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Get into Dentistry conference 12th January 9:30-3:30

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Get into Dentistry conference 12th January 9:30-3:30

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Get Into Dentistry Conference Student Online Registration Form - Airtable

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Fill out the “Get Into Dentistry Conference Student Online Registration Form” form quickly and securely on Airtable.

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The University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton are offering students in Year 12 and 13 the opportunity to apply for LIVE virtual work experience delivered through Microsoft Teams.

This programme is open to  all students based in the UK however there are places set aside for students who meet 2 or more widening participation criteria.

A typical timetable usually includes:

Operating Theatre

Ward Rounds

Outpatient Clinic

WISH Lab

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Opportunity to speak to current medical students

Opportunities to speak with a variety of clinicians representing Pharmacology, Health Sciences, Histopathology, Cardiac Physiology and more.

As this is a live programme, it is always subject to change depending on the day-to-day happenings within the hospital.

We expect students to treat this experience like a face-to-face work experience placement and students who are late or fail to attend sessions will be removed from the programme. Please ensure you are available for all days before you apply.

Usually, the programme is delivered online between 9am and 4pm.

The application form link for our work experience dates are below. Please note the opening and closing date for these applications.
The dates for 2023/24 are now confirmed as:

August 29 and 31 (application opens on 5 June and closes on 3 July 2023) Apply now

October 24 and 25 2023 (application opens 1 September and closes 2 October 2023) Apply when open

December 19 and 20 2023 (applications open 26 October and closes 27 November 2023) Apply when open

February 13 and 14 2024 (applications open 21 December 2023 and closes 22 January 2024) Apply when open

August 27 and 28 2024 (applications open 3 June and closes 1 July 2024) Apply when open
Hear from some of our previous students:

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Summer Schools open for application on 6th January for Dentristry

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Summer Schools open for application on 6th January for Dentristry

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DSC Summer Schools - studying healthcare

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Funded by NHS England, the Medical Schools Council and Dental Schools Council will be running eight summer schools in 2025. With over 500 free places available across England summer school participants will explore how to apply and what it is like studying medicine and dentistry. There will be residential, commuter and online places available to […]

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Summer Schools open for application on 6th January for medicine

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Summer Schools open for application on 6th January for medicine

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MSC Summer Schools - studying healthcare

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Funded by NHS England, the Medical Schools Council and Dental Schools Council will be running eight summer schools in 2025. With over 500 free places available across England summer school participants will explore how to apply and what it is like studying medicine and dentistry. There will be residential, commuter and online places available to […]

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What happens after your interview at Cambridge?

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What happens after your interview at Cambridge?

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Outcome of your application and what to do next | Undergraduate Study

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What to do once you’ve received your decision from Cambridge, including how to reply to an offer and what to do if you haven’t been offered a place.

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Widening Access to Medicine Event 2025 - Application Form if you are applying for the virtual work experience 

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Widening Access to Medicine Event 2025 - Application Form if you are applying for the virtual work experience 

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8 – 10 April 2025

Applications are LIVE to apply for the Widening Access to Medicine Taster Course and Virtual Work Experience.

This is a free of charge 3-day Virtual Work Experience and Taster Course for Year 12 students, designed to increase the applicant’s knowledge of the role of doctors and the training they undergo. The taster course will provide opportunities to develop interpersonal skills, increase awareness of the undergraduate medical student experience and support students in their applications to study Medicine. This opportunity is for students who want to study Medicine at university and intend to apply through a widening access programme, or contextual admissions route.

To qualify for this event students need to be studying A Level Biology and one additional science, meet at least two eligibility criteria and have a teachers reference.

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We are Britain’s top Team Sport University (ranked Number 1 in the UK by the National Governing Body of University Sport - BUCS, since 2013) and support over 50 capped internationals per year.

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Physics and Astronomy at University of Southampton

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Physics and Astronomy at University of Southampton

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Levelling Up Physics | Physics & Astronomy | University of Southampton | University of Southampton

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Levelling Up Physics is a year-long online mentoring and tutoring scheme for high potential A-level students from under-represented backgrounds who are aiming to pursue physics at university.

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Free UNIQ programme for students thinking about going to Oxford - applications open 12 December 

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Free UNIQ programme for students thinking about going to Oxford - applications open 12 December 

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Where can Biological Sciences take you with the University of Southampton

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Where can Biological Sciences take you with the University of Southampton

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Environmental and Life Sciences at Southampton

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Where can a degree in biological sciences take me? | University of Southampton

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PARTNERS: for Year 13 students/final year of college

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PARTNERS: for Year 13 students/final year of college

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PARTNERS has helped over 9,000 students study with us. If your students are eligible to join our programme they could receive a conditional offer from us that’s typically up to three grades lower than normal entry requirements. They’ll also take part in an Academic Summer School to prepare them for university study and be supported throughout their journey to Newcastle.

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Through PARTNERS applicants to Newcastle University can gain a lower contextual offer and access to support throughout the application process, including a free academic summer school.

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Mini medical school. Explore the exciting world of Medical Sciences by joining us for a series of interactive lectures delivered by expert clinicians and academics.

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Mini medical school. Explore the exciting world of Medical Sciences by joining us for a series of interactive lectures delivered by expert clinicians and academics.

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The Mini Medical School will be held in a hybrid format, so there is the option for attendees to join in person on our University campus, or virtually via Zoom.

Evening lectures will run on Thursdays between 18:00-19:00 on the following dates:

31 October

7 November

14 November

21 November

28 November

We will also be running an additional Applying to Medicine session on 5 December.

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Mini medical school | Faculty of Medical Sciences | Newcastle University

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Our Mini-Medical School runs every autumn and is open to anyone aged 15 and over.

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The RVC Scholars Programme is designed to support under-represented Year 12 students aspiring to study Veterinary Medicine at the RVC. The comprehensive 18-month programme will develop skills, confidence and experience around the application process, as well as provide unrivalled insight into the RVC.

Throughout this sustained engagement, the RVC will run a variety of on-campus events, further supported by occasional online opportunities.

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Where to start getting into Medicine or Dentistry

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Where to start getting into Medicine or Dentistry

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Our upcoming Get Into Medicine conferences are:
- Sunday 3rd November, from 9:30am - 3:30pm
- Saturday 9th November, from 9:30am - 3:30pm
Register here: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO

Our upcoming Get Into Dentistry conference is:
- Sunday 1st December, from 9:30am - 3:30pm
Register here: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shrBuiR7SBAcC19kE

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Some Cambridge interviews take place online. Watch our explainer film to get tips on how to prepare for this. The advice is also useful for in-person interviews.

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Foundation Year Applicant Support Programme at University of Cambridge

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Foundation Year Applicant Support Programme at University of Cambridge

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If you're applying to the Foundation Year make sure to join our monthly Applicant Support Programme for advice on how to make a competitive application.

Upcoming sessions include admissions help panels and a session focusing on the Foundation Year Supplementary Application Questionnaire.

The application deadline for the Foundation Year course is 29 January 2025.

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Get step-by-step application advice in our monthly webinars.

The Applicant Support Programme is a series of monthly webinars specifically aimed at helping you to make a competitive application to the Cambridge Foundation Year.

You will be able to choose which sessions in the programme you would like to attend when you sign-up. All of the sessions will be recorded and available to view until 3 February 2025. You will need to sign-up to access the recordings.

Booking information

To attend the Applicant Support Programme, you must register in advance.

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These offer an insight into the style of teaching at Cambridge.

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Subject Masterclasses | Undergraduate Study

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Our objective is to pro-actively facilitate a learning environment that enables PVSS students to develop themselves academically and personally; whilst simultaneously providing an insight into the veterinary course/profession and a comprehensive understanding of the application process to empower students to fulfil their potential.
Pre-Vet Summer School Programme*
Students will have five placement days across our state-of-the-art clinical, animal handling and laboratory facilities. We hope to include the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital, Equine Referral Hospital as well as non-clinal environments such as Boltons Park Farm, Pathology and Microbiology Labs. Typically, these placements equate to 25-35 hours of work experience (a mixture of clinical and non-clinical) that can be used when applying to vet school. NB: we have a requirement that work experience must be completed 18 months prior to the application deadline, therefore for students attending outside of this time frame the practical experience won't count towards an application to the RVC.

