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GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

COWCADDENS ROAD

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T: 0800 027 9171

E: [email protected]

www.caledonianchoices.com

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UPDATE INFORMATIONFOR CAREERS & GUIDANCE STAFF

FEATURED INSIDE:

» Live that Lifetime Opportunity:Student ExchangeOpportunities

» BA/BA(Hons) Sport & ActiveLifestyles PromotionNew for 2007/08

» BA/BA(Hons) Nursing Studies

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September 12 saw theuniversity’s undergraduateOpen Day for 2008 entryproving to be as popular asever with over 5,500 potentialapplicants descending oncampus (see page 2). Somefeatures in this issue outlinenew programmes and

developments which havebeen introduced over the pastfew months. We take look atthe new mode of study beingapplied to the BSc (Hons)Construction ManagementDegree and introduce ourSport & Active LifestylesPromotion programme. Thisissue will also introduce ournew Students’ Union and alsocatch up on the Fashion BrandRetailing programme thatfeatured in last edition. Wealso give details on the mergerof two of our academic schoolsas well as looking intoexchange opportunitiesavailable at GlasgowCaledonian.

We also have information onup and coming events, as well

as details on how to contactthe Schools Liaison team ifthere are any presentationsyou would like us to deliver.

As ever we welcome yourfeedback in relation to themagazine. If there are anyfeatures you would like to seeincluded in future editions oryou have any comments andsuggestions then I’d be happyto hear from you.

Lynne BarrieSchools & Colleges

Liaison Officer

T: 0141 331 8682


www.caledonianchoices.com GUIDANCE 01

Welcome

FEATURES

02 OOppeenn DDaayy SSuucccceessss 22000077

03 PPaassssiioonn ffoorr FFaasshhiioonnPREPARING FOR CAREER SUCCESS

04 SScchhooooll ooff EEnnggiinneeeerriinngg && CCoommppuuttiinnggTHE MERGER OF TWO ACADEMIC SCHOOLS

05 WWoorrkk aanndd SSttuuddyy aatt UUnniivveerrssiittyyNEW FOR 2008, CAREERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

06 LLiivvee tthhaatt LLiiffeettiimmee OOppppoorrttuunniittyySTUDENT EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES

08 BBAA//BBAA((HHoonnss)) SSppoorrtt && AAccttiivvee LLiiffeessttyylleessNEW INNOVATIVE DEGREE FOR 2007/08

10 TThhee TTrruutthh aabboouutt FFoooodd SScciieenncceeA LOOK AT THE BSc(Hons) FOOD SCIENCE DEGREE

12 BBAA((HHoonnss)) NNuurrssiinngg SSttuuddiieess

14 SSttuuddeennttss’’ AAssssoocciiaattiioonnNEW STUDENT UNION VENUE OPENS

15 KKeeyy AAccttiivviittiieess aanndd EEvveennttss

OF OUR GRADUATES ENTER

EMPLOYMENT OR FURTHER STUDY

WITHIN SIX MONTHS

CONTENTS

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caledonianchoices.comCaledonianchoices.com is a website from Glasgow Caledonian University which helps you prepare for life as

a university student. The site also contains helpful information for parents on a variety of issues relating to

university study, including student finance and moving away from home. Find out more about joining our

multi-cultural community by visiting our campus to see our facilities or logon to our website for more

information: caledonianchoices.com

Applying to UniversityAccommodationOpen DaysStudent FinanceSubject ChoicesUniversity Life

presentations. While the pupils found the academic writing styleand referencing technique challenging, they agreed that theywere invaluable skills to learn and excellent preparation for thecoursework and assessments on their current undergraduateprogrammes.

Opportunities for the pupils to have contact with industryprofessionals are frequent and come in the shape of a fashionindustry placement and guest lecturers giving talks on thedifferent job roles within the industry. The placement consists ofa visit to a Glasgow-based retailer’s head office, as well as aplacement within a retail store. Students who undertook theplacement last year attested that it helped them secure a part-time job in the industry, since employers found it very impressive.

