Top 10 Reasons to Study With Us
1. Approachable and Enthusiastic Staff
Students continue to rate our staff highly in the NSS, and enjoy the enthusiasm and approachability of our staff.
2. Research Excellence
Because of our success in the national Research Assessment Exercise, we have recently created NINE new posts for specialist research staff.
3. Inspirational Teaching
Our staff are committed to providing students with an outstanding experience, and are continually seeking to develop their knowledge and teaching methods to motivate and inspire.
4. Impressive Library
With over 157,000 books and pamphlets and 2.7 miles of shelves. State-of-the-art computer equipment and the latest software are available on an open access basis, so you can log in and connect to the resources you need.
5. Accredited Programmes
The Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the National body and we have the FIRST biosciences degree to be approved by the Institute of Biology. Our Chemistry degree is recognised by the RSC and we are also in the process of accrediting our Nutrition and Forensic Science Degrees.
6. Great Links with Industry
We have very close links with Industry who sponsor a range of research programmes within the School. The links with Industry also benefit our students as they have an opportunity to meet major employers during our employability days.
7. Social Opportunities
The Campus has a number of thriving sports clubs, A mixed hockey team, two football teams, a cricket team as well as student societies that have sprung out of the School of Science.
8. Employable Graduates
Nearly 90% of our graduates go to employment or further study – this is higher than the national average for a science school.
9. Great Facilities
The university recently spent over £1.5m on the facilities within the School of Science. We have state of the art laboratories and some of the best sports science facilities in the South East.
10. International Outlook
The School has an active relationship with the University of Modern Science and Arts (MSA) in Cairo. Currently over 1000 MSA students are also enrolled on School of Science degrees in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences.