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Science at Strathclyde is relevant to the real world, challenging traditional academic boundaries to solve global problems.

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Science at StrathclydeScience at Strathclyde is relevant to the real world, challenging traditional academic boundaries to solve global problems.

Welcome to the community of students and staff in the Faculty of Science at Strathclyde. In the following pages, you will find information about the departments within the Faculty and how we can help you to develop your career. You will also read about the international student experience at Strathclyde, along with practical advice about applying.

Studying on one of the many courses offered in the Faculty of Science will provide you with the scientific knowledge and transferable

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skills sought by employers worldwide. Strong links with industry and our reputation for producing high-calibre scientists means that our graduates are always in demand. Annual surveys consistently show that more than 90% of our graduates find employment or go on to further study within six months of completing their degree here.

As an undergraduate student, postgraduate student, or researcher you will find excellent teaching, internationally leading research and state-of-the-art facilities, including £36m investment in the new Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences.

Our degrees have been accredited by external organisations such as the Royal Society of Chemistry and the General Pharmaceutical Council and our research has been independently rated as ‘internationally excellent’. Student

satisfaction is another goal for the Faculty and in fact both Chemistry and Physics departments were top in Scotland for satisfied students in the major 2012 league tables.

The international community of students, researchers and staff in the Faculty spans more than 40 countries. From China to Canada, India to Italy, and Malaysia to Mexico, we attract dynamic people from all over the world.

I hope you take the opportunity to find out more about the Faculty and the range of degrees offered, and we look forward to welcoming you to the friendly city of Glasgow.

With best wishes

Professor David LittlejohnExecutive Dean of Science

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■ applies science in the real world■ engages with external partners■ involves an international community of scholars.

Applied Science

Faculty researchers are exploring the limits of the core science disciplines, leading principal areas of research including:

• future of computation: internet, algorithms and novel technologies• health: molecules to medicines to public health• materials: characterisation, functionality and novel devices• modelling the real world: applying maths and statistics to make a difference• photonics: developing new laser technologies for innovative products• energy: improving device efficiency and research into new energy sources.

Science at StrathclydeMost of these research themes involve staff from a range of disciplines. For instance, health-related research includes: mathematical modelling of infectious diseases; studies of the effect of disease on normal cell function; cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology; fundamental and applied chemistry; quality assurance of medication use; the use of solid state lasers in medicine; development of artificial intelligence to support future health systems.

Ground-breaking research complements and informs our teaching at all levels, giving our students the advantage of understanding the impact that leading-edge science has on the modern world and in the global context.

Our emphasis on the applications of science gives Strathclyde graduates a head start when it comes to finding a job. Many courses are accredited by professional institutions in the UK and elsewhere.

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DID YOU KNOW?In all of the 2012 good university guides published by the Times, Independent and Guardian newspapers, Strathclyde Chemistry was ranked top in Scotland, and among the UK leaders, on the basis of satisfaction with the student experience

The University’s new Technology and Innovation Centre represents a major step forward in industry-university partnerships. Scientists are building on existing partnerships to develop ground-breaking research that will lead to new products in many areas including electronics and healthcare.

There is also engagement with the public sector and charitable bodies: for instance,

• Strathclyde statisticians have developed software to support the NHS in planning for epidemics• mathematical models are used to assist Marine Scotland with fish stock management• the Cancer Research UK Formulation Unit collaborates on development of putative anti-cancer drugs.

The Faculty attracts around £20 million per year in research grants from the UK Research Councils, industry, charities, and government or other public bodies in the UK and EU.

Engagement with industry is also possible for students. Some undergraduate courses include an industrial placement, and students are encouraged to undertake funded internships through schemes such as Interns@Strathclyde and Saltire Foundation Internships.

External Engagement

Academics in Science take pride in working with industry partners: for example,

• staff of leading healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline are able to undertake in-house research degrees under the supervision of Strathclyde staff• academic researchers in Computer and Information Sciences are working in partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, as well as industry giants Google and Microsoft • expertise in Physics is being harnessed to assist companies with detecting defects in semi-conductors• the MSc degrees in High Power Radio Frequency Science & Engineering and in Advanced Computing Science were developed in consultation with Industry Advisory Boards.

