Getting Started Checklist

The top 5 essential tasks to be completed pre-entry and at the start of the programme:  

Task 1 - get connected to University systems

Before you start (NB you must have accepted your Unconditional Offer):

- Activate your email.  First register for your University Login with your University User Name (UUN) and temporary password sent to the email address that you used to apply.  See the webpage here

- Once registered, activate your Office365 email, see https://www.office365.ed.ac.uk/

The University email address is the way the University of Edinburgh will contact you throughout your study, so it is important that you check this regularly or forward it to your personal email account.  See:  https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/help-consultancy/it-help/email-and-office365/email-faqs 

- Logon to MyEd using your UUN and University Login password at: https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk/  

MyEd is the University's web portal and the best way of finding your emails, access to your Student Channel and access to Learn. 

Protect yourself from online threats - Make sure your work and your files are protected from viruses, phishing and malware.  See: https://www.ed.ac.uk/infosec/how-to-protect

Task 2 - complete matriculation (registration)

Before you start:

- Register online using the information in the matriculation email sent to you.  You must have accepted your Unconditinal Offer to matriculate.  (An Unconditional Offer is released when you have met all admissions requirements).  See also our Matriculation FAQs  page.

Please remember to tick the box to accept the University's regulations - it can be easy to miss this.

Any queries, please email: clinicaleducation@ed.ac.uk

 

Task 3 - complete your induction activities in Learn

When you start:

- When we have asked you to access the MSc Clinical Education Learn course, please complete the induction activities and we will confirm your online attendance on 19 September.

- When we have confirmed your online attendance, you will be fully matriculated and you can view your status in your Student Channel in MyEd.

 

Task 4 - Online Live Conversations

When you start:

- Join one of the induction sessions during week commencing 11 September if you can

- Join the weekly online live sessions for your courses or watch the recordings

 

Task 5 - make arrangments to pay your tuition fees

Before you start or when you start:

- make arrangements to pay your fees and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

- See our Tuition Fees page for further information.

 

 

You may also find the University webpages for online learners useful: https://www.ed.ac.uk/students/new-students/online-students