New Undergraduate Students 2011/12
Hello and welcome to the department of Biomedical Science!
Firstly congratulations on gaining a place at Sheffield University. Coming to Sheffield marks the end of a lot of hard work and the beginning of a new chapter in your life. I hope it is both enjoyable and fruitful. This web page aims to provide you with some information to help you make the transition to University life as smooth as possible.
The Registration and Student Services sections of the University will give you information about registration and financial matters, and the Accommodation Office will deal with queries about where to live. The Students' Union will also be in touch with you regarding their activities. The information on this page is from your academic department, Biomedical Science (BMS), and deals with matters related to your programme of study.
Please find time to visit the 'New Students' page on the Student Services Information Desk (SSiD) website, that contains details on the things you will need to know during your first few days at the University.
Located in the right hand side of this page, you will find links to:
- A reading list for Level 1 - including both technical books as well as suggestions of some non-technical books that we like and that we think you might like to read.
- A list of some key staff involved with undergraduate teaching in BMS.
- A timetable of departmental activities during orientation week ('Intro Week').
- A link to Compass (See also box) - where you can find information, guidance, and reassurance about your time at the University of Sheffield.
- Information about a small competition (See 'Downloads' box: Induction Quiz Competition) aimed at helping you learn more our department and our staff - there will be a prize of book tokens to the value of £25 to the winner!
- Campus Map This is an interactive map that points out all the intro and social events happening in Freshers week, plus it lists services, facilities and buildings.
Pre-arrival Task
In the right hand 'Downloads' box, you will find a task that we would like you to complete prior to your first tutorial (which will be on either Monday 19th at 2.30 pm or Thursday 22nd September at 3.00 pm - you will be informed which on the afternoon of Monday 19th, at the departmental advice session starting at starting at 12.30 pm in Biology Lecture Theatre 2 - BLT2) .
You can download the task document in Word (you can also type your answers in this document) or PDF versions to print.
During Intro week you will also have many opportunities to meet other students, join sports clubs and Societies, meet you tutor, meet your mentor (if you have elected to have one), formally register for your degree, accommodation, the computing facilities, the library, etc. It will be a busy time!
Departmental Intro Week activities will focus on the academic part of your time at University including meeting your personal tutor and other staff, visiting the department, meeting other students and exploring how to learn at University (including a session on study skills).
We would like you to think about your approach to learning and visit the following website, below, to help explore what 'type' of learner you are.
Most people have multiple approaches to learning and if you know your strengths you can make the most of them while at University.
You will have a lot to think about in the coming few weeks; my good wishes to you and I hope you enjoy and make the most of this exciting time!
Yours sincerely
