Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

KT BruceRob JudgesPhil SayerϐϐEqual opportunitiesEqual opportunitiesDecisions on admissions are based solelyon the individual merits of each candidateand their suitability for the course theyhave applied to study (bearing in mind anyrequirements laid down by any professionalbody).We seek to admit students of the highestacademic potential. Students for admissionare selected without regard to marital status,race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, sexualorientation, social background, or otherirrelevant distinction. Applications fromstudents with disabilities are considered onexactly the same academic grounds as thosefrom other candidates.Childcare facilitiesThe University has three nurseries for thechildren of staff and students. Fees areapproximately £550 per month. Thesefacilities are in great demand and thereis always a long waiting list. Students areadvised to apply as early as possible if theyrequire a place. Lone parents and certainother groups are given priority when placesare allocated. For more information and anapplication form please go to the websitebelow.In addition to the University nurseries, fourof the colleges, Wolfson, St Anne’s, Balliol andSomerville, have their own nurseries. Applydirect to the college if you wish to put yourchild’s name down on the respective waitinglists.The University provides information on aplayscheme that offers discounted pricesfor staff and students and runs every schoolholiday including half-terms. For moreinformation please go to the website below.www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/child/childcare@admin.ox.ac.ukIf you don’t have web access please write to theDiversity and Equal Opportunities Office,University Offices, Wellington Square,Oxford OX1 2JDDisabled studentsThe University welcomes applications fromdisabled students and makes reasonableadjustments to facilitate access to its courses.Applicants are strongly advised to determinethe exact requirements of their chosen coursebefore applying and to identify any elementsthat might present particular difficulties. Forstudents who cannot visit Oxford the virtualtour can be a helpful tool (www.chem.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtour/)Applicants who have specific requirementsfor alterations to the course content, deliveryor department buildings should contactthe department and the Disability Office todiscuss how these might be addressed. TheUniversity Access Guide (available at www.admin.ox.ac.uk/access/) provides informationabout physical access to the colleges anddepartments. Some individual adjustments cantake time to organise so candidates are askedto discuss their needs as early as possible inthe application process.Disabled candidates are also recommendedto consult the Disability Office website, www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/disab/, for informationabout the type of support available and howit is organised. The University has systemsin place to assess and arrange appropriatesupport (such as conversion of text intobraille or audio format, provision of specialistSpLD study-skills tuition, notetaking, personalreading or other academic support).For further information please contact:The Disability Office, University OfficesWellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD+44 (0) 1865 280459disability@admin.ox.ac.ukwww.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/disab/Health care and welfareHealth and welfareOxford is committed to providing a supportiveenvironment and a wide range of servicesis available, including the college network ofpastoral care, college doctors, college nursesand the Student Counselling Service. Furtherinformation can be found on the web atwww.admin.ox.ac.uk/shw/.Medical careOn arrival in Oxford you should register witha doctor in the National Health Service. Mostcolleges have their own college doctor. Youare free to choose a different doctor butmost students find it more convenient toregister with their college doctor. The NationalHealth Service entitles you to free treatment,except for some contribution towards thecost of medicine and certain special services.However, to enjoy this entitlement, you mustfirst register with a doctor. For minor ailments,you can usually consult your college nurse; andmost colleges either provide sickbays or havespecial arrangements for students who areconfined to bed. College doctors and nursesdeal with mental health as well as physicalhealth.Student Counselling ServiceIf you are finding it difficult to cope withstress or other problems of an emotional orpsychological nature, you can also seek helpfrom the Student Counselling Service.The Service is accustomed to helping peoplefrom many different backgrounds and culturesand to dealing with a wide range of personalissues.11 Wellington Square+44 (0) 1865 270300Occupational Health ServiceMany students, particularly in scienceor medicine, will be registered with theOccupational Health Service for work-relatedhealth surveillance. In addition, the service isavailable for enquiries and consultations aboutthe effect of work on health, or health onwork. The Occupational Health Service doesnot undertake treatment of illness or injury.Further information on student health services is madeavailable to students when they arrive at Oxford.University of Oxford17