ABERDEEN UNIQUE The University of Aberdeen Why go
ABERDEEN UNIQUE The University of Aberdeen
Why go to University? • Career prospects • Transition • Transferable skills • Enjoyment of a subject • To have a good time!
What degree should I choose? • What are my talents? • Which subjects interest me? • What job would I like? • What jobs are ‘in demand’? • Do I want flexibility?
The University of Aberdeen Almost 370 degree programmes across 12 Schools • Business School • Social Sciences • Divinity, History & Philosophy • Biological Sciences • Education • Engineering • Language & Literature, Music and Visual Culture • Geosciences • Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition • Natural & Computing Science • Psychology • Law
The University of Aberdeen • Founded in 1495 • 14, 500 students and 120 nationalities • Scottish University of the Year 2019 (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide) • Almost 370 undergraduate degree programmes
Entry Requirements • Entry requirements are the minimum standards and subjects required for entry in to the course - can be found in the prospectus and online • Not all Universities have the same entry requirements • Type of qualifications – we accept a variety of qualifications • Conditional/Unconditional offer • What if I don’t get the grades?
Entry Requirements – subject choices I am considering studying this degree subject The following National 5 subject(s) will be required as part of the entry qualifications The following Higher subject(s) will be required as part of the entry qualifications (all except those specified below) MA Arts & Social Sciences degrees English (min C grade) No specific requirements (except as listed below) MA Mathematics English (min C grade) Maths MA Accounting, Finance or Economics English, Maths (min C grade) No specific requirements MA Primary Education Maths (min C grade) English (min B grade) Engineering (all except those specified below) English (min C grade) Maths, Physics or Engineering Science Engineering (Chemical or Petroleum Engineering) English (min C grade) Maths, Chemistry and Physics or Engineering Science
I am considering studying this degree subject The following National 5 subject(s) will be required as part of the entry qualifications The following Higher subject(s) will be required as part of the entry qualifications Law English (min C grade) English (desirable) Medicine English, Maths (min B grade) Chemistry plus 2 from: (Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics) and 2 others of choice BSc degrees (all except those specified below) English, Maths and either Chemistry or Physics (min C grade) 2 Science or Maths subjects BSc Chemistry English, Maths and either Chemistry or Physics (min C grade) Chemistry and one other Science/Maths subject BSc Physics English, Maths and either Chemistry or Physics (min C grade) Physics, Maths BSc Biomedical Sciences English, Maths and ether Chemistry or Physics (min C grade) Chemistry and one other Science/Maths subject BSc Mathematics English, Maths and either Chemistry or Physics (min C grade) Maths and one other Science subject
Entry from College • We have links with a number of partner colleges, including NESCOL Articulation/ advanced entry routes available into the following programmes: • Accountancy • Applied Sciences- Chemistry, Physics, Biological and Medical Sciences • Business Management • Computing Science • Engineering • Legal Services and Law • Music • Social Sciences
Work experience • • • Essential for some subjects (e. g. Medicine) Volunteer roles Part time work Shadowing Roles of responsibility May be asked for evidence
Key Dates – 2020 entry UCAS Applications Open September 2019 UCAS Application Deadlines Main deadline - 15 th January 2020 some courses vary like Medicine which is October 2019
Reach Programme • • Interested in studying a professional degree programme? Reach offers support for pupils in S 4 - S 6 in the following areas Ø Accountancy Ø Computing Ø Engineering Ø Law Ø Medicine Ø Psychology Career taster days, application support, mentoring, guidance on work experience Register at www. abdn. ac. uk/reach
Top tips • • • Start researching early Get in touch with the Universities/ Colleges you are considering Attend Open Days Apply to college and university if you are unsure about your results Universities want to hear from you!
Thank you for listening Any questions? Marketing and Student Recruitment T: 01224 27 2090 E: study@abdn. ac. uk
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