SWAP Access to Medical Sciences

SWAPMEDS

Anniesland Campus

Course Handbook
2023 – 2024

Please read this document carefully

This information is available in an electronic format

or in alternative formats on request.
Contents
Welcome and Introduction to Course ................................................................................... 2
Course Staff List .................................................................................................................. 3
Important Course Dates ....................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Introduction to the Scottish Wider Access Program ............................................................. 5
Course Content and Structure ............................................................................................. 9
Teaching Methods ............................................................................................................. 10
Core Skills.......................................................................................................................... 12
Methods of Assessment..................................................................................................... 13
Certification and Conditions of Award ................................................................................ 15
Progression........................................................................................................................ 15
Attendance and Punctuality ............................................................................................... 16
UCAS ................................................................................................................................. 17
SWAP Profile Gradings...................................................................................................... 17
Book / Equipment / Materials List ...................................................................................... 18
Resources.......................................................................................................................... 19
Malpractice and Maladministration .................................................................................... 21
Academic Appeals ............................................................................................................. 23
Complaints ......................................................................................................................... 23
Student Support Services .................................................................................................. 24
Student Advice ............................................................................................................... 24
Student Mental Health Support ...................................................................................... 24
College Nursery ............................................................................................................. 24
Learning Inclusion .......................................................................................................... 25
Breakfast Club ................................................................................................................ 26
Funding .......................................................................................................................... 26
Conduct and Behaviour ..................................................................................................... 28
Student Communication..................................................................................................... 29
Access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) ............................................................ 31
How to access IT Services at Glasgow Clyde College ....................................................... 32
Student Association / Class Representatives .................................................................... 34
Competitions and Public Engagement Opportunities ......................................................... 35
Health and Safety Information ........................................................................................... 37
Student Code of Conduct................................................................................................... 38
Online Classroom Conduct ................................................................................................ 40
Campus Map – 1st Floor Anniesland Campus.................................................................... 43

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Welcome and Introduction to Course

Dear Student,

Welcome to Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow at Anniesland Campus and congratulations

on gaining a place on the SWAP Access to Medical Sciences course. The Course Team
looks forward to working closely with you over the next year as you embark on this new,
exciting and challenging phase in your professional development.

The Course Team recognise that many of you will take a little time to familiarise
yourselves with study skills. It is, therefore, important that you feel you can approach
course tutors for support and guidance. We want you to survive the course but our main
aim is for you to THRIVE and succeed so that you can move onto the next stage of your
educational journey or into employment.

Although the course will require considerable commitment in terms of time, effort and
dedication, we do hope that you will find the time to enjoy the other aspects of student life
at Glasgow Clyde College.

Good luck!

This handbook is part of the induction process so please read it and retain it for future
reference.

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Course Staff List
Name Position Room Email address
Conor Larkin Curriculum Manager 1.39 clarkin@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Isobel Martin Biology Lecturer 1.39 imartin@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Joana Pinto Biology Lecturer 1.39 jpinto@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Helen Jordan Chemistry Lecturer 1.39 hjordan@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Cheryl Follon Comms Lecturer - cfollon@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Rachel McNeill Maths Lecturer - rmcneill@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

Important Course Dates

Teaching blocks
Block From To Teaching Weeks
One Monday 28th August 2023 Friday 24th November 2023* 12
Two Monday 4th December 2023 Friday 8rd March 2024 12
Three Monday 11th March 2024 Friday 14th June 2024** 12
* Week commencing 27 November is a staff development week. There may be a small number of mandatory
classes continuing but these students will be given clear instructions prior to this date.

Class times
The course runs over 4 days per week (the remainder of the week will be for self directed
study either at home or in the college library).

The College Day is divided into two teaching sessions as follows:

9am – 12pm (2.75 hours teaching plus 15 minute break)

12pm – 1pm (Lunch break)
1pm – 4pm (2.75 hours teaching plus 15 minute break)*
Please aim to arrive at campus 10 minutes before your class starts.

*Some classes may be delivered online and the timing of these session will be conveyed
to you by your lecturer. Any changes to your scheduled class times will be communicated
by your lecturer.

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College holidays (inclusive)

Holiday From To
Autumn Friday 22nd September 2023 Monday 25th September 2023
Mid Term Monday 16th October 2023 Friday 20th October 2023
Christmas Monday 25th December 2023 Friday 5th January 2024
Mid Term Monday 12th February 2024
Spring (Easter) Friday 29th March 2024 Friday 12th April 2024
May Day Monday 6th May 2024
May Weekend Friday 24th May 2024 Monday 27th May 2024

Summer Friday 14th June 2024**

All dates are inclusive.
** The week beginning 17th June 2024 may be used for any outstanding assessments, if necessary.

Avoid booking holidays in June if possible and speak with your lecturers before you do if you have
outstanding assessments or course work to be handed in.

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Introduction to the Scottish Wider Access Program
The Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAPWest) is a consortium of Colleges and
Higher Education Institutions in the West of Scotland. The partnership develops access
programmes for adults returning to education. The partnership targets adults who reside in
the most disadvantaged areas of the West of Scotland and particularly those who have no,
few or out of date qualifications. SWAPWest access programmes have been running since
1987. Over 35,000 adults have enrolled on SWAP programmes.

The SWAP programme contains three elements:

1. Academic content. The content of the programme is a combination of National 5

SQA units (SCQF level 5) and Higher (SCQF level 6). The programme is delivered
by the College but is agreed on an annual basis by all of the University partners
providing progression routes. The programme contains a combination of academic
units that provides students with the core skills required for University study.

2. Preparation for Higher Education. All SWAP students are required to participate
in and complete Preparation for Higher education. As well as the interactive
modules, Prep for HE covers researching and visiting Universities. Students are
expected to work together and on their own to complete Prep for HE. The materials
and resources will also be useful for their first year at University and should be kept
by students.

3. Student profile. Is a reference from the College to the University on the ability of a
student to communicate effectively and their potential as an undergraduate
student. All SWAPWest progressions to degrees are subject to completion of all the
units and a satisfactory student profile. Student’s profiles are passed by
SWAPWest to the relevant Universities. In addition, interim profiles are also sent to
universities to assist with selection.

Progression routes for SWAP programmes

SWAPWest programmes are designed to provide entrance qualifications for adults for
degree courses. Each year Universities up date their progression courses. The following
are available for access to medical studies:

University of Glasgow
Medicine
Dentistry
Veterinary Medicine
Nursing
www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/medicine/
Science and chemistry based undergraduate degrees

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University of Strathclyde
Pharmacy
Biomedical science
www.strath.ac.uk/courses/

Glasgow Caledonian University

Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Oral Health degree
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/academicschools/hls/aboutus/departments/biologicalandb
iomedicalsciences

In addition, a wide variety of access to science progression routes are available from all of
the above partner organisations together with Stirling University and the Scottish Rural
University College. These include forensic science and bioscience degrees amongst many
others. Details of these additional progression routes will be made available in October.

Other Universities
SWAPWest works as a partnership organisation with University of Glasgow, Strathclyde,
Stirling, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of the West of Scotland and SRUC.
Other Universities out with the partnership may recognise the SWAP programme as an
entrance qualification. As they are not subject to the partnership agreement, entrance
recognition for the programme is a matter for these Universities. You should check with the
Universities if the access programme is recognised and what conditions apply.

