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APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2023 (11:59pm)

The University of St Andrews, founded in 1413, is Scotland's oldest university and the third oldest university in the English-speaking world. The university has over 8,900 students, with 45% of the student body coming from outside the UK. The university boasts 18 academic schools and learning centers and is consistently ranked among the best universities in the UK and internationally. The university is known for their unique, ancient traditions, and academic garb. There is an active student association, over 140 student societies, and the well-known “Union Debating Society,” which hosts weekly debates and is open to all matriculated students.

St Andrews is is a small town situated on Scotland’s picturesque east coast. The campus lies in the heart of the town, mingling with shops, offices, and houses. Distant hills and the sea are seldom out of view when at St Andrews. When the university is in session, the students make up approximately one third of the town’s population. Nearby attractions include St Andrews Castle; the Old Course, a world famous golf course; and the many local beaches. St Andrews is 10 miles from Dundee and 30 miles from Edinburgh, which are both accessible by bus and train and are accessible connections for more distant travel.

Course Information:
Students will receive 6 credits through the St Andrews program. Course subject areas include history, geography, and/or Environmental Science. The local St Andrews course will focus on geography and sustainable development. The W&M faculty-taught course will be announced soon.
 

• ENSP 249 - Scotland’s Evolving Landscape (3 credits) 
  • ​The University of St Andrews course will focus on Geography and Sustainable Development. This course will address themes of broad interest relating to the interdisciplinary study of Scotland’s Evolving Landscape. Course themes of knowledge and understanding will include “physical landscapes,” “cultural landscapes,” “climate change,” “population change,” “landscape management,” and “sustainable development”. Students will enjoy an extensive program of field trips to gain first-hand experience of Scotland’s breath-taking landscapes and a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped and continue to shape the land and its people. Students who complete this course will be able to analyze and synthesize the process (physical, social, and economic) that shape landscapes over time and will be able to critically “read” (evaluate) a landscape through the lens of interdisciplinary scholarship. 
• W&M Course  CHEM 217:History of Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Development (3) Credits  Attributes:COLL 200 NQR
• Prerequisite for CHEM 217 is: Organic Chemistry 1 (CHEM 206)
• CHEM 217 Course Description:
• In this course, students will explore modern-era groundbreaking discoveries in the field of Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Development. Highlights will be the discussion of Alkaloid Natural products such as Morphine and Cocaine, Fleming’s discovery of Penicillin G and the elucidation of the structure of DNA as well as the historical and medicinal consequences of these events for mankind. Specifically highlighted, because of timely relevance, will be antiviral drugs and the novel Coronavirus.Students will also become familiar with terminology in the field of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology as they will learn about different classes of drugs and important techniques in toxicology and pharmacology.

There is a required 1 credit course to be taken in the spring semester, which you will be registered for following program acceptance. This course is designed specifically for students going on the summer program and is intended to enhance your cross-cultural understanding of St Andrews and to cover a variety of pre-departure information. The scheduling of this course will be dependent on the class times possible for program participants.

Courses are taught by W&M faculty and faculty at the University of St Andrews. Grades will appear on the W&M transcript and will be included in GPA calculations.

Housing:
Students are housed in the University of St Andrews student residences.

W&M Faculty: Dana Lashley

Term: Summer 
Arrival date: July 8, 2023
Departure date: August 5, 2023

Deadlines:

Priority Deadline ($75*): December 1
Deposit ($700): March 10
Final Payment: April 3

Application Fee Information:
The application fee ($75) is due by the deadline and should be paid online at the GEO Marketplace Store. Whoever is making the payment will need student 93#, email, and phone number. The application fee is refundable in the event that you are not accepted into the program or the program is canceled by W&M. 

Program Fees:
2022 program fee: $7,925
Students are responsible for airfare, visa fees, and some meals.
2023 program fee: $7,950

To view the estimated costs for this program and important payment information, please visit here. 

Reves Summer Scholarships are available for this program. 

Program Features: 

• Welcome dinner
• On-site orientation
• Ground transportation
• Round trip airport pick up 
• Farewell dinner
• Re-entry programming
• Some excursion admissions tickets
• Some day or weekend excursions 
• CISI Insurance
• Housing
• WiFi
• On-site support services
• W&M credits
• Strong academic partnership with St Andrews to offer reputable and rigorous academic coursework 

Eligibility:

• Students must be an active W&M undergraduate student in good standing, not on academic or disciplinary probation during time abroad, and eligible to take classes at the W&M Williamsburg campus to study abroad. 
•  Students currently on-campus must successfully complete 1 credit spring course. 
• For more information about eligibility, please visit our Policies that Affect You page.

Handbook: 

Click to view the Summer Abroad Handbook 2022