1. UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ADMISSIONS SERVICE (UCAS) UCAS IN THE CONTEXT OF AQUINAS Clare Foster Head of CEIAG

2. UCAS 500000+ Applicants. 400000+ Places. 50000 + Degree Courses. 335+ Institutions. There is something for everyone.

3. Step 1: Choosing courses. Step 2: Applying. Step 3: Offers. Step 4: Results. Step 5: Next steps. Step 6: Starting university. The UCAS Process (On-line videos www.ucas.com )

4. Important deadlines 15 October 2012 - application deadline for the receipt at UCAS of applications for all medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and veterinary science courses and for all courses at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. 15 January 2013 - application deadline for the receipt at UCAS of applications for all courses except those listed above with a 15 October deadline, and art and design courses with a 24 March deadline. 24 March 2013 - application deadline for the receipt at UCAS of applications for art and design courses except those listed with a 15 January deadline. 30 June 2013 Last date for the receipt of all other applications for immediate consideration. Those received after this date will be held for Clearing.

5. Course combinations that you can have A maximum of four courses in any one of medicine/dentistry/veterinary medicine/veterinary science. No more than one choice at either University of Cambridge or University of Oxford You can use your remaining choice(s) for any other subject. For example, if you apply to four medicine courses, you could still make one choice for veterinary medicine. However, be aware that your personal statement will be sent to all universities and colleges you've chosen.

6. Additional requirements Some courses require an admissions test. It's your responsibility to find out whether your course(s) need you to take one, and to register by the relevant deadline.

7. Aptitude Tests BMAT UK CAT LNAT HPAT-ULSTER HPAT-IRELAND ELAT PAT STEP Entrance Examinations.

8. HPAT at University of Ulster Dietetics BSc Hons. Occupational Therapy BSc Hons. Physiotherapy BSc Hons. Podiatry BSc Hons. Radiography BSc Hons. Speech and Language Therapy BSc Hons. http://www.hpat.org.uk

9. UCAS.com Ucasapply is a secure, web-based, online application system requiring no installation. Student Area ‘Buzzword ‘ ‘uniapplications’

10. The UCAS form 1. About You 2. Courses 3. Education 4. Work Experience 5. Personal Statement

12. Timetable for Completion Early September Subject teachers write a Subject Report. Mid September Subject Reports forwarded to Writing Team. Students complete a Personal Profile. October Writing Team compiles references based on Subject Reports and Personal Profile. October - December Applications sent to UCAS on-line.

13. Students wishing to apply for Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary should make themselves known to me tomorrow as their forms must be with UCAS by 15 October 2012.

14. Cost of applying for 2013 entry: If a student applies to more than one course, university or college they need to pay £23 when they apply. If they only apply to one course at one university or college, they pay £12.

15. Search, review and compare subjects at UK universities and colleges Unistats is the official website to help you make an informed choice when deciding which UK university or college to apply to. It includes the results of the latest National Student Survey. Quick search See the best universities for your subject See National Student Satisfaction results See job prospects, employability and salary information Compare UCAS points...and lots more What subject are you interested in? and/or Which uni or college are you interested in?subject Unistats http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/ The official website to help you make an informed choice when deciding which UK university or college to apply to. It includes the results of the latest National Student Survey.

16. CAO (Central Applications Office) Universities in the Republic of Ireland Apply on-line at www.cao.ie

17. Cao.ie Many courses based on 4 A2s. No personal statement. No reference. Offers and acceptances made when results are published. Random selection operates for high demand courses. Pay by credit/debit card. Normal application (online or paper) € 40 Closing date: 1 Feb 2013 (5:15 pm)

18. Courses Outside UCAS system Teacher Training at St. Mary’s University College (QUB ) Nursing (QUB) is now through UCAS

19. Student Finance www.studentfinanceni.co.uk Domicile of student Location of institution EnglandScotlandWalesNI EnglandUp to £9k ScotlandUp to £9kNo feeUp to £9k WalesUp to £9k NIUp to £9k Up to £3,465 Other international Variable

20. Applications to Scottish Universities EU applicants who wish to study in Scotland, do not have to pay for their own tuition. Eligible applicants can apply for financial support through the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. Further information can be found on the SAAS website.SAAS website

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