Entry to the Programme

Due to the highly competitive nature of the progression routes SWAPWest has decided to
limit the numbers allowed on the SWAPWest programme. Entry to the programme is
subject to interview and in some cases external reference. A range of criteria is used to
decide on those who join the programme. The interview will provide an opportunity for the
potential student to discuss the programme with a representative of the College and
SWAPWest. The interview will explore the other opportunities that are available to
students and guidance will be given on these opportunities. Due to the high level of
chemistry, maths and biology on the SWAP access programme students will be expected
to have qualifications in these subjects. Students should be aware of the experience
required for the progression routes and they will be expected to be able to articulate the
relevance of their experience. Details of the expected experience required are specified on
the University web-sites. As an adult returning to education there is an expectation that
you will be able to draw on both vocational and life experience.

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Students need to ensure and reflect on what is required to be successful on medical
studies programme. It is challenging, both in terms of academic commitment, time and
gaining entry to highly competitive degree. We strongly recommend that students are
aware of all of their contingency options and accept that study on the programme requires
them to consider these elements fully.

Students who are not successful in securing a place will be advised of alternative options
and can re-apply.

Applications to University

All applications to University degrees are processed through UCAS. For those seeking to
apply to medicine, vet med or dentistry you require to apply by the 15th October. As
the Access to medical studies programme does not start until the beginning of September
there is considerable amount of work required by students in order to apply to UCAS. The
personal statement is a very important part of the application process, please make
a start on this asap and don't underestimate the value of a good personal
statement. Most people have 6+ drafts prior to submission.

Assistance is given in writing a personal statement in the Preparation for Higher

Education, Students are strongly advised to carry out the exercises and seek assistance in
writing their personal statements. All other degrees have the normal UCAS deadline of 15 th
January.

Please note that you apply to the University through the SWAPWest UCAS school site.

UCAT
All applications to the University of Glasgow, medicine and dentistry progression routes
require to undertake a UCAT aptitude test. It is the responsibility of the student to complete
the UCAT application.

Details can be found at www.ucat.ac.uk

While the UCAT test is an aptitude test students are strongly advised to practice the test
prior to sitting the test. The University of Glasgow advise you to practice at least three
times. Practicing ensures that you are aware of the timing required and the type of
question that you will be expected to respond to. There is a charge for the UCAT test,

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check website for details. Applicants in receipt of income support can apply for a bursary
but you must apply for a bursary voucher to UCAT prior to paying for the test.

If a student is only applying to University of Glasgow for medicine then they will have
the option to complete the UCAT at conclusion of the programme. Please note this only
applies to medicine. If a student wants to apply for other medical schools then they will
need to complete UCAT at the normal time. Please make sure you fully understand this at
the beginning of your programme.

Dental applicants must complete UCAT prior to UCAS submission.

Your UCAT score is incredibly important.

The process for medical studies can be complex, please do not hesitate to get in touch
with us to discuss if you have any questions.

Contact details

Kenny Anderson – Director

SWAPWest
0141 564 7206
swapwest@scottishwideraccess.org

Conor Larkin
Curriculum Manager – Glasgow Clyde College
0414 272 3864
clarkin@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

University Interviews

Typically held round about February. Highly rigorous interview process forming a crucial
part of selection process. Decisions are made by the University, out with our control. In the
past SWAP have helped by running practice interviews with feedback.

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Course Content and Structure

Unit Code Unit Title SQA Credits

J4A3 76 Human Cells 1
J4A5 76 Physiology and Health 1
J2RE 34 Cell Biology Theory & Lab Skills 1
H922 34 Biochemistry Theory and Lab Skills 1
H92C 35 Human Body Structure and Function 2
H924 35 Biomedical Investigations 1
HT6P 45 Chemistry Fundamentals 1 1
HT6R 45 Chemistry Fundamentals 2 1
D069 12 Energy Matters 1
J23C 76 Nature’s Chemistry (Higher) 1
J23E 76 Chemistry in Society 1
J20N 76 Mathematics: Expressions and Functions 1
J20P 76 Mathematics: Relationships and Calculus 1
J28A 76 Mathematics: Applications 1
FA1W 12 Communication 2
FA58 12 Literature 1 1
Preparation for HE 1
Total number of credits 19

Keep this list of units and unit codes handy – you will need it when completing the Education
section of your UCAS Application!

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Teaching Methods

Online Learning at Glasgow Clyde College

Students at Glasgow Clyde College can access online resources through Canvas to
support their learning, including:
• Class handouts
• PowerPoints
• Videos
• Quizzes
• Library Resources
• Student Advice
• Students’ Association Resources
To access Canvas click https://glasgowclyde.instructure.com and use your college
username (not email address) and password. N.B. You must activate your college
account before attempting to log onto Canvas.

Make sure to download the Canvas Student app for your mobile phone, and get instant
access to all these resources, plus important notifications and messages from your
lecturers.

To learn more about how to use Canvas to support your learning, complete your course
induction materials, and also check out the short ‘how-to’ videos on how to download the
Student App, and how to navigate the Student app and upload an assignment.

The course is made up of Units of study. Each Unit will be taught and assessed in a style
appropriate to the subject and many are broken into Topic areas. There are numerous
methods of delivery, and some are noted below:

Blended
Part of the course will be delivered through online tools such as Canvas or Microsoft
Teams. You will not attend College for these parts of your learning but this may be
supported by some in class delivery.

Lectures
The purpose of a lecture is to get across information and ideas which students should then
explore further in their own reading. The lecturer will disseminate information using a
variety of teaching aides, e.g. PowerPoint / Smartboard, Handouts, DVD, YouTube, etc.

Tutorials
In tutorial sessions, students attend in small groups. This enables in depth discussion on
matters arising out of lectures.

Discussion
The class can contribute their thoughts on a particular subject. The discussion is between
all students and the lecturer.

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Group Exercise
At times the class will be split into smaller groups and given a task to complete, before
feeding back to the larger class. In this situation, the onus is on individuals to fulfil their
obligations as a member of the group. Failure to attend a scheduled group work session
may jeopardise the work of all the group members.

Research
Students will be given a task, either individually or in groups, to complete.

Practical Laboratory Work

The programme involves practical activities assigned by the lecturer. These activities are
designed to improve your scientific experimentation skills vital for moving onto employment
or further education. Appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment should be
worn.

Assignments
These may range from the compilation of a folio or the analysis of case studies to the
carrying out of an investigation and the submission of a formal report.

Visiting speakers / outside visits

Students will have the opportunity to hear a number of speakers and will also have the
chance to participate in educational visits. Attendance on educational visits is compulsory.

As adults, you are responsible for your own learning. If you are having any difficulty, you
should make this known at the earliest opportunity. In the first instance this should be to
the class lecturer. Attendance at all classes is necessary to complete this course. If you
do not attend classes, you will be seriously disadvantaging yourself. If you are unable to
attend a given class, you should make arrangements to collect hand-outs, share notes,
etc. The lecturers will not be responsible for any teaching that you miss.

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Core Skills

There are opportunities to develop the core skills of Working with Others, Communication,
Numeracy and Information Technology, throughout units in the award.

Essential / Meta Skills

There are also opportunities, throughout the course to develop the broader essential skills
of employability, research and study, sustainable development, citizenship and health and
wellbeing.

Opportunities to develop the following skills are provided throughout the course, both in
College and on placement. These skills can be categorised under following headings

Hard / Technical Skills

▪ Health and Safety Awareness

▪ Moving and Handling Awareness

Soft Skills

▪ Communication Skills
▪ Interpersonal Skills
▪ Working in Teams
▪ Empowerment
▪ Working with Others
▪ Problem Solving
▪ Knowledge of legislation
▪ Anti-Discriminatory Practice
▪ Research Skills
▪ Presentation Skills

Skills of Reflection and Evaluation

▪ Assessment and Evaluation of Needs

▪ Assessment and Evaluation of Care Plans
▪ Reflection on Practice
▪ Personal Development Planning

As you progress through the course it is worth reflecting on how you are developing these
skills. This will be useful for job applications or applications for further study e.g. UCAS
applications.

