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Food Science and Innovation Suite

Replicating real industry environments, our Food Science and Innovation Suite comprises specialist kitchens, a sensory evaluation room, pilot plant and other facilities.

Other

HE Next Steps

Guidance and support available to students transitioning to University College Birmingham.

Other

Lecturer

David Hanlon

Other

University College Birmingham

Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused further education and higher education courses.

Other

Senior Lecturer

Daniel Tennant

Other

Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

Other

Head of Department

Lewis Walker

Other

Apprenticeships

Social Worker Apprenticeship PGDip

Entry

September 2026

Other

Lecturer

Supinder Singh Varaitch

Other

Employability Tutor (HE)

Chris Payne

Other

Employability Tutor (HE)

Anil Ram

Other

Deputy Dean HE Quality

Professor Robert Swinnock

Other

Philip Eves

Phil has worked in the construction industry for 38 years since leaving school to take up his first job as an apprentice carpenter and Joiner. Phil progressed into site management and planning, being promoted to Senior Planner, a role he…

Other

Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.

Other

Higher Education Student Handbook

University College Birmingham HE Student Handbook deals with everything you will need to organise prior to your arrival here as a First Year student.

Other

Interim Lead Employability Tutor (HE)

Stephanie Jones

Other

Lecturer

Nicky Leach

Other

Senior Lecturer Tourism

Paul Bamber

Other

Senior Lecturer and MBA Programme Lead

Bruce Morrison

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computer Science)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Data Science)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Applied Science Level 3

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Applied Science with Psychology Level 3

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Motorsport Diploma Level 3

Entry

September 2027

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Early Years Level 2 Diploma

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

Sixth Form

Computer Science A-level

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Sport and Exercise Science Level 3

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Business Level 3 National Foundation / National Extended Diploma

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Sport, Exercise and Fitness Level 2

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Computing and ICT Level 3

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Construction and the Built Environment Level 3

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

Sixth Form

Criminology Level 3

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Electrical Installation Level 2, Level 3

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Health T-level

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

College

Health and Social Care Level 3

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

College & Sixth Form courses

Sixth Form

Physics A-level

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Postgraduate

Computer Science MSc / PGDip

Entry

September, February

Mode of study

Full-Time, Part-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Computer Science BSc (Hons) / FdSc

Entry

September, February

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

International Foundation Diploma

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Foundation

Paramedic Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Make-up and Hair Artistry Higher National Diploma

Entry

September 2027

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Top-up

Computer Science BSc (Hons) Top-up

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Postgraduate

Dietetics MSc

Entry

February

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons) / FdSc

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Top-up

Cyber Security BSc (Hons) Top-up

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Postgraduate

Data Analytics MSc

Entry

September, February

Mode of study

Full-Time, Part-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Aesthetics BA (Hons) / FdA

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Foundation

Psychology with Education with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time, Part-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Nursing Associate FdSc

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time, Part-Time

University courses

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

V300 Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Programme

Entry

September, February

Mode of study

Part-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time

University courses

Foundation

Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time, Part-Time

University courses

Foundation

Psychology with Health with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time, Part-Time

University courses

Foundation

Psychology with Sport and Exercise with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time, Part-Time

University courses

Undergraduate

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Entry

September

Mode of study

Full-Time, Part-Time

Other

Food Science and Innovation Suite

Replicating real industry environments, our Food Science and Innovation Suite comprises specialist kitchens, a sensory evaluation room, pilot plant and other facilities.

Other

HE Next Steps

Guidance and support available to students transitioning to University College Birmingham.

Other

Lecturer

David Hanlon

Other

University College Birmingham

Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused further education and higher education courses.

Other

Senior Lecturer

Daniel Tennant

Other

Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

Other

Head of Department

Lewis Walker

Other

Apprenticeships

Social Worker Apprenticeship PGDip

Entry

September 2026

Other

Lecturer

Supinder Singh Varaitch

Other

Employability Tutor (HE)

Chris Payne

Other

Employability Tutor (HE)

Anil Ram

Other

Deputy Dean HE Quality

Professor Robert Swinnock

Other

Philip Eves

Phil has worked in the construction industry for 38 years since leaving school to take up his first job as an apprentice carpenter and Joiner. Phil progressed into site management and planning, being promoted to Senior Planner, a role he…

Other

Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.

Other

Higher Education Student Handbook

University College Birmingham HE Student Handbook deals with everything you will need to organise prior to your arrival here as a First Year student.

Other

Interim Lead Employability Tutor (HE)

Stephanie Jones

Other

Lecturer

Nicky Leach

Other

Senior Lecturer Tourism

Paul Bamber

Other

Senior Lecturer and MBA Programme Lead

Bruce Morrison

News and insights

Workers boost their skills with Professional Development Diploma

UCB has been working in partnership with the Pupil Support Service of Birmingham Local Authority to provide a Diploma in Professional Development (Special Educational Needs) for people working in the child education sector.

News and insights

Mastering the science behind fish fingers and mayo: year 10 students get stuck in at UCB's Food Science Week

Students from six local secondary schools got to grips with the fascinating science behind some of our favourite food with a packed programme of food and science workshops at UCB last week.

News and insights

New paramedic science course students embark on first front-line placement

Students from the new Paramedic Science BSc course ventured out on placement for the first time this week.

News and insights

University brings computer science to life to encourage girls into tech careers

Girls from city schools are set to perform a virtual reality patient healthcheck, take part in a ‘Wall Street’ trade-off and create digital art over a day of activities to promote women in tech at University College Birmingham.

