Admission and Credit Guide - Temasek Polytechnic Diploma Brochure

WELCOME FROM PROFESSOR PAUL TOWNSEND

Professor Paul Townsend is Pro-ViceChancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey.

He is an internationally renowned scientist in the field of cell stress and survival mechanisms, adjunct professor at A*STAR, Singapore, and Honorary Research Professor at the Universities of Athens and Manchester, and Gustave Roussy hospital in Paris.

Welcome to the University of Surrey! We hope you are excited to join us.

In the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, we are constantly striving to provide the best learning experience for our students. This means monitoring global trends and adapting our approach to stay ahead of our competitors, ensuring that we deliver best practice and academic excellence.

As part of our international expansion, we are delighted to be partnering with Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore. Through partnerships such as these, we can transform lives and create a brighter future for our students and staff.

Experts in our Faculty are discovering the latest developments in areas such as early prediction of health and disease, using AI and machine learning to advance our understanding of biology; chronobiology and sleep; healthy ageing; nutrition and food security; the links between psychology and social change, communities and relationships; and humanity’s relationship with the environment.

We want our students to benefit from the work of our academic and global communities and to see the impact we are making through our ‘One Health, One Medicine’ vision.

We look forward to helping you settle into life here, on our beautiful campus in Guildford. We have no doubt it will soon feel like a second home!

ONE HEALTH, ONE MEDICINE

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences works under a ‘One Health, One Medicine’ vision. We aim to create and lead globally connected health research and education and to share innovation and knowledge to sustainably improve the wellbeing of humans and animals.

Visit: surrey.ac.uk/one-health-one-medicine

The University of Surrey has credit recognition arrangements with Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore. Eligible diploma graduates may receive credit for previous study and will be able to fast-track completing their bachelors course within the School of Biosciences.

All students must also meet the University of Surrey’s English language requirements. surrey.ac.uk/english-requirements

3-4 BSc Food Science and Nutrition

5-6 BSc/MSci Biochemistry

11-12

MSc Environmental Psychology

7-8 BSc Biological Sciences

13-14 MSc Social Psychology

9-10 BSc Veterinary Biosciences

15-16 Why study at Surrey?

BSc Food Science and Nutrition

Surrey is ranked 2nd in the UK for food science by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

On this course, you will learn about all aspects of food science and nutrition, including the importance of food processing and preservation, food security, and the role of food chemistry in human nutrition.

You will study in our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory, acquiring practical experience that is essential for a career in food science and nutrition and which is highly valued by employers.

Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science

Temasek Polytechnic

You can also undertake a paid placement with a large employer such as the UK Government, Unilever and Tata Global Beverages or a smaller food and nutrition enterprise. A placement year is a fantastic opportunity to explore a potential career path and expand your skill set. You’ll also gain invaluable work experience which will help you stand out in a competitive job market.

Apply with your most recent transcript any time after receiving your Semester 4 results

Your average GPA should be 2.9/4.0

BSc Food Science and Nutrition (Honours) University of Surrey

Complete your degree in two years*

*If you opt to do a placement, this will add an extra year to your degree.

BSc/MSci Biochemistry

Biosciences at Surrey are ranked top 5 in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2023

Hands-on exploration of the science underpinning life, from a cellular level to whole ecosystems, is central to the design of this course.

Our exceptional facilities and teaching from research-active academics will provide the perfect environment to help you thrive as a scientist.

You can also undertake a placement year at home or abroad, which will broaden your experience and can be arranged with organisations such as hospitals, food suppliers and pharmaceutical companies. A placement year is a fantastic opportunity to explore a potential career path and expand your skill set. You’ll also gain invaluable work experience which will help you stand out in a competitive job market.

If you achieve at least 60 per cent in your first year on our BSc Biochemistry, you could move onto our MSci course, which is an integrated masters. The MSci requires an additional year of study and you will complete a laboratory-based dissertation.

This degree is highly attractive to employers and is ideal if you are aiming for a technical research career in industry or academia.

Diploma in Medical Biotechnology

Temasek Polytechnic

Apply with your most recent transcript any time after receiving your Semester 4 results

Your average GPA should be 2.9/4.0

BSc Biochemistry (Honours)

OR

MSci Biochemistry (Honours)

University of Surrey

Complete your BSc in two years**

OR

Complete your MSci in three years**

**If you opt to do a placement, this will add an extra year to your degree.

BSc Biological Sciences

Biosciences at Surrey are ranked top 5 in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in the National

Student Survey 2023

On this course, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to biosciences, as well as having the opportunity to specialise in animal biology and ecology, cellular and molecular sciences, or infection and immunity.

You will learn in state-of-the-art facilities on campus as well as conducting fieldwork both on campus and further afield. Offsite work may include visits to the Cole Museum of Zoology, Surrey Wildlife Trust and Hawk Conservancy Trust.

Diploma in Medical Biotechnology

Temasek Polytechnic

Apply with your most recent transcript any time after receiving your Semester 4 results

Your average GPA should be 2.9/4.0

Many students on this course undertake a placement year to develop their professional skills, in areas such as animal welfare, cancer research, genetics, pharmaceuticals and microbiology. Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies including AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, and Procter and Gamble.