In addition to placements, students will undertake 5 academic days of didactic and practical teaching, such as lectures, clinical case studies, animal behaviour workshops, clinical skills activities and observe a dissection. Throughout these sessions students will meet academic staff and support staff, receive valuable insight on the application process and how best to make themselves the best applicant they can. Students will also be a allocated a student mentor so they can find out what life as an RVC student is really like.

To support the comprehensive academic/placement schedule there is also a full social programme running in the evenings and weekend; to facilitate the integration of summer school students as well as providing arenas to develop skills and attributes. In past summer schools this has included; exploring London's famous landmarks, visiting ZSL London Zoo, going to a West End show, competing in an RVC Master Chef competition, games and other experiences with animals.

Students will be based at our Hawkshead Campus, staying at our College Close student accommodation. Each student will be allocated their own private, lockable bedroom in a mixed-gender** house with shared bathrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen.

*The RVC may (at its sole discretion) change the format of the event at any time, whether or not due to a Force Majeure Event, in each case without liability.

**Subject to demographic of successful applicants.

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Join us for an exciting 5 day Online Summer School, where you will gain an insight into our veterinary pathways and the veterinary profession.

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Afternoon Anatomy for Ved Med, vet Nurses or Biological Science during October half term at RVC

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Afternoon Anatomy for Ved Med, vet Nurses or Biological Science during October half term at RVC

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This activity, for Year 10-12 pupils with an aspiration to study Biological Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Nursing at university, provides the opportunity to learn comparative physiology in the animal world at the RVC’s London Campus.

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Afternoon Anatomy - Opportunities For You - Widening Participation - RVC for All - Study - Royal Veterinary College, RVC

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Interested in Veterinary Nursing or Biological Sciences? Click the below for Taster sessions during October Half term at RVC

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Interested in Veterinary Nursing or Biological Sciences? Click the below for Taster sessions during October Half term at RVC

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Online Taster Courses in: BSc Biological Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing

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'Interviews 2: Subject Practice' - Oxford Interviews

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'Interviews 2: Subject Practice' - Oxford Interviews

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Connect - ‘Interviews 2: Subject Practice’

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'Interviews 1: Information & Top Tips on Preparing' - support for applying to Oxford

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St Hugh's Connect is an online engagement project which has been running since 2021, consisting of one-hour Q&As led by current undergraduates. Sessions take place every two weeks during key stages of the UCAS and Oxbridge application processes.

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Oxford Interview Workshops - Find your subject and register ASAP!

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Oxford Interview Workshops - Find your subject and register ASAP!

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How to prep for a Vet School interview - Medic Mind

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How to prep for a Vet School interview - Medic Mind

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St Catherine's College Cambridge Subject Specific Interview Webinars

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St Catherine's College Cambridge Subject Specific Interview Webinars

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St Catherine's College recorded all of their webinars, if you would like access to these recordings, please email me - Rio Aim Higher Manager

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The 2022 webinar series for Year 13 students (or equivalent) and 2022 Oxbridge applicants is now underway.

Please see this page for more information about how we run our webinars.

Online Interview Workshops

We are organising a series of subject specific online interview workshops in collaboration with Selwyn College and Brasenose College Oxford. Please see below for timings and sign-up links.

History: October 11th, 6pm - Sign up here

Physics, Physical Natural Sciences & Engineering: October 13th, 6pm - Sign up here

Law: October 17th, 6pm - Sign up here

PPE, Economics & Management: October 17th, 6pm - Sign up here

Psychology: October 18th, 6pm - Sign up here

Geography: October 19th, 6pm - Sign up here

Biology/Biological Natural Sciences: October 20th, 6pm - Sign up here

Human, Social & Political Sciences: October 20th, 6pm - Sign up here

Maths & Computer Science: October 21st, 6pm - Sign up here

English: October 24th, 6pm - Sign up here

Medicine: October 24th, 6pm - Sign up here

Modern Languages & Linguistics: October 26th, 6pm - Sign up here

Contact

If you have any questions about this event, please email:

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Upcoming Year 13 Webinars The 2022 webinar series for Year 13 students (or equivalent) and 2022 Oxbridge applicants is now underway. Please see this page for more information about how we run our webinars. Online Interview Workshops We are organising a series of subject specific online interview workshops in collaboration with Selwyn College and Brasenose College Oxford.

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If you have any extenuating circumstances and you're applying to Cambridge this year, please contact your Progression to HE Advisor

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If you have any extenuating circumstances and you're applying to Cambridge this year, please contact your Progression to HE Advisor

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To apply to Cambridge University, you need to fill out the My Cambridge Application. The deadline to do this is 22nd October. To do this, the link is here.

To get some more guidance on this, sign up or watch this Webinar - Applicant Webinar Series.

Or go on this link - Completing my Cambridge Application.

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Search for Open Days using UCAS Open days

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Search for Open Days using UCAS Open days

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Not sure what to do? Explore subjects, locations, universities, and colleges

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Online subject tasters at University of Sheffield. 

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Online subject tasters at University of Sheffield. 

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In Arts and Humanities, Engineering and Computer Science, Health, Science and Social Sciences. Sign up using the link.

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Our online subject taster sessions help students experience what it is like to study at the University of Sheffield.

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NHS Work Experience - Sunday 6th October, Virtually. 

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NHS Work Experience - Sunday 6th October, Virtually. 

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During the work experience day, students will hear from an exciting guest speaker and then follow 2 patients from their initial presentation to recovery. They will gain a unique insight into how patients interact with a variety of healthcare professionals and what it’s like to work in an NHS multidisciplinary team. This includes:

- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Paramedicine
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Dietetics
- Radiography
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Pharmacy

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Allied Healthcare Mentor - Your Medic Family

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Live Virtual NHS Healthcare Careers Work Experience Programme - Allied Healthcare Mentor

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Take your first steps towards a healthcare career with the UK’s only LIVE Virtual Work Experience Programme created and delivered by healthcare professionals. You can select from one day or a full 6 month work experience programme where you will follow patients from admission to discharge in the high fidelity simulation suite, designed to provide you with an immersive experience from the comfort and safety of home. Simply select the dates below and save £10 if you opt for the full 6 month work experience programme. Students will be awarded certificates for attending each day. No work experience day is the same (as in real life), but students will gain insight into a variety of healthcare settings.

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Amazing opportunity for work experience for Medicine, Dentistry and Vet Med students - over a whole weekend!

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Amazing opportunity for work experience for Medicine, Dentistry and Vet Med students - over a whole weekend!

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Click on link for more information

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Immersive work experience programmes for students aged 15-18 in the heart of London.
Choose from 15 of the world's most competitive careers and maximise your potential.

What is an InvestIN Weekend Programme?

During term-time, we deliver 1-day career tasters designed to give students an immersive introduction to their chosen profession. Delivered by top professionals, our Weekend Programmes enable students to gain the foundations of an industry, try their hand at an interactive career simulation, receive career coaching and participate in a live Q&A session. Weekend programmes have two intakes each academic year, with dates available on Sundays in November and March. Students can choose to attend the programme in-person at UCL in London or live online (UK time zone). They are non-residential.

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Learn from industry-leading professionals how to choose and succeed in your dream career with InvestIN. Choose your career, maximise your potential.

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Download and print this worksheet to support you with your personal statement

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Download and print this worksheet to support you with your personal statement

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Balliol has two access programmes for Year 12 students: Floreat (Humanities), and Frontier (Science).

Balliol College Floreat Access Programme

Floreat participants on the summer residential.

Floreat is a year-long academic programme offered to Year 12 students from state schools in the London borough of Brent, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. The programme offers the opportunity to engage with Oxford-style humanities teaching, and it is offered to students free of charge. The bulk of the academic content is delivered through a series of virtual academic seminars, led by Oxford University representatives and hosted after school hours. The programme also includes a residential summer school in Oxford during which students take part in a tutorial.

This opportunity suits academically able students who are interested in studying an arts/humanities programme at Oxbridge and who are keen to engage with academic ideas outside their school curriculum, ahead of applying to university the following year.

Participants experiencing the tutorial-style teaching that Oxford offers.

Taught sessions begin in Spring Term and end shortly after Easter. Students will have work to complete prior to attending the residential in August, during which they will receive support with the application process. Participants need to commit to attending all the seminars and the residential.
'In all likelihood, I would not have applied to Oxford, let alone Balliol, had I not taken part in the Floreat access scheme. The programme allowed me to meet similar people from local schools, helping me to grow in confidence both academically and socially, and helped me to realise that applying to Oxford would be the best thing I could possibly do to pursue my love of History.' - Gregory Brinkworth came to Balliol in 2016 to read for a BA History and 'Collaborating with like-minded individuals has developed both my understanding of topics and confidence in expressing my ideas.' Alex, 2021 g raduated with a first class honours degree.
Balliol College Frontier Access Programme

The residential is designed to give prospective applicants an idea of what student life is like at Oxford University.