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International Community

In choosing to study Science at Strathclyde you will become part of an international community of researchers. More than one-quarter of the Faculty’s postgraduate students are from outwith the UK and the staff population is similarly cosmopolitan.

The quality profile resulting from the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise results confirms that 90% of research submitted was judged to be international in quality. Many staff work in partnership with international researchers, or undertake research overseas, as well as contributing to or leading international conferences.

Students are increasingly offered opportunities to undertake part of their course abroad, through exchange with other universities or a funded internship in the vacation period.

Science at Strathclyde | 05DID YOU KNOW?Computer Scientists and Microbiologists teach on the annualScottish Space School held at Strathclyde each year


Computer & Information Sciences

Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) is engaged in world-class research spanning artificial intelligence, software engineering, information retrieval, mobile and ubiquitous computing, mathematical foundations of computing, and information science. Our broad teaching portfolio reflects this diversity: the Department offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across the breadth of computer science, information and library systems and information management, and has just launched a new MSc in Advanced Computer Science.

CIS supports a community of around 70 PhD students and postdoctoral research fellows, with a mix of local, British and international students. Our postgraduate teaching programme is widely supported by international students. We frequently

Science Departmentswelcome international visitors and enjoy a wide variety of national and international collaborations. In addition, CIS is taking the lead for Strathclyde in the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA).

Professional accreditation of our degrees ensures recognition of graduates by employers. Our undergraduate degrees are accredited by the Engineering Council, the Science Council and the British Computer Society. At postgraduate level, the Information & Library Studies and Information Management degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.

Leong Yee Khin, MSc in Information Technology Systems, 2002

My course (MSc IT Systems) taught me how to look at problems or issues from a wider level and not just purely on an IT angle. Having worked as a software engineer and an IT consultant, I am now a project manager with a medium size company that specializes in SharePoint products. My time at Glasgow has been wonderful. I had a chance to meet up with many other people from other countries.


DID YOU KNOW?Computer scientists at Strathclyde are part of a consortium developing intuitive, supportive interfaces for children’s searching on the Internet

Institute of Photonics

If commercially-relevant research in photonics is what you want to do, then the Institute of Photonics is the place to undertake your research.

The Institute of Photonics is a commercially-oriented research unit established in 1996, which attracts investment from a range of academic and industry funders. Our key objective is to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application and development in the area of photonics through excellence in commercially-relevant research and its exploitation.

The Institute’s activities are driven by research excellence, research leadership, promoting knowledge transfer and establishing an international profile.

Our research agenda is influenced both by the latest developments in academic research and by industry requirements. We seek to establish ongoing relationships with companies, providing research capabilities which both complement and supplement their internal research activities, and hence enhance business performance.


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Physics

Our University was founded by a physicist, Professor John Anderson, and the Physics Department remains driven by his vision of ‘a place of useful learning’. The Department is focused on responding to the present and future needs of society, ranging from the production of energy to the treatment of the ageing population.

Our undergraduate courses deliver an outstanding foundation in physics. The strong research culture of the Department ensures that the curriculum is up-to-date. Graduates all benefit from development of transferable skills in numeracy, analysis, logical thinking, and experimentation. Career opportunities are found in many fields of industry and commerce, as well as in education. Recent graduates have ranked us joint 4th for Physics in the UK in the National Student Survey 2011.

Our specialist MSc degrees prepare graduates for key areas of modern industry within the scientific and engineering fields. Postgraduate students benefit from being part of the wider community of physicists in Scotland through membership of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance, which provides access to a greater range of training and resources than a single university can offer.

The Department has three research divisions (nanoscience, optics and plasmas) aligned to the ‘grand challenges’ facing the global society. We have an outstanding record in securing funding from industry and have one of the strongest research portfolios from the EPSRC national funding council (8th largest in the UK), highlighting the success of the research strategy. With over 100 members, the Department has an excellent, welcoming, research environment.

