Transition Checklist
To Complete
- Pass IELTS Academic test with overall grade 6.5 (no less than 6 in each any component)
- Pass all Year 1 and 2 CPU and UoM units – no later than end of June (or end of CPU exam period whichever comes later)
- Complete the Right to Study check and Criminal Declaration Form: you will be notified by the Admission Team via emails. You will need to complete these checklists before your CAS letter will be produced. Please ensure you complete this step as soon as you receive the emails to do so to avoid further delays on your CAS letter.
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is produced by the Faulty of Biology, Medicine and Health Admission team (no earlier than 3 months before your course start date). You should receive your CAS letter from the admission team by end of July the latest, considering there is no delays on the steps above. CAS letter is one of the essential document you need to apply your UK Student VISA. It is available to print off from Self-Service once it has been uploaded.
- Apply for your UK Tier 4 student VISA (please read the VISA requirements carefully as UoM is not responsible for your student VISA; include TB Test for UK VISA)
Please note there isn’t any expiring date mentioned but students must obtain the TB test proof from the approved clinics listed on the UK Government Website. - Apply a place for your student accommodation before 31/08/2024. The online applications opens each year from December / January. We advise you to apply this as soon as possible.
Useful Links
VISA support – please read through the guidance carefully. UoM does not responsible for your student VISA.
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/visa-guidance/
Please pay attention that our BSc Clinical Pharmacy programme students DO NOT require Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
TB Test information: students must obtain the TB test proof from the approved clinics listed on the UK Government Website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-china
Student Immigration Team: the team is authorised by the University to provide immigration advice and assistance; they can also signpost students to other University services to help with problems relating to finance, accommodation, council tax, childcare and academic issues.
International students/Country-specific information/China (mainland)
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-information/china-mainland/
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/why-manchester/student-support/immigration/
Student Service Team: the Student Services Centre (SSC) at the University is a central point for information for all students and can provide advice specific to international students
Students’ Union and Advice Service
Unibuddy Live: International – a live chat with our student ambassador for inquiries
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/exhibitions-visits-in-country/unibuddy-live/