Frontier is our science-based sustained contact programme which is open to Year 12 students who attend state schools in the London borough of Brent, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Like Floreat, this programme consists of a series of virtual academic seminars, for which students will have to prepare, beginning in Spring Term 2023 followed by a residential in August 2023.

This opportunity suits academically able students who are interested in studying a science programme at Oxbridge and who are keen to engage with academic ideas outside their school curriculum, ahead of applying to university the following year. Students explore the two themes of Health and Improving the Environment with input from a range of science subjects.

Further information and slides from the information evening.

On Thursday 3 November 2022, we ran an online information evening covering both of these programmes for 2023. if you would like to see the slides from that presentation, please use this link.

Application Forms

If you would like to apply for place on either Floreat or Frontier in 2023, please use the appropriate link below to submit an application. The closing date for applications for both Floreat and Frontier is 17:00 on Sunday 4th December.

Please do consider whether the time commitment required is realistic before submitting an application, as spaces for this opportunity are limited and we cannot take new participants once the programme has started.

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Balliol has two access programmes for Year 12 students: Floreat (Humanities), and Frontier (Science). Floreat is a year-long academic programme offered to Year 12 students from state schools in the London borough of Brent, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. The programme offers the opportunity to engage with Oxford-style humanities teaching, and it is offered to students free of charge.

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Do you have good school grades but are not sure if Oxford, or university, is right for you? Our free UNIQ programme might be just what you need.

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Do you have good school grades but are not sure if Oxford, or university, is right for you? Our free UNIQ programme might be just what you need.

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Register your interest for Sutton Trust summer schools

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Register your interest for Sutton Trust summer schools

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A great place to go to experience university life, explore different subjects, receive application support and more!

Great for you UCAS application

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Applications for UK Summer Schools 2023 are now closed, but will reopen in January of 2024.

Register your interest for 2024.

Applications are now closed for 2023 UK Summer School programmes. Register your interest for 2024!

What can you do at a Sutton Trust UK Summer School?

Experience university life

Spend a week at one of our 13 partner universities attending lectures, living in a dorm, networking with professors and administrators, and immersing yourself in university life.

Our Summer Schools are completely free so you can get to know your chosen university, no matter where in the country you're from.

Explore one of 40 subjects at a leading institution

Explore one of 40 subjects at a leading institution

Explore academic taster sessions in your chosen subject. Choose from over 40 different courses, from Archaeology and Anthropology to Veterinary Medicine. With over 15 hours of teaching at undergraduate level, you will get the chance to explore the subjects that you are passionate about.

Going beyond the school curriculum, your academic sessions will provide you with a valuable experience to use in your personal statement.

Receive university application support

Receive university application support

You will take part in workshops that will help you navigate UCAS and write the best personal statement possible. You will find out about how to apply for student finance, the availability of bursaries and how to manage your money whilst at university.

Access Sutton Trust Online

Get advice from current undergraduate students, additional guidance for UCAS applications and more through our new digital platform Sutton Trust Online

What will you get out of a Sutton Trust UK Summer School?

Essential Life Skills

Throughout your week, you will have the chance to develop essential life skills. Such as:

Networking

Professional and Personal Confidence

Personal and Financial Independence

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Access our Alumni Platform

Once you graduate from a Sutton Trust programme, you will become a member of our alumni community. Sutton Trust Alumni is the online home of the alumni community. Here you can create connections, access support and inspire change. With more than 3,500 alumni already active in the community, you can get advice from alums studying and working in areas you are interested in. You'll also gain exclusive access to events, career opportunities and ways to stay involved with our work.

Meet new people

You will take part in a range of social activities, designed to help you make friends with other students on the Summer School and unwind after jam-packed days!

Depending on your programme, these will range from tours to karaoke to university societies to film nights.

Get contextual admission

The Sutton Trust believes that contextual admissions - where the background of a university applicant is taken into account as part of the admissions process - is a crucial tool for widening access to higher education. This can include giving students from underrepresented backgrounds reduced grade offers, guaranteed interviews or extra consideration. Some of our partner universities may provide contextual offers to students who have completed a Sutton Trust summer school. See the table on this page for more details.

Find out if a Sutton Trust UK Summer School is right for you

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Register your interest for 2024. Applications are now closed for 2023 UK Summer School programmes. Register your interest for 2024! What can you do at a Sutton Trust UK Summer School? Spend a week at one of our 13 partner universities attending lectures, living in a dorm, networking with professors and administrators, and immersing yourself in university life.

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THIS SATURDAY - Medicine Dr.eam Senior Conference: Year 12 and 13

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THIS SATURDAY - Medicine Dr.eam Senior Conference: Year 12 and 13

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In partnership with the University of Birmingham Medical School, our conference is aimed at Year 12 and 13 students selected to complement the University’s widening access selection criteria.

Location: Zoom Webinar

Date: Saturday 28th September 2024

Time: 9 am to 3 pm

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How to make university pay for your travel to their open day?

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How to make university pay for your travel to their open day?

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Did you know that universities can pay for your travel to their open day? Find out what travel bursaries local universities offer:

University of East Anglia

https://www.uea.ac.uk/visit/travel-fund

Norwich University of Arts

Travel bursary | Norwich University of the Arts

University of Suffolk

Financial Support for Visiting the University | University of Suffolk (uos.ac.uk)

Anglia Ruskin University

Undergraduate Open Days at ARU - ARU

University of Cambridge

Open day and event travel fund | Undergraduate Study (cam.ac.uk)

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The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test, used by a consortium of UK and partner Universities to help select applicants to their medical and dental degree programmes.

The test is used alongside other selection criteria such as your academic qualifications and interviews.

The UCAT is a computer-based test, delivered in Pearson VUE test centres throughout the UK and worldwide.

This 2024 step-by-step is designed to guide you through all the essential steps in completing your UCAT journey.

Check your eligibility

Register and book

Create a UCAT account between 14 May and 12 noon (BST) on 19 September 2024.

If applicable, submit an application for Access Arrangements. These require approval before you can book a test.

If eligible, apply for a UCAT Bursary. Do this before booking so that you can use your bursary voucher code to pay for your test.

Book your test from 18 June 2024. Book as early as possible and avoid booking a late test date. Booking closes at 12 noon (BST) on 19 September.

Prepare for your test

Check what to expect on Test Day

Sit your test

Check the location of your test centre and allow plenty of time for arrival.

Take the correct photo ID with you to the test centre.

Report any problems during your test to the test centre immediately. Obtain an incident number and consult the Test Incident page for next steps.

Receive your results

UCAT resultsare issued on the day of your test (or shortly after if testing online).

We publish preliminary candidate scores in mid-September and final scores after testing ends so you can see how your result relates to overall candidate performance. Mean scores from previous test cycles are available on theTest Statisticspage.

Apply to university

Make an informed decision about where to apply by checking the information on university websites to see how they use UCAT in their selection process.

The UCAS application deadline for medicine and dentistry is 15 October 2024. Other courses and UCAT partner universities may have different deadlines.

UCAT willdeliver your resultdirectly to your chosen UK universities in early November.

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Oxford and Cambridge Admissions Tests 2024

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Many applicants need to take a written or verbal test as part of their Cambridge application. Your test will be relevant to the subject you've applied for. We take your performance into account alongside the other elements of your application.

If you need to take a test for your course, you will either take it:

before we shortlist for interview. You need to be registered for this type of test in advance and you will take it at a test centre near you.

after you're invited to interview, if you are shortlisted for interview. You don't need to be registered for this type of assessment. The Cambridge College that interviews you will make arrangements for the test. They will provide you with details of when and how you will take your assessment. Find out more about College assessments.

Your assessment will test:

your skills (for example, your writing and language skills or mathematical problem-solving ability)

your subject knowledge

your understanding of topics related to your chosen course

You don't need to get every question right

We don't expect that you will answer every question correctly. The assessments are designed to challenge you.

Some strong applicants may not even complete the paper in the time given. On average, typical applicants to the most selective undergraduate courses will gain around half of the available marks. Almost no one gets full marks.

