Chemistry

Your Applicant Day Programme

This is an exclusive event for our offer holders, designed to give you a real insight into what studying at UEA is all about. A chance to explore our campus, meet the people who will support your journey, and experience the facilities where you’ll learn and shape your future.

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Saturday Applicant Programme
Wednesday Applicant Programme

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Saturday Programme

Time	Activity	Location	Attendee
9.30–10.40am	Check in and pick up your information leaflet to begin your day.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant
10.15–10.45am	Discover UEA: A Student Perspective Join us for an introduction to UEA, then dive into a Q&A with our current students. From the best study spaces to unforgettable campus events, hear what makes UEA special; direct from those who know it best.	Lecture Theatre Block	Applicant and guests (optional)
10.45–11am	Departure to Subject Areas A Student Ambassador will guide you to your subject area.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19/Lecture Theatre Block	Applicant
11–11.55am	Lab experiment: Food for Thought A journey through the Chemistry degree: working in our state-of-the-art laboratories, you will be guided through a variety of lab-based, hands-on activities to explore the fascinating world of food fraud. This session will engage with current research happening right here at UEA and will give you a great insight into what studying Chemistry at UEA is really like. During this session, you will be fully supported by academics and current students.	New Science Building, Level 3	Applicant
11–11.45am	Guiding Success: Behind the UEA Experience Take part in our Q&A with advisors from Finance, Accommodation, Careers, Student Support and more! Ready to share insights on how your student will be supported throughout their studies and beyond.	Lecture Theatre Block	Guests (optional)
12–12.15pm	Refreshments and Networking An opportunity to learn more about the degree and the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology with academics who teach on our undergraduate courses and current students.	New Science Building Foyer	Applicant
12–1pm	Refreshments and Networking Meet academic staff and current students, with an opportunity for accompanying guests to visit our labs on Level 3.	New Science Building Foyer	Guests (optional)
12.15–1pm	Lab experiment: Apply Digital Technology to the Design of New Molecules and Drugs How do drugs interact with their target? How do we design new molecules? You will use a combination of Molymods, 3D printed structures, and computational tools to investigate how small changes in the structure of a drug have a big impact on its therapeutic properties. This activity will introduce you to some principles of Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and demonstrate how advances in technology underlie medical advances.	New Science Building, Level 3	Applicant
12.45–3pm	Tours and Information Zone Visit our Information Zone to chat to support services from across the University. You can also join our guided tours of campus, accommodation, the Library, Sportspark and the Students' Union.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant and guests (optional)
12.45–3pm	Tune Into Uni A series of short talks on key topics to prepare you for a smooth transition to university. Pick up a pair of our headphones and listen live to experts on various areas of student life.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant and guests (optional)

Wednesday Programme

Time	Activity	Location	Attendee
11am–1.40pm	Check in and pick up your information leaflet to begin your day.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant
11am–1.45pm	Tours and Information Zone Visit our Information Zone to chat to support services from across the University. You can also join our guided tours of campus, accommodation, the Library, Sportspark and the Students' Union.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant and guests (optional)
11am–1.45pm	Tune Into Uni A series of short talks on key topics to prepare you for a smooth transition to university. Pick up a pair of our headphones and listen live to experts on various areas of student life.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant and guests (optional)
1.15–1.45pm	Discover UEA: A Student Perspective Join us for an introduction to UEA, then dive into a Q&A with our current students. From the best study spaces to unforgettable campus events, hear what makes UEA special; direct from those who know it best.	Lecture Theatre Block	Applicant and guests (optional)
1.45–2pm	Departure to Subject Areas A Student Ambassador will guide you to your subject area.		Applicant
2–2.55pm	Lab Experiment: Food for Thought A journey through the Chemistry degree: working in our state-of-the-art laboratories, you will be guided through a variety of lab-based, hands-on activities to explore the fascinating world of food fraud. This session will engage with current research happening right here at UEA and will give you a great insight into what studying Chemistry at UEA is really like. During this session, you will be fully supported by academics and current students.	New Science Building, Level 3	Applicant
3–3.15pm	Refreshments and Networking An opportunity to learn more about the degree and the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology with lecturers who teach on our undergraduate courses and current students.	New Science Building Foyer	Applicant
3–4pm	Refreshments and Networking An opportunity to learn more about the degree and the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology with lecturers who teach on our undergraduate courses and current students.	New Science Building Foyer	Guests (optional)
3.15–4pm	Lab experiment: Apply Digital Technology to the Design of New Molecules and Drugs How do drugs interact with their target? How do we design new molecules? You will use a combination of Molymods, 3D printed structures, and computational tools to investigate how small changes in the structure of a drug have a big impact on its therapeutic properties. This activity will introduce you to some principles of Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and demonstrate how advances in technology underlie medical advances.	New Science Building, Level 3	Applicant
2–2.45pm	Guiding Success: Behind the UEA Experience Take part in our Q&A with advisors from Finance, Accommodation, Careers, Student Support and more! Ready to share insights on how your student will be supported throughout their studies and beyond.	Lecture Theatre Block	Guests (optional)
4–5pm	Late tours Join us for late tours of campus, accommodation, the Library, Sportspark and the Students' Union.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant and guests (optional)

For more information including FAQs, see Applicant Days, for what to expect on the day, see Applicant Day programmes, and to find out about our accommodation options, see our Accommodation Finder.

If you have any questions about your Applicant Day please contact us on recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.