1. ABERDEEN UNIQUE The University of Aberdeen

2. Why go to University? Career prospects Transition Transferable skills
Enjoyment of a subject
To have a good time!

3. 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?

4. The University of Aberdeen
Almost 370 degree programmes across 12 Schools
Business School
Divinity, History & Philosophy
Education
Language & Literature, Music and Visual Culture
Law
Social Sciences
Biological Sciences
Engineering
Geosciences
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Natural & Computing Science
Psychology

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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
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)
Maths, Physics or Engineering Science
Engineering (Chemical or Petroleum Engineering)
Maths, Chemistry and Physics or Engineering Science

8. 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
Chemistry and one other Science/Maths subject
BSc Physics
Physics, Maths
BSc Biomedical Sciences
English, Maths and ether Chemistry or Physics (min C grade)
BSc Mathematics
English, Maths and either Chemistry or Physics (min C grade)
Maths and one other Science subject

9. 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

10. Work experience Essential for some subjects (e.g. Medicine)
Volunteer roles
Part time work
Shadowing
Roles of responsibility
May be asked for evidence

11. Key Dates – 2020 entry UCAS Applications Open September 2019
UCAS Application Deadlines
Main deadline - 15th January 2020
some courses vary like Medicine which is October 2019

12. Reach Programme
Interested in studying a professional degree programme?
Reach offers support for pupils in S4- S6 in the following areas
Accountancy
Computing
Engineering
Law
Medicine
Psychology
Career taster days, application support, mentoring, guidance on work experience
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13. 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!

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