An awards ceremony at the end of the course rewards pupilsfor their achievement and ambition. Groups of students also havethe chance to develop their decision-making and team workingskills by engaging in competitions throughout the year. Thefantasy Stock Market Game, for example, involves studentsanalysing the retail market and trading virtual shares in fashioncompanies in a bid to make the highest profit. They also have thechance to see their work published by entering the Young Scotfashion editorial competition for ‘The Grid’ magazine.

Both university staff and pupils alike are confident that this well-designed course showcases the Caledonian BusinessSchool as a centre of excellence in the field of fashion businessand a highly successful model of a vocational course for sixthyear pupils.

CONTACT:

JANICE CRAIG LOUISE MORGAN

T: 0141 331 8892 T: 0141 331 8273

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

www.caledonian.ac.uk GUIDANCE 03

BA/BA(Hons) FASHION BUSINESS & BA/BA(Hons) FASHION MARKETING

02 GUIDANCE www.caledonian.ac.uk

OPEN DAY SUCCESS

Open Day Success 2007

Wednesday September 12 saw a record number ofstudents turn out for our Open Day. Over 5,500potential applicants descended on campus to meet with

staff from our undergraduate programmes who were available toanswer questions on a variety of issues from programme entryrequirements to work placement opportunities.

This year we made Open Day a more informative and interactiveevent than previous years. As well as visitors being able to attendtalks on certain subject areas such as Journalism, Engineeringand Nursing, they were invited to attend tours of our keyfacilities: Saltire Centre, Accommodation and ARC (universitygym). Each academic school also had planned activities forvisitors interested in a specific subject area; tours of specialisedlabs, such as the eye clinic and fashion factory. Mini talks andmeetings with students were also arranged. The university alsooffered a free Glasgow City Sightseeing bus tour which went welluntil the Glasgow rain appeared.

As the university strives to improve the service we offer, weincluded feedback forms to open day visitors. We receivedpositive and good constructive feedback from the visitors. Somefeedback asked for more talks, others had stated it had been “avery informative day” and some said it was “a great day out ofschool”! This feedback allows us to develop Open Day andcontinue to meet the needs of potential university students.

I would also welcome any feedback from teachers, guidance orcareers staff who may have attended our Open Day on what youthought of the day and give any feedback on it’s running,organisation or anything you would like to see included for next year’s Open Day which is scheduled for WednesdaySeptember 10.

CONTACT:

LYNNE BARRIE

T: 0141 331 8682


As featured in the April edition of Guidance we now take a further look at how the Fashion Brand Retailing course went and look at feedback from people involved in

the course.Fashion Brand Retailing, the exciting initiative for S6 secondary

school pupils was launched in August 2006 and is now in itssecond year. With 46 pupils from 21 different schools currently on the programme, the success of last year’s course has certainly made an impact.

Feedback from the students involved last year was extremelypositive, with many stating how it helped to bridge the gapbetween school and university. Six students who attended lastyear are now registered on undergraduate programmes withinthe Caledonian Business School – two studying Marketing, three,Fashion Marketing and one, Fashion Business. The FashionBusiness student asserted that the programme helped inform her decision to pursue a fashion-related course of study.

Furthermore, teachers from participating schools felt that thepupils had grown immensely in terms of self-confidence andmaturity. They noted that pupils on the course showed increasedmotivation in their other school subjects. Several believed thatthis was due to the positive impact that the course was having on their future academic aspirations and desire to attenduniversity on leaving school.

Students also valued the social aspect of the programme – the opportunity to mix with pupils from a variety of differentschools and backgrounds, and many of them forged newfriendships as a result.

The four themes (What is the role, function and meaning offashion?; Making Fashion – where does fashion come from?; How does fashion retailing work; What makes a fashion retailersuccessful?) studied over the 30 weeks of the programme wereassessed by a combination of academic essays and oral

Passion for Fashion Preparing for Career Success

IF THERE ARE ANY

STUDENTS WHO MISSED

OUR OPEN DAY AND

WOULD LIKE TO VISIT

OUR CAMPUS, WE CAN

PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL

AND GROUP TOURS

THROUGHOUT THE

YEAR. TO ARRANGE A

CAMPUS VISIT PLEASE

CONTACT LISA MEIKLE

ON T: 0141 331 8681.

