Queen's College, Birmingham
Queen's College, Birmingham
Queen's College, Birmingham (pronunciation: /kwiːnz ˈkɒlɪdʒ, ˈbɜːrmɪŋəm/) is a historic institution located in the city of Birmingham, United Kingdom. It was established in 1828 and has a rich history of providing education in the fields of medicine, theology, and education.
Etymology
The name "Queen's College" is derived from its royal patronage. The "Birmingham" in its name refers to the city where it is located. The college was originally named "The Birmingham Medical School" before it was granted a royal charter and renamed "Queen's College" in 1843.
History
Queen's College was established in 1828 as a medical school. It was granted a royal charter in 1843 and renamed Queen's College. The college initially offered courses in medicine and surgery, and later expanded to include theology and education.
Courses
The college offers courses in medicine, theology, and education. The medical course is a five-year program that leads to a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. The theology course is a three-year program that leads to a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree. The education course is a one-year program that leads to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Affiliations
Queen's College is affiliated with the University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick. It is also a member of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia.
Notable Alumni
Some notable alumni of Queen's College include John Henry Newman, a prominent theologian and cardinal, and Francis William Aston, a physicist and Nobel laureate.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Queen's College, Birmingham
- Wikipedia's article - Queen's College, Birmingham
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