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.
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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.
Paramedic science 2026 personal statement guide
No need for an emergency response – take your time to draft a considered and relevant personal statement that tells admissions tutors something unique about you.
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: medicine
Aspiring to join the medical world professionally? Then you’ll need the right experience to be seriously considered for a place on a medicine course. Getting experience and researching what’s needed in your personal statement should ideally go hand in hand.
Personal statement advice: physics
Are you a future physicist in the making? You'll need a strong personal statement that communicates what inspires you about the subject. We spoke to physics admissions tutors to find out more: With keen competition for places on physics courses, Professor Jim Al-Khalili from the University of Surrey is looking beyond grades to select the best students
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists help people regain their independence by relieving physical difficulties and improving mobility with exercise and other techniques
Podiatrist
Podiatrists help people live more comfortably by providing treatment and care for foot and leg problems.
Prosthetist and orthotist
Prosthetists and orthotists use the latest technology to transform the lives of patients who need prosthetics or aids. They empower people to move, run, walk or simply stand independently.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Specific subjects
Scholarships are available for students studying a specific subject at university. Learn more about them, including what you can do to help your chances of getting one.
Speech and language therapist
Speech and language therapists play a crucial role in enabling people to communicate – enhancing people's lives and transforming their relationships.
Support for care experienced people taking apprenticeships
Here, we outline what you need to know if you’re interested in an apprenticeship as a care experienced student.
Support for carers taking apprenticeships
Here, we outline what you need to know if you have caring responsibilities and are interested in an apprenticeship.
Therapeutic radiographer
Therapeutic radiographers play a crucial part in fighting cancer and supporting patients on their road to recovery.
Top apprenticeship myths: busted
Confused about apprenticeships? Not sure how to sort the fact from fiction? Here, we’ve put together some of the top myths about apprenticeships, along with the real facts.
Traditional degree or degree apprenticeship?
Choosing between a traditional degree and a degree apprenticeship seems hard, but not when you have all the info you need.
UCAS @ AELP National Conference, 27-28 June 2022
UCAS is delighted to be part of the AELP National Conference, 27-28 June 2022. Discover how we can help your organisation attract the right apprentices, directly engage candidates & influencers, and build excitement about your offer...
UCAS @ FE Week Annual Apprenticeship Conference, 21-22 March 2022
UCAS is delighted to be part of the Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2022. Discover how we can help your organisation attract the right apprentices, directly engage candidates & influencers, and build excitement about your offer...
What does the Journey to a Million mean for apprenticeships?
Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
What to do if your student finance isn’t enough
Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.