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For some students, their individual circumstances can have a significant impact on their decision to go to university or college – and on their experience when they are there.

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Whether you're looking at frontline dentistry, nursing, or a behind the scenes in the lab with science and medicine - an apprenticeship can help you get there, bringing practical experience together with academic qualifications, it could be the pathway for you.

Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.

Facts about Cambridge Technicals: who they are for and what subjects are available.

Looking for careers advice? Find out everything you need to know.

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.

Dance admissions tutors really want to get a sense of your passion and love of dance through what you say in your personal statement. Demonstrate your enthusiasm with examples and experiences that are unique to you.

This guide was created by Lead Scotland, a charity providing support for disabled people to learn.

These useful resources have lots of expert advice for disabled students, to help you get the support you need to succeed in your higher education journey.

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.

Our FAQs will help you find out if you're eligible for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).

Many students are worried about managing their money – and if you're in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, this may seem like a particular challenge. But there's lots of help for you.

If you’ve studied before and are returning to university or you’re repeating a year, this can affect your student finance.

Find out about graduate apprenticeships and how to find one.

Firefighting isn't just about putting out flames. Here’s what’s really involved and what it takes to become one.

The combination of patient care, medical knowledge, driving skills and an ever-changing working day makes being a paramedic a very popular career choice.

Dealing with criminals on a daily basis, unsociable hours, and dangerous scenarios – becoming a police officer is genuinely challenging, but that’s also what can make it so rewarding.

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.