Chemistry
Studying Chemistry at UCL
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST CHALLENGING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
Why UCL, why UCL Chemistry, why London? Course Structure
What you’ll do; timetable; assessment From being taught to deep learning
Opportunities
Why UCL?
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST CHALLENGING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
History
Oldest university (1826) outside Oxbridge in England First inclusive UK university
Founded on principle of educating anyone who would benefit Non-CofE, women!
First to teach practical sciences
Top 3 in UK – Research & Teaching Assessments
Ranked 4th in the World by THES 2009 (research based ranking)
The original and largest College of the University of London
12,000 undergraduates, 7,000 postgraduate
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Why UCL?
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST CHALLENGING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
Multi-faculty
Ancient History to Zoology Biochemistry to Viking Studies Chemistry to Architecture [optional courses available to all students]
Internationally renowned
Staff Students
Commitment to Learning
Teaching and Learning driven by cutting-edge Research Continuous evaluation of teaching methods and staff
Why UCL Chemistry?
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST CHALLENGING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
Longest tradition of chemistry in England
First undergraduate laboratories
National & International Reputation
Excellent RAE profile for all staff High research income per staff member in UK Chemistry 2008 Small for a 5* Chemistry Departments - 45 full-time staff
(80 student intake per year)
Four fellows of the Royal Society Highest proportion of female staff – 20%, most female professors
Commitment to Teaching & Learning
48 full-time staff (100 student intake per year) Teaching fully integrated into a Research environment Research fully integrated with teaching Taught by all academic staff
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Why UCL Chemistry?
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST CHALLENGING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
Personal Attention
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST CHALLENGING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
Why UCL, why UCL Chemistry, why London? Course Structure
What you’ll do; timetable; assessment From being taught to deep learning
Opportunities
Why UCL?
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST CHALLENGING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
History
Oldest university (1826) outside Oxbridge in England First inclusive UK university
Founded on principle of educating anyone who would benefit Non-CofE, women!
First to teach practical sciences
Top 3 in UK – Research & Teaching Assessments
Ranked 4th in the World by THES 2009 (research based ranking)
The original and largest College of the University of London
12,000 undergraduates, 7,000 postgraduate
1
Why UCL?
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST CHALLENGING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
Multi-faculty
Ancient History to Zoology Biochemistry to Viking Studies Chemistry to Architecture [optional courses available to all students]
Internationally renowned
Staff Students
Commitment to Learning
Teaching and Learning driven by cutting-edge Research Continuous evaluation of teaching methods and staff
Why UCL Chemistry?
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST CHALLENGING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
Longest tradition of chemistry in England
First undergraduate laboratories
National & International Reputation
Excellent RAE profile for all staff High research income per staff member in UK Chemistry 2008 Small for a 5* Chemistry Departments - 45 full-time staff
(80 student intake per year)
Four fellows of the Royal Society Highest proportion of female staff – 20%, most female professors
Commitment to Teaching & Learning
48 full-time staff (100 student intake per year) Teaching fully integrated into a Research environment Research fully integrated with teaching Taught by all academic staff
2
Why UCL Chemistry?
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST CHALLENGING THE PRESENT SHAPING THE FUTURE
Personal Attention