School of Physics & Astronomy
Arranging a Visit
We welcome visits from prospective students, as we feel that this is the best way for people to see what student life in St Andrews is about. A visit allows people to experience the local environment, see parts of the University, and see the staff, students, and facilities in the School of Physics and Astronomy. There are three main ways that we meet with prospective students.
1)
The University runs "Visiting
Days" on selected Wednesdays through the year.
As well as events associated with the wider University,
visitors can visit up to two Schools within the University.
Visitors to Physics and Astronomy can choose to use one
or both slots for seeing this School. Those selecting
a "single visit" at the start of the afternoon
will meet (with other visitors) a member of staff to have
a presentation on the School's activities, and to take
a tour around the building. Those selecting a "double
visit" will add to the end of the "single visit"
a chance to have some refreshments while chatting with
current students and a visit to see the University Observatory.
There is usually the opportunity to talk with academic staff
during this time also.
2)
The School of Physics and Astronomy runs special events
for potential students on one Saturday in each session.
The next Saturday Visit is
planned for 23 February 2013. These events take
place mostly in our building, and run from about 11.15
am to 5 pm. To arrange a visit of this type, please
contact us by one of the means listed in our "contact
details" page. Although originally envisaged as a general visiting day, the Saturday event has become an event dominated by those who have applied for a place starting later in that year, ie a post-application visiting day.
3) If at all possible we ask visiting potential students to try to use one of the opportunities listed above. If your timetable does not allow you to attend one of the above events, we may be able to find a mutually convenient time at which you can visit the School and meet with a member of staff. To arrange a visit of this type, please contact us by one of the means listed in our "contact details" page
Last updated BDS 9.12
