Applying to the UK – advanced practitioner tips
View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
Information and advice pages
Applying to the UK – advanced practitioner tips
View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
Biomedical sciences 2026 personal statement guide
Write a healthy personal statement about your passion for biomedical sciences, your existing knowledge of the subject, and why you wish to study it.
Career goals: Doctor
Long hours, intense studying, and the small case of confronting illness and death each day. No wonder medicine has a competitive and demanding reputation.
Dates and deadlines for uni applications
Some courses have different deadlines, and many are a long time in advance of the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by that deadline.
Fair access snapshots
UCAS’ fair access snapshots offer an at-a-glance overview of the new widening access and participation data gathered in the 2023 cycle.
Good practice for under-represented groups
We have developed good practice briefings to explain how providers can support applicants with particular support needs.
HE provider good practice briefing for students who participated in WP and outreach activities
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges. Here, we outline common challenges for students who participated in widening participation (WP) and outreach activities, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.
How to advise students about GCSE choices
Get to grips with the key issues around choosing GCSEs. This introductory guide will help you understand the facts and advise your students effectively.
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 write a personal statement that works for multiple courses: 2026 entry
Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?
How to write a personal statement that works for multiple courses
Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?
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.
Key changes for 2024 undergraduate applications
All the info you need about changes we're making to 2024 undergraduate applications.
Key dates and the application journey
The key dates you need for applications, to help your child keep their application on track.
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.
Outreach Connection Service provider information
This page provides information to support providers with uploading and sharing their activities.
Patricka, UK Armed Forces Service leaver
Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.
Personal statement advice: biology
We asked a biology admissions tutor what the secret is to writing a successful biology personal statement. Apparently, there isn't one - it’s all about genuine passion, enthusiasm and curiosity. The simple objective to writing a successful biology personal statement is to show that you understand what you're applying for, along with some evidence of your enthusiasm, and commitment to the subject.