Induction Information for September 2012
Welcome to the School of Health Sciences. We are delighted that you have chosen to study within our School and are looking forward to meeting you. Please make sure to read all of the information below carefully.
All students must attend the Induction Programme at the following times:
| WEDNESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER |
12.15 - 12.45 |
Meet and Greet by Programme Leader (Room 3091) |
| 13.00 |
Uniform Fitting (Room 3155) |
| 14.15 - 15.15 |
School Office Induction (Room 2156) |
| 16.15 - 17.15 |
Student ID Smartcard Collection (Atrium) |
| THURSDAY 13th SEPTEMBER |
09.15 - 11.45 |
Programme Specific Talk & Personal Academi Tutor Session (Room 2090) |
| 12.15 - 12.45 |
University Welcome Talk (Room 3148) |
14.15 - 15.15 |
Springboard to Information (Learning Resource Centre) |
On these days you will meet QMU staff and we will be discussing all issues relating to your programme of study, e.g., timetables, book lists, handbooks and any subject specific requirements.
You must bring the following items with you to your Induction Programme:
- Photographic ID (Acceptable forms of Photographic ID are a passport, driver's licence or European Union Identification Card.Credit/debit cards are not acceptable forms of ID.)
- Proof of Tuition Fee funding (only if you are not being sponsored by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland or the Student Loans Company, or are not funding your own study.)
You can find more information about the activities that you will be taking part in during your Induction Programme below.
Steps to follow if your Programme has a Clinical Placement:
PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme Application |
You should have completed this before your arrival, where possible. |
Uniform measurement |
During this session you will be measured for your uniform. Information on the dates and times of these sessions are included in your Induction Programme. |
Health clearance |
Screening and vaccinations for all new Health Care workers who will have direct contact with patients. This is a Scottish Government requirement so you must attend these appointments. The timing of health clearance will be determined by the order that students go out on placement and the timetable. You will be advised of the date and time of your appointments by email. Appointments start in induction week and continue throughout the year. |
(More information relating to Clinical Placements will follow shortly)
Meet and Greet by Programme Leader
This is a half hour session during which Programme Leaders: welcome you, introduce themselves, advise how they can be contacted, provide a brief outline of activities taking place during induction week and provide any other relevant information/guidance.
Timetabling Drop-in Sessions
Timetabling Drop-in sessions will take place from Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th September in room 1124 between 14.15 - 16.15. This room can be found at the back of the LRC.
Student ID Smartcard Collection
Students will proceed to the Atrium (the open area in the centre of the main Academic Building) where they will have their photographic ID and offer letter checked. Registry staff will take photos of students and produce their Student ID Smartcards. Your Student ID Smartcard is your key to the campus facilities, on campus accommodation and can be used as proof of your student status so that you can take advantage of offers and discounts available to students off campus.
Students who have had trouble matriculating online can also use this opportunity to get help from Registry staff and matriculate online using the computers in the Atrium.
Click on the following link to find out more about Student ID Smartcards: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/registry/student_smartcards.htm
School Office Induction
The School Office Induction will be delivered by School Office staff. You will be informed of the role of the School Office. The induction also includes an introduction on how to submit assignments.
Programme Specific Talk
This is normally a two hour session during which the Programme Leader (and other staff as appropriate) discuss programme specific matters such as: the programme structure, activities across the year, placements, attendance requirements, programme specific regulations, and any other matters that they wish.
Personal Academic Tutor Sessions
You will meet your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) who will introduce themselves, advise on how they can be contacted and outine the PAT system.
University Welcome Talk
Your official welcome to QMU.
Springboard to Information
Using the Learning Resource Centre effectively is crucial to getting good grades in your assignments. This session will show you how to get started with the Learning Resource Centre with links to key information on how to find information and to help you use our systems.
Click on the following link to find out more about the LRC: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/induction/inductionLRC.htm
Blackboard (Hub@QMU)
Blackboard is an online learning environment and is a key part of studying at QMU.
From the 10th until the 21st of September there will be drop-in Blackboard induction sessions for students Mon-Fri, 12:15 - 13:15 and 13:15 - 14:15 held in the computer labs within the LRC.
We strongly recommend that you try and fit these into your Induction Programme or at some point during the Induction Week and the first week of term.
Uniform Fitting
During this session you will be measured for your uniform. Information on the dates and times of these sessions are included in your Induction Programme.
Information Sessions for Parents
Please note that QMU will be holding Parent Information Sessions on 8th September so if your parents/guardians wish to attend these sessions we strongly recommend that you plan your arrival for that day.
Please click here for more information
Free Time
There may be periods during your Induction Programme when you don't have anything scheduled. You can use this time to socialise, visit the Students' Union, get to know the campus or experience the events and atmosphere that make Freshers' Week at QMU such an enjoyable experience.
Click on the following link to find out more about QMU Students' Union: http://www.qmusu.org.uk
We are looking forward to meeting you and supporting you through your studies at Queen Margaret University.
While we always try not to make sudden schedule changes, we do advise you to check the website for any changes prior to arriving at QMU.
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