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Methods of Assessment

Assessment

Some assessments will be carried out on a continuous basis, although most units are
assessed towards the end of the block.

There are many different types of assessments and each unit will use a variety of them to
measure your performance. The class lecturer will inform you of the type used in each
assessment. These assessments may be

▪ Closed book exams

▪ Open book exams – under supervision in class
▪ Open book lab reports/proformas/reports/presentations – projects to be handed by the
deadline set by your lecturer

The class lecturer will inform you of the date of each assessment and normally at least a
fortnight's notice will be given. It is possible for class groups to negotiate assessment
dates with their class lecturers. This would occur, for example, if the class felt that too
many assessments had been organised within the period of a week. Remember,
however, that the lecturer has a limited time to complete each unit and so may not have
much room for negotiation.

lf you cannot meet a deadline due to circumstances outwith your control, you must discuss
the reasons with the lecturer before the due date. lf your reasons are valid the lecturer will
extend the deadline if possible, but this would only be granted in exceptional
circumstances.

lf you do not turn up for a scheduled assessment this will count as one attempt, unless you
can provide a satisfactory reason for your absence, i.e. medical certificate. In any case,
you must contact your lecturer in advance of an assessment if you are unable to attend.

lf you do not meet a deadline for handing in assessment material, this will also count as
one attempt. Deadlines can only be extended if the student agrees an extension with the
lecturer before the deadline date. In the event of disagreement, the Curriculum Manager
will make the final decision.

Please note the following points on assessment from the College Procedures: -

1. The lecturer will provide candidates with a summary of assessment methods at the
start of each unit.

2. The lecturer will give candidates at least one week's notice of any assessment to be
carried out.

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 Failure to submit assessments by the required date will be considered as an
attempt at the assessment. This includes assessed practical work and lab report
submission.

If you miss or fail an assessment first time round you will be given an opportunity to
attempt a re-assessment. The re-assessment will be undertaken at a time decided
by the Class Lecturer. If you fail the re-assessment, one more re-assessment
may be allowed in exceptional circumstances such as illness covered by a
medical certificate.

Unable to attempt an Assessment

It is important that you make sure you attempt all assessments at the
scheduled time. Failure to do so will mean that you may lose the opportunity
for a first attempt and must proceed straight to the re-assessment stage.

However, you may be given an “extension” if you are ill at the time of a
scheduled assessment. To apply for an extension you must inform your
Guidance Tutor of your inability to attend. This must be done prior to the
assessment. You must also provide a medical certificate on your return to
College to cover this absence. Backdated medical certificates are not
acceptable.

If your request is granted, then you will be allowed to attempt the assessment at a
later date and at a time suitable to the Class Lecturer. This will count as your first
attempt at the assessment

3. Lecturers will make candidates fully aware that when assessment is ongoing their work
will contribute towards final assessment.

Lecturers will inform candidates of the result of assessment as soon as possible, normally
within 10 working days.

Reassessment

Students will normally be offered one opportunity for reassessment if they fail an
assessment. Other attempts are usually only permitted if you have very special reasons for
needing reassessment. You should contact your lecturer in the first instance to discuss
this.

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Certification and Conditions of Award

Each subject is divided into a unit of study. Each unit involves approximately 40 hours of
study. This will include class content, self- directed study and homework tasks. Within
each unit you are assessed on your ability to achieve Learning Outcomes. An outcome is
the knowledge, skills or behaviour you can demonstrate as a result of your studies.
Depending on the unit, this assessment may be oral, practical or written. Students will
have two opportunities to achieve success in each unit.

In June, a Learner Profile will be shared with SWAP detailing all of the units successfully
completed on the SWAP program. This is then passed onto the Universities. You will also
receive a certificate from the SQA detailing all of the SQA units successfully completed.

Progression

This course contains units that are recognised nationally. Depending on the course you
are taking, this could allow you to progress onto a wide variety of courses at university.
Each year SWAP negotiate a certain number of places on university degree programs
(some examples listed below). You can also progress to further HE study at college e.g.
HNC Applied Science (progression to University of Glasgow), HNC Applied Science, HNC
Applied Biological Science and HND Industrial Biotechnology. These qualifications allow
for entry onto various degree programs including:

University of Glasgow: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine

University of Strathclyde: Pharmacy

Progression will depend on your successful achievement of all units on the course, any
relevant experience and your SWAP profile grade. Additionally, progression to the
University of Glasgow will require the achievement of ≥ 80% in all assessments on
first sitting.

When considering internal progression, we consider timekeeping, attendance and attitude

to work. Students therefore should be aware that there is no guaranteed progression to
courses based on assessment results alone.

There are no guaranteed places at the University of Glasgow for applicants from SWAP.
Therefore, it is important to consider back up options. E.g. Biomedical Science for
Medicine, Oral Health Science for Dentistry, Veterinary Bioscience for Veterinary Medicine
etc. Successful completion of the SWAP Access to Medical Sciences course will allow for
progression to these routes.

It may be possible to apply for graduate entry medicine at a later date following successful
completion of an appropriate degree. Alternative pathways would include Physician
Associate Studies.

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Attendance and Punctuality
It is vital that all students engage in their learning whether that be online or face-to-face.
Attendance will be recorded for all activities that take place. Attendance at both college
and placement is essential for successful completion of this award. It is important that the
college has an accurate record of attendance therefore it is closely monitored in college
and placement. Attendance at all online and face-to-face classes is expected for all
students. Failure to attend will have a negative impact upon your progress on the course
and may affect your funding eligibility e.g. Bursary awards are linked to attendance.
If you are unable to attend an online session, face-to-face class or will be absent from
college, you should contact your lecturer in the first instance. If you will be absent due to
illness for an extended period of time, please contact your guidance tutor or Curriculum
manager. For any absence from placement you must contact the placement supervisor by
phone or email (not text) and college tutor on the day of absence.

Where an absence is due to a medical illness only, a medical cert can be submitted by
emailing us clear picture stating your name, student ID and course. Copy the email to
your guidance tutor for approval. Please discuss planned absences (out of your control)
with your guidance tutor in advance. Do not submit hospital/GP/Dentist appointment
letters, self-certificates or any documentation other than medical certificates to the
Admin office.

Self-certificates and backdated medical certificates are not accepted (one week after
maximum). Do not attend campus for the duration of your medical cert as this voids the
medical cert and another one will need to be obtained.

All medical absences should be reported to our Administrator, Karen Daly at

hwanniesland@glasgowclyde.ac.uk. If you are running late or if you have a non-medical
related absence, please contact your lecturers and guidance tutor in the first instance and
not our admin team.

Classes begin at 09.00 in the morning and 13:00 in the afternoon (unless otherwise
notified). Students are expected to be punctual. Late coming disrupts learning and
teaching for the whole class whether the lesson is online or face-to-face.
Attendance and punctuality will figure in any reference for any future employer / university.
Remember to take holidays outwith college time and make appointments for days you are
not in placement or at college. If possible, book routine medical, dental and optician
appointments outwith college time.

Guidance
Students should feel free to speak to members of the lecturing staff or an adviser in
Student Advice about any matter which is giving cause for concern. As part of your course
you will be provided with guidance at all stages. Guidance may take many formats.

