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STEM courses and outreach Guiding your student through UCAS Science & Engineering subjects and careers Info and events for students
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Claire Wilkinson Faculty of Science [email protected] Sue Armstrong and Gemma Greenup Faculty of Engineering [email protected] [email protected]
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Student should consider their: Interest: self motivated study Ability: Make realistic choices Career aspirations: but don’t make assumptions.
A level subject choices • Y11 decisions are crucial • Dropping key subjects limits choice further
down the line • A low grade can be as limiting as no grade
– the ability needs to be there
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Biology subjects which require AS/A2 Chemistry: Biochemistry Molecular Biology Microbiology Genetics Biomedical Science Neuroscience Physiology Pharmacology
• ..and those which don’t.
• Biology (not human bio) • Zoology • Ecology • Conservation biology • Environmental science
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A-levels: Maths, Physics, Music • Aerospace Engineering • Automatic Control & Systems • Bioengineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Science • Electronic & Electrical Engineering • Material Science & Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
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A-levels: Maths, Chemistry, Music • Aerospace Engineering • Automatic Control & Systems • Bioengineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Science • Electronic & Electrical Engineering • Material Science & Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
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A-levels: Physics, Chemistry, Music • Aerospace Engineering • Automatic Control & Systems • Bioengineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Science • Electronic & Electrical Engineering • Material Science & Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
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BTEC Engineering and Computer Science First year entry - Varies - Generally DDD plus A level maths
Electrical – DDD plus a maths test
Physics – first year entry – not accepted
Chemstry – DDD with specified units
Maths – DDD with distinction in maths units
Biology - DDD in a relevant subject + A Level Biology grade A
Foundation Year – DDD including a distinction in further maths (under review)
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ACCESS
• Speak to admissions tutor before applying
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Typical entry requirements • AAA – ABB at Sheffield • Check online prospectus! • Different at different Universities
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Choosing a University • Not all Universities offer all courses • Courses with the same name or same
UCAS code at different Universities are not the same
• Look at detail of course content and teaching
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3 and 4 year courses • BSc or BEng vs MEng, MPhys etc • 4th year more research and careers focus • Individual research projects • Professional accreditation • Built in back up offer - don’t apply to both!
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Examples • Student is interested in forensic science • Student interested in computer games design • Student wants to study engineering but has no physics • Student wants to study Chemistry but not taking Maths • Interested in Biology courses but considering dropping Chemistry
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Science Courses and Careers Departments: • Maths • Physics • Chemistry • Biosciences • Psychology
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• 60% of graduate careers don’t ask for a specific degree
• Most scientific careers do • A science degree keeps your options open
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Chemistry • Synthetic material production–
plastics, fibres, fuels and medicines.
• Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals– advances in drugs and medicine
• Environmental monitoring analysis of materials such as air, water, trade waste, sewage, drugs and food
• Hospitals. Diagnostic analysis of body tissue and fluids.
• Forensic scientists examine trace evidence eg: explosives, blood, hair
• Recycling of waste materials and pollution control
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Chemistry Profile • Rob Grace • MChem Chemistry with a year in
Australia. • Fuels development technologist for
BP “ I find new molecules to add to petrol,
testing the modified fuels in different engines to demonstrate the benefits and then translating the results of the test work into marketing claims.
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Maths
Excellent career prospects with good earning potential
Business - market research, recruitment, statistics
Finance – Actuary, accountancy, tax, pension, banking insurance.
IT - computer analysts, software development
Research – oceanography, medical statistics, solar physics, modelling
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Maths Profile
Rosie Fisher:
Project Scientist.
National Centre for Atmospheric Research.
‘ I develop and test mathematical models to predict the effects of climate change on ecosystems’
IOP longitudinal study 2006 physics graduates entering work
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Those who work in industry…..
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Emerging technologies!
Physics graduates of 2016 will be employed by industries that don’t as yet exist.
