Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PABS) School Office
Phone: 01273 642090 or 642014
Fax: 01273 642674
Email: Email us
Visit: Huxley Building Room H608
What other help is available?
Although your Personal Tutor and other academic staff are not trained counsellors, there are other people in the university to whom you can turn. Even if they are unable to help directly, they do have extensive experience and will be able to recommend other resources that may be able to help. In summary, the major points of contact are as follows:
Student Services
Student Services
Whatever help it is that you require, Student Services are situated in Manor house and Tithe Barn to help you. Find out more about this
Student Services is a central department whose specific function is to provide a range of services to support you through university and to make sure you get the most from the student experience. We can help with all kinds of academic and non-academic issues. You don’t need to feel particularly worried about anything to benefit from our services either – sometimes we can just help optimise an experience which you are already enjoying. At other times, we provide professional support and advice on trickier subjects and have the experience and expert knowledge that delivers great benefits.
Below is an outline of some of the roles fulfilled by Student Services. This list is by no means exhaustive, but should give you an idea of what is on offer. Don’t worry if your particular question or difficulty doesn’t fit neatly into one of our named functions – we are happy to help whatever your need.
Career Development
- Career planning, workshops, help with job applications and CVs
- Volunteering and work opportunities while at university
- Employment and further study choices
Chaplaincy
- Pastoral care for all faiths and none
- Lectures, social events, worship, discussion, retreats, pilgrimages
Childcare
- High quality, affordable, flexible childcare
- Information for studying parents
Counselling
- A confidential service, which allows a safe space to address issues and problems
Disability and dyslexia support
- Help with all disability and dyslexia issues, including funding
- Liaison with staff to coordinate appropriate learning and teaching support
- Screening for learning difficulties
- Programme of support on study skills
Health and wellbeing
- Links with local GP surgeries
- Sexual health, drugs and alcohol information, through UNISEX
- Advice on vaccinations and health issues
Student Advice Service
- General advice and focus on financial issues including fees, grants, bursaries, loans, additional funds and money management
- International students - immigration advice and Home Office regulations. Pastoral care, culture shock and home sickness
Get in touch
T: 01273 642895 Moulsecoomb
E: studentservices@brighton.ac.uk
You can find further information about our services, including opening times and common queries in the Student Life section of studentcentral.
www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife
On the right path?
If you are thinking of changing your course or leaving university, information and advice is available to help you make the right decision. Find out more about this
Student Services' 'On the right path?' webpage has information about the options available including sources of support to help make the right decision.
International Support
For international students there is a wide range of support available including the English Language Support Programme, the International Student Society, a mentoring system and an International Student Enquiries service which is part of the Student Services Welfare team. They offer advice on immigration, visas, leave to remain, work permits and travelling abroad. Please follow this link for more information on support for international students.
Chaplaincy
Self explanatory and multi-denominational, the Chaplaincy is located in Steam House, Moulsecoomb and is there to provide social, pastoral, academic or spiritual support; it is available for students and staff of all faiths or none.
Useful Contacts
Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PABS) School Office
Phone: 01273 642090 or 642014
Fax: 01273 642674
Email: pabsschooloffice@brighton.ac.uk
Visit: Huxley Building Room H608
University Switchboard
Phone: 01273 600900
Accommodation Office
Phone: 01273 600900
Fax: 01273 642982
Email: accommodation@brighton.ac.uk
Student Services
Phone: 01273 642895
Email: studentservices@brighton.ac.uk
Careers Centre
Phone: 01273 642855
Registry
Phone: 01273 642875 or 642137
"Don't be alone - talk to other people on your course to thrash ideas about. It really helps!"
Emma Burton, Community Pharmaceutical Healthcare student
"Practise questions and exam papers fully."
Aneri Shah, Pharmacy student
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Course Work Grades explained
- 70%-100%: First Class
- 60 %-69%: Upper Second Class
- 50%-59%: Lower Second Class
- 40%-49%: Third Class
- 0%-39%: Fail