Mathematics & Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has an international reputation for the use of mathematical and statistical analysis and modelling of real-world problems. Research groups in epidemiology, industrial mathematics, liquid crystal theory, mathematical biology, and numerical analysis explore issues ranging from planning for a flu pandemic to filling ice-lolly moulds.

At undergraduate level, students can combine the study of Mathematics or Statistics with business subjects such as Accounting and Finance. At postgraduate level, new taught courses are currently being developed in response to market demand. Postgraduate research students work closely with academic researchers, as well as learning through the Scottish Mathematical Skills Training Centre.


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Yazariah Mohd Yatim, PhD inMathematics 2011

Following completion of research on unsteady flows of thin films, I am working as a senior lecturer at School of Mathematical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia. During my PhD study, I was given many opportunities to increase my knowledge and improve myself through attending conferences, teaching undergraduates and being a postgraduate representative.


Student satisfaction in the Department is very high, with Strathclyde Chemistry ranking top in Scotland, and among the UK leaders in all the 2012 and 2011 good university guides.

The quality of our degrees has been recognised by the professional accreditation of the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Forensic Science Society, the Institution of Chemical Engineers and the General Teaching Council (Scotland). Such prestigious dual accreditation is very rare among UK chemistry degrees.

Pure & Applied Chemistry (including the Centre for Forensic Science)

Pure & Applied Chemistry is a vibrant mix of students and researchers from Scotland, the UK, Europe and worldwide who are attracted by our excellent reputation for teaching, research, student satisfaction, industrial links and graduate employment prospects.

We have one of the largest chemistry research schools in the UK, with strengths in both pure and applied chemistry, a significant forensic science research base, and extensive national and international collaborations. Chemistry is partnered with the University of Glasgow in WestCHEM, which offers an outstanding facility for world-leading research and operates both in the core areas of chemistry and at interfaces with biological, medicinal, physical and materials sciences.

Strong partnerships with industry are in place for the Department and its students. The 12-month undergraduate industrial placement scheme is one of the longest-running in the UK, and summer internships and bursaries are also available.

Funding for studentships comes from a number of sources including EPSRC, BBSRC, WestCHEM, industry, EU, and the University. Postgraduate chemistry students come from all over the world to study with our award-winning and internationally recognised professional research chemists and forensic experts.

Students also enjoy state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities which have recently received a £15M investment.


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DID YOU KNOW?The University of Strathclyde has provided degrees in forensic science for longer than any other university in the United Kingdom


Phuvadol Thanakiatkrai, MSc inForensic Science 2007, PhD in Pure and Applied Chemistry 2011

The forensic science program at Strathclyde is one of the best in the world. Arguably this program has the best connections in the world, as most practitioners are linked in some way to this course (either they are alumni or work with alumni). Glasgow is never short of strangers talking to you and some hearty laughs follow.

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

SIPBS is a major research centre in Scotland and amongst the UK’s top Schools of Pharmacy. We have a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities and recently benefited from the opening of a new £36M building in the centre of Glasgow.

SIPBS has a vibrant student community with around 1000 registered students including 150 postgraduate research students. A strong research base underpins our teaching and the many links with industry, the NHS and international partners ensures that our students have the opportunity to gain work or research experience at home and abroad.

We are a leading centre for research and training focused on ‘New Medicines, Better Medicines and Better Use of Medicines’. We are working on developing new drugs to treat major diseases such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, psychiatric and inflammatory conditions as well as infectious diseases. Nawazish-i-Husain Syed, PhD in

SIPBS, 2009

After my PhD, I have been employed as Assistant Professor at the University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. I am delighted to have studied and now to be working in SIPBS, which is fully equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities and eminent researchers to guide the PhD research scholars.


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Study at Strathclyde

The above table shows the typical qualifications offered by the Faculty. The starting point for undergraduate study (UG) is that of a Scottish school leaver. Students with higher qualifications, including study at another university, may be eligible for admission at a higher level.

The academic year for UG study is normally 9 months. The academic year for postgraduatestudy (PG) is 12 months.

