Science Student Centre

Student support

Students have access to a wide range of support services to help them get the most out of the university experience.

Seminars & tutorials

Study Skills Seminars

The Academic Skills Unit, in conjunction with the Science Student Centre offer a series of special seminars that provide science focussed tips and advice to enhance the study skills of science students.

Individual tutorials

Students can make a booking with a student adviser for help with study and organisational strategies, academic writing skills, managing assessment, graduate skills and ESL (English as a Second Language) assistance.

Course advice

Student advisers are available to provide advice on a range of study-related issues and may refer students to appropriate support services across the University. Advice includes course planning and strategies for dealing with personal difficulties which are affecting study.

To speak to a student adviser, contact the Science Student Centre.

Students may prepare for their appointment, by referring to other sections of this website, the University's Course & Subject Handbook, and the Student Diary for information.

Course advice for continuing degree students in BIS, BASc & combined courses

For course advice relating to the the non-science/IS component of a course, students will need to contact the other Student Centres.

Support for students with physical illness, disability or mental health conditions

Student Centre Disability Contact Officers (DCO) & Mental Health Contact Officers (MHCO)

DCOs and MHCOs have undergone awareness training on issues that affect students with mental illnesses and disabilities. They provide advice and support to students who are unsure about where to seek advice or need assistance in managing an issue.

To make an appointment with a Student Centre DCO or MHCO, contact the Science Student Centre.

Note: Students who have a long-term or permanent impairment that affects their capacity to perform academically should register their details with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) before approaching a DCO. The DLU provides support for students with a temporary or permanent impairment, a mental health condition or long-term medical condition.

Alternative examination arrangements

Students with physical or mental health conditions that will impact on their capacity to perform in exams may request alternative examination arrangements. These include:

In extreme cases, exams may be deferred to a later date. For more information, see: Alternative exam arrangements.

Students with a permanent disability, medical or mental health condition: Contact the Disability Liaison Unit at least one month prior to the publication of the exam timetable (usually available 1 May and 1 October each year).

Students with a temporary illness or injury : Contact a Student Centre Disability Contact Officer at the Science Student Centre.

Note: An example of a temporary illness is glandular fever. An injury may include a broken wrist.

Non-academic support

Students feeling overwhelmed by assignments, exams or personal problems may find it helpful to visit the websites of the following services:


Students may contact the Science Student Centre for more assistance.

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