NVQs
Facts about NVQs: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed and how long they take to complete.
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NVQs
Facts about NVQs: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed and how long they take to complete.
Occupational therapist
Occupational therapists empower people to overcome the difficulties they face with living independently. They improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities, illnesses, traumas, ageing, and long-term conditions.
Orthoptist
You’ll help improve the quality of people’s lives by treating eye disorders and spotting serious neurological conditions
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.
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: computer science
We asked admissions tutors to share their dos and don’ts for writing a strong and engaging computer science personal statement. Here's what they told us:
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.
Positive careers discussions with Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
You don't have to be a careers adviser to have focused and helpful career conversations with students looking for guidance on their future.
Postgraduate Doctoral Loan
If you’re starting a full postgraduate Doctoral course, you could get a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Processing and using revised grades
Once applicants have received revised grades they may contact you regarding their previous firm choices which were made unsuccessful (REJ) or had changed course offers (UCC) to find out if you will be willing to reconsider them.
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.
References for UCAS Undergraduate applications
How you get a reference for your application depends on if you’re applying individually, or through a school, college, or a centre registered with UCAS.
Replying to your UCAS Undergraduate offers
Find out when you need to reply, how to accept or decline offers, and about the different replies you can make.
Results day
If your offers are conditional on results, on results day you'll see if your exam results are enough for the uni or college to confirm your place.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Arts
Studying fine art, design, photography, dance, or another arts subject? Discover what arts scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to help with the cost of course materials, plus general living expenses and tuition fees.