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Eligible degree programmes

• Biology programmes

  Biology students enrolled on the

  • MBiochem
  • MMarBiol
  • MBiol

  degree programmes can apply to complete an external industrial or research placement. Placements last seven to 12 months and can take place in leading companies and research institutes in the UK or abroad.

  In fourth year, students typically complete a year-long research placement, often away from St Andrews, in a research institute or in industry. Students also complete an online module in experimental design.

  The School can provide guidance on finding a placement, but placements are not guaranteed.

  The Integrated Masters in Biochemistry provides excellent preparation for a career in the scientific sector. See the School of Biology for more information.

• Chemistry programmes

  Chemistry students enrolled on the

  • MChem

  programme can complete an external placement in year four of the five-year programme.

  The School helps students find placements that last 8 to 12 months. These placements take place in leading research laboratories in the UK, Europe and North America.

  Students typically join a research and development group within a company and receive a salary during the placement.

  An industry or research laboratory placement gives students an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience as part of their degree.

  Contact the work placement adviser in the School for more information.

• Modern Languages programmes

  Students in the School of Modern Languages may complete a work placement in a country where the following languages are spoken:

  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Spanish

  Working abroad as an integrated year of a degree programme can help you develop your language skills and improve your employment prospects.

  Key information

  The School confirms potential participation during the second year of study. This applies even if you made an initial declaration on your UCAS application.

  • The placement year forms the third year of a five-year programme with an integrated year abroad (WIYA).
  • Placements are competitive and the School cannot guarantee them.
  • Students must gain Honours entry to take part.
  • The integrated year abroad counts as 60 credits within a 540-credit degree programme.
  • The standard four-year degree without an integrated year abroad requires 480 credits.

  Students should consult the relevant School of Modern Languages webpages and departmental webpages for full details of the programme and the options for specific degree programmes.

  Language assistantships

  Language assistantships are a popular year abroad option. Some students may organise an independent work placement instead, but they must get School permission.

  Find out more about language assistantships.

Recognition and assessment

Finding a placement

• Guidance notes for UK work placements

  Insurance

  The University works closely with its insurance provider to understand how employer’s liability insurance and worker’s liability insurance operate in the UK.

  You should ask your employer what insurance they will provide for you. This may include public liability, general liability or personal liability insurance.

  Contact the Global Office at outbound@st-andrews.ac.uk if you have questions.

  Annual leave and sickness absence policy

  Ask the employer about annual leave and sickness absence before you accept a placement.

  You should ask:

  • What annual leave allowance will I receive?
  • What happens if I am ill and cannot attend work?
    HR policies

  Ask the employer about relevant HR policies, including probation, grievances and complaints.

  You should ask:

  • Does the placement include a probationary period?
  • How do I raise a grievance or complaint?

  Contract

  Check your contract carefully before you sign it. Ask for help if you do not understand any of the terminology.

• Guidance for finding a placement inside the EU

  Insurance

  The University works closely with its insurance provider to understand how employer’s liability insurance and worker’s liability insurance operate in the European Union.

  You should ask your employer what insurance they will provide for you. This may include public liability, general liability or personal liability insurance.

  This is particularly important if you will complete an unpaid internship, as this may affect your insurance cover.

  Contact the Global Office at outbound@st-andrews.ac.uk if you have questions.

  Annual leave and sickness absence policy

  Ask your employer about annual leave and sickness absence before you accept a placement.

  You should ask:

  • What annual leave allowance will I receive?
  • What happens if I am ill and cannot attend work?

  HR policies

  There are standard procedures and policies about employment law and working conditions in the European Union. Refer to the webpage for more information.

  You should also ask your employer:

  • Does the placement include a probationary period?
  • How do I raise a grievance or complaint?

  Contract

  Check your contract carefully before you sign it. Ask for help if you do not understand any of the terminology.

  Visas

  You must research the visa requirements for your host country.

  In most cases, your employer must sponsor your visa so you can work in that country. Smaller organisations may not be familiar with visa processes or hosting an overseas student.

  The University cannot sponsor a visa for another country.

  You can find visa guidance by country on the University’s webpages.

  Discuss visa guidance with your employer when you research your placement options.

  Finances and payment

  You should consider how you will manage financially if your placement is unpaid.

  Students who study or work abroad can apply to the Saints Abroad Scholarship programme. The University cannot guarantee funding. The University assesses applications based on financial need.

• Guidance for finding a placement outside the EU

  Insurance

  You should ask your employer what insurance they will provide for you. This may include public liability, general liability or personal liability insurance.

  Annual leave and sickness absence policy

  Ask your employer about annual leave and sickness absence before you accept a placement.

  You should ask:

  • What annual leave allowance will I receive?
  • What happens if I am ill and cannot attend work?

  HR policies

  Ask your employer about relevant HR policies, including probation, grievances and complaints.

  You should ask:

  • Does the placement include a probationary period?
  • How do I raise a grievance or complaint?

  Contract

  Check your contract carefully before you sign it. Ask for help if you do not understand any of the terminology.

  Visas

  You must research the visa requirements for your host country.

  In most cases, your employer must sponsor your visa so you can work in that country. Smaller organisations may not be familiar with visa processes or hosting an overseas student.

  The University cannot sponsor a visa for another country.

  You can find visa guidance by country on the University’s webpages.

  Discuss visa guidance with your employer when you research your placement options. It can be particularly challenging to obtain a visa for North America.

  Finances and payment

  You should consider how you will manage financially if your placement is unpaid.

  Students who study or work abroad can apply to the Saints Abroad Scholarship programme. The University cannot guarantee funding. The University assesses applications based on financial need.

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