Welcome to our Open Experience Day
We can't wait to welcome you to the Faculty of Science and Health.
Information Fair
10.00am-3.00pm, King Henry (PO1 2DY). Map reference 12.
Join us in Rosalind Franklin West Building and get a taste for life as a Science and Health student. Talk to our knowledgeable staff and students and find out more about our innovative approach to teaching and the wide variety of opportunities and experiences available to support your journey to graduation.
Parents and Supporters Talk
11.30am - 12.15pm and 2.00pm - 2.45pm, King Henry (PO1 2DY). Map reference 12
Whilst you are learning more about your course, parents and supporters can hear about our ethos and the overall student experience offered by the Faculty of Science and Health. They will discover more about the many ways we support our students, and how our passion for high quality, innovative teaching equips our students with both the skills and the knowledge required to be employable graduates
Course sessions
Search for your Open Experience Day course session below to see more information, including the time and location of each session.
Faculty of Science and Health Course Sessions
Session details
11.00am-12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
and
2.00pm - 3.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
King Henry Building (PO1 2DY)
Map Reference: 12
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
King Henry Building (PO1 2DY)
Map reference: 12
Kick off the day with a warm welcome from our Biology academics. They’ll share insights about the course and answer any questions you may have.
Afterwards, explore our laboratories and research facilities. You’ll get hands-on experience through interactive demonstrations or practical activities, giving you a real taste of what studying Biochemistry is all about.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building
Map Reference: 13
Start the session with an overview of the course structure. We’ll also cover exciting placement opportunities within the NHS and industry, giving you real-world experience to boost your career.
Next, join our student ambassadors for a guided tour of our cutting-edge facilities. Finally, take part in a hands-on activity led by academic staff, showcasing the vital role biomedical science plays in healthcare and research.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building
Map Reference: 13
Start the session with an overview of the course structure, including details about our dual award option for students interested in spending a year studying in Australia. We’ll also cover exciting placement opportunities within the NHS and industry, giving you real-world experience to boost your career.
Next, join our student ambassadors for a guided tour of our cutting-edge facilities. Finally, take part in a hands-on activity led by academic staff, showcasing the vital role biomedical science plays in healthcare and research.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Dental Academy
Map Reference: 27
On arrival, there will be a short introductory talk about the Dental courses and an introduction to the profession and the clinical terminology used within the profession.
You will then break out into groups to experience some real-life experience of the pre-clinical simulated practical activities carried out as part of the teaching and learning on the courses. For example using a periodontal probe on a simulated model to record pocket depths, mix some dental materials and view dental radiographs to see how they support maintaining good oral health and diagnosis of disease.
Student ambassadors will be interacting within all of the activities and there will be opportunities for Q&A sessions with current students studying on the courses and also teaching staff.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Dental Academy
Map Reference: 27
On arrival, there will be a short introductory talk about the Dental courses and an introduction to the profession and the clinical terminology used within the profession.
You will then break out into groups to experience some real-life experience of the pre-clinical simulated practical activities carried out as part of the teaching and learning on the courses. For example using a periodontal probe on a simulated model to record pocket depths, mix some dental materials and view dental radiographs to see how they support maintaining good oral health and diagnosis of disease.
Student ambassadors will be interacting within all of the activities and there will be opportunities for Q&A sessions with current students studying on the courses and also teaching staff.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Dental Academy
Map Reference: 27
On arrival, there will be a short introductory talk about the Dental courses and an introduction to the profession and the clinical terminology used within the profession.
You will then break out into groups to experience some real-life experience of the pre-clinical simulated practical activities carried out as part of the teaching and learning on the courses. For example using a periodontal probe on a simulated model to record pocket depths, mix some dental materials and view dental radiographs to see how they support maintaining good oral health and diagnosis of disease.
Student ambassadors will be interacting within all of the activities and there will be opportunities for Q&A sessions with current students studying on the courses and also teaching staff.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building
Map Reference: 13
Join us as we explore a real patient case study, showing how Radiography plays a vital role at every stage of patient care.
You’ll take part in a mini lecture to experience what anatomy and physiology teaching is like, followed by two practical sessions:
- Discover how a patient is imaged in the X-ray room
- See how our Anatomage Table supports case study findings with cutting-edge technology
We’ll finish with an informal chat about the course and a Q&A with current students, giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more about life as a Radiography student.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5
Join us for an Earth Science session where you’ll learn about our three exciting pathways: BSc Geology, BEng Engineering Geology, and BSc Environmental Geology.