Pre-entry Guidance
You will have received information and guidance about the nature of your course at your
information / interview session before entry to the programme.

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Entry Guidance
You will participate in an “Induction Period” where you will receive an Induction from
course tutors who will introduce you to all aspects of the course. Do please ask if you are
unsure of anything.
On-going Guidance
You may request a specific guidance meeting with your designated guidance contact.
Student Advice also offer a range of support services and will discuss welfare, finance, etc.
to and may be able to assist you with other matters. Your tutors will also support you in
relation to your learning and progress and will closely liaise with the course team.
Pre-exit Guidance
Towards the end of your course you can speak to an adviser in Student Advice to get
information and assistance on interview skills, job applications and CV writing.

UCAS

Applying for University is done through UCAS, usually by mid-December early January at the latest,
there will be a class talk arranged by your guidance tutor on this subject. You will be required to
identify a referee (normally your guidance tutor) and you will need to start thinking about your
personal statement, this can be a long process and usually requires 5-8 drafts before you’re happy
with it. In order to ensure the best chances of getting a place on your preferred course at
university it is best not to leave this until the last minute.

SWAP Profile Gradings

There are no end-of-year exams on SWAP programs. Course gradings are finalised at the
end of the academic year, based on continuous assessments through the year and staff
feedback.
Students achieving an ‘A’ have performed exceptionally over the year. A ‘C’ grading might
suggest completion but not scoring as well in tests, perhaps some re-sits required. More
details on this will be provided through SWAP visits and the Guidance process. These
gradings are passed on to Universities and form the basis of any course offers.

For example, for a course dominated by Biology and Chemistry, the first ‘A’ relates to Biology
test scores and performance, the second ‘A’ to Chemistry and the third to overall course
attitude, attendance and performance:

Glasgow BSc/BSc (Hons) AAA Biology, Chemistry & Maths preferred.

Caledonian Biomedical
University Science/ Applied
Biomedical
sciences
There are limited places available.
Additional interim profile may be required.
As may an interview. Colleges may be
asked for enhanced profile at end of the
programme. Students must attend
Biorama/summer School

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 Glasgow BSc/BSc (Hons) BBB Biology, Chemistry & Maths preferred.
Caledonian Cell & Molecular
University Biology

Appropriate University Course lists will be published during the year (previously late
October) to help with UCAS applications. The UCAS application process will be discussed
in detail and supported as much as reasonably possible through Guidance.

For Medicine related courses, an Interim Profile will be completed in February.

You must ensure you complete all of your units by the course end date, otherwise
you risk jeopardising your place at university. This includes passing all end of unit
exams and any outstanding course work.

Book / Equipment / Materials List

Given the blended nature of delivery, more emphasis will be placed upon VLE
access, e-resources and online resources.

You will be given course notes during your classes. It is your responsibility to look after
these and bring them with you each time.

In general you MUST bring the following to class:

▪ Relevant notes
▪ Notepaper
▪ Pens / pencils
▪ Calculator
▪ Homework
▪ Lab coat and safety glasses (if you have been provided with these)
▪ Student ID Card

You will be provided with the following text books:

National 5 Chemistry with Answers – Hodder

Higher Human Biology with Answers - Hodder
Higher Chemistry with Answers – Hodder
Higher Maths TeeJay – Hodder

For the Level 7 and Level 8 Biology units you may find the following eBook useful:
Biology 2e - https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e

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Resources

Library

Why should you use the college Libraries?

▪ Not everything is on the internet

▪ Not everything on the internet is free
▪ The best resources on the internet are often hidden
▪ The Library has collected and paid for great resources for your course

The College Libraries are open as usual to support you studies and provide access to ICT
facilities. They are here to support you with your studies and to help you get the best out
of your time in college. Each course should be provided with a Library induction.

We have a Library at each campus and all students are automatically registered as
members. Your student card entitles you to borrow books and other items, access online
resources including eBooks and use the Library PCs. A Click and Collect service will be
available during the current pandemic.

If you do not have access to a laptop at home or appropriate connectivity, the library
provides access to computer facilities, including Macs, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Office and
specialist software. Our PC booking system means that you can book ahead but access
on a drop-in basis is usually available. Printing and photocopying in the Libraries are a
charged service, but all students have a £20 credit to start them off.

Libraries liaise closely with academic staff to ensure that our resources are up-to-date and
meet the needs of all subjects taught in the college. You will find copies of core textbooks
in print and as eBooks, along with a range of wider reading materials. Each site has a self-
issue machine for borrowing and returning stock.

The online catalogue provides a complete listing of our print books and magazines and
direct links to our growing collection of eBook titles. You will find links to the catalogue and
our range of online databases on the VLE, intranet and college web site.

The Libraries are bright and modern with a range of study spaces to meet the needs of
those who need to study quietly on their own through to groups preparing presentations
together.

Each site has a team of experienced and knowledgeable staff who are there to support
you in your search for information and using our hardware and software. Most students will
receive a Library induction tour near the beginning of term. Classroom sessions on
research skills, accessing our online resources and referencing techniques to help you to
avoid plagiarism are provided as part of the study programme for many students.

In order to provide a learning environment that suits all students, we expect you to observe
the rules if in the library itself, especially in relation to food and the noise policy in each
part of the Library. Fines are charged for late return of items.

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Resources

Library continued

Library opening hours

Anniesland: Monday to Friday - 8.45am to 16:45pm

Cardonald: Monday to Friday - 8.45am to 16:45pm

Langside: Monday to Friday – 8.45am to 16:45pm

You can contact the library at

Campus Email Phone

Anniesland Campus librarya@glasgowclyde.ac.uk 0141 357 6106
Cardonald Campus libraryc@glasgowclyde.ac.uk 0141 272 3369
Langside Campus libraryl@glasgowclyde.ac.uk 0141 272 3679

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Malpractice and Maladministration

Student Malpractice

Malpractice arises in a variety of ways and some types of student malpractice are
described below, however this is not an exhaustive list and other types of behaviour may
be considered by the College at its discretion:

▪ cheating in an examination (including copying the work of others or obtaining help from
others in a way that contravenes examination regulations, bringing unauthorised
materials into an examination, referring to any unauthorised material during an
examination or any form of impersonation);
▪ plagiarism (taking someone else’s work and passing off as one’s own or failing to
acknowledge sources properly);
▪ false declaration of authenticity (in relation to portfolio or coursework);
▪ fabrication of information (presentation of any false or fabricated information, results,
evidence or conclusions);
▪ collusion (unauthorised co-operation between a student and another person, in or
outside of College, in the preparation and production of work, which is ultimately
presented as the student’s own);
▪ misconduct (behaviour that causes disruption to others during an examination or
assessment); and
▪ offensive content (content in scripts or coursework that includes vulgarity and swearing
outwith the context of the assessment, or anything discriminatory).
▪ unauthorised use of AI such as ChatGPT to help write assignments and reports

In Science, a lot of practical work is carried out as part of a group. However, the lab report
write up is an individual piece of work. Any copying of someone else’s report will be
flagged up by plagiarism software. This will count as a fail, both for the person copying and
the person who allowed their work to be copied.
Mobile phones/Smart watches must be inaccessible during assessments and when
reviewing assessments. Students found to be in possession of a mobile phone or
Smartwatch during an assessment will automatically fail that assessment, whether
the phone/smartwatch was used or not. Students have been known to photograph
assessment materials during feedback, passing on to others. This is a clear case of
malpractice and all students involved will be investigated.