“MY EXPOSURE TO

FASHION RETAILING

THROUGH THE DAY-

RELEASE PROGRAMME

PROVED INVALUABLE

WHEN CHOOSING

WHICH COURSE TO

PUT ON MY UCAS

FORM. ORIGINALLY I

HAD BEEN INTERESTED

IN TAKING A SCIENCE

RELATED COURSE AT

UNI, BUT THE

EXPERIENCE I GAINED

ON THE FBR COURSE,

CONFIRMED THAT

FASHION WAS

FOR ME.”

STUDENTS CURRENTLY ON THIS YEARS PROGRAMME.

The newly-formed School of Engineering and Computing seesan exciting merger between two well established academicSchools (School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

and the School of Engineering Science & Design) offering adynamic and vibrant environment for study.

The School offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, ProfessionalShort Course Training and Research opportunities in the threebroad areas of Computing & Creative Technology,Communication, Network and Electronic Engineering and EnergySystems Engineering.

Our programmes are specifically designed to meet the needs of employers and provide graduates with the best possible careeropportunities, leading to employment with a wide variety of high-profile organisations both locally, nationally andinternationally. At Undergraduate level our sandwich degreesallow students to undertake a work placement after year three oftheir studies and can result in them leaving university with notonly an Honours degree but also with a year of relevant workexperience behind them.

We have excellent links with professional bodies and developour programmes in line with their accreditation standards,including the British Computer Society (BCS) and the Institute ofEngineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution ofMechanical Engineers (IMechE).

If you would like to find out more information about The Schoolof Engineering & Computing and the opportunities on offer,please use the details below to contact us.


ACADEMIC SCHOOLS MERGE

School of Engineering & Computing Merger of Academic Schools

CONTACT: ADMISSIONS & MARKETING OFFICER

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTING

T: +44 (0)141 331 3017

F: +44 (0)141 331 8445



BSc(Hons) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

The School of the Built & Natural Environment withinGlasgow Caledonian University has developed an innovativeblended learning programme which uses a new mode of

delivery to allow BSc(Hons) Construction Management studentsto study whilst being in full time employment

Blended learning is defined here as a form of delivery whichcombines traditional day release attendance with web-baseddistance learning, the former being predominant in the early stagesof the programme and the latter predominant in the upper years.

The benefits of such a programme are great; the student will gaina degree, earn good money, be free of student debt at the end oftheir studies and have university fees paid in full.

The course will take five years to complete from leaving School,compared to the normal four years for a BSc (Hons). The course willrun for the first time starting September 2008. The student doesnot necessarily have to find the job as the university has a networkof employers they can approach and the degree is steered by aconstruction club of employers who work in partnership with theSchool of Built & Natural Environment at the university.

The application process is different to that for the four year BSc(Hons) Construction Management. Applications are submitted tothe university and not through UCAS. Applications should bereceived by August 15.

Fees are not paid by the student, but by the employer who issponsoring the student and applications for fees to be paid shouldalso be submitted to the School of Built & Natural Environment.

Work or University -Which one do you want to do? Why not do both?

CONTACT:

FOR MORE INFORMATION

PLEASE CONTACT

MICHAEL MCCARNEY

T: 0141 331 8997 OR

E: m.mccarney@gcal. ac.uk

OR

NIGEL CRAIG

T: 0141 331 8051 OR


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:

270 UCAS POINTS


STUDENT EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES


EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES

Live that Lifetime OpportunityStudent Exchange Opportunities

programme that enables students in 31 European countries tostudy for part of their degrees in another country. GlasgowCaledonian University was successfully awarded an ‘ErasmusUniversity Charter’ from the European Commission for theLifelong Learning Programme 2007-2013. This charter permits our university to participate in the Erasmus programme and applyfor funding.