We’ll start with a short introductory talk about the courses, giving you the chance to ask questions and meet our academic team.
Then, dive into hands-on activities led by staff and current students. This might include examining real geological specimens, experimenting in our engineering geology lab, touring our state-of-the-art geochemical facilities, taking part in fieldwork outside and enjoying games and group activities.
It’s a great opportunity to experience what studying Earth Science is like and connect with fellow prospective students.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5
Start the session with a short introductory talk and an open Q&A with our students and academics, giving you the chance to learn more about the course and student life.
Then, dive into hands-on activities which might include taking part in outdoor fieldwork, collecting, analysing real data and taking part in interactive games.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience what studying here is like, work in teams, and get to know other prospective students.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5
Start the session with a short introductory talk and an open Q&A with our students and academics, giving you the chance to learn more about student life as well as the course here and at Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Then, dive into hands-on activities which might include taking part in outdoor fieldwork, collecting, analysing real data and taking part in interactive games.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience what studying here is like, work in teams, and get to know other prospective students.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
King Henry Building
Map Reference: 12
Start the day with a welcome talk from our team, then dive into interactive laboratory demonstrations. There will be four exciting demos, and you’ll get to experience two of them, each lasting around 30 minutes.
We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A session, giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more about studying with us.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5
Start the session with a short introductory talk and an open Q&A with our students and academics, giving you the chance to learn more about the course and student life.
Then, dive into hands-on activities which might include taking part in outdoor fieldwork, collecting, analysing real data and taking part in interactive games.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience what studying here is like, work in teams, and get to know other prospective students.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5
Start the session with a short introductory talk and an open Q&A with our students and academics, giving you the chance to learn more about the course and student life.
Then, dive into hands-on activities which might include taking part in outdoor fieldwork, collecting, analysing real data and taking part in interactive games.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience what studying here is like, work in teams, and get to know other prospective students.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Ravelin Sports Centre
Map Reference: 24
Start the day with a welcome talk about our Sports courses. Then, prospective students will split into groups to take part in immersive sessions across three core areas of Sport here at Portsmouth:
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport Management
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
While students are exploring these experiences, guests will stay with the academics for a Q&A session, followed by a guided building tour to see the activities in action.
Finally, everyone will come back together for an informal Q&A with staff, giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more about studying with us and at Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Institute of Marine Sciences - Coach leaving outside King Henry at 1pm
Map Reference: 12
Please note that the coach to the Institute of Marine Sciences will leave King Henry Building promptly at 1pm. We would encourage you to claim your free lunch from a University catering outlet before boarding the coach.
The day will start with a coach ride to the nearby Institute of Marine Sciences. The first activity is a short welcome talk from the Marine Biology academics where applicants will have the opportunity to ask them any questions about the course.
Afterwards, explore our laboratories and research facilities. You’ll get hands-on experience through interactive demonstrations or practical activities, giving you a real taste of what studying Biochemistry is all about.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5
Start the session with a short introductory talk and an open Q&A with our students and academics, giving you the chance to learn more about the course and student life.
Then, dive into hands-on activities which might include taking part in outdoor fieldwork, collecting, analysing real data and taking part in interactive games.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience what studying here is like, work in teams, and get to know other prospective students.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Andrews Court
Map Reference: 17
Start with an informative presentation and open discussion with our team, where you can ask questions and learn more about the course.
Next, explore how cutting-edge technology supports learning as you see (or even try) our Anatomage Table, a powerful tool for interactive anatomy study.
Finally, step into our simulation suite for practical skills activities, giving you a real taste of the hands-on training that prepares you for life as a nurse.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Andrews Court
Map Reference: 17
Start with an informative presentation and open discussion with our team, where you can ask questions and learn more about the course.
Next, explore how cutting-edge technology supports learning as you see (or even try) our Anatomage Table, a powerful tool for interactive anatomy study.
Finally, step into our simulation suite for practical skills activities, giving you a real taste of the hands-on training that prepares you for life as a nurse.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Andrews Court
Map Reference: 17
This session begins with an informative presentation and open discussion, giving you the chance to learn more about the course and ask questions.