Find out which assessment you need to take

The table below will shows what type of assessment is required:

for each course for 2024 entry

for 2025 entry, where details have been confirmed. Details of College admissions assessments for 2025 entry will be confirmed in March 2024.

Click on the link in the table to find out more about your assessment and whether it is required at all Cambridge Colleges.

Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic

2024 entry: No admission assessment.

Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

Land Economy

2024 entry: No admission assessment.

Law

2024 and 2025 entry: National Test for Law (LNAT)
You must register in advance for this test.

Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion

2024 entry: No admission assessment.

Further information

If you have any questions about our written assessments, please contact assessment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

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You do not need to have submitted or started your UCAS application to book your Oxford admissions test.

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You might have to wait until you get your results to be eligible for Clearing, but you can gather all the information you'll need on the day in advance.

When you've identified the universities and colleges you are interested in, keep checking their websites for the most up-to-date Clearing information. Vacancies may be listed from July onwards. To find out the latest information about Clearing at the University of Exeter, sign up for email notifications.

Write down a list of course options (including UCAS codes) and find out how you apply for them. Each university operates slightly differently and the way in which you apply through Clearing can vary. You may be able to call and receive a verbal offer over the phone, some ask you to email them, and others, including the University of Exeter, use an online form.

Gather all your documents including your UCAS Personal ID, academic results and any other tests such as English Language so you have them ready to send.

Check who will be available to help you at your school or college and at home. Universities will only be able to give general information to teachers, advisers and parents unless you have made them your nominated UCAS contact.

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We have selected places available across a range of undergraduate programmes for those looking to apply for September 2024 entry. Clearing opens on Friday 5 July for those who have already received their results.

What is Clearing?

Clearing is a fantastic opportunity to find a place at university. Whether you achieved better results than you thought you would, missed out on your required grades, or changed your mind about what and where you want to study, you can apply through Clearing and refocus your future.

Already have your results?

Clearing opens on Friday 5 July 2024.

You don't need to wait until August, you can apply through Clearing as soon as you receive your grades.

Simply fill out the relevant form depending on whether you're from the UK/Ireland or another country. Select the programme that you'd like to apply for, and we will be in touch with further information if we can make you an offer.

Even if you don't meet our standard entry requirements as listed on our course pages, you can still apply through Clearing and we may be able to make you an offer.

Waiting for your results?

A-Level Results Day is on Thursday 15 August 2024.

If you're waiting for your results (either A-levels, BTECs or other equivalent qualifications), then you can register for a Clearing alert now to be the first to find out which courses have places available in August.

Transcript

Clearing provides an opportunity for applicants to gain a place at a university by applying for courses with spaces still available. It's managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service or UCAS. Whether you're just starting your university application, or you've changed your mind as to what or where you want to study, or you've achieved better grades than you expected, Clearing is a great opportunity to explore the options available to you.

If you missed out on your firm or insurance choice offers, don't panic. Thousands of students like you find courses they enjoy via Clearing every year. Here are our top tips for making a success of your Clearing application.

Firstly, do your research in advance. Don't forget to enquire about student life and accommodation and what it's like to be at the universities you're considering. Make a shortlist before results day.

Follow potential universities on social media to get a feel for them.

You can also register for Clearing updates via university websites. You'll be the first to know when vacancies are confirmed.

Make sure your result day is in your diary and keep the day free to call universities. Clearing opens on the 5th of July, but you'll only be able to apply once you have your exam results.

Plan and research for all outcomes whether you achieve, exceed, or don't quite meet your predicted grades.

Prepare for the Clearing hotlines. Make sure you know what your grades are, what courses you're interested in, and make sure you call. You'll need your UCAS or Clearing ID to hand when you call.

Make sure you're available on results day because universities can't speak to anyone else about your application unless you nominate someone to speak on your behalf.

And don't forget to charge your phone.

Finally, relax and stay positive. Make sure you prepare and there's no need to panic. Don't simply accept the first offer you're made. And once you're ready, use the UCAS Hub to refer yourself to the university you want to accept the offer from. On A Level and BTEC results day, this is available from 1.00pm.

And good luck if you decide to apply through Clearing this year.

What happens next?

Once you've completed our form, we will assess your application and get back to you with further information.

If you have a UCAS ID number, please include this on your form as it helps us to make our assessment.

If we can make you an offer, we will send you an email detailing the next steps, including how to make your formal application through UCAS.

Your offer will be subject to you supplying academic certificates and other appropriate documentation before your offer is formalised.

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You might have to wait until you get your results to be eligible for Clearing, but you can gather all the information you'll need on the day in advance.

When you've identified the universities and colleges you are interested in, keep checking their websites for the most up-to-date Clearing information. Vacancies may be listed from July onwards. To find out the latest information about Clearing at the University of Exeter, sign up for email notifications.

Write down a list of course options (including UCAS codes) and find out how you apply for them. Each university operates slightly differently and the way in which you apply through Clearing can vary. You may be able to call and receive a verbal offer over the phone, some ask you to email them, and others, including the University of Exeter, use an online form.

Gather all your documents including your UCAS Personal ID, academic results and any other tests such as English Language so you have them ready to send.

Check who will be available to help you at your school or college and at home. Universities will only be able to give general information to teachers, advisers and parents unless you have made them your nominated UCAS contact.

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You might have to wait until you get your results to be eligible for Clearing, but you can gather all the information you'll need on the day in advance. When you've identified the universities and colleges you are interested in, keep checking their websites for the most up-to-date Clearing information.

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What Is Clearing?

UCAS Clearing allows students to apply for university course places which haven't been filled yet. You might want to consider Clearing if you've received no university offers, or if you've changed your mind at the last minute about what or where you'd like to study.

It typically takes place after the release of A-level results, and universities and colleges advertise any remaining vacancies on their courses. Students who did not meet the entry requirements for their initial choices or did not receive any offers can contact universities directly to inquire about available places through Clearing.

Clearing provides an opportunity for students to secure a place in a different university or course, allowing them to continue their academic journey in a field related to Medicine or explore other healthcare-related disciplines.

This year, Clearing will open on Friday 5 July 2024.

Can I Find A Medicine Place Through Clearing?

There are typically no Medicine places available through Clearing. This is because there are so many applicants for Medicine, and only a limited number of Medical School places each year, that there are simply no unfilled seats.

If you didn't get into Medicine, you might want to look for a related course in Clearing, such as Biomedical Science or Biochemistry. This could be a good way to ultimately end up on a Medicine course. Take a look at the story of this student who got a place at Swansea through Clearing a couple of years ago and went on to get a place for Graduate Entry Medicine after graduating.

What Are The Options?

If you didn't get into Medicine this year, you might want to think about:

How Do I Make An Application Through Clearing?

Applying for university through Clearing is relatively straightforward. You can also find out more about Clearing on the UCAS website.

Use the UCAS search function to search for course vacancies. These could be snapped up fast - so the quicker you contact the universities, the better!

Contact the universities you're interested in and ask them if they will accept you.

If the university will accept you, you need to upload the details of the course under 'Your choices' and then 'Add a Clearing choice' in Track.

What Should I Do Before Results Day?

Make sure you have your Clearing number and UCAS Personal ID number (these can be found on your UCAS Track under 'Your Choices' so make a note of this beforehand), your predicted grades, your Personal Statement and your GCSE results. You could print these out if necessary.

Have a pen and paper to jot things down while you're on the phone.

If you have an idea of the universities you might like to contact, make sure you research them before you call them - you may be asked why you want to attend that particular university or do that particular course on the phone, so make sure you have an answer!

Remember to charge your phone before results day - you'll need it to call the universities!

Clearing Tips

Remember, Clearing can be an opportunity to find a course and university that may be a better fit for you. Stay proactive, remain positive, and be prepared to make the most of the options available to you.

Research and Prepare: Before Clearing begins, research universities and courses that interest you. Make a list of potential options with all the details.

Contact Universities: Once Clearing opens, contact universities directly to inquire about available places. Be prepared with your UCAS ID, A-level results, and personal statement.

Be Flexible: Consider alternative courses or universities that may not have been your initial choices. Keep an open mind!

Prepare for Phone Interviews: Be prepared to discuss your qualifications, experiences, and motivations!

Act Promptly: Clearing operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so act promptly if you find a suitable vacancy. Universities may fill their available places quickly, requiring you to make a fast decision.

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We have selected places available across a range of undergraduate programmes for those looking to apply for September 2024 entry. Clearing opens on Friday 5 July for those who have already received their results.

