3 2 WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND NUTRITION At our university, gaining real-world work experience is a top priority. In a fast-paced industry with constantly evolving treatments and techniques, it is crucial to learn from sector experts. You will benefit from guest lectures by industry professionals and alumni, ensuring you stay current with the latest developments. Practice-based learning both on campus and in working environments is vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills on our courses. Our placements range from clinical practice placements within health trusts to working alongside social care teams or within industry settings. Our dedicated health placements team will help you to secure all sorts of invaluable opportunities. Carla Phillips Head of Department Welcome to our department, where we aim to grow a caring, critical and creative workforce that can address the increasing health concerns in our society. You can look forward to a sense of belonging and pride, supported by our lecturers and cuttingedge facilities, and we will support you to experience a positive, inclusive and transformative learning journey. You will also have a range of enrichment opportunities to complement your studies and enhance your graduate prospects. CONGRATULATIONS! HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO... Our courses are developed and taught by experienced lecturing staff. Registered nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, nutritionists and paramedics draw on their expertise and years of real-world experience to prepare students for industry. With links to healthcare and industry placement provider organisations across the region, we can allocate you to various placements, including hospital trusts, within the community, care homes and private, voluntary and independent settings. Jaquline King Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons) Having the simulation time on my course, where you can practise your skills in the safety of university, really helps to build your confidence. Also, you have time scheduled with the lecturers to fully debrief about your studies and placement and discuss anything you are unsure of or worried about. WELCOME TO YOUR DEPARTMENT START MAKING FRIENDS NOW! You can now join our WhatsApp student community and keep up to date with what’s happening, ask questions and make new friends. Scan the QR code to join! WHATSAPP COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS
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