Student Accommodation:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/experience/accommodation/student-accommodation/
Discover UoM (including travel information and interactive map)
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/
Undergraduate webinars
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/webinars/
Preparation
一、必带文件与手续
- 核心文件
- 护照
- 签证(BRP领取信)
- CAS信
- 住宿合同
- 机票行程单
- 雅思成绩单(原件+复印件)
- 肺结核检测报告(有效期6个月)
- 证件照(英国常用尺寸:45mm×35mm,白底或灰底)
- 资金证明
入境后需办理
抵达7天内领取BRP卡(通常在学校或邮局)。
BRP卡(Biometric Residence Permit)是英国政府签发的生物识别居留许可卡,相当于你在英国的“身份证”,用于证明合法居留身份、签证条件和权利。
- 曼彻斯特大学通常会将BRP卡领取点设在校内(如Student Services Centre),具体地址以邮件通知为准。
- 若选择在邮局领取,推荐前往市中心的Manchester Piccadilly邮局(距离学校约15分钟步行)。
警察局注册(需提前预约,携带护照、BRP、34英镑现金)。
学校注册:按邮件指引完成,可能需要提交材料原件。
二、学术准备
- 专业相关
- 提前查阅课程大纲,了解模块内容。
- 复习药学基础知识(英国药典BP、NICE指南等),熟悉专业术语。
-
Blackboard系统目前换用Canvas系统(2025.9),提前注册并熟悉在线学习工具。
- 工具与资源
- 文具:
- 笔记本(英国纸质粗糙且贵,可带少量轻便本子)。
- 笔和替换芯(英国文具价格较高)。
- 其他:
- 计算器(若课程需要,确认是否符合考试要求)。
- 文具:
三、衣物类
原则:曼城气候多雨阴冷(夏季凉爽,冬季湿冷,全年需防雨),但室内暖气充足,无需过度厚重衣物。
必备:
防水外套/冲锋衣(英国风大,雨伞易被吹翻,防水服更实用)
轻便羽绒服(冬季可叠穿,室内脱换方便)
舒适鞋子(运动鞋+1双防水鞋,曼城常下雨)
正装(如需面试或学术会议,抵英后买更合尺寸)
深色(藏蓝、灰色、黑色)西装(单排扣或双排扣),配白色衬衫、黑色领结、黑色牛津鞋、布洛克鞋或德比鞋。
素色领带。
羊毛、混纺等透气面料适合四季,冬季可加羊绒大衣或风衣。
适量带:
- 短袖T恤(夏季短暂,但室内暖气可能用得上)。
- 毛衣/卫衣(秋冬叠穿)。
- 袜子、内衣(英国价格适中,但初到可带足1周用量)
可不带:
厚重棉衣(占行李空间,本地可买)
四、电子设备类
- 转换插头+插线板:英标插头(3个方头),建议带2个转换插头+1个多孔插线板
- 笔记本电脑、平板:学习必备,装好专业软件
- 常用电子产品(U盘、移动硬盘等)
- 手机配件:备用充电线、充电宝(容量不超过100Wh)、手机壳/膜(英国又贵又丑)
- 手机挂绳
- 小电器:
- 迷你电饭煲(英国基础款约30镑,功能单一,行李空间允许可带)
- 剃须刀、吹风机(若行李有余量可带,英国价格类似国内)
五、药品与健康用品
- 常用药:
- 感冒药(连花清瘟、板蓝根)、退烧药(布洛芬)、肠胃药(黄连素)、过敏药(氯雷他定)
- 抗生素(如阿莫西林,需医生处方+英文说明书)
- 外用药:红霉素软膏、创可贴、碘伏棉签
- 其他:
- 框架眼镜(建议带备用1副)
- 医用口罩(英国可买但价格高)
注意:中成药需谨慎,含麻黄碱、麝香等成分的药品禁止入境(如川贝枇杷膏、白加黑)
六、财务与通讯
- 资金管理
- 提前换汇(建议携带500-1000英镑现金应急)
- 办理境外信用卡(如中行卓隽卡)
- Monzo/Starling等英国线上银行卡
- 抵英后尽快开立本地银行账户(需银行信,学校可提供)
- 通讯与网络
- 国内手机号开通国际漫游(收短信用)
- 抵英后购买临时电话卡(Giffgaff、Lebara等),后续可签合约机
- 提前下载Google Maps、Trainline(交通)、Unidays(学生折扣)
七、生活用品
- 厨房类:
- 筷子、便携餐具(英国超市多为刀叉)
- 中式调料(八角、花椒、火锅底料等,中超有但贵)
- 日用品:
- 旅行装洗漱用品(抵英第一天应急用)
- 压缩毛巾、拖鞋(英国少见酒店式拖鞋)
- 针线包、指甲剪(小物件英国价格翻倍)
- 寝具:
- 床单被套(英国尺寸不同,提前查好宿舍床尺寸,或抵英后网购)
八、健康与安全
- 医疗准备
- 注册NHS和学校附近的GP(开学后学校会指导)
- 如需接种疫苗(如新冠、脑膜炎等),保留接种记录
- 安全须知
- 保存紧急联系方式:中国驻曼城领事馆+44-161-2247443,英国报警/急救电话999
- 避免夜间独行,尤其市中心(Piccadilly Gardens附近)
九、文化适应与社交
- 提前融入
- 关注曼大中国学联(CSSA)或专业相关的社团活动
- 学习英式礼仪(如排队文化、日常问候用语)
- 语言提升
- 熟悉英式口音(曼城口音较柔和),可通过BBC Radio练习听力
十、抵达后待办事项
- 交通:下载Metrolink APP(曼城电车),购买学生交通卡。
- 购物:生活用品可在Primark、Wilko或Amazon购买。
- 学术支持:预约图书馆导览,了解药学专业数据库(如PubMed、EMBASE)。
注意事项
- 疫情政策:关注英国入境最新要求(目前无需核酸或隔离)。
- 学术诚信:英国对抄袭零容忍,务必掌握正确引用格式(如Harvard)。
- 气候适应:曼城冬季湿冷且日照短,可备维生素D补充剂。
- 行李打包Tips
- 重量控制:
航空公司通常允许托运23kg×2,随身行李8-10kg,超重费高昂。已预定机票(土耳其航空),行李额40kg - 真空压缩袋:节省空间,尤其冬季衣物。
- 分层穿搭:英国天气多变,洋葱式穿衣法最实用。
- 随身行李:重要文件、电子产品、1套换洗衣物、充电宝、颈枕(长途飞行)。
- 重量控制:
- 抵达后采购推荐
- 超市:Aldi、Lidl(平价),Tesco、Sainsbury’s(日常用品)。
- 家居用品:Wilko、Primark、IKEA(线上配送)。
- 药学用品:Boots(可凭学生证打折)、Superdrug。
不建议带的物品
- 大量洗发水、沐浴露:超市(Boots、Superdrug)平价易购。
- 衣架、锅具:Primark、Wilko、Amazon价格亲民。
- 卫生巾、纸巾:英国种类齐全,价格适中。
- 教科书:太重!用学校图书馆或下载电子版(Sci-Hub、LibGen)。