When? |
What? |
Why? |
Wednesday 20th September 2023 |
School Promotional Activities |
This is where it all begins: the Pathway Team contact schools and colleges all over Northern Ireland to invite students to attend live or pre-recorded Webinars. Here, we will talk to you about the programme, its Pathways, the benefits and what the eligibility criteria means for applicants. |
Monday 2rd October 2023 |
Applications open |
The application system opens to all applying students online. |
Monday 30th October 2023 |
Application Deadline |
The application closes. Make a note of this date as late applications will not be accepted. |
Early January 2024 |
Students notified of outcome |
This is when you are notified of the success of your application. If you are accepted, you will find out if you have been accepted into your first or second Pathway preference. |
Tuesday 30th OR |
Welcome and Orientation Event Tues 30th January 2024: AHSS, BioSci, MDBS, NBE, Nursing & Midwifery, Pharmacy Wed 31st January 2024: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Mathematics & Physical Sciences and Psychology Pathways |
This event is the exciting start of your journey on the Pathway Opportunity Programme. At this event, you’ll meet your Pathway peers, some of your academics, discover all about the campus and facilities and listen to interesting talks about the programme, university and student life! |
Tuesday 30th January to |
Online Subject Skills Session |
This session breaks down the key skills you will need for your specific chosen Pathways and gives you a chance to develop them to help maximise your potential when studying. |
Wednesday 28th OR |
Academic Skills Session Wednesday 28th February 2024: AHSS, BioSci, MDBS, NBE, Nursing & Midwifery, Pharmacy Thursday 29th February 2024: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Mathematics & Physical Sciences and Psychology Pathways |
This session is a chance to look at your key academic skills that can be transferred across multiple subjects and disciplines to help you develop your study techniques and beyond. |
Tuesday 26th March 2024 |
Subject Specific Session |
This session is an opportunity for you to meet and engage with your Pathway subject academics alongside your peers. This will give you some insight into what lies ahead during your respective summer schools in July. |
Tuesday 11th June 2024 |
University Information Session |
This is your first taster of University Life – from Accommodation and Applications, to Well-being, Budgeting and what student life looks like including Clubs & Societies, Socialising and finding the balance of it all. |
Monday 24th - Friday 28th June 2024 OR Monday 22nd July – Friday 26th July 2024: |
Pathway Summer School Monday 24th - Friday 28th June 2024: AHSS, BioSci, MDBS, NBE, Nursing & Midwifery, Pharmacy Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July 2024: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Mathematics & Physical Sciences and Psychology Pathways |
The Summer School is your chance to study like a student – for the |
Tuesday 10th September 2024 |
Next Steps Session |
This event encourages you to look carefully at your next steps on your journey. With UCAS on the horizon, this session provides you with added support and a chance to ask and questions on applications, university/course choices and important decisions surrounding accommodation and more! |
October 2024 |
MMI Training |
Mini-Modular Interview training (for MDBS Pathway students only) |
A Saturday in late November or early December 2023 - to be confirmed. |
Pathway Celebration Event |
This is your celebration event – a chance to reflect on your achievements on the programme, and look forward to the start of your next chapter. |
If you are concerned about any of our events, have extenuating circumstances or you want to know more details, please contact the Pathway team at pop@qub.ac.uk