What we do

Birmingham Widening Access to Medical Sciences (BWAMS) is a student society at the University of Birmingham. We are a group of health science students who work to widen participation in Medicine and other healthcare degrees. Our aim is to support applications to healthcare degrees from young achievers in state schools who have the academic ability but may lack the motivation, confidence or knowledge to apply.

As BWAMS continues to grow, our work evolves
See below for our regular activities

BWAMS are proud to provide free support and workshops to primary and secondary schools across the West Midlands

School Outreach

Interviews can be daunting experiences for young people. BWAMS offers an annual mock interview programme designed by current healthcare students for prospective healthcare students

Mock Interviews

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BWAMS strives to support students from underrepresented backgrounds in higher education. Mentoring and events such as our Research Rodeo offer healthcare students continued support

Supporting Healthcare Students

We run four conferences for state school students eager to gain an insight into healthcare careers. The events are designed and delivered each year by our dedicated team of current healthcare students

Dr.eam

BWAMS continues to visit secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges to provide careers talks, stalls and workshops

Careers

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Widening participation and Outreach requires collaboration and ingenuity. BWAMS attends national conferences to develop our understanding and contribute to the growing push to improve access to higher education

Conferences and Events

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What we do

As BWAMS continues to grow, our work evolves See below for our regular activities

As BWAMS continues to grow, our work evolves
See below for our regular activities