Adult nurse
Adult nurses are expert members of a medical team. They plan and deliver vital treatment for a wide range of patients with different needs and conditions.
Information and advice pages
Adult nurse
Adult nurses are expert members of a medical team. They plan and deliver vital treatment for a wide range of patients with different needs and conditions.
Children's nurse
Children’s nurses work as part of a supportive and inspiring team to provide young patients and their families with the vital care and compassion they need.
Disabled students: Researching your choices
Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.
Distance learning and part-time study
Higher education courses can be studied in flexible ways. There are different study types, work combinations, and part-time options.
Don't know what you want to do after school?
Not sure of your next steps? Going to a UCAS discovery event can help.
DSA eligibility FAQs
Our FAQs will help you find out if you're eligible for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).
Farah's environmental management placement in the Galapagos
Want to find out what it's like to do a placement abroad? Farah Hamdan went further afield than most people to follow her passion for conservation – read about her amazing experience in the Galapagos Islands.
First-generation students
Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.
How and where to study
There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.
How can we support ‘A Million’ good decisions?
Courteney Sheppard, Head of Customer Contact, UCAS and David Penney, Director of Marketing, UCAS
How past students can inspire current students
One of your top resources as a teacher offering higher education (HE) guidance is your student alumni, now at university. So how do you keep in touch with past students and make the most of their experiences?
How to become a firefighter
Firefighting isn't just about putting out flames. Here’s what’s really involved and what it takes to become one.
How to become a personal trainer
A career as a personal trainer (PT) is all about helping people live a healthy lifestyle. If you’re passionate about fitness and health, being a personal trainer could a rewarding career for you.
How to choose the right undergraduate course for you
Are you stuck deciding which subject, course type, or uni or college is right for you? Read on for our tips and advice on tackling this big decision.
How to use LinkedIn as a student or apprentice
With over 800 million* people on LinkedIn, a LinkedIn profile is a chance to sell yourself and your skills ready for the world of work.
How to write a cover letter
Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.
Hub live sessions
We run live sessions in the UCAS Hub to help those researching their next steps, and record them all. You can access them below.
Learning disability nurse
Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.