News and insights

Ed Bird

With a background in both business and technology, Ed knows all about the benefits of a postgraduate computing qualification – having completed one himself.

News and insights

UCB wins first 'University Challenge' food science quiz on coeliac question

Move over Paxman! UCB College of Food students thrashed the opposition in a University Challenge-inspired quiz for the nation’s undergraduate food scientists.

News and insights

Owen Phillips

Owen’s been passionate about computing since school, and after the first stage of his diploma, he couldn’t wait for the next step.

News and insights

Minute’s silence for student in first game between sports undergraduates and Blues

A minute’s silence was held for a University College Birmingham student who tragically died last month at the first game in a new partnership between the University and Birmingham City FC.

News and insights

University delivers 10,000 online sessions since lockdown

University College Birmingham has revealed it has delivered 10,000 online learning sessions since lockdown in March.

News and insights

Priyanshu Sharma

Priyanshu had been interested in travelling and food since he was young.

News and insights

Ben King

Since graduation, Ben has been taking the skills he gained at the University into his role as a food-to-go product developer.

News and insights

Teaching assistants celebrate after achieving Professional Development Diplomas

Teaching assistants have been awarded Diplomas in Professional Development (Special Educational Needs) by UCB in partnership with the Pupil Support Service of Birmingham.

News and insights

Omkar Gaikwad

Omkar has been passionate about food since he was little, helping his mum make traditional Indian cuisine from the age of six.

News and insights

Sam Hellala

Keen to start a business in Birmingham, Sam saw an Access to Higher Education Diploma as the ideal stepping stone.

News and insights

Jack Woolhouse

Attending a conference of top sporting talent persuaded Jack to enrol on his degree. Three years on, he was a speaker.

News and insights

Jacob Smith

Completing his diploma with a placement, Jacob was snapped up as a trainee negotiator with a national estate agency.

News and insights

Megan Dixon

After a decade competing as a track and field athlete, lecturer Megan went on to develop her own sports therapy business as well as working with top sports clubs.

News and insights

Stephanie Moriarty

Steph has studied the education sector in depth and brings a wealth of expertise to our Access to Higher Education Diploma.

News and insights

Business students gain an insight into the advertising and marketing industry from Birmingham agency owner

A leading marketing expert has been working with our BTEC Foundation Diploma in Business to give them an insight into the industry.

News and insights

100% pass has students cheering

Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education students are celebrating because they have all passed their research task.

News and insights

David Kelland

After completing a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy, David built on his skills with a health and social care degree.

News and insights

Bake Off judge awards RACA apprentices at graduation night

Six students on UCB’s cutting edge Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprenticeship were thrilled to receive their graduation diplomas from none other than celebrated chef patissier and TV judge Benoit Blin.

News and insights

Don't suffer in silence this exam season, urges UCB's Health & Wellbeing team

With 92% of UK students saying they have had feelings of mental distress, UCB's Health & Wellbeing team is urging students not to suffer in silence this exam season.

News and insights

Jamie Cowburn

Jamie left college keen to build his skill set in baking and patisserie, and he knew exactly where he wanted to study.

News and insights

Roberto Damico

Roberto worked in professional kitchens since age 15, but since studying at UCB his ambitions have soared beyond planet Earth.

News and insights

Learn how to prepare athletes from top sports scientists at UCB conference

Tickets are now on sale to see some the UK's top sports science experts in action at a conference designed to stretch people's knowledge at University College Birmingham.

News and insights

Kanyi Bubacarr

Retired from the Royal Navy, Kanyi was working for HM Customs and Excise when he made the decision to go back to uni.

News and insights

Ben Robinson Young

Ben is one of the stars of the Birmingham culinary scene, and his work is now being recognised nationwide.

News and insights

Matus Herc

One thing Matus is certain of is that travel is a force for good, and he has embraced this philosophy through work and study.

News and insights

Ed's memory lives on in logo for new 'elite boxer' course

The memory of a former UCB student who died doing the sport he loved will live on after his image was chosen to help promote a new boxing course.

News and insights

Ashley Sonny Carter

By the time Ashley joined the sixth form, he had already spent time on campus through a Unifest experience that stayed with him.

News and insights

Budding pro golfer Tony pays special tribute to UCB

A sports student has paid tribute to University College Birmingham as he embarks upon his dream career as a professional golfer.

News and insights

Students take part in BBC Two show

It is an exciting time as currently UCB is featuring on the BBC Two series The Chef¹s Protege with a group of our Culinary Arts Management and VRQ Professional Chef Diploma students being mentored by the famous Michelin starred chef…

News and insights

Eren Wirizlay

Made an unusual piece of aviation history when he became the first male flying butler.

News and insights

UCB's Employability Week success

From the 17th-19th February, UCB's College of Food held an Employability Week for VRQ Level 3 Chef Diploma students.

News and insights

Ben "The Bomber" hits mark with pass in GCSE En

It was definitely a punch in the air moment for England Youth Boxing champion and UCB student Ben "The Bomber" Vaughan when he finally passed his GCSE English.

News and insights

Four alumni return to find UCB transformed - 49 years after graduating

After graduating UCB in 1978, Mike Coombs and Mike Butler kept in touch via yearly Christmas cards. Last year, they managed to track down two more ex-classmates over the internet – over five decades since they all first started their…

News and insights

Aneela Hussain

Aneela’s time studying for her foundation diploma convinced her to take the next step, and top up to a degree.

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