Year one students
Last updated: 20/09/2023 10:48
Congratulations on securing a place to study at the School of Biosciences. We look forward to meeting you in September.
All students must complete online enrolment before arriving in Cardiff in September.
We will contact you approximately three weeks before the start of your course to let you know that the online enrolment is open.
If you have questions about online enrolment, contact the enrolment team at +44 (0)29 2087 6211.
School induction events
The School Induction Programme begins on Monday, 25 September 2023. It is important that you attend all listed sessions.
Any additional information will be sent to you via email, so please ensure you check your personal and Cardiff University email addresses regularly during September.
Monday, September 25 2023
| Session | Time | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Talk | 09:00-11:00 | CSL | At this session, you will meet your year coordinator and will learn more about the School, your course and some important policies and procedures. |
| Biomedical Science Degree Scheme Talk* | 14:00- 15:00 | C/-1.01 | Meet your degree scheme coordinator and learn more about your degree scheme. |
| Neuroscience Degree Scheme Talk* | 14:00- 15:00 | C/0.07 | Meet your degree scheme coordinator and learn more about your degree scheme. |
| Biochemistry Degree Scheme Talk* | 14:00- 15:00 | E/0.09 | Meet your degree scheme coordinator and learn more about your degree scheme. |
| Biological Science Degree Scheme Talk* | 14:00- 15:00 | C/-1.04 | Meet your degree scheme coordinator and learn more about your degree scheme. |
| Zoology Degree Scheme Talk* | 14:00- 15:00 | C/0.13 | Meet your degree scheme coordinator and learn more about your degree scheme. |
| Question and answer drop-in Session | 16:00-17:00 | Online | Various members of staff will be available during this time to answer any questions you may have. |
Tuesday, September 26 2023
| Session | Time | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Support and Student Mentors | 11:00- 12:00 | CSL | At this session you will meet your senior personal tutors, student voice team and Students' Union. |
| IT Induction | 15:00 -16:00 | CSL | This session will provide an overview of the IT facilities that students can use to access their course materials, complete their day-to-day tasks, and do their assignments. |
Wednesday, September 27 2023
| Session | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Meet your Personal Tutor: Biological Science, Biochemistry & Zoology* | 10:00-11:00 | W/1.01 |
| Meet your Personal Tutor: Biomedical Science & Neuroscience* | 12:00-13:00 | W/1.01 |
Friday, September 29 2023
| Session | Time | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| You and Your Learning Community | 09:00-11:00 | CSL | This session will provide an overview of the learning community within Biosciences and information about expectations and professionalism. |
| Ice Breaker Event | 11:00-13:00 | C0.13 | An informal chance to connect with other people in year 1 with some cake and goodies provided courtesy of the Bioscience society |
*Medical Pharmacology students are not expected to attend this session