Where a member of staff discovers or suspects an individual, or individuals of malpractice,

an investigation will be carried out to establish the full facts and circumstances of the
malpractice, which may include carrying out interviews and reviewing student work.

If it is judged that there is genuine cheating, with deliberate intent to deceive, then
disciplinary action will be invoked in accordance with the Student Disciplinary Procedure.

If it is judged that there is genuine cheating, with deliberate intent to deceive, then
disciplinary action will be invoked in accordance with the Student Disciplinary Procedure.

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Centre Staff Malpractice / Maladministration

Some incidents of centre staff malpractice / maladministration are intentional and aim to
give an unfair advantage, and some occur because of ignorance of the regulations, or
carelessness in applying them. All allegations whether intentional or not will be
investigated consistently, fairly and impartially.

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Academic Appeals

Where possible, disputes regarding internal assessment decisions should be resolved

through a process of informal negotiation with your lecturer in the first instance. If you are
unhappy with the outcome of the informal discussion and wish to raise the
matter formally, you should complete an academic appeal form and submit it within 10
working days of receiving the assessment decision to the Quality Department who can be
contacted at awardingbodycontact@glasgowclyde.ac.uk.

Complaints

Glasgow Clyde College aims to provide learners and other users of our college with a high
quality responsive service. We value complaints and use information from them to help us
improve our services. If something goes wrong or you are dissatisfied with our services
please tell us.

In the first instance you should attempt to resolve the matter with a member of staff in the
department. However, if you are not happy, you can complain by email, by phone, in
writing or in person as follows:

Email: complaints@glasgowclyde.ac.uk Telephone: 0141 272 9000

In person / by post:

Glasgow Clyde College, Anniesland Campus

19 Hatfield Drive,
Glasgow,
G12 0YE.

Glasgow Clyde College, Cardonald Campus

690 Mosspark Drive,
Glasgow,
G52 3AY.

Glasgow Clyde College, Langside Campus

50 Prospecthill Road,
Glasgow
G42 9LB

If you require support to make a complaint the Student Services Department will be happy
to assist.

Further information on the Academic Appeals process and Complaints procedures can be
found online at https://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/about-us/complaints.

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Student Support Services

Student Advice
Glasgow Clyde College has a Student Advice Centre conveniently placed at each of our
three campuses. Our fully qualified teams will be able to assist you if you experience
issues relating to finance, mental health, other welfare issues and much more. We deal
with requests from prospective and existing students to provide information, advice and
support when making course choices and applications and deliver talks from induction
stage and beyond to students. We provide specialist advice services which are available to
support students in relation to funding, UCAS, careers advice, CV writing and job seeking.
The aim of our service is to support you, the student, by delivering high quality information,
advice and guidance relating to careers, employability, funding and welfare from pre-entry
through to pre-exit stages your academic journey.
All services will continue to be available during the current year though many will be
delivered on an online basis. A student booking system is in operation to allow you to
make an appointment and Student Advice can be reached on 0141 272 3636 or through
the info@glasgowclyde.ac.uk email.
Student advice staff work with a number of external partners and referral agencies such as
the SDS, Student Awards Agency for Scotland, the Robertson Trust and many more.
Specific advice for vulnerable groups including care experienced and young carer students
is also available to support application and progression.
Reception staff are also on hand on each campus to act as the first point of contact and
will assist in directing enquiries and helping you find your way around.

Student Mental Health Support

Students can access a range of support services to help promote positive mental health
and wellbeing:

Time-To Talk – A free helpline open between 1pm and 3pm Monday to Friday.

Counselling – Access to 1-2-1 and group counselling services as appropriate to the needs
of the student

More information can be found here: https://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/study-at-glasgow-

clyde/student-counselling.

College Nursery
Students can access high quality childcare provision for their children will studying at all
three campuses:
Glasgow Clyde Nursery Cardonald Children’s Centre – Cardonald Campus
Treasure Trove Nursery – Anniesland Campus

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Independent Nurseries – Langside Campus
Students wishing for their children to attend nursery should contact the nursery directly
where they will be asked to complete an application form and be placed on the waiting list.
Spaces are limited so therefore when you have been accepted on your course you should
inform the nursery and organise with funding your Childcare. Childcare funding must in
place before end of August for your child to be accepted into nursery.
Once you have been offered a place within the nursery you and your child will be invited to
come along to arrange visits prior to starting.

Learning Inclusion
The team at Learning Support has extensive experience of supporting students with a
range of disabilities or specific learning difficulties. All services will continue during the
current situation though some will be provided on an online basis. A booking system is in
place for appointments and each campus team can be contacted to discuss support
needs.

Specific examples of disabilities they regularly encounter include:

▪ dyslexia
▪ specific learning difficulties
▪ visual impairments
▪ hearing impairments
▪ physical / mobility difficulties
▪ mental health difficulties
▪ autistic spectrum disorders (including Aspergers’ Syndrome)
▪ unseen disabilities such as epilepsy, diabetes or asthma

Examples of the areas of support they offer to students include:

▪ providing general information and advice to current and prospective disabled students
▪ carrying out dyslexia screening and assessments
▪ completing and coordinating Extended Learning Support Agreements (ELSA) to
identify appropriate support and assistive technology requirements
▪ assisting with applications for Disabled Student’s Allowance to fund equipment and
services deemed necessary for equal access to education
▪ demonstrating and training in the use of assistive technologies
▪ liaising with academic staff regarding support needs
▪ arranging exam support, for example allowing extra time, or providing a scribe
▪ arranging classroom support, for example scribing, reading or BSL signing
▪ providing one-to-one support, for example proof reading or helping with study skills
▪ adaptation of printed text into Braille
▪ access to the Inclusive Learning Centre

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You can contact the Learning Inclusion Team as shown below:
Anniesland Campus
Email: ELSAnnieslandCampus@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 357 6005
Cardonald Campus
Email: ELSCardonaldCampus@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 272 3377
Langside Campus
Email: ELSLangsideCampus@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 272 3656

Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is available to students between 8.15 am and 9.15 am daily in the
Refectories at each campus. Students can help themselves to cereal and hot drinks and
the catering staff will provide toast. All you need to do is show your student card at the till
and you will get the lot for free. Catering staff will also be on hand to answer any queries
and provide assistance.

Funding

Student funding is awarded at the discretion of the College, in accordance with and subject
to National Policy. The offer of a student award is based on the financial information
supplied by you. Award holders should note that attendance, conduct and progress are
carefully monitored throughout the year.

The Student Funding Team will provide online support during the current situation and can
provide further information and advice. Please visit, telephone, or email
(funding@glasgowclyde.ac.uk) any of our Student Funding Teams at each campus to get
support on applying for funding

Office Opening Hours

Monday 08:45 to 16:45
Tuesday Closed (for payment processing)
Wednesday 08:45 to 16:45
Thursday 08:45 to 16:45
Friday 08:45 to 16:45

There are several options available for funding your studies and your entitlement depends
upon your individual circumstances and your course of study.

Funding can come from a variety of sources including personal finance, Bursary award,
Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)
awards, Student Loans, Individual Training Accounts (ITA), Grants and Scholarships or
you may be eligible to apply for a fee waiver. Additional funding may be available for

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childcare, housing, travel and for students facing financial hardship through the College
Discretionary Fund.

You must ensure that you have enough money to maintain yourself until you receive your
first Bursary / EMA / SAAS / Student Loan payment.

