BSc (H) International Pharmacy TUTCM course induction timetable
Your induction is a programme of activities and events to introduce you to your school and course. It's important that you attend each induction activity to give you the best start to the year.
Additional information
University card collection times and locations
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Additional Welcome Week events
Visit the events page to explore the exciting activities that you can get involved in across our campuses throughout Welcome Week.
We look forward to welcoming you to the School of Pharmacy and seeing you for the Welcome Week which commences Monday 21 September
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Monday 21 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9–10am
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Welcome talk
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Meet your Head of School, Director of Teaching and Learning, Senior Tutors, Course Directors and Senior Course Reps
Compulsory session
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Physics Building, Room B1
Building 22, Ref F2, on the UoN Map
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2–4 pm
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Welcome to the course
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Introduction to the course by the Course Director
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Physics Building, Room C12
Building 22, Ref F2, on the UoN Map
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Tuesday 22 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11–12noon
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Welcome to Year 2
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Welcome to Year 2
Compulsory session
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Medical School, Room A3
Building 46, Ref H2, on the UoN Map
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12–1pm
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Tutorial
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Meet your Personal Tutor
Students will be informed of their Personal Tutors in advance of starting at the University or on the first day.
Compulsory session
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Personal Tutors’ Offices
Directions to Personal Tutors’ offices will be given in advance of the meeting
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2–3pm
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Taught session
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Taught session: Confidentiality
Compulsory
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Medical School, Room A3
Building 46 Ref H2, on the UoN Map
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3–4pm
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Taught session
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Taught session: Consent
Compulsory
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Medical School, Room A3
Building 46 Ref H2, on the UoN Map
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Wednesday 23 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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3–4pm
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British and academic culture
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This session gives you an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students
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Online Teams meeting
Join the meeting via link below:
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Thursday 24 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–10.30am
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Safety talk
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Important School of Pharmacy safety talk and meet your Lab Technicians
At the end of this session, you will be escorted to the Lab introduction
Compulsory session
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Physics Building, Room B1
Building 22, Ref F2, on the UoN Map
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10.30–11.30am
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Lab introduction
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Tour of the labs, lab coat and tunic collection
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Pharmacy Building, Room B19
Building 26, Ref F3, on the UoN Map
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2–3pm
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Induction to your digital learning environment
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Digital learning: Your guide to Moodle, online learning and digital tools
Compulsory session
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Psychology Building, Room A16
Building 29, Ref F3, on the UoN Map
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3–4pm
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Libraries’ induction
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Join our friendly Library staff for an online session that will explain how to get started with your libraries and how we can help you to achieve your study goals
You can watch this session from your own device or join us to watch on a big screen
Compulsory session
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Join online via MS Teams meeting link below
or on the big screen in
Room C12,
Physics Building
Building 22, Ref F2, on the UoN Map
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Friday 25 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–10.50am
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How to succeed as an international student
International students only
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All international students are warmly invited to attend this welcome session. It will include advice on how to make the most of your time here; practical information specifically for you; recommendations from current international students;
and the opportunity to build your network. We look forward to meeting you!
Compulsory session
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Pope Building,
Room C14,
Building 27, Ref F2, on the UoN Map
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11–12noon
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Support and wellbeing introduction
Stronger together!
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An introduction to the Support and Wellbeing Service within your faculty.
This session will also cover information on wider university student wellbeing support as well as looking at ways to help students manage wellbeing whilst at university.
An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University. Learn about our diverse student community
Compulsory session
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Physics Building, Room B1
Building 22, Ref F2, on the UoN Map
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1–2pm
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Reading and writing in English
International students only
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This session gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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Online Teams meeting
Join the meeting via link below:
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2–4pm
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Drop in (optional)
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Do you have any questions or is there anything you are unsure about? Come along any time to ask questions. No appointment needed - just stop by when it suits you.
Further opportunity to collect lab coats and tunics (if not already collected earlier in the week)
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Pharmacy Building, B19 (Social Space)
Building 26, Ref F3, on the UoN Map
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Wednesday 30 September 2026
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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2–4pm
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International students only
Academic language and communication skills (ALACS)
international student session
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Bespoke programme/presentation to include:
- British and academic culture.
- Reading and writing in English.
- Speaking and listening in English
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Room C15, Pope Building
Building 27, Ref F2, on the University Map
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