Personal statement advice: veterinary medicine
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.
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Personal statement advice: veterinary medicine
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.
Personal statement advice: animal science
A degree in animal science opens up numerous career options working with animals, or could be a stepping stone into a graduate veterinary medicine course. If it's your degree of choice, here are some personal statement pointers.
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.
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How to write a personal statement for further education
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Level 2 apprenticeships (Intermediate apprenticeships)
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Volunteering
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.