The starting point for PG study is the degree of Bachelor with Honours. A master’s degree is the entry point for doctoral study.

The Doctor of Philosophy is obtained by research study. The Doctor of Engineering combines research study with industrial experience.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Degree of Bachelor with Honours (UG) Degree of Master (PG) Doctor of Philosophy (PG)

Integrated Master’s Degree

Degree of Bachelor with Honours (UG) Doctor of Engineering (PG)

Single Discipline or Multidisciplinary Study?

Research degrees in Science may be based within a specific department, but increasingly there are opportunities for study across traditional departmental and disciplinary boundaries, within the Faculty, or with other Faculties and other institutions.

Multidisciplinary study is also a feature of certain taught courses, such as the new MSc degrees in Nanoscience and in Photonics & Device Microfabrication.

Other taught courses provide professionally-accredited qualifications (e.g. MPharm in Pharmacy, MSc in Forensic Science) or offer continuing professional development for practitioners (e.g. MSc in Clinical Pharmacy).


At undergraduate level, most courses are single or joint honours, although some Mathematics courses are available with two other subjects (e.g. Statistics and Finance).

Information on all research degrees and taught courses is available atwww.strath.ac.uk/courses

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Science staff use a range of traditional and innovative teaching, learning and assessment methods, aimed at developing technical and professional skills as well as knowledge and expertise. In addition to lectures and tutorials, students on taught courses engage in laboratory experiments, group work, problem-solving exercises, presentations and library research. Student learning is enhanced by appropriate assessment with feedback provided in a timely manner. High quality library resources and teaching laboratories are complemented by campus-wide wireless networks with access to specialist software and hardware.

Teaching in all departments has been assessed as excellent by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (Scotland). Many courses are accredited by the relevant professional body.

DID YOU KNOW?Dr Henry Faulds (1843–1930), a graduate of Anderson’s University (as the University of Strathclyde was then called), pioneered the identification of people through their fingerprints


Experience the Best of Scotland

Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and one of the liveliest, friendliest and most stylish in the UK. It is a financial, commercial and tourist centre, and it is at the heart of this vibrant city that you will find the University of Strathclyde.

Building on the foundations of its celebrated industrial heritage, Glasgow today has a broad economic profile and has attracted new investment. The city has seen higher employment growth in its knowledge economy than any other in the UK. More than 75,000 people support sectors such as electronics, energy, aerospace, optoelectronics, digital media and creative industries.

Living in GlasgowA truly multicultural city, Glasgow is home to ethnic groups from across the world. There are religious centres for Christians, Moslems, Sikhs, Hindus, Jews and Buddhists. Food for the soul is complemented by food for the body: many ethnic food shops and restaurants enrich the experience of residents.

Glasgow was designated a UNESCO City of Music in 2008. Home of Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Royal Concert Hall, the city also hosts the annual Glasgow Jazz Festival and Piping Live, as well as big name gigs and intimate acoustic sessions across the full range of music genres.

Glasgow hosts some of the most exciting arts and cultural events in the world, andis identified with innovative architecture and design.

Students interested in sport are well catered for by the University and the city. Glasgow’s successful bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was based on the existence of 25 international standard sports venues. In addition, 3 new venues will be created for mountain biking, a national indoor sports arena with velodrome, and a new Scottish National Arena.

Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, is just 50 minutes by train and within one hour’s drive you can reach some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery and a range of outdoor sports facilities, including skiing, climbing, windsurfing, sailing and golf.

These are just some reasons why so many students and visitors find Glasgow a home from home.

Science at Strathclyde | 19DID YOU KNOW?The Lonely Planet recently rated Glasgow as one of the world’s top 10 cities to visit


At Strathclyde we want to you to enjoy your studies – and your free time too. That’s why we are committed to supporting your stay from arrival to graduation.

