University of Aberdeen

01.09.2010 | Author: Black | Posted in Education

University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland is the 5th oldest of all UK universities. It has 14,000 students. With a history of academic excellence of more than 500 years, many of its degree programs have been rated the best both in Scotland and in all UK universities. Some of the popular courses in Aberdeen are Medicine, Education, Divinity and Law and Engineering. Here each student has an academic advisor to provide guidance; Aberdeen has received special recognition for the teacher- student relationship.

Courses offered:

The University of Aberdeen has three colleges-

College of Arts and Social Sciences includes-

  • University of Aberdeen Business School
  • School of Divinity, History and Philosophy
  • School of Education
  • School of Language & Literature
  • School of Law
  • School of Social Science
  • Graduate School

    • College of Life Sciences and Medicine includes-

  • School of Biological Sciences
  • School of Medical Sciences
  • School of Medicine & Dentistry
  • School of Psychology

    • College of Physical Sciences also includes research centres-

  • School of Engineering
  • School of Geosciences containing departments of geography and environment and geology and petroleum
  • School of Natural and Computer Sciences containing departments of physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering and computing
  • Research Centres containing Institutes for Coastal science and management, Energy Technologies and Transport and Rural Research

    • Admission Process:

    For Undergraduate courses- applicants need to apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admission Services). Fee charged for one course is £11 and for more than one it is £21. Applications are accepted from September 2010 for academic year 2011. The closing date is 15th January though applications may be considered till June subject to availability of seats.

    Applicants for Dental, Veterinary Science/ Medicine need to take CAT admission test. Closing date is 15th October, 2010.

    For Postgraduate courses- applicants may either apply online or download the forms.

    International students who wish to study in UK, can submit their applications from September 2010 to end of June 2011 for academic year 2011. They also need to submit proof of proficiency in English.

    For Primary and Secondary Education Programmes – applications may be made either online or through forms available at Graduate Teacher Training Registry.

    Scholarships and Bursaries: Some of the grants offered are-

  • Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship – minimum £1000 per year for academic excellence, financial support
  • Jim Duncan Scholarship for undergraduates
  • University of Aberdeen Alumni Discount Scheme
  • Funding for overseas students

    • Accommodation:

    Aberdeen has on campus halls of residence. All freshers are guaranteed accommodation subject to acceptance of application. All rooms have access to wireless internet connection.

    Jobs and Placement Assistance:

    University of Aberdeen offers a point based system under ‘Working in Scotland Scheme’ where international students can work up to 2 years after completion of the degree. Students are also helped in getting placements in top companies. As many as 97% students start work directly after graduation.

    Aberdeen also has ‘Joblink’, a student support system to help in finding part-time jobs and offer employment advice during study years.

    Other facilities:

    Aberdeen’s library has a collection of over a million books and another quarter of a million of historic and ancient books and manuscripts.

    A sports venue consisting of an indoor hall housing 9 courts, full size football pitch, fitness suites, squash courts and a lab for performance in sports.

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