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Studying Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh Dr. Peter Kirsop p.kirsop@ed.ac.uk Spring 2015 The City of Edinburgh Population 500,000 60,000 students Worlds first UNESCO City of Literature United Nations World Heritage Site 10

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Studying Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh

  • Dr. Peter Kirsop

p.kirsop@ed.ac.uk Spring 2015

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The City of Edinburgh

Population 500,000 60,000 students World’s first UNESCO City of Literature United Nations World Heritage Site 10 International Festivals, including the world’s largest Arts Festival UK’s most prosperous city

  • utside London
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The University of Edinburgh

Influencing the world since 1583 Over 28,000 students 140 different nationalities Around 30% are students from outside the UK 8,000 staff

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One of the top UK universities and study destinations within Europe Ranked 32 in the world, and 5th in the UK by THE World University Rankings 2012-3 One of the world’s leading research universities, RAE 2012

The University of Edinburgh

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Excellent reputation for teaching & research –

  • ver 80% academic

staff active in research Innovative and quality assured teaching standards Associated with 9 Nobel Prize Winners

QS World university rankings 2013

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Distinctive Features of Study at University of Edinburgh

 Flexible degree programmes

 Breadth of outside subjects  Personal Tutor system  Top rate facilities and equipment  Teaching in a research environment  Employability  Life in Scotland’s capital city On campus health centre

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Student Experience

Over 200 student societies Over 60 sports clubs Student radio station, weekly newspaper and the UK’s oldest student-run theatre company 5* rated sports facilities

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The University has been placed in the top 5 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport rankings every year for the last 5 years 5 Student Union buildings

Student Experience

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Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Chemistry

with Environmental and Sustainable

Chemistry Chemical Physics

Earth and Environmental Sciences Medical and Life Sciences Physical Sciences

Chemistry

with Materials

Chemistry

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Chemistry Chemistry with Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry Chemistry with Materials Chemistry Medicinal & Biological Chemistry Chemical Physics

Studying Chemistry

Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in:

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Chemistry with Industrial Experience with a Year Abroad Chemistry with Environmental and Sustainable

  • r Materials Chemistry

with Industrial Experience with a Year Abroad Medicinal & Biological Chemistry with Industrial Experience with a Year Abroad Chemical Physics with Industrial Experience with a Year Abroad

Studying Chemistry

Master of Chemistry (MChem) in:

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with Industrial Experience

  • r a Year Abroad

Year 1

‘Fast Track’ entry

Year 2 Year 3 Honours Year 4M Honours Year 5M

‘Standard’ entry

Honours Year 4

MChem (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Honours Year 5MX

MChem (Hons)

Year in Industry

  • r a Year Abroad

Studying Chemistry - overview

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‘Standard’ Entry ‘Fast Track’ Entry Length of degree and costs 4 year (BSc) or 5 year (MChem) 3 year (BSc) or 4 year (MChem) Breadth of study can study a large number of subsidiary subjects less time to study subsidiary subjects Academic considerations easier start (useful for revision? or perhaps not stimulating?) more challenging start Social considerations more time for outside interests; start with fellow ‘freshers’ less time for outside interests; start amongst class with one year in the system

Studying Chemistry – entry options

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First and Second Year

Year 1

First Semester Second Semester

Chemistry 1A Chemistry 1B Maths for chemistry courses Two half courses or one full course of your choice Year 2

First Semester Second Semester

Chemistry 2 One full course and two half courses of your choice

  • Compulsory
  • Options
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Examples of Optional Courses in 1st Year: Chemical Pharmacology, Environmental Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Genes and Gene Action, Physics, Oceanography, The Dynamic Cell, Mathematics and more…… Astronomy, Biology, Engineering, French, Chemical Engineering, German, Geography, Geology, Informatics, Meteorology, Physics, Spanish, Industrial Management, History of Science and many more…….

Studying Chemistry

Examples of Optional Courses in 2nd Year:

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with Industrial Experience

  • r a Year Abroad

Year 1

‘Fast Track’ entry

Year 2 Year 3 Honours Year 4M Honours Year 5M

‘Standard’ entry

Honours Year 4

MChem (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Honours Year 5MX

MChem (Hons)

Year in Industry

  • r a Year Abroad

Studying Chemistry - overview

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Year 3 Chemistry 3 Year 4 Chemistry 4 with options appropriate to degree programme

Studying Chemistry

BSc Course Structure

Year 1

First Semester Second Semester

Chemistry 1A Chemistry 1B Maths for chemistry courses Two half courses or one full course of your choice Year 2

First Semester Second Semester

Chemistry 2 One full course and two half courses of your choice

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Year 3 Chemistry 3 Year 4 Chemistry 4 with specialist options or industrial placement or year abroad Year 5 Chemistry 5M with specialist options or Chemistry 5MX with specialist options