It is your responsibility to inform Student Funding of any change to your personal / financial
circumstances or the personal / financial circumstances of any person whose details /
income have been used in calculating your award. All details must be submitted in writing
along with relevant supporting documentation.

Students will be expected to obtain a medical certificate at their own expense from their
doctor if they are absent due to a prolonged period of illness.

More details on Student Funding (including contact details) can be accessed here –
https://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/studentfunding

Free Bus Travel – Under 22’s

Young people who are 5-21 years old living in Scotland can apply to access free bus travel
using their Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC). If eligible, you are strongly
encouraged to apply for this card to help with travel costs throughout the year.

The college is well served by Bus routes. More information can be found on the Travel Line
Scotland website - https://www.travelinescotland.com/.

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Conduct and Behaviour

All students must sign the Student Code of Conduct and you are expected to treat all
College staff, fellow students and out community neighbours and partners with courtesy
and respect, avoiding behaviour dress, actions or language that may cause offence and
harm to, or incite others.

Mobile phones must be switched off during online or face-to-face class times as per
College Policy.

Food and drink, other than water, is not allowed in classroom if you are in College. No
food or drink (including water) can be consumed in science labs or computer labs. This
includes chewing gum, protein drinks, energy drinks, tea, coffee and the swallowing of
medication (please leave the lab to do this).

The wearing clothing items which carry images or wording that could be considered
as being offensive or inflammatory is not permitted. E.g Football colours

Glasgow Clyde College and GCCSA have agreed a Student Charter and students
and staff are expected to comply with College Policies at all times. Any disruptive,
abusive or threatening behaviour or any other behaviour deemed to be
unprofessional, to other students or any member of staff will not be tolerated, and the
student may be subject to the College disciplinary procedures.

The Student Code of Conduct apply equally to the current situation and applies to all
forms of conduct that can relate to the College and Placement and includes any
behaviour associated with social networking sites and other similar electronic forms
of communication whether internal or external to the College.

As a pathway to employment, we will not accept what we deem to be inappropriate

email addresses; namely those that are suggestive, offensive or otherwise
inappropriate.

It is expected that students: take part in online and face-to-face classes, treat others
with respect, attend class and placement on time, work in teams/ groups, plan their
learning, take initiative, participate in relevant college events and show an attitude
commensurate to maintaining employment.

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Student Communication

College website

The Glasgow Clyde College website at www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk is designed to be used

by prospective and current students, where they will find valuable information and links to
other useful College resources

Students should be encouraged to bookmark this site at home as they will need to use it
regularly.

Social Media

The College and Student Association have a range of social media platforms that are used
to communicate with students. Student who use those platforms should engage fully with
College and GCCSA social media platforms to ensure they have access to the most up to
date information and have the ability to provide feedback should they wish.

Platform Glasgow Clyde College Student Association

(GCCSA)
Twitter @Glasgow_Clyde @OfficialGCCSA
Facebook @GlasgowClyde /clydestudentassociation
Instagram glasgowclyde glasgowclydesa

Student email

All students are provided with a College email account. The format for all student email
accounts is the same. The address will have the student reference number followed by
student.glasgowclyde.ac.uk

For example:

200012354@myclyde.ac.uk

The email address can be used in conjunction with a personal email address and easy
instructions are available to allow you to forward emails from the College account to a
personal account. It is important to either add your college email account to your phone or
to set up email forwarding so that any college emails are forwarded to an email account
you check more regularly.

Notice boards

There are virtual noticeboards included within Canvas as well as many notice boards
across the campus displaying information for students. GCCSA and some course teams
use noticeboards to promote campus and College activities.

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VLE / Canvas

Canvas is the virtual learning environment and is a channel for learning and teaching
material. It is mainly used for learning and teaching messages. It is also the central area
for a range of general information for students.

Canvas App

The CanvasApp is available to download on both Android and Apple devices to provide
support for your learning and teaching as well as information regarding college activity,
information on services such as counselling and funding as well updates on new College
opportunities. Keep an eye out for important announcements delivered through Canvas
throughout the year.

Microsoft Teams

Some of your lecturers will use Microsoft Teams as a means of communication, either
posting important class announcements or as a means of contacting you individually
through the Chat feature.

Student Log-In and Email

As a Student at Glasgow Clyde College you will be provided with a network login account
and email address in the following format: Network login name is the same as your student
reference number and your email address is

StudentRefNumber@myclyde.ac.uk

Your own details will personalise your ICT access but an example of what to expect is
below:

Example Student Ref Number: 20016757

Example User Account: 20016757

Example Email Address: 20016757@myclyde.ac.uk

Default password is DOB in the format: DD-MMM-YYYY where DD and YYYY are digits
and MMM are a three letter (lowercase) abbreviation of month. Password includes the
dashes.

24 hours after enrolling you must activate your college ICT account by logging in at
portal.office365.com. You will be prompted to enter your default password and then
immediately change your password. You must remember this password and use it for all
future logins.

When contacting your lecturer, please include your name and course in the email.

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Access to ICT

Glasgow Clyde College ICT provides will provide you with a network log-in account and
College email address to support you through your studies. Full details on this are
available through the Student Intranet as well as information to allow you to set and reset
your password.
Glasgow Clyde College provides Internet access and other ICT services and the College
wants to promote the use of this facility and encourage all students to make use of it. In
order to ensure that this service can continue to be available universally it is vital that
users behave responsibly and use the facilities in an acceptable manner. For this reason
we require that all users sign an acceptable use agreement. You will be asked to sign a
copy of the Student ICT Acceptable Use Policy to protect you and fellow students during
your use of College ICT and to prevent misuse of those facilities.

Should you have any issues with your ICT services please let a member of staff know
immediately and use the information and tools available on the Student Intranet to monitor
service levels.

The latest version of Microsoft Office is now available to download and install free for all
students with a College email account.

Get access to this benefit by going to outlook.com/glasgowclyde.ac.uk and signing in with

your student reference number and password.

Student Intranet

The student intranet is the central area for a range of general information for students.
The student intranet can be accessed at https://students.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/

Access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Canvas

You will be provided with instructions on how to use Canvas. All of your units will have
a page on Canvas where learning resources and activities will be located. Canvas is
also used as an important communication tool between you and your lecturers so it’s
important to get familiar with this as soon as possible. You log onto Canvas with your
student number only and the new password you set up to access your email and
Office365 account.

Canvas is compatible with use on mobile phones and tablets as well as computers. Use a
browser like Edge or Chrome. Download the app to your phone/tablet from your app store
now.

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More information on Canvas can be found here and you can access Canvas by visiting
the following URL: http://www.glasgowclyde.instructure.com

The front page looks like:

How to access IT Services at Glasgow Clyde College

You will be provided with a booklet describing how to access IT Services at Glasgow
Clyde College. You should read this carefully. It covers the following topics:
• Accessing any Glasgow Clyde College PC
• Accessing the Student Email Service
• Navigating the Email Home Screen
• Sending an Email
• Accessing your Email Settings and Options
• Resetting your network password
• Accessing the VLE
• Accessing the Student Wi-Fi Network
• Accessing the Student Intranet
• Downloading Microsoft Office
• Additional Course Related Software
• Setting up Microsoft OneDrive

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Setting up your account
To set up your account – visit https://portal.office365.com. Your username is your student
number followed by @myclyde.ac.uk. e.g. 00000000@myclyde.ac.uk. This is also your
email address.
The first time you log in – your password will be your date of birth in the following format.
DD-mmm-YYY. For example if your DOB was the 1st of January 2000 your password would
be 01-jan-2000. Be careful to include the dashes and the first 3 letters of the month must
be in lowercase. You will only use this password once when setting up your account.
When you log into your college account for the first time you will immediately be asked to
change your default password to secure your account. You will also be asked to complete
password reset options (two from phone number, alternative email address and security
questions). You will use these options in case you forget your password.
Please make sure you remember your new password which will be used to log into your
Office 365 account and Canvas.