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Biology Industry –pharmaceutical, medical, agriculture
Hospitals and laboratories - technical / diagnostic
Research – Universities, hospitals, private firms
Scientific civil service and government agencies
Conservation bodies, water companies
Environmental monitoring, waste management
Science communication, publishing, medical writing
BMS graduates after 4 years:
• Graduate entry to medical school • University research • Clinical research associate • Teaching • Microbiologist • Science editor • Accountancy • Medical sales • Hospital dietician
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• Mental health nurse • Radiographer • Pilates instructor • Forensic toxicologist • Clinical embryologist • Writer for Alzheimer’s charity
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What makes you stand out to an employer:
•Degree •Work Experience •Extra – curricular activities
Engineering departments and careers
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The Faculty of Engineering Seven departments: Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Two interdisciplinary areas: Aerospace Engineering Bioengineering
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Chemical and Biological Engineering
Change raw chemicals into products that we can use
Develop alternative technologies to combat • acid rain • lead pollution
• greenhouse effect
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Civil and Structural Engineering
• Bridges • Dams • Towers • Roads • Tunnels • Water supply
systems
Computer Science Course combinations •Computer Science •Computer Science with Mathematics •Physics with Computer Science •Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science •Enterprise Computing: Information Technology Management for Business •Information Technology Management for Business
Genesys Solutions Student-run commercial IT company •run by 4th Year undergraduates and Masters students •The students are responsible for all aspects of the company
• from the pricing of contracts to maintaining their own intranet
Genesys Solutions Student-run commercial IT company
• run by 4th Year undergraduates and Masters students • The students are responsible for all aspects of the
company • from the pricing of contracts to maintaining their
own intranet
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Renewable energy sources • Building services • Power generation • Transport networks •
Automatic Control & Systems Engineering
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• Brings together: computing
electronics
mechanics
aeronautics
biomechanics
Ensures that the system is designed so that all components interact together in an effective way.
Control engineering is the study of how to manage these systems.
Engineering Materials
Materials Science and Engineering is key to most of today’s technology
•lightweight alloys for aircraft
•superconductors for whole body scanners
•implants for human body repairs
Bioengineering is a new field of engineering that uses engineering expertise to analyse and solve problems in biology and medicine.
Bioengineering
Replacement parts are designed, tested and manufactured by Materials Engineers using a variety of materials which attempt to mimic the mechanical behaviour of the original natural part.
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Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineers design, produce, market
• power stations • scientific instruments • space craft • car plant • heart valves • Sports equipment
Aerospace Engineering
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• Mechanical Engineering • Engineering Materials • Computer Science • Electronic and Electrical
Engineering
•Automatic Control and Systems Engineering
What will I earn?
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Starting graduate salaries: University of Sheffield – Faculty of Engineering average starting salaries 2012/13 £25000.
Info and events for school students
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Local initiatives: • Discover STEM • 2 year widening participation project • Approx 60 students per year from across
the region • Subject taster sessions • Advice and guidance about University
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Discover STEM
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• Practical workshops, master classes and mini lectures
• Maths and Science revision sessions
• Information on student finance and financial support
• Invitations to Open Days and departmental talks
• Opportunity to meet and work with current Science, Maths and Engineering students
• Practical guidance on applying to university and tips on writing an effective personal statement
• Team building and problem solving residential visit to an outdoor activities centre
• Science and Engineering champions: team of undergraduates who can visit your school to talk to students.
• Y9-11 girls event - day of activities and mini lectures in NSEW
• Public engagement events - various • Chemistry schools lab – practical classes for
Y12 students • Women in Engineering day 23 June
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National initiatives • Excellence Hubs • Realising opportunites – see brochure • Coming soon – a new website for year 12
students
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How can students find out more about engineering?
Year 11 – Arkwright Scholarships See website - http://www.arkwright.org.uk/ Year 11 students intending to take maths, science and DT A levels can apply to be Arkwright Scholars Year 12 – Headstart Summer Schools See website - http://www.etrust.org.uk/headstart.cfm Year 12 students studying maths and science A levels can apply – NOTE – apply by January of year 12.
Thank you!
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University Open Days 19th June, 11 and 12 July, 6 September, 18 October.