Would be science and engineering students from across Britain and beyond will be visiting the University of Aberdeen tomorrow (Wednesday, February 27).
The Institution is expecting around 700 visitors, including applicants and parents from Europe (Romania, Lithuania, Greece, France Germany, Ireland) and even as far afield as Hong Kong, who will be touring the campus at Old Aberdeen for this year's Bachelor of Sciences Applicant Day.
In addition to the Science Applicant Day, the Engineering Department is holding their very own Open Day which will create additional excitement around the campus. Both events will offer a great opportunity for people who have been offered a place at the University to see for themselves what is on offer at the Institution.
They will be given information packed sessions and the chance to chat to or hear from a number of Aberdeen's leading academics.
Professor Mary Cotter is Director of Teaching and Learning at the University's College of Life Sciences and Medicine. She said: "Most of our guests will be accompanied by parents or guardians so there should be a real buzz about the campus.
"All of our Departments are geared up to give plenty of information and advice to prospective students about their preferred science degree.
"We hope our guests have an informative and fun experience at our Science Applicant Day and we look forward to them accepting our offers of places on our many Bachelor of Science degrees."
Various sessions have been arranged to ensure applicants have the essential information in preparing themselves for university life. Visitors will gain a sense of not only the academic offerings, but will also see at first hand the impressive teaching facilities and other amenities available.
Academics from a wide range of areas will be on hand to greet guests and provide advice on the huge variety of BSc courses offered at Aberdeen. A full programme has been lined up for the day, including morning talks and afternoon departmental sessions.
Departments offering interactive sessions to potential students include Archaeology; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Computing Science; Engineering; Geography and Environment; Geology and Petroleum Geology; Global Challenges; Health Sciences; Marine and Coastal Resource Management; Mathematical Sciences; Medical Sciences; Physics and Psychology.
Professor Gordon Walkden, Director of Teaching and Learning at the University's College of Physical Sciences, added: "We are passionate about science at the University of Aberdeen.
"Our degree programmes are focused on the professional world and we train the professional and scientific leaders and managers of tomorrow. We see the pursuit and widened understanding of science as central in creating a healthy, fulfilled and prosperous nation."