If Erasmus exchange is not optional for your chosenprogramme then American, Canadian and Australia partnerexchanges may be possible as these agreements are manageduniversity wide (except for Australia which is only eligible forstudents in the School of Built and Natural Environment). Pleasenote that these exchanges are self funded, significant preparationis required in advance and costs are incurred for visas and studypermits.

Exchange programmes are available in years two and three ofthe course and are fully recognised by our university as part ofyour degree programme. To check if an exchange opportunitywould be available on your course, a ‘divisional exchange co-ordinator’ is available in each in academic school to advise. Eachstudent’s intended study is approved by both our university and

the partner institution prior to departure using a LearningAgreement.

There is also the chance to win a fantastic prize once you havebeen on your Erasmus exchange. Erasmus offers a competitionevery year to win a cash prize by writing an essay on yourexperience or sending in pictures you have taken on your trip. Aswell as giving you the chance to win this will also be a way ofsumming up your experience of the exchange programme.

All registered students undertaking an exchange are coveredby the university’s insurance. The insurance is provided for allexchanges. It is a business travel policy relating to cancellation,personal accident, medical and associated expenses and loss ofpersonal effects, money and legal liability.

Further information on the partner institutes and programmesthat offer exchanges can be found on our website:www.caledonian.ac.uk/international/exchanges

Further useful information can also be found on the followingwebsites: www.erasmus.ac.uk or www.esn.org

EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES

ARE AVAILABLE IN YEARS

TWO AND THREE OF THE

COURSE AND ARE FULLY

RECOGNISED BY OUR

UNIVERSITY AS PART OF

YOUR DEGREE

PROGRAMME.

CONTACT:

DEBBIE COLQUHOUN

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

T: +44 (0)141 331 8675

F: +44 (0)141 331 8676


At Glasgow Caledonian we offer student exchangeopportunities in many of our undergraduate programmes.

Studying abroad can offer students fun and challengingopportunities and experiences which will give them:• understanding of different cultures• a new perspective on an academic subject• opportunity to live in another country and develop or improve

on language skills• transferable employment skills which will look good on your CV• an international network of friends

Exchanges offer students the once in a lifetime opportunity tostudy in Europe, America, Canada or Australia as part of theirdegree and contrary to popular belief, another language is notalways required as many of our European Erasmus partnerinstitutions now teach in English. However, if you do wish tostudy a language for social purposes, classes are availablethrough our university and at partner institutions.

European exchanges are supported by the UK SocratesErasmus Council. Erasmus is a European Commission exchange


A NEW PROGRAMME FOR GLASGOW CALEDONIAN


BA/BA(HONS) SPORT & ACTIVE LIFESTYLES PROMOTION

The BA/BA(Hons) Sport & Active Lifestyles Promotion is adegree that sees a new and innovative use of sport as anintegral part in the development and maintenance of

healthy lifestyles. All developed western nations have come torealise that the promotion of active lifestyles reduces socialinequalities and boosts economic impacts, whilst improvingpersonal, family and social wellbeing and enhancing the overallquality of life.Accompanying this drive towards the promotion of activelifestyles is the identification of key activities and settings withinwhich promotional activity can take place. Whilst sportingactivities and facilities retain a crucial role in encouragingphysical activity, policy makers and planners are now payingserious attention to the development of alternative approachesto the delivery of health gains. Rather than rely upon thepromotion of physical activity through the traditional route ofcompetitive team sports set in specialised locations, a new wayof thinking and delivering physical activity is being pioneered.Today, policy makers and practitioners from across the fields ofhealth, social policy, crime, the environment, education and sportare engaging in collaborations and partnerships designed tocommunicate and deliver active lifestyle messages to increasinglyinactive and sedentary populations.

