Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc
You can decide which orientation activities to attend, but you must have your documents verified as this is a compulsory part of your registration.
Tuesday 1 September: Document verification drop-in and unicard collection
- 10am to 4pm
- Ask Brighton Desk, Checkland Building (Wing E), Falmer campus
You will need to bring your passport or travel document; your eVisa share code or other documents to evidence your immigration status; evidence of entry to the UK (boarding pass or entry stamp); plus original copies of the qualifications you used to obtain your offer to study with us. Our Visa Compliance and Admissions teams will check these for you, to finalise your registration at the university and enable you to collect your unicard.
You will also be able to start the process of applying for your DBS clearance.
Wednesday 2 September: Morning session and choice of afternoon activities
Living in the UK: The basics!
- 10am to 12pm
- Room D222, Checkland Building, Falmer campus
Join the International Advice and Support team for a session on life in the UK. This will cover travel and transport, shopping, budgeting, how to access healthcare, wellbeing and your safety.
Complimentary lunch
- 12pm to 1pm
- Room A501, Checkland Building, Falmer campus
Choice of two activities
You can choose from:
- A shopping trip to ASDA superstore in Hollingbury with our student ambassadors to buy household items and groceries.
- A trip to the historical town of Lewes by train to visit the medieval castle and museum. The university will cover the cost of your train ticket and entrance fee to Lewes Castle.
Thursday 3 September: Document verification drop-in and unicard collection
- 10am to 4pm
- Ask Brighton Desk, Checkland Building (Wing E), Falmer campus
If you were not able to attend document verification on the Tuesday, this is another opportunity for you to have your documents checked by our Visa Compliance and Admissions teams.
Staff from the International Student Advice and Support team will be on-hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have. They can provide guidance on how to open a UK bank account, where to go shopping locally, and how to use public transport in Brighton.
On this day you will also be able to collect your welcome pack, filled with University of Brighton goodies and a voucher for a free lunch in Checkland café or Westlain restaurant.
Friday 4 September: All day sessions and optional shopping trip
Transitioning to university in the UK: Your academic skills
- 10.30am to 12pm
- Room D222, Checkland Building, Falmer campus
- Led by Alisa Glen – Academic Skills Lecturer and English Language Support Lead
In this skills-based session, you will have the opportunity to discuss your expectations of study in the UK, learn what your lecturers will expect from you, and find out how the Skills Hub can support you with developing your English language proficiency and academic skills. You will also hear from some of our current students about their experiences of studying in the UK.
Complimentary lunch
- 12pm to 1pm
- Room A501, Checkland Building, Falmer campus
Finding part-time work: the essentials for international students
- 1pm to 2pm
- Room D222, Checkland Building, Falmer campus
This interactive session will cover the key information you need to know on your work conditions as a Student visa holder, including how to apply for a national insurance number and how tax works in the UK. By the end of this workshop you will know where to search for part-time jobs, have an understanding of CVs and cover letters, and have an action plan for your next steps in finding work.
Shopping trip to ASDA by coach
- 2.30pm to 4pm
- Meet at the Ask Brighton desk, Checkland Building (Wing E) to get the coach
Travel by coach to a large local supermarket so you can stock up on household items and groceries. The coach will bring you back to Falmer campus and onward travel will be arranged for anyone with heavy items who needs to travel back to their off-campus accommodation.