CV-enhancing
experiences Learning experience Funding opportunities
VARIED LEARNING METHODS GET INVOLVED WITH THE STUDENTS’
UNION Aside from lectures, we offer numerous
learning opportunities including field trips,
guest lectures, placements, real life
projects and networking opportunities. FUNDING TO ENHANCE YOUR
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Freshers’ Fair will take place during
your first few weeks at QMU and is an
opportunity to find out what the
Students’ Union (SU) can offer you. Get
involved in the numerous schemes and
initiatives launched by the SU – you’ll
meet new people, learn new things and
gain confidence and skills.
GET SOME WORK EXPERIENCE
Become part of the clubs and societies
or start your own — it will improve your
social life, help you relax and meet
different people, as well as developing
you personally. If your course does not include a
placement, our Careers Service can help
you find some related work experience.
Pursuing internship opportunities will also
help you gain invaluable work experience,
enabling you to learn more about a
profession and what part of the job you
really enjoy. This can help direct your
future development and career plans (see
pages 16-17).
BECOME A CLASS REP OVERSEAS EXCHANGES
Become a class rep to ensure your views
and the views of your class are heard.
Taking responsibility and stepping into a
representative role will help you develop
new skills and confidence as well as
looking good on your CV. Many of our courses offer exchange
opportunities (see pages 18-19) where
you can spend a semester at a university
overseas. Exchanges will help you spread
your wings, experience a different culture
and learn in a new environment. Many of
our students describe their exchange
experience as ‘life changing’. In some
instances, you may also be able to
complete your course placement
overseas.
SEEK OUT GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
QMU offers an impressive range of
career-enhancing extracurricular
opportunities (see pages 16-17) and our
size means that a high proportion of
students can easily take full advantage of
these benefits. Working at the open days;
applying for internships, scholarships and
awards; taking part in the employer
mentoring scheme; helping with new
student induction programmes; or
working as a team at our community
health science festivals are all a great way
to boost your confidence and improve
your CV.
REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION
Our health professions courses make you
eligible to register with the Health and
Care Professions Council and practice in
your professional area immediately on
graduation. Many of our courses are also
accredited/approved by relevant
regulatory bodies ensuring that they meet
industry standards.
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We offer a range of funds, which can help
facilitate a unique educational experience.
Previous students who have benefited
from the funds have travelled overseas to
attend conferences, shadowed
professionals for a period of time in a
relevant organisation, or obtained a
placement/internship which has given
them a significant step up on the career
ladder (see pages 16-17).