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Introduction<\/h1>\n
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The Placement Scheme in the School of Biological Sciences conforms to the recommendations set out in the QAA Code of Practice 2018.<\/p>\n

All four-year \u2018with industrial\/professional experience\u2019 and \u2018with language\u2019 degrees have been accredited by the Society of Biology. Degree accreditation by the Society recognises academic excellence in the biosciences, and highlights degrees that educate the research and development of leaders and innovators of the future (for more information see www.societyofbiology.org\/education\/accreditation\/degree-accreditation). The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from the programme meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including gaining a substantial period of research experience. Our School\u00a0has been successful in demonstrating that these programmes meet these criteria.<\/p>\n

In recognition of your time spent on industrial\/professional, or with language placement, as a graduate of an accredited programme, you can apply for membership of the Society of Biology at Member (MSB) level after just one year of practice, rather than the usual three years. This will allow you to attain the qualifications of Chartered Biologist or Chartered Scientist two years sooner than graduates from other degree programmes. Further information is available from the Society of Biology at\u00a0www.societyofbiology.org\/membership\/table<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Industrial\/Professional Placement Degrees
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Industrial\/Professional placements must be between nine months and one year. Placements lasting for less than nine months are not considered to have fulfilled the requirements of the placement year. In most cases, a student’s hours of work will be set by the placement company itself, and will generally be 35 hours per work. \u00a0In cases where there is some flexibility with working hours, the minimum that a placement students should be working is 4 days per week on placement, or 28 hours. \u00a0Any annual leave should be arranged in advance with your placement supervisor, according to the internal regulations of the placement company.\u00a0 Note that it is a requirement of those in receipt of Erasmus+ funding that you must work a minimum of 30 hours per week.<\/p>\n

Please note that reduced tuition fees are payable for Industrial\/Professional placement students and that maintenance loans may in some cases be considerably lower for the placement year (and will depend on the the sort of placement you are undertaking and where you will be based). Further information about fees and funding can be viewed\u00a0here <\/a>and here.<\/a> Information about bursaries for the placement year (the ‘Placement Year Support Package’) can be found here: http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/finances\/funding-opportunities\/all\/bursaries-and-scholarships<\/a>\/\u00a0 When researching tuition fees and bursary eligibility, please ensure that you refer to the correct information for your year of entry (so, for example, if you did a foundation year, your year of entry will be earlier that those students that started in Year 1). Please make sure you consider the financial implications of a placement before you apply.<\/p>\n

During your second year you will obtain help from the Placement Office in obtaining a placement for the third year of your programme. Although as much help as possible will be given, we cannot guarantee<\/em><\/strong> all students will find a placement. Placements are obtained on a competitive basis with students applying from Manchester and other institutions. It is normal for companies to produce a short-list on the basis of application forms or curricula vitae, along with references from advisors (which will rely heavily on the performance in the First Year Examinations), and then interview students before making their decisions. However, the process will vary from placement to placement.\u00a0 Some recruitment processes will be longer and will involve assessment centres and various interviews.\u00a0 In other cases, recruitment decisions will be made solely on covering letters and CVs.\u00a0 You must not apply for any placements that you would not be willing to undertake as you must<\/strong> accept the first offer that is made to you.\u00a0 Declining a placement offer will result in your removal from the ‘with industrial\/professional experience’ programme.<\/p>\n

Note: to remain on the with Industrial\/Professional Experience degree programme you must meet the requirements stipulated in section 3.1<\/strong><\/p>\n

‘With a Modern Language’ Degrees
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Students registered for the four-year degrees with a language will spend their third year working in a university in a country where their chosen language is the native tongue. These placements will generally be arranged with the Erasmus network of partner Universities or with specified partner Universities in Japan and China. It is up to students to investigate which University they wish to attend, using the Internet and other resources (e.g. the student testimonials and the Key Information for partner universities on Blackboard). Students\u2019 choices will be influenced by how their own interests in biological sciences map onto the research programmes of the different Universities with which we have agreements (see below table). It is expected that language students will not arrange their own placements outside the exchange agreements. However, if you would like to self-arrange a placement, you should speak to the Placement Office at the earliest opportunity.\u00a0 Students undertaking a placement at an EU university currently receive a small Erasmus grant (but please be aware that EU arrangements may change, especially in light of Brexit, and this is by no means guaranteed).\u00a0 Language placements are normally for 9 months (in Europe) or 10 months (Japan and China).<\/p>\n

Note: to remain on the with Language degree programme you must meet the requirements stipulated in section 3.2<\/strong><\/p>\n

SBS\u00a0Current Bilateral Agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are: UK MANCHES01<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Country<\/td>\nUniversity Name<\/td>\nUniversity Code<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austria<\/td>\nUniversit\u00e4t Wien<\/td>\nA WIEN01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
China<\/td>\nFudan\u00a0University<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
China<\/td>\nTsinghua University<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
France<\/td>\nUniversit\u00e9 Claude Bernard Lyon 1<\/td>\nF LYON01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
France<\/td>\nUniversit\u00e9 Paul Sabatier<\/td>\nF TOULOUS03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Germany<\/td>\nAlbert-Ludwigs-Universit\u00e4t Freiburg<\/td>\nD FREIBURG01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Germany<\/td>\nRuprecht-Karls Universit\u00e4t Heidelberg<\/td>\nD HEIDELB01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Italy<\/td>\nUniversit\u00e0 Degli Studi di Firenze<\/td>\nI FIRENZE01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Italy<\/td>\nUniversit\u00e0 Degli Studi Roma, Tor Vergata<\/td>\nI ROMA02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japan<\/td>\nUniversity of Nagoya<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japan<\/td>\nUniversity of Tsukuba<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spain<\/td>\nUniversidad de Barcelona<\/td>\nE BARCELO01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spain<\/td>\nUniversidad de Sevilla<\/td>\nE SEVILLA01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spain<\/td>\nUniversidad Aut\u00f3noma de Madrid<\/td>\nE MALDRID04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spain<\/td>\nUniversidad de Salamanca<\/td>\nE SALAMAN02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Switzerland<\/td>\nUniversit\u00e9 de G\u00e9n\u00e8ve (French-speaking)<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Switzerland<\/td>\nUniversit\u00e9 de Lausanne (French-speaking)<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\n<\/strong>Aims & intended learning outcomes of the placement<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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The placement year aims to provide students with broad experience of the application of scientific principles, acquisition or enhancement of practical and inter-personal skills, general understanding of the requirements of professional\/research establishments and promote independence and self-confidence.\"Schilder\"<\/p>\n

2.1 Intended Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After completing the placement year, the student will:<\/p>\n

i) be able to appreciate how areas of their academic studies are applicable in an industrial, professional or research environment;
\nii) have applied and\/or extended their practical competence and knowledge base;
\niii) have demonstrated competence in documenting results, fully appreciating their significance and writing reports in a concise manner;
\niv) have improved written, oral and presentation skills;
\nv) appreciate the concept of employee welfare, in particular occupational health and safety requirements and procedures;
\nvi) have adjusted to the requirements of industry or other professional workplaces in terms of work ethics, meeting deadlines and accepting responsibility;
\nvii) will fully appreciate the necessity of being able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team;
\nviii) be able to demonstrate reliability, honesty, tact and diplomacy;
\nix) have sufficient broad-based experience to be able to contribute rapidly and effectively in an industrial, professional or research-based academic career.<\/p>\n

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How to stay on the programmes<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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\n<\/strong>How to stay on the Industrial\/Professional experience programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are several important hurdles for you to clear to remain registered for the programme<\/p>\n