Friday, 31 March 2006 marks UCC's second Open Day for schools when
the university opens its campus and facilities to transition, fifth and
sixth year students, their guidance counsellors, teachers and parents.
This
Open Day aimed specifically at transition and fifth-year students,
affords the opportunity for students to see for themselves what
university life is all about, to meet lecturers and to gather as much
information as they need about the courses they may later pursue.
An
extensive programme has been organised for the day, including an
overview of all honours degree programmes offered by the four colleges
(Medicine & Health; Science, Engineering & Food Science; Arts,
Celtic Studies & Social Sciences and Business & Law).
Campus tours, information stands and demonstrations will also take
place and students will have an opportunity to visit the Mardyke Sports
Arena where schools will participate in a programme of sporting
events. A presentation on the new BEd Sport Studies degree will
also be given in the Arena. Students interested in studying in
the college of Medicine and Health will have the opportunity to visit
the recently-opened Brookfield Health Sciences Complex as well as the
new Cavanagh Pharmacy Building.
Transition Year students are invited to attend a presentation which
will give an overview of all degree programmes with a focus on entry
requirements and relevant subject choices for the Leaving Certificate.
According
to UCC's Schools Liaison Officer, Nóirín Deady, "This year, for the
first time, UCC has decided to offer a second Open Day which should
facilitate demand from students in Munster, and other provinces, to see
at first-hand what UCC has to offer. Our hope is that all
prospective students will gain an insight into programmes they have a
particular interest in, as well as getting an overall impression of the
University", she added.
The timetable can be downloaded by visiting http://www.ucc.ie/workingwithschools Details from: Nóirín Deady at 021-4902964.
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