英国内务部推出新规定，从2007年11月30日起，来自非欧洲经济区(non-EEA)的留学生在报读某些学科课程的研究生时，必须通过一道附加的审查。这项名位 ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme)的审查由英国外交部进行，申请人在得到大学入学通知书后，可通过英国外交部网站的网上申请表格递交申请。申请过程免费，时间为不超过3周。
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Subjects allied to Medicine:
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* B2 – Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy j J ,_-ui
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Biological Sciences:
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* C4 – Genetics qkb'@f=
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* C7 – Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry PMzPj,
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Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related subjects:
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* D3 – Animal Science O `}EiyV
* D9 – Others in Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related subjects
Physical Sciences
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* F8 – Physical and Terrestrial Geographical and Environmental Sciences .G0 N+)
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Mathematical and Computer Sciences
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* G2 – Operational Research u!_l/'\
* G4 – Computer Science #z `W ,^C
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Engineering
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* H4 – Aerospace Engineering Cm}2 >eH
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* H6 – Electronic and Electrical Engineering ud1M-lY\U
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Technologies
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* J4 – Polymers and Textiles g)D_ !iz
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