What is Clearing?

Clearing is a fantastic opportunity to find a place at university. Whether you achieved better results than you thought you would, missed out on your required grades, or changed your mind about what and where you want to study, you can apply through Clearing and refocus your future.

Already have your results?

Clearing opens on Friday 5 July 2024.

You don't need to wait until August, you can apply through Clearing as soon as you receive your grades.

Simply fill out the relevant form depending on whether you're from the UK/Ireland or another country. Select the programme that you'd like to apply for, and we will be in touch with further information if we can make you an offer.

Even if you don't meet our standard entry requirements as listed on our course pages, you can still apply through Clearing and we may be able to make you an offer.

Waiting for your results?

A-Level Results Day is on Thursday 15 August 2024.

If you're waiting for your results (either A-levels, BTECs or other equivalent qualifications), then you can register for a Clearing alert now to be the first to find out which courses have places available in August.

Transcript

Clearing provides an opportunity for applicants to gain a place at a university by applying for courses with spaces still available. It's managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service or UCAS. Whether you're just starting your university application, or you've changed your mind as to what or where you want to study, or you've achieved better grades than you expected, Clearing is a great opportunity to explore the options available to you.

If you missed out on your firm or insurance choice offers, don't panic. Thousands of students like you find courses they enjoy via Clearing every year. Here are our top tips for making a success of your Clearing application.

Firstly, do your research in advance. Don't forget to enquire about student life and accommodation and what it's like to be at the universities you're considering. Make a shortlist before results day.

Follow potential universities on social media to get a feel for them.

You can also register for Clearing updates via university websites. You'll be the first to know when vacancies are confirmed.

Make sure your result day is in your diary and keep the day free to call universities. Clearing opens on the 5th of July, but you'll only be able to apply once you have your exam results.

Plan and research for all outcomes whether you achieve, exceed, or don't quite meet your predicted grades.

Prepare for the Clearing hotlines. Make sure you know what your grades are, what courses you're interested in, and make sure you call. You'll need your UCAS or Clearing ID to hand when you call.

Make sure you're available on results day because universities can't speak to anyone else about your application unless you nominate someone to speak on your behalf.

And don't forget to charge your phone.

Finally, relax and stay positive. Make sure you prepare and there's no need to panic. Don't simply accept the first offer you're made. And once you're ready, use the UCAS Hub to refer yourself to the university you want to accept the offer from. On A Level and BTEC results day, this is available from 1.00pm.

And good luck if you decide to apply through Clearing this year.

What happens next?

Once you've completed our form, we will assess your application and get back to you with further information.

If you have a UCAS ID number, please include this on your form as it helps us to make our assessment.

If we can make you an offer, we will send you an email detailing the next steps, including how to make your formal application through UCAS.

Your offer will be subject to you supplying academic certificates and other appropriate documentation before your offer is formalised.

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Dates: History Taster Day - Tuesday 16th July

Application Deadline: 21st June 9am

Medicine Taster Day -  Friday 2nd August 2024

Application Deadline: 28th June 9am

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We're pleased to be holding two Subject Taster Days at St Catharine's College this Summer!

The Taster Days are designed to give students who are interested in studying either History or Medicine at university a chance to find out what studying these subjects at Cambridge would entail, meet current students and academics, learn more about the Cambridge application process, and gain an understanding of student life at Cambridge. Places will be offered free of charge and lunch is included.

History Taster Day - 16th July 2024, 10am-4pm.

Application deadline - 28th June 9am
Click here to apply!
Medicine Taster Day - 2nd August 2024, 9am-4.15pm.

Application deadline - 28th June 9am
Click here to apply!
If you have any questions about these events, please email Lauren Hines at slo@caths.cam.ac.uk.

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We're pleased to be holding two Subject Taster Days at St Catharine's College this Summer! The Taster Days are designed to give students who are interested in studying either History or Medicine at university a chance to find out what studying these subjects at Cambridge would entail, meet current students and academics, learn more about the Cambridge application process, and gain an understanding of student life at Cambridge.

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Personal statement advice from Oxford university

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Cambridge Open Days Join us in July 2024 for our next undergraduate Open Day. Our next undergraduate Open Days will take place on Thursday 4 July and Friday 5 July 2024.

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Earn a £500 professional influencer contract at a top London fintech summer 2024 (15 July - 23 August) .

What you'll need to do:

register with Blackbullion https://www.blackbullion.com/

sign up for this opportunity

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Earn a £500 professional influencer contract at a top London fintech summer 2024.

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Cambridge University are holding an on-line event for sixth form students in July, which is aimed at those interested in careers or degrees in biomedical science or medicine. 

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Held over three mornings, this is a great opportunity to find out more about different career pathways and learn more about working in the sector. Last year around 100 students attended the event and we hope that this year will be equally successful. Information about the event can be found here: https://www.cimr.cam.ac.uk/reaching-research-2024

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Contextual offers at the University of Exeter

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Contextual offers at the University of Exeter

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Supporting teachers booking events for school groups and direct bookings from students and parents.

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Leicester - Monday 1 July 2024, 6.00pm - 7.30pm, Virtual session - How to make a good Medical school application

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Leicester - Monday 1 July 2024, 6.00pm - 7.30pm, Virtual session - How to make a good Medical school application

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HEAT - How to make a good Medicine Application

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Leeds Conservatoire School and College Resources

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Online Resources for Schools & Colleges (Leeds Conservatoire)

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Revision Master Class with Liverpool John Moores University ?

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Revision Master Class with Liverpool John Moores University ?

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Revision Masterclass with Liverpool John Moores University!

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What is supracurricular exploration and why is it important?

Supracurricular activities are subject-specific academic exploration that builds on and goes beyond what you are studying in school or college. Supracurricular activities are usually different to extracurricular activities because they are academic in focus and directly relevant to the subject you want to study at university. Supracurricular activities, therefore, refer to anything you do to explore your subject in greater depth in your own time.

Strong applicants to Cambridge and other competitive universities have often explored their chosen subject in their own time, and discussion of academic enrichment will usually take up the majority of a competitive personal statement. Exploring these resources should also help you develop certain skills and knowledge which will be beneficial for both applying to and then studying your chosen course.

Academic enrichment should also be an interesting and rewarding process for you. There is no set formula nor any 'required reading': it is a chance for you to pick topics that fascinate you and to explore them in a variety of ways. There are also no exams or deadlines and you are free to develop your own lines of research. Do not feel pressured to read something that seems 'impressive' or see this as purely an exercise in finding material for your personal statement. Let your own interests guide you.

Academic exploration is also a good chance for you to think about what you might like to study at university. If you're not enjoying exploring a particular subject, then you might like to consider if it is really right for you.
Watch a recording of our Introduction to Supracurricular Exploration webinar
Getting started

Reading can be an excellent way of exploring topics that interest you and much supracurricular study will usually take that form. Bear in mind, however, that there are many other ways to deepen your understanding. You could visit your local museums, listen to podcasts, watch documentaries, attend seminars or taster days offered by universities, or enter competitions. For STEM subjects in particular it is also important to find ways to practice key subject-specific skills. For example, you might like to work through problems to challenge your problem-solving skills, and consolidate your knowledge of key concepts.

We would strongly recommend keeping a record of the work you are reading and thinking about, summarising the key arguments and your reflections and opinions. Depth can often be better than breadth in a personal statement, so you should aim to be able to talk about particular works or resources in detail.

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Importance of Supercurricular - Cambridge webinar

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Join the Admissions team from Churchill College, Cambridge for an online admissions webinar. This webinar will provide information about the importance of supercurricular engagement for those looking to study at competitive-for-entry universities.

Please see https://www.chu.cam.ac.uk/about/our-priorities/outreach/ for more information and to register your interest for our webinar series.

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Churchill College Outreach Webinar Series - Supercurricular Study

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Medicine online taster sessions - deadline 15th April

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Medicine online taster sessions - deadline 15th April

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We will be running a series of online Medicine Taster sessions in April. All sessions will run from 5-6pm, and the schedule is as follows:

Monday 22 April - Q&A with Dr Robert Abayasekara (Director of Pre-Clinical Studies for Medicine at Fitzwilliam College) based on a pre-recorded lecture

Wednesday 24 April - Supervision-style sessions with current Medicine students

Friday 26 April - Talk about applications and careers for Medicine
Who is it for?
This event is for students in Year 12 or equivalent who are currently attending a state school and are considering applying for Medicine at university. If the event is over-subscribed, priority will be given to those who meet the widening participation criteria set out on our website (linked).
How can I apply?
If you would like to apply for this event, please complete the form here. The deadline for completing this form is 10am on 15 April.

