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eZine for those holding an offer to study an online distance learning postgraduate degree at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
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Online distance learning
Offer-holder e-Zine: Dec 2012
Why choose
Edinburgh? Latest University
news
Student blogs
Support for online
students
Also in this issue
Welcome,
1
This e-Zine is designed for students who have an offer with the University of
Edinburgh-College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, to provide you with the latest
College updates as well as further details on your journey to the University.
Hello,
Welcome to the College of Medicine and Veterinary
Medicine eZine for offer-holders. Congratulations on
receiving an offer to study postgraduate by online
distance learning at The University of Edinburgh.
This eZine is designed to keep you informed of news
from the College, as well as providing you with useful
information related to postgraduate study.
If you have any queries about any aspect of your
application or programme of study, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Best wishes,
Lauren Johnston-Smith
Marketing and Communications Manager
Latest News
Gene study could aid pig health
Insights into the genetic code of pigs that reveal how the species
evolved could improve the health of animals in the future. University
researchers compared the genome or genetic make-up of domestic
pigs with those of wild boars - from which domestic pigs are
descended. The study, involving researchers from The Roslin
Institute, found significant genetic differences
between wild boars from Asia and Europe,
which split from a common ancestor around
a million years ago. (Read more)
iTunesU
To get you in the mood for online study, visit the University’s iTunesU
site. Of particular interest are the Medical Detectives video podcasts,
which cover topics such as stem cell research, stress hormones and
heart disease, and how cats and dogs are providing clues to treating
human cancer. It also features the University’s “Our Changing World”
lecture series, which examine the global challenges facing society,
and the role of academia in meeting these challenges. (More info)
Follow our student ambassadors as they blog about their experiences as
postgraduate students in the College.
Student bloggers
Ahmed Khalil from Germany, online MSc in Internal Medicine
Alex Hawkins from England, online MSc in International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law
“All in all, an eventful and
positive month in the
land of cyber-learning.
The first hurdle has been
presented in the form of
an interesting, relevant
and challenging
assignment – the
outcome of which I hope
to know in time for my
next post – and my
technological problems
have been conquered.”
“Mayer-Rokitansky-
Kuster-Hauser syndrome.
Doesn’t exactly roll off the
tongue, but it has always
been my favorite example
of an eponymously named
medical disease. It’s so
much more fun than
saying ‘Müllerian
agenesis’.
Are you ready to study online?
Besides satisfying our academic and
English language entry requirements,
online distance learners should also
make sure they are ready technically for
studying online.
Technical requirements
For many of our online programmes, you
will only need access to a computer with
internet access and basic software such
as Microsoft Office. You should be
confident interacting online and learning
about new technologies. Some
programmes may have more advanced
requirements. Check with your
programme team if you have any queries
or concerns.
Personal commitment
You will need to be committed to
independent study and have a suitable
place to work in. Most online
programmes take around 10-15 hours a
week. But in return for your time
commitment, you will become part of a
diverse online network of fellow students
from around the world, and will meet
many new people through discussion
boards, blogs, online tutorials and joint
assignments.
Support for
online
students
Online learning students are often balancing study around
existing commitments and can be located anywhere around
the world. At Edinburgh, we endeavour to provide flexible,
tailored and, where possible, asynchronous support
provisions for all our online learning students.
Some of the support provisions available to you as an online
learning student include:
• 24/7 Helpline services and technical support
• Access to extensive journal archives and library catalogues,
fully accessible online
• English Language Support, e.g. ELTC resources and proof-
reading services
• Academic and Personal Development resources, e.g. online,
self-paced tutorials
• Remote, email-based counselling sessions delivered through
the Counselling Service
• Potential for online access to the Student Disability Service,
e.g. possibility to arrange Skype or email discussions regarding
support related to your disability or dyslexia
Explore postgraduate
through our films, blogs,
& social media pages
Download College and University Apps!
There are two free apps that you should download to your
smartphone, if you have one:
• The College App - UoE CMVM - provides applicants with
useful information such as video guidance on accepting offers,
and access to accommodation links, latest College news,
student blogs, Facebook groups etc. The App is currently
available for iPhone and iPad users only, but if successful will
be rolled out to other platforms. We will be using the App to
keep you updated on important updates leading up to
matriculation and enrolment. So please remember to 'accept'
the push notification request once you've downloaded it.
• The University App – U@Ed – is designed for current or new
students and is available on both iOS and Android platforms.
Students can view courses, notices, events, use the Campus
Maps, check library records and financial details. It also
features a Friend Finder so that you can see where your friends
are on the campus, making it easier to catch up with people on
the move.
Contact Details
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate
to contact us at:
Postgraduate Office College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine The University of Edinburgh The Chancellor's Building 49 Little France Crescent Edinburgh EH16 4SB www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/postgraduate
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