Welcome events for the School of Natural Sciences
We hope you had a great Welcome Week. Now that the autumn term has begun, we recommend checking the My Kent student events page regularly to see what's on, as well as the School of Natural Sciences webpage for any school-specific events.
View your Welcome Week timetable
Select your course below:
- Biosciences Courses Foundation Year (All Welcome events)
- Biosciences Courses Foundation Year (School events only - compulsory)
- Chemistry Foundation Year (All Welcome events)
- Chemistry Foundation Year (School events only - compulsory)
- Forensic Science Foundation Year (All Welcome events)
- Forensic Science Foundation Year (School events only - compulsory)
- Sport and Exercise Science Foundation Year (All Welcome events)
- Sport and Exercise Science Foundation Year (School events only - compulsory)
Select your course below:
- Biochemistry Year 1 Undergrad (All Welcome events)
- Biochemistry Year 1 Undergrad (School events only - compulsory)
- Biology Year 1 Undergrad (All Welcome events)
- Biology Year 1 Undergrad (School events only - compulsory)
- Biomedical Science Year 1 Undergrad (All Welcome events)
- Biomedical Science Year 1 Undergrad (School events only - compulsory)
- Ecology and Conservation Year 1 Undergrad (All Welcome events)
- Ecology and Conservation Year 1 Undergrad (School events only - compulsory)
- Chemistry Year 1 Undergrad (All Welcome events)
- Chemistry Year 1 Undergrad (School events only - compulsory)
- Chemistry with Forensic Science Year 1 Undergrad (All Welcome events)
- Chemistry with Forensic Science Year 1 Undergrad (School events only - compulsory)
- Forensic Science Year 1 Undergrad (All Welcome events)
- Forensic Science Year 1 Undergrad (School events only - compulsory)
- Sport and Exercise Science Year 1 Undergrad (All Welcome events)
- Sport and Exercise Science Year 1 Undergrad (School events only - compulsory)
Select your course below:
- Applied Biotechnology Masters (All Welcome events)
- Applied Biotechnology Masters (School events only - compulsory)
- Conservation Courses Masters (All Welcome events)
- Conservation Courses Masters (School events only - compulsory)
- Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods Masters (All Welcome events)
- Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Masters (School events only - compulsory)
- Forensic Science Masters (All Welcome events)
- Forensic Science Masters (School events only - compulsory)
Select your course below:
Welcome events for new SNS students
Please check your Welcome Week timetable regularly (here) as your compulsory school induction events may change. See Welcome Week event support.
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Welcome to the School of Natural Sciences!
Welcome to the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Kent. We're delighted that you've chosen to join us and look forward to welcoming you this September.
Whether you're studying biosciences, chemistry, forensic science, ecology and conservation or sport, exercise and rehabilitation sciences, you'll become part of a friendly, collaborative community where you'll learn from experts who are passionate about their subjects and committed to helping you succeed. Through hands-on practical work, cutting-edge facilities, and opportunities to engage with real-world research, you'll build the knowledge and skills to prepare you for an exciting future.
Starting university is a significant milestone, and we know there'll be plenty to look forward to over the coming months. We encourage you to embrace every opportunity, ask questions, make new connections, and get involved in everything the school and the wider university have to offer.
We wish you a wonderful summer and can't wait to welcome you to Kent and support you as you begin this exciting new chapter.
- Mark Wass, Head of School for the School of Natural Sciences
Help with your Welcome Week timetable
How do I view my Welcome Week timetable?
At the top of this page, choose your level of study - Foundation year, Undergraduate, Master's/Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research. Then select your course.
There are two timetable links to choose from: one shows all Welcome events, including your compulsory School events, and the other shows only your compulsory School events.
You can also change this view directly on the calendar by selecting or deselecting the Compulsory category.
Which Welcome Week events do I need to attend?
You should attend your compulsory School events, as these will help you prepare for the start of your studies. We also recommend attending any general Welcome events that interest you, as they're a great opportunity to meet other students and settle into life at Kent.
In particular, the Students' Union Welcome Fairs are a great way to learn about societies, groups and sports teams.
Joint honours students
If you are joining us on a Joint Honours course, we recommend prioritising Welcome activities for the first subject listed in your degree title. If your timetable has gaps, you can then explore and attend Welcome events for your second subject. This will help you make the most of your Welcome Week while getting to know both of your subject areas.
How do I view my teaching timetable?
Your teaching timetable starts from Week 1 (5 October) onwards and is available on KentVision, the My Kent website and via the My Kent Student App.
Have a question?
If you have any questions about your Welcome Week timetable, please get in touch with the Student Experience team StudentExperience@kent.ac.uk.