Accommodation

The University has accommodation for around 2,000 single students in or near the on-campus Student Village. Single study bedrooms are grouped into self-catering flats for 4, 6 or 8 people. Priority is given to students from outside the Glasgow area. If we cannot offer University accommodation, we will help you to find accommodation in the private rented sector. Applications will be accepted from January each year. Places will be confirmed after firm offers of academic admission have been made. Information is available at www.strath.ac.uk/accommodation

Support for StudentsInduction

We organise a Welcome Week at the start of the academic year which includes an orientation session for new international students. Information on the Welcome Week and all of our services is available atwww.strath.ac.uk/sees/infoint

The above University induction will usually be complemented by Faculty or Departmental induction programmes.

Students’ Union

From food to social events and welfare, the award winning Union provides relaxation and support for all students. This is the place to find out about the 40+ clubs and societies that you can join, visit www.strathstudents.com

Advice

Once you begin your studies at Strathclyde, the Advice Centre has a range of services and information designed to assist you with life in Glasgow, including visa assistance as well as academic and welfare support.

The Advice Centre will send you a weekly email to let you know about the weekly international meeting as well as other events and activities on and off campus, so that you quickly settle in to life in Glasgow.

The Student Counselling Service provides confidential support and counselling on personal or academic concerns.

DID YOU KNOW?A survey undertaken by the Institute of Physics showed that physicists receive, on average, significantly higher average salaries than graduates from other disciplines


Working During and After Your Studies

Our award winning Careers Service can help you to plan for the future with information about careers and vacancies, CV and interview techniques:www.strath.ac.uk/careers

The Student Employment Service can also help if you are looking for work during your studies. It deals with part-time jobs, vacation work, internships, sandwich placements and voluntary work.

Internatioanl students can apply for suitable employment with a UKBA licensed Tier 2 sponsor before their student visa expires. Further information and updates on changes to the immigration system can be found on www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. Updates on how changes will affect students will be noted on the Advice Centre website: www.strath.ac.uk/sees/infoint

The Relocation Advisory Service is a one-stop-shop information centre offering a seamless service that simplifies the process for people to relocate to Scotland to live and work. For further information visitwww.scotlandistheplace.com


Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the entry requirements for their chosen course, shown atwww.strath.ac.uk/courses

We are happy to provide an initial assessment of your qualifications prior to an application being submitted.

All applicants to undergraduate or postgraduate study must satisfy the University’s minimum English Language requirements:

IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 (no individual test score below 5.5) orTOEFL iBT minimum total score 90-95 (minimum scores of 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking).

How to applyBoth tests are valid for 2 years.

Please note: The English language requirement for the MSc/PgDip Forensic Science is a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 and TOEFL of 100.

Scholarships

We have a range of scholarships available, the most popular being the International Scholarships for MSc students. Search our on-line database at www.strath.ac.uk/search/scholarships

If you wish to be nominated by the University for any scholarship or funding, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

For scholarship enquiries please [email protected]

Application

Undergraduates must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at www.ucas.com, for which the closing date is 15 January. Other decision points are detailed on the UCAS website.

The UCAS application includes a requirement that you submit a supporting statement from a referee.

Postgraduates can apply on-line at

www.strath.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduatetaughtorwww.strath.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduateresearch


You are required to arrange for the submission of two references.

There is no formal closing date for most postgraduate courses and degrees, though we advise you to apply as soon as possible and preferably by the end of March for entry in September. Applications are considered and offers made on a rolling basis; any exceptions to this are specified in the course entry at www.strath.ac.uk/courses


Contacts

Recruitment and International OfficeUniversity of StrathclydeLevel 4, Graham Hills Building50 George StreetGlasgow G1 1QEUnited Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 141 548 2913Fax: +44 (0) 141 552 [email protected] www.strath.ac.uk/rio

Contacts and Location

Faculty of ScienceUniversity of StrathclydeLevel 6, Colville Building48 North Portland StreetGlasgowG1 1XNUnited Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 141 548 2748Fax: +44 (0) 141 548 4708contact-faculty of [email protected]/science

Science at Strathclyde | 25Location

The Faculty of Science at the University of Strathclyde is located in the city centre of Glasgow, West Scotland, close to rail, bus and the motorway network.

Glasgow airport is 20 minutes from the city and London is just 1 hour’s flight away. The airport also offers daily flights to UK, European and global destinations.

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