BSc Biological Sciences (Honours)

University of Surrey

Complete your degree in two years**

**If you opt to do a placement, this will add an extra year to your degree.

*Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables.

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BSc Veterinary Biosciences

Veterinary sciences at Surrey are ranked top 5 in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2023

Explore the fascinating world of veterinary biosciences and examine the scientific understanding behind animal and public health. This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of major zoonotic infectious diseases and veterinary immunology and you can tailor your learning experience by selecting modules aligned with your interests.

You will learn in our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory and our Veterinary Pathology Centre, part of our School of Veterinary Medicine. To develop your professional skills and experience, you can take a placement year, which may involve working in a lab, research institute or animal centre in the UK or overseas.

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Diploma in Medical Biotechnology OR Diploma in Veterinary Technology

Temasek Polytechnic

Apply with your most recent transcript any time after receiving your Semester 4 results.

Your average GPA should be 2.9/4.0

BSc Veterinary Biosciences (Honours)

University of Surrey

Complete your degree in two years**

**If you opt to do a placement, this will add an extra year to your degree.

*Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables.

MSc Environmental Psychology

100% of our psychology masters graduates go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA)

Humanity’s relationship with the environment is the most important issue of our lifetime, and environmental psychology is at the very heart of this. It’s also relevant now more than ever as countries around the world adapt to climate change.

Singapore’s own Green Plan 2030 aims to ensure that the nation achieves its ambitious targets for sustainable development, including building greener homes and restoring nature in urban areas.

On this course, which is unique due its holistic focus on sustainability, environmental design and wellbeing, you will explore the relationship between people and their physical environment at every scale. This includes personal space in homes and offices, engagement with the natural world and awareness of environmental crises.

You will have access to our state-of-theart psychology facilities, which include a virtual reality suite, and will have the opportunity to join our Environmental Psychology Research Group.

We will accept students with the following diplomas:

• Communications and Media Management

• Marketing

• Interior Architecture and Design

• Product Experience and Design

• Architectural Technology and Building Services

• Integrated Facility Management

• Early Childhood Development and Education

• Psychology Studies

• Social Sciences in Gerontology

• Immersive Media and Game Development

Temasek Polytechnic

Apply with your most recent transcript any time after receiving your Semester 4 results

Your average GPA should be 3.5/4.0*

*GPA 3.5 is required, however, students with GPA 3.0-3.5 may apply but will be required to attend an interview.

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MSc Environmental Psychology

University of Surrey

Complete your masters degree in one year

MSc Social Psychology

100% of our psychology masters graduates go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA)

On this MSc, you will study the science of how we think, feel and behave in social contexts. Topics covered in this course include prejudice and discrimination, moral judgement and emotions, and the links between psychology and social change, communities and relationships.

Lectures will involve discussions and activities that will help you understand social issues, including those addressed in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

You will have access to our range of psychology facilities, including two observation labs, which will allow you to investigate how we think about ourselves and other people, and how we influence and relate to one another.

We will accept students with the following diplomas:

• Communications and Media Management

• Early Childhood Development and Education

• Social Sciences in Gerontology

• Psychology Studies

Temasek Polytechnic

Apply with your most recent transcript any time after receiving your Semester 4 results

Your average GPA should be 3.5/4.0*

*GPA 3.5 is required, however, students with GPA 3.0-3.5 may apply but will be required to attend an interview.

MSc Social Psychology

University of Surrey

Complete your masters degree in one year

Why study at Surrey?

Top 5 in the UK For student experience

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

13th in the UK Complete University Guide 2024

95% of Surrey undergraduates are in work or further education

Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA

Fee discount

For our BSc courses:

• Qualified students with a GPA 3.5 or above will receive a £5,000/year scholarship towards their fee

• Qualified students with a GPA 3.3 or above will receive a £3,500/year scholarship towards their fee

• Qualified students with a GPA 2.9 or above will receive a £2,500/year scholarship towards their fee.

For our MSc courses:

• Qualified students with a GPA 3.9 or above will receive a £5,000/year scholarship towards their fee

• Qualified students with a GPA 3.7 or above will receive a £3,500/year scholarship towards their fee

• Qualified students with a GPA 3.5 or above will receive a £2,500/year scholarship towards their fee.

More information

Find out more about the study environment, estimated living costs, tuition fees, refund policies, support services, information for students with families, and your legal rights as an international student. surrey.ac.uk/international

Language requirements

To benefit fully from our courses, you’ll need a good standard of English and should meet our English language requirements. surrey.ac.uk/english-requirements

Placements information

To find out more about our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, please visit: surrey.ac.uk/professional-trainingplacements

How to apply

Applications must be made via the Surrey online application portal either directly or through a Surrey representative.

Applications to our BSc courses can be made here: https://sits.surrey.ac.uk/live

Applications to our MSc courses can be made here: https://sits.surrey.ac.uk/live

Please send any queries to: admissions@surrey.ac.uk