If you have any questions, please contact outreach@fitz.cam.ac.uk.

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Fitzwilliam College Medicine Taster Sessions

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Fitzwilliam College will be running a series of online taster sessions for Medicine on the 22nd, 24th and 26th of April.

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St John's online interactive Masterclasses - Various subject options April onwards

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St John's online interactive Masterclasses - Various subject options April onwards

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Meet the Russell Group Event - 30th April - 2nd May Virtual

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UK University Search are excited to be collaborating with the Russell Group once again to bring you our popular, informative and inspiring webinars that cover a range of key topics.

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Magdalene College Subject Taster sessions - online - variety of subjects available!

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Want to get into medicine? Ever thought about doing a Medical Degree Apprenticeship? See the link below to find out more and to sign up for an evening online session on 5th June

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Want to get into medicine? Ever thought about doing a Medical Degree Apprenticeship? See the link below to find out more and to sign up for an evening online session on 5th June

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An online information session is being hosted to help prepare prospective applicants for the MDDA programme from September 2025 (please note applications have now closed for the September 2024 intake).

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March, April and July - Churchill College webinars - Intro to university, Intro to Cambridge, Exploring Supercurriculars - and more!

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March, April and July - Churchill College webinars - Intro to university, Intro to Cambridge, Exploring Supercurriculars - and more!

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At Churchill, we want to ensure that academically strong students who could thrive here have access to the best information about making competitive applications, regardless of their backgrounds. Widening participation is in our DNA, with - to quote a couple of stats - a home fees state intake that's routinely above 75% and overall female:male parity at point of entry (an important equality measure for a college that comprises a high proportion of sciences students).

We welcome contact from students, teachers, and supporters at all secondary schools and colleges, especially those in our University-assigned link areas.

Meet our Outreach Team
Natalie Abbott - Widening Participation Officer
Natalie works in the Admissions Office, heading up the College's work in outreach and widening participation. She's regularly out and about visiting schools and colleges, working in person with students and their supporters. She also runs online resources like webinars and Q&As, to demystify university admissions and the Cambridge process in particular.

Contact Natalie if you're at a Churchill area link school/college and want to organise a group visit to or from Churchill.
Contact Natalie Open days and visits

Rachel Thorley - Community, Outreach, Recruitment in Engineering (CORE) Fellow
Rachel builds links within and across the Engineering community at Churchill and helps prospective students to understand what Engineering is and is about. You can find out more on the Engineering community page.
Contact Rachel Engineering community

Webinars and online Q&A sessions

Dates and times for our regular free online live presentations and question and answer sessions can be found here. These variously feature our Admissions Tutors, access and outreach team, and current undergraduates.

Everyone's welcome. Sign up below to receive attendance details for upcoming sessions.
Sign Up for Churchill College 2024 Online Webinars
Note that we sometimes offer sessions on the same topic at different times because we know that no one time suits everybody. The content in such repeated sessions is the same so there's no need to attend more than one, unless you want to.

Please note that our online sessions are not recorded by us and they should not be recorded or distributed by you (or anyone else).

School and college link areas

Churchill's link areas in England are Sussex, Surrey, and the London boroughs of Merton, Sutton and Croydon. We are also the link area College for Mid- and South-Wales, and are the proud co-authors of the University's Applying to Cambridge from Wales webpage.

We especially welcome contact from students, teachers, and supporters at all secondary schools and colleges in these link areas. However, we are - of course - open to all inquirers.
Contact us
Teacher mailing list

If you're a secondary school or college teacher and want to be informed about our latest opportunities for you and your students, sign up to our email list.
Sign Up for Teachers Mailing List

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Outreach, access and widening participation - Churchill College

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We work closely with schools and colleges to ensure we receive applications from academically brilliant students, irrespective of background.

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Magdalene College is delighted to announce a brand-new Arts and Humanities Essay Competition for 2023.

The competition is open to students attending state-maintained schools in the UK, and who are in their penultimate year of education (Year 12 in England and Wales, S5 in Scotland, or Year 13 in Northern Ireland).

The essay questions are available to view here:

The essay questions cover the breadth of arts and humanities subjects offered at undergraduate level at the University of Cambridge. Questions are often multi-disciplinary, designed to encourage entries to consider the connections between various subjects, and to allow entries to approach the question from varying angles. Effective essays will present a clear argument supported by specific, relevant examples.

Submissions should adhere to the word limit of 2,000 words, which does not include footnotes or bibliographies. The word count should be stated at the end of the essay. All sources should be cited and listed in a bibliography. We understand that entrants may not have prior experience of referencing and would recommend this website for an explanation of the Harvard referencing system. Entrants are welcome to use alternative reference styles if they prefer. More information about referencing will be provided in our 'Refining and Referencing' webinar, details of which can be found below.

Entrants should submit one essay only. The submission must be entirely the entrant's own work and must not be submitted or have been submitted to an exam board as part of any coursework, extended essay, or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), either in part or in full.

The Essay Competition has a First Prize of £300, a Second Prize of £200, and a Third Prize of £100. Honourable mentions may also be awarded. Prize winners will be invited to Magdalene College in Summer 2023.

The deadline for submissions is 28 April 2023 at 18:00.

Essays should be submitted at the link below.

Submit Essay

Essay-writing Webinars

Magdalene College Schools Liaison Officer is delivering a series of webinars to provide advice on the stages of the essay-writing process.

1. Planning and Researching
Wednesday 22 February 2023, 16:30-17:30

Planning and Researching Essays

2. The Writing Process
Wednesday 15 March 2023, 16:30-17:30

3. Refining and Referencing
Wednesday 29 March 2023, 16:30-17:30

If you would like to attend any of the webinars, please sign up here at the link below.

Webinar Registration

Recordings of the webinars will be available on this page after each session.

If you have any questions regarding the competition, please contact Natalie Thompson, Schools Liaison Officer, by emailing access@magd.cam.ac.uk.

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Arts and Humanities Essay Competition 2023

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Magdalene College is delighted to announce a brand-new Arts and Humanities Essay Competition for 2023. The competition is open to students attending state-maintained schools in the UK, and who are in their penultimate year of education (Year 12 in England and Wales, S5 in Scotland, or Year 13 in Northern Ireland).

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Magdalene College Subject Taster sessions - online - variety of subjects available!

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Balliol College Oxford - Supercurricular Activities Guide

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Below are some links to subject resources and information about university application that may be useful to schools, teachers, parents and students. Subject resources contain suggestions about wider reading and activities for ‑5.

You may also like to look at our Springboard video collection. These educational videos are made by our graduate students about their research. Each video is a short introduction to a topic with questions and further reading and activities

Information and resources for teachers

Subject-specific super-curricular resources for students and teachers

Please click on the links below to access subject resources [PDFs] that can be used to broaden and deepen students' subject knowledge. These will be updated as new suggestions come in. If you have resources you recommend, please email: outreach@​balliol.​ox.​ac.​uk

Springboard video collection

You may also like to look at our Springboard video collection. These educational videos are made by our graduate students about their research. Each video is a short introduction to a topic with questions and further reading and activities.

For parents and families

Applying to Balliol College

Applying to Oxford University

In this video Jack Robinson, a member of our Outreach staff, outlines the application process for Oxford, what to expect and what you can do to make your application as strong and competitive as possible.

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Below are some links to subject resources and information about university application that may be useful to schools, teachers, parents and students. Subject resources contain suggestions about wider reading and activities for ‑5. You may also like to look at our Springboard video collection. These educational videos are made by our graduate students about their research.

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Medical School entry requirements article - with key facts and figures to take note of!

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Medical School entry requirements article - with key facts and figures to take note of!

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Please note, we do not usually recommend paying for any activity, however as this was £10 we have decided to share. If you are unable to attend this, there will be plenty of other free opportunities for you instead

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Home / Work Experience / Live Virtual NHS Healthcare Careers Work Experience Programme

Take your first steps towards a healthcare career with the UK's only LIVE Virtual Work Experience Programme created and delivered by healthcare professionals. You can select from one day or a full 6 month work experience programme where you will follow patients from admission to discharge in the high fidelity simulation suite, designed to provide you with an immersive experience from the comfort and safety of home. Simply select the dates below and save £10 if you opt for the full 6 month work experience programme. Students will be awarded certificates for attending each day. No work experience day is the same (as in real life), but students will gain insight into a variety of healthcare settings.

