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International Baccalaureate (IB)

Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.

Interview tips

Interviews and auditions help course tutors to compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Get some advice here.

Learning disability nurse

Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.

Mature undergraduate students

Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It's a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age.

Medicine 2026 personal statement guide

If you want to join the medical world professionally, you’ll need more than a spoonful of experience and the right dose of research to write the perfect personal statement.

Midwifery 2026 personal statement guide

Tell admissions tutors why you want to become a midwife, your existing insight into the role, and evidence the skills you have that midwives need. Add a bit of personality and you’ll ensure you stand out for a place on a midwifery course.

Moving to and living in the UK

Most universities provide a range of activities to help you settle into UK life. Here are some tips about moving to and living in the UK.

Nursing 2026 personal statement guide

Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous, so you’ll need to show you fit the bill.

Paramedic

As the first responders to medical emergency situations, paramedics head into the unknown to save lives and help those in need of urgent medical care.

Personal statement advice: economics

Writing a personal statement for economics? You'll need more than a subscription to The Financial Times to impress tutors. Here’s how to stand out by being relevant, personal, and concise