Library facilities
In addition to lecture notes all BSc pharmaceutical science students are expected to consult the relevant text books recommended for each module and also may be expected to consult other materials such as articles and papers published in academic journals. Students have access to all University Library facilities; however, the text books and journals that are recommended for the BSc programme are all available from the Biomedical Library located on the ground floor of the Medical Biology Centre.
The Biomedical Library contains an extensive collection of reading materials relevant to Pharmaceutical Science and library staff are available during opening hours to help and provide information about availability of materials and how to use the library. They can also direct you to your subject librarian for more in-depth assistance regarding the use of the library website, search facilities and databases.
All Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology students receive an induction to library facilities during the first week of Level 1 and further specific training is provided throughout the BSc programme.
Please visit the Library website pages for full information on vacation and non-standard opening hours, or contact the Library.
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/TheLibrary/LibraryLocations/BiomedicalLibrary/
The Biomedical Library contains an extensive collection of reading materials relevant to Pharmaceutical Science and library staff are available during opening hours to help and provide information about availability of materials and how to use the library. They can also direct you to your subject librarian for more in-depth assistance regarding the use of the library website, search facilities and databases.
All Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology students receive an induction to library facilities during the first week of Level 1 and further specific training is provided throughout the BSc programme.
Please visit the Library website pages for full information on vacation and non-standard opening hours, or contact the Library.
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/TheLibrary/LibraryLocations/BiomedicalLibrary/
information services
The goal of Information Services is to provide the highest quality information resources and services to students and staff of the University. This commitment to quality is well illustrated by the building of The McClay Library, which blends the best features of a traditional library with the latest learning technologies to create a truly 21st century environment for students and staff. There are also further libraries: the Medical and Healthcare Library across four sites and the Agri- Food and Biosciences Institute Library (in the main building on the AFBI Headquarters site in Newforge Lane), as well as extensive online resources.
Information Services also supports student computing, with student computing areas across the campus. The student computing web pages provide a range of information to support the use of computing in your studies; information includes the status of key computing services and computers currently free on campus, as well as information about accessing the wireless network, training and the virtual learning environment.
Information Services also supports student computing, with student computing areas across the campus. The student computing web pages provide a range of information to support the use of computing in your studies; information includes the status of key computing services and computers currently free on campus, as well as information about accessing the wireless network, training and the virtual learning environment.
Learning Development ServicES
The Learning Development Service is available to help you with academic skills.
You can have a one-to-one appointment and/or attend a range of workshops on topics including essay writing, referencing, time management, presentation skills and preparation for exams.
The Learning Development Service also offers maths support. Resources can be accessed on the Learning development website. You can attend weekly academic skills or maths workshops that run throughout each Semester and if you attend 6 of these workshops you achieve an Academic Skills Certificate which is a route B option for Degree Plus. You book a place on the workshops through our website.
You can find out more on their website or by calling into the Student Guidance Centre to make a free appointment.
Learning Development Services Student Guidance Centre University Terrace
Belfast BT7 1NN Tel: 028 9097 3618
Email: lds@qub.ac.uk
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/learning/
You can have a one-to-one appointment and/or attend a range of workshops on topics including essay writing, referencing, time management, presentation skills and preparation for exams.
The Learning Development Service also offers maths support. Resources can be accessed on the Learning development website. You can attend weekly academic skills or maths workshops that run throughout each Semester and if you attend 6 of these workshops you achieve an Academic Skills Certificate which is a route B option for Degree Plus. You book a place on the workshops through our website.
You can find out more on their website or by calling into the Student Guidance Centre to make a free appointment.
Learning Development Services Student Guidance Centre University Terrace
Belfast BT7 1NN Tel: 028 9097 3618
Email: lds@qub.ac.uk
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/learning/
STUdy support
Speaking to your Personal Tutor and using some of the material on personal development planning can be helpful ways of supporting your studies. You may also benefit from more specific help. See the section on Learning Development Service for details on the support they can offer you.
Language learning
The Language Centre provides a wide range of language courses for all students. Classes, which usually last two hours, are held weekly and last for one semester. Languages currently offered are: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek (Modern), Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Sign Language, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Urdu. These are all taught at various levels ranging from beginners in all languages to advanced level in the more popular languages. These courses are accredited in line with the Common European Framework of Reference and a Language Centre Certificate is awarded for over 70 per cent attendance. Language Centre courses are included in the Degree Plus Award programme. A small administration fee is levied for each course.
Apart from the courses for non-specialists, the Language Centre now offers courses leading to a Certificate in Languages for Special Purposes. Specially designed computer-based courses are available in: French, German and Spanish for Business, Practical Irish, French, German, Spanish and Italian for Tourism and Leisure. These fully-accredited courses are available at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. (French commences at post-GCSE level). Courses can be accessed using the Language Centre’s CAN-8 multimedia online system affording students the opportunity for guided autonomous learning alongside tutor-led sessions. The nature of these online courses means that students can study in their own time and at their own pace allowing them to ‘catch up’ or to progress at their chosen pace. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Queen’s University Certificate in Languages for Special Purposes. An administration fee is levied for each module leading to the Certificate.
Apart from the formal language learning opportunities, the Centre also provides the opportunity for self-study language courses for use in its private study area. There is a growing library of resources in over 30 languages, available at various levels and in various formats, that is, books, CD’s, DVDs, CD-ROMs and self-study online courses. Software installed on the PCs includes dictionaries, grammar packages and interactive CD-ROM courses for all levels and in many languages.
The Language Centre is open for private study and class teaching from 9am – 9pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 5pm on Friday. The self-study facilities are open during normal library hours.
For further information contact:
The Language Centre
The McClay Library
T: +44 (0)28 9097 6178
E: langcent@qub.ac.uk
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/LanguageCentre/
Apart from the courses for non-specialists, the Language Centre now offers courses leading to a Certificate in Languages for Special Purposes. Specially designed computer-based courses are available in: French, German and Spanish for Business, Practical Irish, French, German, Spanish and Italian for Tourism and Leisure. These fully-accredited courses are available at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. (French commences at post-GCSE level). Courses can be accessed using the Language Centre’s CAN-8 multimedia online system affording students the opportunity for guided autonomous learning alongside tutor-led sessions. The nature of these online courses means that students can study in their own time and at their own pace allowing them to ‘catch up’ or to progress at their chosen pace. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Queen’s University Certificate in Languages for Special Purposes. An administration fee is levied for each module leading to the Certificate.
Apart from the formal language learning opportunities, the Centre also provides the opportunity for self-study language courses for use in its private study area. There is a growing library of resources in over 30 languages, available at various levels and in various formats, that is, books, CD’s, DVDs, CD-ROMs and self-study online courses. Software installed on the PCs includes dictionaries, grammar packages and interactive CD-ROM courses for all levels and in many languages.
The Language Centre is open for private study and class teaching from 9am – 9pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 5pm on Friday. The self-study facilities are open during normal library hours.
For further information contact:
The Language Centre
The McClay Library
T: +44 (0)28 9097 6178
E: langcent@qub.ac.uk
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/LanguageCentre/