Program Overview

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University Overview

Birmingham City University is a large and diverse university with over 31,000 students from more than 100 countries. The university is set in the heart of Birmingham and focuses on practice-based learning.

Schools and Subjects

The university offers a wide range of subjects and schools, including:

• Art, Architecture and Design
• Business
• Built Environment
• Computing and Digital Technology
• Education and Social Work
• Engineering
• Life and Sport Sciences
• English
• Health and Social Care
• Law
• Media and Cultural Studies
• Music and Performance
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Courses

The university provides various levels of study, including:

• Foundation
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate Taught
• Postgraduate Research
• Apprenticeships Modes of study include:
• Full-time courses
• Part-time courses
• Online learning
• Short courses and CPD

Student Information

Life as a BCU student includes:

Studying at BCU

• Why study at BCU
• Be more employable
• Reasons to choose us
• Financial support
• Life in Birmingham
• Open days
• Our facilities

Applying for BCU

• How to apply
• Entry requirements
• Application advice
• After you apply
• Accommodation
• Enrolment
• Student partnership agreement

Types of Study

• About studying here
• Foundation
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• Part-time
• Studying abroad
• Apprenticeships

Alumni

The university's alumni community stays involved through:

Community

• About us
• Join our community
• News and events
• Our alumni
• Benefits and discounts
• Giving back

Alumni Services

• Your BCU email
• Graduate Scholarship
• Accessing BCU systems
• Library membership
• Certificates and transcripts
• Verifications

Careers Support

• Graduate employment support
• Self-employment support
• Volunteering and mentoring
• Graduate events and training
• Graduate Outcomes Survey
• Jobs portal

International

The university welcomes international students, offering:

Prospective Students

• Why study here?
• Life in Birmingham
• Why choose BCU?
• Our focus on employability
• Accommodation
• Student support
• Study abroad
• Study in China
• International Summer School
• BCU International College

Study Costs

• Fee costs and scholarships
• Tuition fees
• Living costs
• Scholarships
• Earn while you learn
• How to pay

Business Services

The university provides various services for businesses, including:

Attend

• Upcoming Events
• Venue Hire
• Careers Fairs & Events

Recruit

• Graduate Recruitment
• Placements & Internships
• Advertise Jobs

Collaborate

• Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
• Consultancy Services
• Innovation Services

Learn

• Short Courses
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Apprenticeships

Research

The university's research areas include:

• Art, Architecture and Design
• Business
• Built Environment
• Computing and Digital Technology
• Education and Social Work
• Engineering
• Life and Sport Sciences
• English
• Health and Social Care
• Law
• Media and Cultural Studies
• Music and Performance
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Specific Course: Immunisations and Vaccinations Live Sessions

Overview

This short course focuses on the theoretical aspect of immunisations and vaccinations in line with the UKHSA National minimum standards and core curriculum for vaccination training (2025).

Learning Outcomes

• Provide accurate and up-to-date information about relevant diseases and vaccines to patients, parents, and carers.
• Support individuals to make informed decisions about vaccination.
• Promote public confidence in vaccination.
• Improve the uptake of immunisation.
• Know where to request expert specialist advice if required.

Who Would Benefit

This course is intended for health practitioners new to their area requiring an update, health practitioners who give advice, and health practitioners who wish to update on the topics covered in the foundation course.

Important Note

Applicants must be a qualified nurse or nursing associate and submit their NMC Registry PIN as evidence prior to course commencement.

Course in Depth

This course focuses on the theoretical aspects of immunisations and vaccinations, with live teaching, questions, and discussion over two days.

Schedule and Location

• Session 1: Tuesday 17 March
• Session 2: Tuesday 24 March
• Location: City South Campus, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TN, United Kingdom

Fees and Enrolment

• Level: Short course
• Cost: Ł300 (inc VAT)