The BA/BA(Hons) Sport & Active Lifestyles Promotionprogramme represents an innovative and positive addition toprofessional practice. The increase and diverse use of sport

BA/BA(Hons) Sport & Active Lifestyles PromotionNew for 2007/08

demands new professionals equipped with the skills to providean integrated response to the benefits sport and physical activityoffers individuals, communities and society. Using the hook ofsport and physical activity, health and wellbeing is now promotedand practised in a variety of settings, including the workplace,the school, the city, the community, as well as gym, sport andleisure facilities. The programme engages with this new approachto preventative health and is designed to work across a range ofstakeholder communities.

Industrial work experience is a core requirement of theprogramme. From day one students will be informed that aminimum of 300 working hours must be completed before thebeginning of year three. Through the Personal DevelopmentPlanning process, you will plan, document and reflect upon livework experience. A member of staff will be designated to assistyou in securing appropriate work experience (paid or voluntary).As you move through the programme the work experienceprocess is monitored to ensure that you satisfy the requirements,as set out in the degree.

The programme also has industry-accredited qualificationsbuilt in as a compulsory requirement starting from year onethrough to year three. Additionally, and given it is expected thatmany students will have a sporting specialism (e.g. football,tennis, volleyball), all students will be encouraged to obtainfurther governing body qualifications. To aid this process aStudent Development Fund has been established and allBA/BA(Hons) Sport & Active Lifestyles Promotion students will beeligible to apply for funding support. You will be introduced tothe fund and to the courses available in the workshop componentof the module Contextualising Cultural Environments. Thereafter,you will be encouraged to build a national governing bodyportfolio as you progress throughout the programme. This willenhance your overall employability on completion of the degree.

There are opportunities for graduates to secure jobs across thepublic, private and voluntary sectors of sport and physicalactivity. These could include employment in: sports development;health and fitness; community action officers; sports policy andsports administration active schools co-ordinator and communityhealth officer. Initially graduates may enter the field as a sportsdevelopment assistant or active school manager but, withexperience, the work is likely to shift in a more managerialand/or sports and health policy direction.

CONTACT:

MATT FREW

T: 0141 331 8468


W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/cbs

TODAY, POLICY MAKERS

AND PRACTITIONERS FROM

ACROSS THE FIELDS OF

HEALTH, SOCIAL POLICY,

CRIME, THE

ENVIRONMENT,

EDUCATION AND SPORT

ARE ENGAGING IN

COLLABORATIONS AND

PARTNERSHIPS DESIGNED

TO COMMUNICATE AND

DELIVER ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

MESSAGES

TO INCREASINGLY

INACTIVE AND SEDENTARY

POPULATIONS.


HIGHER: BBCC

ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS:

ENGLISH (H)

interested in a career in . . .

• Biomedical Science • Human Nutrition & Dietetics• Forensics • Food Bioscience• Pharmacology • Microbiology• Cell & Molecular Biology • Human Biology with Sociology • Human Biosciences & Psychology• Teaching • Medical Sales


STUDY FOOD SCIENCE AT GLASGOW CALEDONIAN

BSc(Hons) Food BioscienceCells & Biomolecules; chemistry; human biology; the gene;protein, structure & function; physiology, microorganisms & man;nutritional science; applied microbiology & biotechnology; foodscience; food toxicology; bacterial pathogenicity; foodcommodities, chemical & instrumental analysis of food.

In addition to the modules studied, each student has anopportunity to work in the food industry during their third yearplacement. Companies often come to Glasgow CaledonianUniversity seeking students, so gaining relevant work experienceis not difficult. The same companies then come back to recruitgraduates, as we are the only university in Scotland offering thisunique programme in Food Bioscience. Employers know that afood bioscience graduate from Glasgow Caledonian Universityhas the relevant skills and knowledge necessary for employmentin the food industry. The degree follows the core curriculum setby the Institute of Food Science and Technology and the RoyalEnvironmental Health Institute for Scotland, for those wishing topursue a career in food and allied industries, governmentagencies, food standards and food safety. Other careeropportunities exist in teaching either in biology or homeeconomics, nutrition and health, marketing, product research anddevelopment to name a few.