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Live Virtual NHS Healthcare Careers Work Experience Programme - Allied Healthcare Mentor

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Take your first steps towards a healthcare career with the UK's only LIVE Virtual Work Experience Programme created and delivered by healthcare professionals. You can select from one day or a full 6 month work experience programme where you will follow patients from admission to discharge in the high fidelity simulation suite, designed to provide you with an immersive experience from the comfort and safety of home.

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Register your interest in The Sutton Trust UK Summer School

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Applications for UK Summer Schools 2023 are now closed, but will reopen in January of 2024.

Register your interest for 2024.

Applications are now closed for 2023 UK Summer School programmes. Register your interest for 2024!

What can you do at a Sutton Trust UK Summer School?

Experience university life

Spend a week at one of our 13 partner universities attending lectures, living in a dorm, networking with professors and administrators, and immersing yourself in university life.

Our Summer Schools are completely free so you can get to know your chosen university, no matter where in the country you're from.

Explore one of 40 subjects at a leading institution

Explore one of 40 subjects at a leading institution

Explore academic taster sessions in your chosen subject. Choose from over 40 different courses, from Archaeology and Anthropology to Veterinary Medicine. With over 15 hours of teaching at undergraduate level, you will get the chance to explore the subjects that you are passionate about.

Going beyond the school curriculum, your academic sessions will provide you with a valuable experience to use in your personal statement.

Receive university application support

Receive university application support

You will take part in workshops that will help you navigate UCAS and write the best personal statement possible. You will find out about how to apply for student finance, the availability of bursaries and how to manage your money whilst at university.

Access Sutton Trust Online

Get advice from current undergraduate students, additional guidance for UCAS applications and more through our new digital platform Sutton Trust Online

What will you get out of a Sutton Trust UK Summer School?

Essential Life Skills

Throughout your week, you will have the chance to develop essential life skills. Such as:

Networking

Professional and Personal Confidence

Personal and Financial Independence

Presenting

Access our Alumni Platform

Once you graduate from a Sutton Trust programme, you will become a member of our alumni community. Sutton Trust Alumni is the online home of the alumni community. Here you can create connections, access support and inspire change. With more than 3,500 alumni already active in the community, you can get advice from alums studying and working in areas you are interested in. You'll also gain exclusive access to events, career opportunities and ways to stay involved with our work.

Meet new people

You will take part in a range of social activities, designed to help you make friends with other students on the Summer School and unwind after jam-packed days!

Depending on your programme, these will range from tours to karaoke to university societies to film nights.

Get contextual admission

The Sutton Trust believes that contextual admissions - where the background of a university applicant is taken into account as part of the admissions process - is a crucial tool for widening access to higher education. This can include giving students from underrepresented backgrounds reduced grade offers, guaranteed interviews or extra consideration. Some of our partner universities may provide contextual offers to students who have completed a Sutton Trust summer school. See the table on this page for more details.

Find out if a Sutton Trust UK Summer School is right for you

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Register your interest for 2024. Applications are now closed for 2023 UK Summer School programmes. Register your interest for 2024! What can you do at a Sutton Trust UK Summer School? Spend a week at one of our 13 partner universities attending lectures, living in a dorm, networking with professors and administrators, and immersing yourself in university life.

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Sutton Trust 2024 US Programme Now Open!!

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This Veterinary Gateway course is aimed at students who want to study veterinary medicine but who might not otherwise meet our entry requirements. The programme integrates an additional preparatory year designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to study veterinary medicine.

This course is open to UK students only, who come from a 'widening participation' background.

The programme focuses on developing your analytical, problem solving and practical skills in the biological sciences; improving your study, team working and communication skills; and introducing you to the handling and husbandry (control and management) of animals, most of them farm animals. If you successfully complete the year, you will automatically progress onto our Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree programme. You will also be eligible to apply to continue at other UK vet schools for their D100 programmes. The following universities currently guarantee interview to those on the RVC's Gateway year: Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool.

The course is primarily delivered at our Camden Campus, with some practical elements of the course undertaken at our Hawkshead Campus.

Gabriella Bell, Veterinary Gateway and Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

Taking the gateway route was one of the best decisions I have ever made, it really prepared me for the progression onto the BVetMed course.

I love that the RVC is one big community. Although being from an ethnic minority, I have never once felt like I did not belong at the RVC or on the BVetMed course. No matter who you are or where you are from, there is a club or society that you will fit into.

Faynowsh Ghani, Veterinary Gateway and Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

One of my favourite things about the RVC is the anatomy and pathology museums which offer a substantial range of anatomical pots, skeletal and plastinated specimens, most of these come with an online "potcast" which is a video or recording of a lecturer talking you through the specimen and what you are observing. This has been extremely useful in my own private study and has aided my revision.

Accreditation

We were the first veterinary school in the world to achieve full accreditation by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and full recognition by the UK's Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), as well as a reciprocal arrangement between the RCVS and the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc (AVBC). Currently we hold full recognition or accreditation from RCVS, AVBC and AVMA and conditional from EAEVE.

What does this mean for you? It means that when you graduate in veterinary medicine at the RVC, you will be qualified to practise in Europe, North America and many Asian and African countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand - a real advantage for those looking to develop an international career.

Sign up to hear more from RVC

If you're interested in studying this course, and would like to stay informed, sign up to our RVC For Me mailing list to receive relevant information about upcoming events, students stories and life at the Royal Veterinary College.

The Veterinary Gateway course is a one-year programme with the aim of preparing you for the five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine undergraduate degree on completion.

For an outline of what you will study on the five-year course, please see our BVetMed course page.

Gateway Year

Biology of the cell

Inheritance, genes and evolution

Development

The moving animal

Integrated physiology

Animal handling and husbandry

Problem, definition and investigation

Library research project

Animal Husbandry Extra-Mural Studies (AHEMS)

AHEMS is undertaken during the pre-clinical years of the programme. AHEMS is designed to develop your knowledge, critical thinking, understanding and practical skills.

A minimum of six weeks AHEMS is to be completed by the end of BVetMed Year 1 (which includes the summer vacation period), including a minimum of two weeks lambing experience to be undertaken at the Easter vacation block in your Gateway Year.

The remaining weeks are to be completed by the end of the summer vacation in BVetMed Year 2. In total, you must complete:

Two weeks on a lambing enterprise

Two weeks on a dairy cattle farm

Two weeks at a commercial pig operation

Two weeks of equine experience

Four weeks of your choice

AHEMS placements involve spending a number of weeks based at employers where you can focus on developing work place skills and industry expertise that will sit alongside the knowledge you gain throughout your course.

You will need to fulfil our WP pre-conditions, WP criteria and academic requirements to be considered for interview:
In addition to your UCAS application (deadline 31 January 2024), you will also need to submit your Supplementary Gateway Form in order to be considered for interview. The form will be available in our application portal and applicants will be given access to this, and notified of the need to complete the form, via email on receipt of their application. Interviews are normally held between January and March (sometimes including December) depending on the year.
Widening Participation pre-conditions (to be met by all)

The Veterinary Gateway programme is available to Home students only that satisfy all of the following specific non-academic requirements:

You are a UK/Irish national resident in the UK or have settled status (including permanent residence or indefinite leave to remain) in the UK.*

You are EITHER currently predicted to achieve no more than two grades below the standard Gateway entry offer for that qualification (NB: all successful applicants will receive the standard offer for the course, irrespective of their predicted grades) OR you have gained a qualification that meets the standard offer for the Gateway course in the 12 months prior to your application.

You have studied only one period of Level 3, unless you are resitting that same qualification the following year.

You have never attended university or a higher education institution.

*non-UK nationals unsure of their status should contact Admissions - terms may change depending on Brexit developments.

Widening Participation criteria (route-dependent)

To be eligible for the course, you must meet all of our Route A or Route B requirements. You must indicate how you meet these on the Supplementary Gateway Form.
ROUTE A:

You have completed all education since the age of 11 at a UK state school that does not select based on academic performance or charge tuition fees to any of its students, and is not classified by the UK government as an independent school.

You will also need to score a minimum of 15 points by fulfilling one or more of the following criteria:

POLAR4 Score: If you live in an area with a POLAR4 score of 1, 25 points are awarded. If you live in an area with a POLAR4 score of 2, 10 points are awarded. You can check this via the Office for Students website.

