Reach Tayside

What does Reach do?

Reach Events

Interested pupils can gain insight and experience of their chosen degree:

• Explore Degrees - taster sessions with degree specific practical activities for you to take part and learn new skills
• Student Experience Days - find out more about your chosen profession and what University life is like

Reach Support

If you are applying to University to study a high demand degree Reach can help you make your application as strong as possible through online email or webchats, 1-2-1 mentoring and group workshops:

• University applications, UCAS, personal statements, UKCAT
• Interviews, MMI
• Work experience/shadowing

Events

Explore Dentistry

Wednesday 13th June 2012, 10.00am till 2.00pm

Explore Dentistry is a workshop designed for potential Dentistry students to broaden their knowledge of the Dentistry profession and studying a Dentistry degree:

• Meet University of Dundee lecturers, NHS Dentists and current Dental Students
• Hear about what it takes to be a Dentist and what it's like to be a Dental Student
• Learn how to get into Dentistry
• Take part in a practical activity in our 'Phantom Head Room'

Explore Medicine

Wednesday 20th June 2012

Explore Medicine is a workshop designed for potential Medical students who are hoping to apply this academic year to experience studying a Medicine degree:

• Meet current Medical Students
• Hear about what it's like to be a Medical Student
• Learn how to get into Medicine
• Take part in a clinical skills activity in our 'Dow Simulation Centre'

PLACES ARE LIMITED. To sign up please contact reach@dundee.ac.uk

Adrienne Jennings, St Johns RC Academy, Perth

Why did you choose Dundee?

Dundee has always been a favourite for me. I liked the organisation of the curriculum and the systems-based approach. I was eager to avoid medical courses that had a heavy emphasis on PBL and was attracted to the varied teaching methods used in the Dundee course. I was given a tour of the medical school at Ninewells hospital and was very impressed by the simulated wards as they are very hi-tech and modern. I have only heard positive comments about the university, the accommodation, and the medical course when speaking to current students. In addition, I like how the university and the halls of residence are within walking distance of the main city centre.

How did the Reach Project help you?

I first heard about the Reach project when a representative visited my school and highlighted just how competitive some courses can be. As this applied to my aspirations to study medicine, I applied to the Reach project. Since then, I've been in contact with the Reach Officer through email and on Facebook in order to provide me with advice or answers to questions I have had. I was provided with a "Reach Passport" to record any activities I had undertaken which would be suitable to write about in my personal statement. I was always kept up-to-date about sessions they had organised for example a webchat with a GP and workshop to help with interview skills.

What were your highlights of the Reach Project?

My highlights were the webchat with the GP and the workshop about interview skills. The webchat was organised around the time of my application and this allowed me to ask questions about his experience of applying to study medicine, his experiences of the medical course, why he chose to study at one university rather than another and how he chose to become a GP. His answers and experiences helped me make my decisions and think about my prospective career choices.

The workshop for interview - "Mock MMI session" - gave me a better understanding of the types of stations I would encounter in the real interview. I had never heard of or experienced a MMI style interview before and felt apprehensive about my upcoming interview. This session helped put me at ease after experiencing mock stations to give me a flavour of what was to come. Speaking to current medical students was also helpful as they had been through it before.

What are you most looking forward to about coming to Dundee?

I can't wait to meet new people. I am moving into halls of residence for my first year and I'll meet and live with people who are studying a variety of courses. I am a sociable person and I'm looking forward to embracing the social side of university. I'm also looking forward to the independence and responsibility of moving out from home as I hope to learn skills out with academia to stand me in good stead for adulthood.

What are you most looking forward to about studying Medicine?

I like learning and that's one of the reasons I was attracted to studying medicine. Studying medicine will give me access to a career-long learning curve which may be difficult at times but never dull. I'll learn more about science but also about people. I'm also looking forward to a challenge as I have an aptitude for problem-solving and logic and for me, it's enjoyable.

Resources

See below for a list of useful resources.

• Access and Participation
• ACES (Access to Creative Education Scotland)
• Prospects - Careers Advice
• Apply to Dundee

Schools

If you are in S4-S6 then we'd like to hear from you! Priority is reserved for those attending a Reach partner school in Tayside. Some Reach pupils from Fife and the North of Scotland can also take part.

Below is a list of some of the schools we work with. If you don't attend these schools you could still take part - please contact Gemma at reach@dundee.ac.uk.

Get Involved!

Reach especially encourages young people from 'non-traditional' backgrounds to consider University. If you are the first person in your family to go to University, have care responsibilities, or from a low income background, Reach can help!

For more information

Please contact the Reach Project Officer at:

Gemma Gaw
Admissions and Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
2 Airlie Place
Dundee DD1 4HN

Tel. 01382 388 900
Email. reach@dundee.ac.uk