The food industry is the single largest manufacturingindustry turning over approximately £70bn per annum inthe UK alone. It employs 500,000 people representing

13% of the total workforce, according to The Food and DrinkFederation. The latest government statistics state that, due to acontinued growth in the food industry, there is currently a majorskills shortage in the UK and throughout the world forappropriately qualified graduates in food science. What doesthis mean? Well, where a skills shortage exists, employeesalaries increase. Where vacancies cannot be filled, jobs areabundant, and where there’s industry growth, a bright careerpath with opportunities unfolds. So why are more pupils, whohave a strong interest in science, not informed or advised of theexcellent academic and professional opportunities that exist infood science?

The truth is… food science is ‘mis-sold’. Many think it’s aboutfood preparation i.e. cooking meals, food production, assemblyline or food manufacturing, but they couldn’t be further from thetruth. This is not a degree in home economics, this is a sciencedegree which teaches students about food composition, howfood chemicals and additives affect consumers and food safetyensuring that incidence of food poisoning and food-bornediseases are reduced or controlled. Working in the brewingindustry, for example, a food microbiologist is at the forefront ofnew research, using new technologies in the development of newdrinks products. If you look at the course structure of the BSc(Hons) Food Bioscience at Glasgow Caledonian University youcan see the breadth of academic study:

The Truth about Food ScienceBSc(Hons) Food Bioscience


HIGHER: BBCC

ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS:

HIGHER CHEMISTRY

RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS:

ENGLISH, MATHS & ONE

OTHER SCIENCE

CONTACT:

FRANCES MACINNES

T: 0141 331 3718


W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/sls

BiORAMA

Come and see for yourself onDates in 2007 Dates in 2008

Wed 14th Nov 2007@6pm Wed 23rd January 2008@6pmTue 5th February 2008@6pmWed 27th February 2008@ 6pmThu 20th March 2008 @ 6pm

For anyone interested in going to university in 2008 this is an evening of hands-on practical experiments, quizzes and campus tours.

Numbers are LIMITED*, so sign up N0W to secure your place. *additional places are available for accompanying parents/teachers/friends.

(Pre UCAS application event. Find out about entryqualifications, personal statements and preparing to go touniversity to study bio sciences).

e: [email protected]: 0141 331 3718w: www.caledonian.ac.uk/sls


LEARNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY


STUDY NURSING AT GLASGOW CALEDONIAN

The BA (Hons) Nursing Studies programme is a wellestablished honours degree nursing programme with anexcellent track record of employment for graduates. For

school leavers who are interested in a career in adult nursing,the programme provides an excellent foundation for future roledevelopment within an ever changing health care arena thatencompasses both the NHS and independent sector. The aim ofthe programme is to equip students with the necessary criticalthinking and practice based skills that will enable them to besafe practitioners across a wide range of adult nursing settings.The programme will also prepare students to be successfulwithin a dynamic environment that reflects ongoing societalchanges and challenges for health care professionals.Partnership working with clinical colleagues through formaland informal networks ensures the programme content reflectscontemporary issues and meets the current strategic goals ofthe Scottish Government.

The programme is delivered by an experienced team who aimto equip students with the knowledge and understanding thatwill prepare them for their professional roles. A student centredapproach is used to develop necessary transferable skills such asinter - professional team working, decision making, criticalanalysis, presentation skills as well as clinical knowledge andskills development. These skills are developed through aproblem based learning approach to teaching and learning withinthe School of Nursing, Midwifery and Community Health.Supporting schools within the university also play an importantrole in providing a variety of inter-related subject expertise suchas biological sciences, psychology and sociology. Furthermorestudents are encouraged to participate in the wider universityexperience to enhance personal development. Current studentsparticipate in student mentor schemes, programme committeemembership as well as wider social and recreational activities.

Clinical experience is gained within the first three years of theprogramme in a variety of settings that reflect current delivery ofheath care. These clinical placements are provided in communityand hospital care, intermediate and acute care to encompass thecare of adults in all age groups. Opportunities exist for studentsto participate in the ERASMUS clinical placement exchangeprogramme as well as other international clinical placements.