Then, experience the cutting-edge technology that supports your training as you explore the Human Patient Simulator (HPS). You’ll have the opportunity to practise fundamental skills in a realistic, hands-on environment - just like in the operating theatre.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5
Start the session with a short introductory talk and an open Q&A with our students and academics, giving you the chance to learn more about the course and student life.
You will then undertake a hands-on activity looking at fossil specimens in the lab and on the scanning electron microscope, supported by course team members and students.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience what studying here is like, work in teams, and get to know other prospective students.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building
Map Reference: 13
Kick off the session with a short talk from a member of our Course Team, where you’ll learn what makes Paramedic Science such a rewarding career.
Next, join an interactive Q&A to get your questions answered by academics and students.
Finally, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on activity that gives you a real taste of the practical skills paramedics use every day.
Session details
1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building
Map Reference: 13
Start the session with a short talk, outlining the course structure and exciting placement opportunities that can give you real-world experience.
Next, join our Student Ambassadors for a guided tour of the St Michael’s Building and our specialist Pharmacology facilities.
Finally, step into the lab for an interactive practical session, where you’ll experience the hands-on science that underpins drug development and healthcare.
Session details
1.30pm- 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building
Map Reference: 13
Begin with a short talk from our academics, outlining the course structure and recent updates designed to meet the new GPhC learning outcomes and incorporate independent prescribing - a key skill for modern pharmacists.
During the Open Experience Day, our MPharm students will lead interactive teaching sessions that mirror real course activities. These may include:
- Physical assessment skills
- Public health and QRisk measurement
- Interpreting drug interactions
This is your chance to experience the practical, patient-focused approach that makes our Pharmacy degree stand out.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
King Henry Building
Map Reference: 12
Start the day with a welcome talk from our team, then dive into interactive laboratory demonstrations. There will be four exciting demos, and you’ll get to experience two of them, each lasting around 30 minutes.
We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A session, giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more about studying with us.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
King Henry Building
Map Reference: 12
Start the day with a welcome talk from our team, then dive into interactive laboratory demonstrations. There will be four exciting demos, and you’ll get to experience two of them, each lasting around 30 minutes.
We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A session, giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more about studying with us and at Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Session details
10.30am - 10.45am (session duration 15 minutes)
St Michael's Building
Map Reference: 13
You will attend a 15 minute talk introducing you to the Science with Foundation Year degree. We recommend you attend a relevant course session after this talk to give you an insight into what to expect after the Foundation Year.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Ravelin Sports Centre
Map Reference: 24
Start the day with a welcome talk about our Sports courses. Then, prospective students will split into groups to take part in immersive sessions across three core areas of Sport here at Portsmouth:
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport Management
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
While students are exploring these experiences, guests will stay with the academics for a Q&A session, followed by a guided building tour to see the activities in action.
Finally, everyone will come back together for an informal Q&A with staff, giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more about studying with us and at Brock University, Canada.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Ravelin Sports Centre
Map Reference: 24
Start the day with a welcome talk about our Sports courses. Then, prospective students will split into groups to take part in immersive sessions across three core areas of Sport here at Portsmouth:
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport Management
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
While students are exploring these experiences, guests will stay with the academics for a Q&A session, followed by a guided building tour to see the activities in action.
Finally, everyone will come back together for an informal Q&A with staff, giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more about studying with us.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Ravelin Sports Centre
Map Reference: 24
Start the day with a welcome talk about our Sports courses. Then, prospective students will split into groups to take part in immersive sessions across three core areas of Sport here at Portsmouth:
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport Management
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
While students are exploring these experiences, guests will stay with the academics for a Q&A session, followed by a guided building tour to see the activities in action.
Finally, everyone will come back together for an informal Q&A with staff, giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more about studying with us and at Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Session details
11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Ravelin Sports Centre
Map Reference: 24
Start the day with a welcome talk about our Sports courses. Then, prospective students will split into groups to take part in immersive sessions across three core areas of Sport here at Portsmouth:
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport Management
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
While students are exploring these experiences, guests will stay with the academics for a Q&A session, followed by a guided building tour to see the activities in action.
Finally, everyone will come back together for an informal Q&A with staff, giving you the chance to ask questions and learn more about studying with us.