, and 1.30pm
students to deliver virtual healthcare 12.45 - 3pm Environment,
Seacole Building

SOCIAL WORK
Activity Time Location
Meet our academic staff 9am - 3pm Ground floor, Seacole Building

Social Work course talk and optional 10.15 - 11.30am

SCT263, Seacole Building
campus tour 1 - 2.15pm

Social Work drop-in 11am - 1.15pm SCT263, Seacole Building

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 THE CITY
ALEXANDER
STADIUM
JEWELLERY QUARTER
ASSAY RAILWAY STATION

IS YOUR
OFFICE SCHOOL OF
JEWELLERY
JEWELLERY
QUARTER
St Paul’s
HENEAGE
Square STREET
CITY CENTRE

CAMPUS
BIRMINGHAM SNOW HILL CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF ART RAILWAY STATION
Utilita Arena
Birmingham Great
Western
Arcade
Birmingham
Museum &
ICC & Art Gallery
Symphony
Hall Corporation
Brindleyplace New Street
The Street
Library of
NEW STREET
JOIN US AT BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
High
Birmingham Street
RAILWAY STATION
AND YOU WILL BE RIGHT IN THE HEART OF GRAND MOOR STREET
A FORWARD-LOOKING AND VIBRANT CITY Broad Street
John
Bright
CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION

WITH PLENTY TO DO CLOSE AT HAND. The Mailbox

Street
BULLRING
New
Alexandra
Cinema Theatre
RBC
Broadway
Plaza
The
Arcadian Birmingham
Coach Station
DIGBETH
Cube

HARBORNE Markets

ROAD FIVE WAYS The O2

Birmingham
Hippodrome
Custard
Factory

RAILWAY STATION Academy

GAY VILLAGE
Edgbaston
CITY SOUTH Village DIGBETH

CAMPUS

15-MINUTE WALK FROM NEW STREET BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

STATION TO CITY CENTRE CAMPUS To find out how long it
ACCOMMODATION takes to get to our campuses
Botanical 10-MINUTE WALK FROM MOOR STREET from your home, visit
Gardens STATION TO CITY CENTRE CAMPUS RAILWAY STATIONS
CITY CENTRE AREAS OF INTEREST www.bcu.ac.uk/getting-here
20-MINUTE BUS JOURNEY FROM
BOURNVILLE BULLRING TO CITY SOUTH CAMPUS
(SCHOOL OF ACTING)

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 CLAIRE
GP Nurse
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

Claire didn’t have a straightforward journey to

university, as bad grades and self-doubt made her
think she couldn’t be a nurse. After overcoming
hurdles, gaining experience and increasing her
confidence, Claire has been able to achieve well
beyond what she ever thought possible. She is
not only a registered nurse and a published author
but has also become an advocate for transgender
patients in the healthcare sector.

“Everything I learned at BCU has made me the nurse

I am today, both personally and professionally.
I gained so much confidence from my degree.”

ANYTHING YOU FORGOT TO ASK US?

Don’t panic! Here is a list of useful contacts:
Open Day Helpline and Course Enquiries +44 (0)121 331 6295
Admissions +44 (0)121 331 6295
Switchboard (for any other enquiries) +44 (0)121 331 5000
In case of an emergency, call Security +44 (0) 121 331 6969

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