Email Forwarding
It is a good idea to set up email forwarding so that you don’t miss any important
communications from the college. Email forwarding allows you to forward every email that
is delivered to your college account to another email account that you check more regularly,
for example an email account you have registered on your phone. Details on how to do this
are located on your in your Guide to IT services booklet.

Student ICT Support Portal

The student ICT support portal containing many useful guides can be accessed here - -
https://students.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/index.php/student-ict-support-portal

Accessing your IT Account from abroad

In order to reduce the risk of cyberattacks the college has prevented access to its ICT
systems (Canvas/Email/Office 365) from outside the country. Legitimate use of the college
IT systems allowed – however you must notify your lecturers prior to leaving the country
telling them which country you will be visiting and for how long.

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Student Association / Class Representatives

As a student of Glasgow Clyde College, you are automatically a member of Glasgow

Clyde College Student Association, (GCCSA for short!). GCCSA is is committed to making
your experience at Glasgow Clyde as enjoyable, beneficial and productive as possible.

GCCSA is run by students, for students, and we are determined to represent students’
interests, and act as a voice for students throughout the College.

Every year, we elect a new President and Vice Presidents’ to represent the student body.
We not only seek to represent students, we also wish to forge strong links with external
organisations and partners, to ensure GCCSA meets national standards, and ultimately
becomes one of the leading Student Associations in Scotland. Being a part of the action,
and getting involved with the Student Association could be a great benefit not only to you
and your future, but could also make a real difference to the learning and development of
your peers, and to improving the student experience of Glasgow Clyde College. We are
also here for

We have a number of initiatives, activities and groups that we encourage students to get
involved in throughout the year, have a look below and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you
have any questions.

Class Representatives

Class Representatives are a vital part of the Student Association. Two Class
Representatives are elected from each class across all campuses. A Class Representative
is a student who represents their class, class mates and any student here at Glasgow
Clyde College, attending monthly meetings with other class reps and sabbaticals. They
also act as the first link between students and staff, ensuring academic and support staff
are engaging with students to improve the student experience. We offer training and
development opportunities to class reps throughout the year, and complement this with
social activities for our reps. Simply ask your lecturer how you become a class rep!

Student Executive

Every year, GCCSA operates a voluntary Student Executive, who help to decide the
activities of the Student Association. As a member of the Student Executive, you have a
say over the direction of the Association, and have the opportunity to gain invaluable work
skills, training and accreditation. Please email GCCSA@glasgowclyde.ac.uk for more
information.

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Student Association / Class Representatives continued

Events

The Student Association runs a number of events for students throughout the year, these
events are free of charge and are a great way to get to know fellow students and get
socialising. Join us for some great food, chats and in celebrating the students of Glasgow
Clyde College. If you would like to get involved in taking part in our events, or finding out
more about our events this year, get in touch or pop into one of our campus offices.

Clubs and Societies

Every year, GCCSA would like to support students in running their very own clubs and
societies. We would like to provide students with the necessary resources to get any new
clubs off the ground. Whether its basketball, debating, theatre group, or something
completely new and different, we want to know, and we want to help you get students
engaged in extra-curricular activities.

For all student Association enquiries, or to get involved, email:

GCCSA@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

Feedback

The college values regular feedback from learners. This happens informally in every class
but twice a year every learner is asked for some anonymous feedback to help shape the
delivery of your course. Keep an eye out for announcements relating to the Early
Impressions Survey (around October) and Student Satisfaction survey (around March).

There will also be opportunities for feedback through class representatives at course team
meetings.

Competitions and Public Engagement Opportunities

The Science department promotes excellence by providing learners with opportunities to

enter competitions to show off their knowledge and practical skills. Keep an eye out over
the year for announcements relating to Biology and Chemistry Olympiad competition,
World Skills Lab Technician or Forensic Science competition, Nancy Rothwell Award for
scientific drawing, Royal Society of Biology Photography competition and many more.

There are also many opportunities to for Public Engagement at College Open Days or by
speaking about your course with the Colleges Marketing team. If you are interested in
these opportunities please speak with your lecturer or Curriculum manager.

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The student code of conduct that you signed the day you enrolled follows, please refresh
your memory from time to time and ensure you are not flouting the code.

Equality and Diversity

Glasgow Clyde College welcomes the full participation of all members of the community,
and strives to provide a well-resourced and pleasant environment for study.

Within Glasgow Clyde College, any form of discrimination or harassment, directly or

indirectly, related to an individual’s race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins,
religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability will not be tolerated.

You are expected to treat all staff and all other students with courtesy and respect,
avoiding behaviour, dress, actions or language that may cause offence or harm to others.
Views which promote radicalisation and can create an atmosphere conducive to terrorism,
or popularise terrorist views may lead to engagement with College management and
appropriate external agencies.

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Health and Safety Information

Fire Safety (general)

a. High volume sounders with flashing light located in all corridors, lift lobbies and certain
classrooms;
b. Corridors and lift lobby smoke doors are on hold-open devices which allow doors to close
should the alarm be activated;
c. Three fire escape stairwells, each with an inbuilt minimum fire safety factor of 1 hour;
d. Each stairwell is painted a different colour to identify the appropriate Assembly Point
during an evacuation;
e. Assembly Points are located in the car park areas off the entrance driveway, with
appropriate colour coded signage;
f. Move to the rear of each Assembly Point to keep driveway clear for arrival of Fire and
Rescue Services;
g. Remain at Assembly Points until “All Clear” has been sounded.
h.
Disabled Evacuation
Students / Staff who cannot evacuate down the stairs should wait at the designated refuge
sites in the building. The fire warden for that floor will alter emergency services that you are
waiting there. You should wait until you provided with assistance to leave.

Fire Safety (local)

a. In the event of detecting a fire, sound the alarm by using the nearest break glass fire call
point;
b. Do not use fire extinguishers;
c. Leave the room, follow “Running Man” indicator signs down corridor to nearest fire
escape stairwell and out to Assembly Points.
d. A fire safety notice in each room will direct you to the correct assembly point. Wait with
the rest of your class at the assembly point.
e. The fire alarm is tested weekly on Wednesday’s at 12:30. You do not need to evacuate
the building at this time.
f.

First Aid
Should First Aid be required, contact Reception (in person or by phoning ext. 6099). The receptionist
will then contact the on-call First Aid person to respond. Serious cases may require further medical
attention, and will be taken to the nearest hospital by car or ambulance.

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Student Code of Conduct

Health and Safety

The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) applies to everyone who enters and uses
Glasgow Clyde College facilities. It is intended to protect health and to ensure personal
wellbeing and safety.

Importantly, this Act requires everyone to be responsible for their own safety and for the
health and safety of others. This means we all have a duty to anticipate the effects of our
actions and behaviour. You must not interfere with, or damage, any equipment provided
for the health and safety of College users.

You must familiarise yourself with emergency exits and evacuation procedures for the
areas you are located in, and you must vacate the premises immediately whenever the fire
alarm sounds. If you have mobility problems you will have an individual evacuation
procedure agreed with the College Health and Safety Officer prior to starting your course.

