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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.

Want to find the right formula for a chemistry personal statement that will achieve the reaction you're hoping for? The two key elements are passion and personal – here's how to get the right mix.

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:

We've been researching and collating the top things that dental schools want to see from your personal statement. Here’s what they say.

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

Engineering admissions tutors explain why you'll need a 'personal', 'relevant' and 'reflective' personal statement if you want to tick all the right boxes.

Writing a personal statement for history? We asked admissions tutors what they're looking for – and it's all down to demonstrating your interest over and above the syllabus.

What should you write in a law personal statement? From wider reading to spot-on spelling and grammar, you'll need a personal statement that makes a convincing case. We asked admissions tutors to share their top dos and don’ts.

If you're applying for a marketing degree and can't sell yourself in your personal statement, it’s not a good sign! Here’s how to make sure you get it right.

If you want to study media at university, or you think you're a budding journalist, you will need to show just how persuasive you can be by writing an effective personal statement.

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.

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

If you aim to study pharmacy, your personal statement will be a crucial factor in your application to make you stand out in this competitive field. Check out our top tips for your pharmacy personal statement.

Whether it's an exhibition you've visited or an artist who inspires you, drawing on your photography influences is key to an impressive photography personal statement. We asked photography admissions tutors what they're looking for in your personal statement – and here are some more of their top tips.

Writing a personal statement for physiotherapy? Find out more about what will impress admissions tutors, and why talking purely about sport is a no-no.

Impress admissions tutors by getting the tone of your psychology personal statement spot-on. Here are some top tips on how to do so (no reverse psychology required).

The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd. Here's how to do it.

Applying to study in the UK? Here's some tips for how to write your personal statement if you're an international student.

Use our toolkit to help your students shine in their personal statement.

What are universities looking for when it comes to a winning personal statement to study finance or accounting? Showing some genuine passion is just the start.