SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OFFER HOLDER PACK
WELCOME Many congratulations on being offered a place to study medicine at the University of Surrey.
PROFESSOR JULIET WRIGHT
We are delighted that your medical career will begin with us, as we launch our new and innovative school. You will be part of a friendly community, committed to putting patient care first and providing the very best training for future doctors.
Founding Dean, School of Medicine University of Surrey
We are certain that you will enjoy your time here and we look forward to supporting you in the coming months as you prepare to join us.
THE STAFF AND FACILITIES ARE UNMATCHED AND THERE ARE SO MANY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT. I’VE LOVED TRAINING AT SURREY.
MEGAN ADAMS Midwifery BSc
VISIT US Explore our campus, meet your tutors and fellow students, learn about our programme and visit our facilities. Scan the QR code below to book your place on one of our offer holder events:
Or visit: surrey.ac.uk/medical-school/ events/offer-holders
NEXT STEPS
Student visa If you’re an international student, you may need to secure a student visa before commencing study here. Find out more and apply.
Registration Students need to complete an online pre-registration process, before registering on campus at the start of the academic year.
surrey.ac.uk/international/ visas-and-immigration
You’ll receive an email with everything you need to know.
Accommodation Discover your home away from home. Accommodation is guaranteed if you’re a new student.* surrey.ac.uk/ accommodation Reserve your room from February 2024 onwards.
Expect a warm welcome When you join us in September, you can take part in activities in Welcome Week, including campus tours, talks with tutors and discovering clubs and societies at the Freshers’ Fair. welcome.surrey.ac.uk
Pre-programme e-learning By completing the preregistration process you will have access to online pre-programme content which we advise you complete before you join us in September as this will help prepare you for your studies.
ams.surrey.ac.uk
*Provided we are your firm choice and you meet our conditions and application deadline.
ACCOMMODATION We have a range of accommodation sites at Stag Hill, Manor Park and Hazel Farm. You can choose from over 6,000 rooms, more than half of them ensuite. Comfortable, secure and priced to suit your needs, all rooms are close to campus.
What to expect You are likely to be housed in mixedgender accommodation; however, you can request a single-sex flat. Each room will have a bed, desk, chair, bookshelf and clothes storage. Your kitchen will have a cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board. Most accommodation includes social spaces, where you can chat, watch TV and relax with flatmates.
STUDENT LIFE
SPORT AT S U R R E Y surrey.ac.uk/ student-life/sport
EVENTS AT S U R R E Y my.surrey.ac.uk/events
SURREY STUDENTS’ UNION ussu.co.uk
STUDENT SUPPORT You will have access to a support team and services, to guide you through your studies, assessments and time here at Surrey. MySurrey Hive is our support centre on campus, open 365 days a year to provide you with immediate help and advice on student-life-related queries, such as: • Money, fees and funding • Accommodation • Transport • Visas • Careers and employment
my.surrey.ac.uk/hive
SURREY OFFER HOLDER PORTAL Manage your application and find everything relating to your offer. Check it frequently for your application updates or use it to respond to us if we have any questions for you. surrey.ac.uk/selfservice
CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Putting theory into practice is a crucial part of your training as a doctor. During your four years here, you will gain invaluable experience on clinical placements with our partner NHS Trusts and primary care providers. You will be able to travel to your placement provider from the University and all travel costs above your normal commute will be reimbursed by the University.
You will also be supported by our dedicated clinical placements team to ensure you are getting the best experience possible.
95%
of our graduates are in work or further education
90%
of those who took industry placements are in work or study
NUMBER OF GRADUATES IN HIGH-SKILLED JOBS
2nd
in the South East, 3rd in the South**
12th
overall in the UK
*UK domiciled graduates of full-time, undergraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions tracked by the Guardian Newspaper, when data published in the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey is analysed and used to create a ranking. **Combining South East and South West.
2024
RANKINGS HIGHLIGHTS
IN THE UK
for overall student satisfaction* ed b questions 1 to 2 listed in T
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13th
Complete University Guide 2024
21st
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
21st
Guardian University Guide 2024
*Measured by % positivity across questions 1 to 24 for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide league table.
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