Studying Chemistry

MChem Course Structure

Year 1

First Semester Second Semester

Chemistry 1A Chemistry 1B Maths for chemistry courses Two half courses or one full course of your choice Year 2

First Semester Second Semester

Chemistry 2 One full course and two half courses of your choice

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Year 1 First Semester Second Semester Chemistry 1A Chemistry 1B Maths for physics courses Physics 1A* Physics 1B* Year 2 First Semester Second Semester Chemistry 2 Maths 2* Mathematical Physics 2* Physics 2*

Year 3 Chemical Physics 3 Year 4 Chemical Physics 4 or Chemical Physics 4M or

  • Ind. placement / year abroad

Year 5 Chemical Physics 5M or Chemical Physics 5MX

Studying Chemistry

Chemical Physics

  • Compulsory
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Astra Zeneca (Macclesfield) GlaxoSmithKline (Stevenage) Unilever (Bedford) Procter and Gamble (Slough) Merck (Southampton) Syngenta (Grangemouth) Afton Chemical (Bracknell) MacFarlane Smith (Edinburgh)

Studying Chemistry - Placements

Some UK based industrial placements:

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European placements

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Long haul placements

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A week in the life of a Chemistry 1 student

4 x 1 hour lecture + 1 x 3 hour lab + 1 x 1 hour tutorial + 4 hours private study = about 12 hours Plus a similar number of hours for maths and one other course

Studying Chemistry - Workload

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BSc or MChem?

  • BSc to MChem transfer

possible until Year 3 Which area

  • f

Chemistry?

  • Choose subsidiary courses

at enrolment to keep options

  • pen

With Industrial Experience?

  • Industrial Placement selection

takes place in Year 3

Studying Chemistry - FAQs

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Financial assistance

  • University Bursaries
  • Industrial Scholarships
  • Edinburgh RUK Bursaries

http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/fees-finance

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After you graduate

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After you graduate

35% 12% 11% 8% 8% 8% 6% 4% 3% 3% 2%

PhD Chemical Industry Other Retail Finance MSc PGCE (Teaching) Pharmaceutical Civil Service Other Industry Medical

Figures from 2008 - 2012 UoE graduates in Chemistry

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Graduations at McEwan Hall

Please email me if you would like any help or advice about studying Chemistry at Edinburgh

p.kirsop@ed.ac.uk

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Undergraduate Accommodation

2015

E N T R Y

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WE GUARANTEE… an offer of accommodation to ALL FRESHERS who live outside the City of Edinburgh boundary

www.accom.ed.ac.uk

Accommodation Services

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Includes:

  • all bills, contents insurance and internet access
  • safe bicycle storage facilities
  • welfare and support network
  • access to laundry facilities

Accommodation Services

www.accom.ed.ac.uk

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DISTRIBUTION OF ACCOMMODATION

Self Catered 48% Catered 52%

Distribution

Accommodation Services

www.accom.ed.ac.uk

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CATERED ACCOMMODATION

  • Pollock Halls has 8 houses with ~2000 rooms.
  • 14 meals per week.
  • Also has a bar and a student union shop.
  • Last year ~90% of students applying for

Pollock were successful.

Accommodation Services

www.accom.ed.ac.uk

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Chancellor’s court Ensuite room at Chancellor’s John Macintyre Centre and restaurant

Pollock Catered Accommodation

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SELF CATERED ACCOMMODATION

  • We have 12 blocks of self catered flats

providing over 2000 rooms.

  • Usually 4 to 6 students per flat in single rooms

with shared bathrooms and kitchens.

  • Various locations around the city, but all

within a reasonable distance of the university.

Accommodation Services

www.accom.ed.ac.uk

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New Arthur Place Typical kitchen / living space Standard single room Warrender Park flats

Examples of self catered accommodation

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RESIDENCE LIFE…

committed to assisting students in the transition from home to university life.

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Accommodation Services

Accept set up a payment plan Contract Apply Online as soon as you have an offer Unconditional Offer you have 7 days to accept THE APPLICATION PROCESS

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THE PRICE

Weekly rates for 2014-2015 are:

  • £166 to £236 catered single (standard, large, superior;

shared bathroom, and ensuite options)

  • £118 to £141 catered twin (all ensuite)
  • £85 to £122 self-catered single (small, standard, large;

shared bathroom, and ensuite options)

  • £58 self-catered twin (shared bathroom)

Rates for 2015-2016 still to be confirmed

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HOW DO I PAY?

  • In full with a credit or UK debit card
  • By instalments from a UK bank account
  • By instalments from a credit card
  • 3 or 7 instalments can be taken
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AFTER FIRST YEAR?

  • Range of University
  • wned and managed

accommodation

  • Competitive rates
  • Peace of mind

www.studenthomes.accom.ed.ac.uk Accommodation Services

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FOR EVEN MORE INFO…

www.accom.ed.ac.uk follow @uoeliving on twitter search ‘uoeliving’ on facebook

See you in September 2015!