Security

All students and staff at Glasgow Clyde College will be issued with an identification card.
You must carry your student identification card at all times while on the College
campus and must let a member of staff see it when requested.

A closed circuit television system is installed within the College. Cameras are monitored
at all times and recordings, if required, retained for evidence.

Use of ICT Resources

You may use the College’s network and computing resources provided that you conform to
user procedures and the College’s Acceptable Use Policy and you do not:

▪ Interfere with the normal conduct of the College’s business

▪ Conduct any for-profit personal business activity
▪ Embarrass the College or a College employee, other students or visitors
▪ Violate any law
▪ Make use of inappropriate web sites
▪ Promote non-violent or violent extremism to create an atmosphere conducive to, or
that popularises views on extremism

Mobile Phones, MP3 Players and Noise Pollution

You must show consideration towards the College and the local community by keeping
noise to levels which are appropriate and acceptable to all.

All mobile phones must be switched off whilst you are in class, the library or in any
study area. It is forbidden to use camera / recording equipment unless for agreed
purposes within the College.

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Attendance at College

All students are expected to attend all of their classes. If a student is unable to attend they
must contact the appropriate Faculty Administrator or Senior Lecturer to inform them why
they will miss a class. Pastoral care will be provided to support students but non-
attendance may result in either payment deduction or termination of payment for bursary
and EMA funded students. Any student who is unable to attend for a prolonged period of
illness will be expected to provide a medical certificate.

Punctual attendance is essential, both for effective learning and for the proper functioning
of courses. Absences and late-coming will be reported to employers or any other related
agencies.

Library Lending

Overdue notice letters will be issued to relevant students indicating that books/resources
should be returned. Where students do not return books within 14 days of this notice, their
student account will be suspended until the books/resources are returned.

Bullying and Harassment

Any incident of bullying, harassment, intimidation, threatening or violent behaviour will be

fully investigated and may result in disciplinary action. This includes incidents which take
place via electronic communications, e.g. social networking, text or email.

Smoking

Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is only permitted in designated smoking

shelters.

Gambling

All forms of gambling are strictly forbidden.

Offensive Weapons

Possession of an offensive weapon will lead to immediate suspension and the initiation of
disciplinary procedures, including the possibility of expulsion. The College co-operates
fully with the Police.

Substance Misuse

The use or possession of illicit drugs and alcohol is not tolerated on College premises.
Being in possession or under the influence of either of these substances will lead to
immediate suspension and initiation of disciplinary procedures, including the possibility of
expulsion. Any attempts to sell illicit drugs to others on College premises will lead to
immediate expulsion. The College co-operates fully with the Police.

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Damage to Property

Any College property which is on loan to you during the course of your studies is your
responsibility. Consequently, you may be required to repay the cost for any loss or
damage to the property.

Parking

College parking is limited and students must conform to campus regulations and show
consideration for neighbours when parking in surrounding areas. Students must be aware
that Community Wardens regularly visit campuses and the surrounding areas and will
issue on the spot fines for students found to be parking illegally.

Litter

It is your duty to keep the College environment tidy. Please ensure that paper, cardboard,
bottles, cans and plastic wastes are deposited in recycling bins situated throughout the
College. Bottles, cans and plastic containers should be rinsed clean prior to disposal.
Community Wardens regularly visit the campus and surrounding areas and will issue on
the spot fines to any individual they find littering including the unlawful disposal of used
cigarettes.

The consumption of food and drink is only permitted within designated areas.

It is your responsibility to ensure that litter is disposed of appropriately both on and off
campus and to show consideration for neighbours in surrounding areas.

Sale, Distribution or Display of Publications or Leaflets

The sale, distribution or display of publications or leaflets within the College or any campus
by students or others is prohibited unless prior authority has been obtained from
designated members of the Senior Management Team.

Discipline

The College has a Student Discipline Policy and Procedure. These can be viewed and
downloaded from the College website.

Education Visits and Work Placements

The normal College standards of behaviour will be required on all visits. Students must
adhere to the rules and codes applicable to the organisation or agency and should be
mindful that they are representing Glasgow Clyde College whilst on external visits or work
placements.

Online Classroom Conduct

As you may be studying parts of your course through online sessions, it is important to
understand that communication is a bit different than in a face-to-face setting. You will be

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given many opportunities for social interactions online, but the difference is that most
communication is via written text in an online environment. This means you may miss body
language cues and immediate feedback from your “listener,” it is very important to
understand some common rules for good online etiquette. This ensures that the message
you intend to convey is received correctly.

• Find a comfortable learning space to sit and take part.

• Check your background for camera use first, just check there is nothing sensitive in
the background
• Tell others in your household what you are doing.
• Try not to be distracted and focus on the task e.g. switch off your mobile phone or
put it on silent
• Be prepared to learn e.g. have a paper and pen ready
• Dress as you would for College or work e.g. do not wear pyjamas
• Listen to others e.g. when others are talking, pay attention to what they say
• Use language that you would use for College or work e.g. be positive and
supportive in what you say
• Respect the privacy and dignity of others e.g. do not record, screenshot or
comment on social media

1. Be respectful. While it is easier to say hurtful or disrespectful things without

standing face-to-face with someone, it is important to remember that your
classmates and lecturers are real people who are affected by the words you say
and write. It is essential to keep in mind the feelings and opinions of others, even if
they differ from your own. If you wouldn’t say it to someone’s face, don’t say it
online either.
2. Be aware of strong language, all caps, and exclamation points. It is easy for
written text to be misread and misunderstood. Have you ever sent a text message
with good intent but your recipient thought you were being rude? If so, then you’ve
experienced this first-hand. By being cognizant of strong language, you can identify
potential confusions before sending messages. Tip: Read everything out loud
before you send it.
3. Be careful with humour and sarcasm. Certainly you shouldn’t avoid being funny.
We love to see your personality shine through in online classes. Many of our
lecturers are exceptionally funny too. But like mentioned in Rule #2, make sure that
it is clear you are being funny and not being rude. Emoticons and smileys can be
helpful when conveying humour or sarcasm so that it is read correctly. Just
remember to keep the smiley faces away from assessments.
4. Yes, grammar and spelling matter. While texting, textspeak can b gr8 4 ur
friends. In an educational setting (even online) however, keep it formal. Your
written communication should be professional and reflect proper writing style. Save
written shortcuts and less than stellar grammar for Snapchat if you must, but follow
grammar rules for school.
5. Remember your sources. Whenever you are sharing an idea that originated from
someone else (even if it is not word for word), it is good practice to cite that source.

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 This applies to discussion forums too. If you read a great thought in your text, share
it, but be sure you let your audience know where you saw it first.
6. Don’t post or share (even privately) inappropriate material. Enough said there.
Nothing is truly private online.
7. Be forgiving. Remember that not everyone will know these rules before posting.
Try to be understanding of others when they struggle with written communication. It
is very different than simply talking to a person face-to-face.

Student Online Agreement

• I will not reveal my passwords to anyone.
• I will be responsible for my behaviour and actions when using technology (Microsoft
Teams, Zoom and Other interactive applications), this includes the resources I
access and the language I use.
• I will make sure that all my communication with students, lecturers or others using
technology is responsible and sensible.
• I will not record or take photos of my classmates or teachers during a face-to-face
session.
• I will not share College content on social media platforms
• I understand that when using Microsoft Teams and other applications provided by
the College that my use can be monitored and logged and can be made available to
my lecturers.
• I will follow the rules regarding my use of technology as outlined in the College’s
Student ICT Acceptable User Agreement

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Campus Map – 1st Floor Anniesland Campus

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