Postgraduate entry 2010/2011
Research Postgraduate Students 2010 - 2011
On the following pages, you will find links to information of particular importance to research postgraduate entrant students, that is students who are matriculating (registering) at the University on a postgraduate course for the first time. Once you have confirmed your acceptance of an unconditional offer, your application is passed on to undertake the pre-matriculation processing. Applications progress at different rates, so do not be too concerned if you haven't received your entrant emails immediately.
Preparation before Matriculation
Step 1 - Accommodation
Step 2 - Pay your tuition and accommodation fees
Find out your fees - Postgraduate tuition fees and accommodation fees. You may also find the pages on Postgraduate funding of use.
- Changes in fees
The University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees without notice at any time before or after a candidate's admission. - Liability for tuition fees
Entrants should note that it is a condition of registration with the University that they accept liability for their tuition fees.
Step 3 - Computer account
Step 2 - Computer account
When you open your account and activate your University email, you will be automatically set up to use SaintMail, an enhanced email service with integrated calendar.
If you are a research postgraduate, you may need to opt out of SaintMail and use our WebMail service instead.
Please read the SaintMail information for postgraduates.
- Open your computer account and activate your University email
- Information on the SaintMail system
- SaintMail login via Single Sign-On (SSO)
Once your email is activated you will be able to access it using SaintMail. You should check your University email frequently as official and academic
communications will be sent to your University email address.
Your University email address is yourusername@st-andrews.ac.uk
Step 4 - Apply for your student ID
For information on how to apply for your ID card please see the Student ID cards page.
Step 5 - Students with a disability
Students with a disability or a learning difficulty
Step 6 - Health Centre
For all students living in St Andrews your registration can be with the one of the Medical Practices in the St Andrews Community Hospital, Largo Road, St Andrews, KY16 8AR which is about 20 minutes walk from the town centre.
To register with a practice you must complete the relevant form below and either return it to the Matriculation event in the Younger Hall (currently scheduled to be open from the afternoon of Monday 20th September to the afternoon of Thursday 20th September) alternatively you can take the form directly to St Andrews Community Hospital.
If you are not living in St Andrews and will need to register with a different GP practice, the forms can be used for other practices in the area. If you are a local student and are maintaining your current GP you should not complete the form.
Application to Register with the Health Centre and Medical Questionnaire (PDF, 190 KB)
If you have any general pre-arrival questions about health matters, please do not hesitate to contact Ailsa Ritchie, the Director of Student Services on 01334 462720 or email sss@st-andrews.ac.uk
Step 7 - Module choices
If you need to take any taught modules, please discuss this at the meeting with your supervisor. You will also discuss attendance at appropriate sessions of the Research Skills Training
GRADskills and Development Needs Analysis (DNA)
Developing research, generic and career management skills is very much an important part of undertaking a PhD or MPhil at the University of St Andrews. But every student is different: each of you will already have some skills built up from your previous experience, and have your own personal or career ambitions which may change as you progress through your research degree.
To help you make the most of the development opportunities which are available to you at St Andrews e.g. through the GRADskills programme, please complete the Development Needs Analysis table before you meet your Supervisor. Please bring your 'DNA' with you when you meet your Supervisor as it will help you and he/she decide on the most appropriate research and personal development plan for you over the next year.
Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Rights
The University of St Andrews agreement comes into effect at Matriculation and covers all work undertaken by postgraduate students during their studies at St Andrews.
Matriculation
Step 8 - Meet with your supervisor
All students are required to see their supervisors at the start of the year. Please contact your department to arrange an appointment on arrival.
Step 9 - Online Matriculation
This online step by step process will guide you through the elements and aspects of registration required for you to become a St Andrews student. Most of the Matriculation process can be completed online. An email will be sent to your University of St Andrews email account with instructions on how to access and complete the process. It is important therefore that you have created your email account as you will need this to access the online facility. Information on how to create your account is outlined in Step 3 above.
You should also complete the medical questionnaire. Return your completed application (as above, and (for UK students only), your NHS card to the St Andrews Health Centre so that you can enrol with a local GP. All students who are not locally resident must enrol with a GP in St Andrews.
The Online Matriculation facility will be open for use from the 1st September 2010. When logging in please enter your student ID (9 digit no.) and password (the same password you use for your University email account), then click on the link to the "Online Matriculation Process". Information on setting up your password and giving other details will be sent to you as part of your entrant e-mails.
Once you have completed matriculation you will be able to collect your student ID card from the Younger Hall during pre-sessional week, currently scheduled to be open from the afternoon of Monday 20th September to the afternoon of Thursday 23rd September. If you intend to arrive in St Andrews after this time you can arrange collection of your card by contacting the ID Cards team.
If you expect to register later then two weeks after the start date of your studies, please contact the Registry either in person or by post within the first week otherwise the late matriculation fee may be applied.
Late Matriculation
All students must matriculate each academic session in order to continue their studies. Students should complete the matriculation process as soon as possible.
Any students who feel they will be unable to matriculate in time should keep Registry informed of progress by contacting latematriculation@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Step 10 - After Matriculation - questions and answers
Please see the list of common questions and answers. Please contact your Supervisor in the first instance regarding any queries you may have with regard to any aspect of your studies or life at University of St Andrews. Another useful reference source is the Code of Practice for Supervisors and Students in Research Postgraduate Programmes.
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