When? |
What? |
Why? |
Monday 23rd September 2024 |
School Promotional Activities |
This is where it all begins: the Pathway Team contact schools and colleges all over Northern Ireland to invite students to attend live or pre-recorded Webinars. Here, we will talk to you about the programme, its Pathways, the benefits and what the eligibility criteria means for applicants. |
Monday 30th September 2024 |
Applications open |
The application system opens to all applying students online. |
Extended to Thursday 31st October 2024 |
Application Deadline |
The application closes. Make a note of this date as late applications will not be accepted. |
Early January 2025 |
Students notified of outcome |
This is when you are notified of the success of your application. If you are accepted, you will find out if you have been accepted into your first or second Pathway preference. |
Wednesday 29th OR |
Welcome and Orientation Event Wed 29th January 2025: AHSS, BioSci, MDBS, NBE, Nursing & Midwifery, Pharmacy and Social Work Pathways Thurs 30th January 2025: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Maths Physics & Chemistry and Psychology Pathways |
This event is the exciting start of your journey on the Pathway Opportunity Programme. At this event, you’ll meet your Pathway peers, some of your academics, discover all about the campus and facilities and listen to interesting talks about the programme, university and student life! |
Wednesday 29th January to |
Online Subject Skills Session |
This session breaks down the key skills you will need for your specific chosen Pathways and gives you a chance to develop them to help maximise your potential when studying. |
Wednesday 19th OR |
Academic Skills Session Wednesday 29th March 2025: AHSS, BioSci, MDBS, NBE, Nursing & Midwifery, Pharmacy and Social Work Pathways Thursday 30th March 2025: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Maths Physics & Chemistry and Psychology Pathways |
This session is a chance to look at your key academic skills that can be transferred across multiple subjects and disciplines to help you develop your study techniques and beyond. |
Wednesday 16th April 2025 |
Subject Specific Session |
This session is an opportunity for you to meet and engage with your Pathway subject academics alongside your peers. This will give you some insight into what lies ahead during your respective summer schools in July. |
Wednesday 11th June 2025 |
University Information Session |
This is your first taster of University Life – from Accommodation and Applications, to Well-being, Budgeting and what student life looks like including Clubs & Societies, Socialising and finding the balance of it all. |
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th June 2025 OR Monday 30th June – Friday 4th July 2025: |
Pathway Summer School Monday 23rd - Friday 27th June 2025: AHSS, BioSci, MDBS, NBE, Nursing & Midwifery, Pharmacy and Social Work Pathways Monday 30th June – Friday 4th July 2025: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Maths Physics & Chemistry and Psychology Pathways |
The Summer School is your chance to study like a student – for the |
Wednesday10th September 2025 |
Next Steps Session |
This event encourages you to look carefully at your next steps on your journey. With UCAS on the horizon, this session provides you with added support and a chance to ask and questions on applications, university/course choices and important decisions surrounding accommodation and more! |
October 2025 |
MMI Training |
Mini-Modular Interview training (for MDBS Pathway students only) |
A Saturday in late November 2025 |
Pathway Celebration Event |
This is your celebration event – a chance to reflect on your achievements on the programme, and look forward to the start of your next chapter. |
If you are concerned about any of our events, have extenuating circumstances or you want to know more details, please contact the Pathway team at pop@qub.ac.uk