Coronavirus Guidance
As an offer holder in the current world-wide pandemic we know that you have many questions regarding your future study here at Warwick. Please rest assured that we are working extremely hard to plan for the new academic year and make sure our teaching standards and student care provision are not negatively impacted in these unprecedented times.
You can find the answers to some frequently asked questions below. If you have further questions Please do get in touch if you have any further questions about your study with us next year - msc.lifesciences@warwick.ac.uk
School of Life Sciences PGT courses in the 21/22 academic year
Latest Update 17/08/21
The School of Life Sciences will open for teaching on campus on the 4th October. In order to ensure excellent academic provision, and depending on government guidelines at the time, we will be delivering a flexible, blended form of teaching.
Modules will include both online and face to face teaching. You should expect to be on campus for face to face teaching several days each week of taught modules. Face to face lectures will usually be recorded for those who are unable to attend in person (for example if self-isolating), however depending on the session type this may not always be possible. In the autumn term group sizes for face to face teaching will be limited to 50 students maximum (fewer in smaller rooms) and distancing restrictions are expected to remain in place.
We have designed this coming academic year to be flexible, so that your safety on campus is ensured and you are able to have the excellent university experience that we offer in the School of Life Sciences. If you are unable to come to campus, for example due to ill health, we will support you to join in with activities remotely, and support you with your return to campus when you are able to do so.
FAQs
Will I have to wear a face mask?
You can find general university guidance for prospective students at Guidance for Current Students and Stay Safe at Warwick.
I have a question about my visa, CAS, or international arrivals- who should I ask?
The Immigration & Compliance team have also provided FAQs for new students which includes information about arrival and CAS.
Will the course be online in October?
The course is designed to be delivered in a blend of face to face and online teaching. For the best student experience you should arrive and attend on campus.
What are SLS planning for online teaching?
We have provided a full programme of recorded and live teaching. Teaching, guidance and team working has proceeded as normal with lecturers, tutors, mentors and fellow students using Microsoft Teams. Online resources should as lecture notes, recorded lectures, reading lists and other resources will be available through our virtual learning environment Moodle.
We will continue to provide a mixed mode of delivery for our new cohorts, including small group face to face sessions and online lectures. All students will have a tutor and they are able to meet and support students via online technology.
Will we get a discount on fees if it’s online?
There is no provision for a discount in fees.
If it’s online for part of the year will accommodation arrangements be different?
For all accommodation queries we suggest you refer to Warwick Accommodation.
Will there be a delayed start in January instead of October?
The academic year will begin as planned in October for all MSc programmes. There is no January intake.