On successful completion of the third year of the programme, students may register with the Nursing andMidwifery Council (NMC).

While at university, education to honours level enhances theemployability of nursing graduates as the fourth year of studyprovides the student with additional knowledge and transferableskills that add to their fitness for purpose. Choosing a nursingissue for completion of the honours dissertation, along withsome choice of optional modules, allows the student to shapetheir learning in a meaningful way that can assist them inachieving their own personal career aspirations.

Career opportunities are diverse to reflect the complex natureof health care delivery in the 21st century. In preparation for this,the curriculum and clinical practice placements are varied. Acareer in adult nursing should appeal to those who want todevelop their skills of problem solving, critical thinking andanalysis. Equally, an inherent desire to learn about people andcommunities is required of a student nurse, as communicationand caring are pivotal to the delivery of person centred,competent care.

A non means tested bursary is available for all pre registration,undergraduate nursing students. The bursary is administered byThe Students Awards Agency for Scotland.

BA(Hons) Nursing Studies

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

SQA HIGHERS: BBB/BBCC

ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS:

ENGLISH PLUS ONE

SCIENCE (H);

SQA STANDARD GRADE

MATHS; AND CHEMISTRY

AT LEVEL THREE OR

ABOVE.

RECOMMENDED SUBJECT:

HUMAN BIOLOGY OR

BIOLOGY

FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE

NOT UNDERTAKEN STANDARD

GRADE CHEMISTRY, SUMMER

SCHOOL CHEMISTRY MAY BE

OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY

CONTACT:

ANGELA MILLER

T: 0141 331 3468


THERESA PRICE

T: 0141 331 8786



Throughout the year the Schools and Colleges Liaison team aim to keep careers advisors, guidance staff,teachers and prospective students up to date on changes

to university programmes and facilities. In doing this we attendvarious school and career conventions, school talks, open daysand evenings as well as events especially for careers andguidance staff.

Information on the school and careers conventions we areattending can be found on our Caledonian Choices website:www.caledonianchoices.com

Events• Our FE Open Night for college based applicants will be on

Monday 19th November from 5pm – 7pm.• Information days for Careers Officers and Guidance Staff will

be held next May/June. Dates have still to be confirmed. If you would like to be kept updated, please email: [email protected]

PresentationsGlasgow Caledonian University’s Schools & Colleges LiaisonTeam can deliver presentations on a wide variety of topics,including:• The university’s programmes and facilities• Applying to university (UCAS process)• Introduction to Higher Education (transition from school to

university).

Presentations can cover one or more of the above topics and canbe tailored to meet specific needs of your school.

Key Activities & Events

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES LIAISON TEAM


STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

New Students’ UnionVenue Opens

Glasgow Caledonian University Students Association(GCUSA) provides a range of services to students. TheAssociation is run by our students for students and is

there to represent the needs and interests within the university. Involvement is a big part of the Students’ Association and

getting involved is good way of meeting new people, picking upnew interests or even getting involved in student representationthrough the Caledonian Student Parliament.

The Students’ Association recently opened their new venue forthe Students’ Union. Located in the North Hanover Street buildingover three floors. The union is seen as a great environment torelax, relieve the stress of studying, meet up with friends andhave a good laugh. The ground level of the union boasts two barareas which are open from around 11am until midnight(depending on the activity in the evening the bar can stay openuntil 3am). Throughout the year many activities are organised,such as quizzes, special fun nights ranging from Halloween to StPatrick’s Day celebrations to events and promotions duringFreshers’ Week. Also within these areas are pool tables and largeplasma screens where you can catch the top sporting activities.The first floor has the student shop and café area serving hot andcold food as well as fair trade coffees. The second floor is theplace to go for the Student Association’s offices. Here you will beable to find out about the clubs and societies and how to becomeinvolved in any aspect of the Students’ Association.

CONTACT:

STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

T: 0141 331 3886

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