IMD Quintile score **: If you live in an area with an Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) quintile score of 1, 25 points are awarded. If you live in an area with an IMD quintile score of 2, 10 points are awarded. You can check this using one of the following links, depending on which country you live in:
England: http://imd-by-postcode.opendatacommunities.org/imd/2019 (an IMD "Decile" score of 1 or 2 given here is equivalent to "quintile 1" above, and Decile 3 or 4 is equivalent to "quintile 2").
Wales: https://statswales.gov.wales/Catalogue/Community-Safety-and-Social-Inclusion/Welsh-Index-of-Multiple-Deprivation
Scotland: https://simd.scot/
Northern Ireland: https://deprivation.nisra.gov.uk/ (a Deprivation Rank in the top 20% most deprived is equivalent to "quintile 1" above, and top 40% is equivalent to "quintile 2").

Care Leaver: 30 points are awarded to any applicant who has been looked after by a local authority for at least 13 weeks since the age of 14 (requires letter from relevant authority). This includes foster care, residential care, kinship care as a formal agreement with the local authority or living at home under the supervision of the local authority.

Level 2 School: If the school at which you took your GCSEs is a school with an RVC contextual flag, 10 points will be awarded. You can check this .

Level 3 School: If the school at which you are taking your Level 3 qualifications (A Levels or equivalent) is a school with an RVC contextual flag, 10 points will be awarded. You can check this .

Low Household Income: If you have a low household income and you/your parent(s) are in receipt of an eligible means-tested benefit, you will be awarded 20 points. This could be child tax credits, free school meals, 16-19 bursary, or a government-assessed income award that demonstrates low household income.***

Refugee: If you are a refugee, 15 points will be awarded (requires Home Office letter)

Parental Education: If your biological parents and/or step-parents and/or guardians have no higher education qualifications, such as a degree, diploma or certificate of higher education (attendance as a mature student is exempt), 5 points will be awarded. This must also be indicated on your UCAS application.

*** Please note: You should be in a position to provide proof of household income if you are going to use this criterion in support of your application. Eligible benefits can be found here.
ROUTE B:

You have completed all education since the age of 11 at a UK state school that does not charge tuition fees to any of its students or that is classified by the UK government as an independent school.
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Widening Participation eligibility will be determined based on the information provided in the Supplementary Gateway Form.

Where the number of applicants scoring at least 15 points or more exceeds the number of students the College is able to interview, applicants will then be selected based on their total score.

Academic qualifications

The minimum academic requirements for entry onto the Veterinary Gateway programme are outlined below. Please note that only one period of study of Level 3 qualifications will be accepted unless applicants are resitting those qualifications the following year.

CCC in three A Level subjects including:

Biology

Chemistry

One other subject of your choice*

It would also be expected that candidates pass their science practical for each relevant subject, where taking the English curriculum.
For further information on our policy on reformed UK qualifications, please click here.

*The third A Level subject should not overlap with Biology or Chemistry, and cannot be General Studies.

We support the opportunity to take additional subjects at AS Level, but do not prescribe or prefer any particular subject choices or combinations.

There is no third subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process. Science and non-science subjects are treated equally for the third subject.

See additional GCSE requirements.

Welsh and Scottish Applicants

Welsh Baccalaureate

Applicants who have achieved the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate with grade C will be accepted with two A Levels:

Please also see notes under the 'A Levels' tab above.

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Advanced Highers at grade C or above in:

in addition to 5 Highers at grade C or above including:

and at least National 5 grade C in:

* If you have bypassed one or more of these subjects at National 5, you will need this subject/grade at Higher level.

Level 3 Extended Diploma

Qualifications below are considered on top of existing GCSEs.

Level 3 Extended Diploma (reformed syllabus)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma inApplied Science / Applied Science (Biomedical Science): DDM overall with Distinctions in:

Principles and Applications of Science I (90)

Principles and Applications of Science II (120)

Science Investigation Skills or Contemporary Issues in Science (120)

Candidates must also achieve at least Merits in two of the following units:

Applications of Organic Chemistry; Applications of Inorganic Chemistry; Practical Chemical Analysis (120)

In addition:

Applied Science: at least three units from Group A must be taken

Applied Science (Biomedical Science): at least four units from Group A must be taken

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080):DDM overall with Distinctions in:

Animal Biology (120)

Practical Skills in Animal Science (60)

Animal Metabolism (60)

Animal Breeding and Genetics (120) or Animal Welfare and Ethics (120) with Merit in the other

City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (Science)*: D / DDM overall with Distinctions in:

Level 3 Extended Diploma (unreformed syllabus)
Pearson Animal Management (2010 syllabus) QCF
DDM overall, with Distinctions in:

Fundamentals of Science

Chemistry for Biology Technicians or Understand the Principles of Chemistry for Biological and Medical Science

Understand the Principles of Animal Biology

Understand Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Undertake an investigative project in the land-based sector.

Pearson Applied Science (2010 syllabus) QCF
DDM overall, with Distinctions in:

Genetics and Genetic Engineering

Physiology of Human Body Systems or Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproductions

Using Statistics in Science or Informatics in Science

Two of: Biomedical Science Techniques; Chemical Laboratory Techniques; Chemistry for Biology Technicians

International Baccalaureate

444 at Higher Level in:

All third choices are equally acceptable to RVC selectors. There is no third subject which is preferred or gives any special advantage in the selection process.

See additional GCSE requirements.

Where candidates have not taken GCSEs prior to the IB Diploma, they will need a minimum of grade 4 in:

EITHER MYP Mathematics (standard or extended) OR SL Mathematics Analysis and approaches OR SL Mathematics Applications and interpretation.

SL English A

Mathematical Studies cannot be accepted in lieu of Mathematics.

GCSEs (only in addition to other qualifications)

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4/C including the following subjects:

4-4 in Combined Science or CC in Science (Double Award) orC in both Science & Additional Science or 4/C in Biology and Chemistry.

English Language

Mathematics

For further information on our policy on reformed UK qualifications, please click .

Welsh applicants

Please note, GCSE Mathematics-Numeracy will not be accepted instead of GCSE Mathematics but is welcomed alongside it, and as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate.

Work experience (optional extra)

Although we don't require applicants to have any work experience, it is desirable. If you can gain work experience, try to get it both in veterinary practice and in other animal environments in order to develop animal handling skills and obtain an insight into the work of veterinary surgeons.

We encourage you to think creatively about these environments and are interested to hear about any experiences that have helped to give you a sense of the veterinary role in the wider world. Examples of suitable other animal environments might include, but are not limited to: kennels, cattery, animal shelter, rural or city farm, stables, pet shop, lambing, intensive livestock, abattoir, animal research laboratory, wildlife park, zoo, etc. You do not have to have gained experience in all these areas.

If you wish to inform us of work experience you have completed, there is a section to do this in the Supplementary Gateway Form. The form will be available in our application portal and applicants will be given access to this, and notified of the need to complete the form, via email on receipt of their application.

If you wish to make us aware of any mitigating circumstances related to your application please see our guidance on mitigating circumstances here: www.rvc.ac.uk/mitigatingcircumstances

All applicants to this course must attend an interview if invited and cannot receive an offer without attending an interview. All UK interviews for this course will be held between January and March. Our interviews are held in person. If invited, it is often not possible to rearrange an interview for a different date, so applicants must ensure they are available for interview before applying and inform us by email of any specific days within this time period when they are unavailable

All applicants invited to interview will need to provide their passport (in some cases another valid form of ID will be acceptable), original A-level and GCSE certificates (if already completed).

Please note that if you apply to more than one of our Veterinary Medicine courses (excluding the Bachelor of Veterinary Science) and your application progresses to the interview stage, you will be invited to attend one interview only which will be used in our assessment of each of your applications.

The RVC uses email as the primary method for contacting applicants about their application. Emails may be sent from either admissions@rvc.ac.uk or myapplication@rvc.ac.uk and applicants are strongly encouraged to take the necessary steps to ensure emails from these addresses do not end up in spam or junk inboxes, as the RVC cannot accept responsibility for any applications that are unsuccessful as a result of missed information or deadlines.

FAQs

I started doing a Level 3 qualification but then switched colleges/qualifications. Does this count as two periods of Level 3?

Where you have only studied for one year (e.g. completed AS Levels) and then gone on to a new college or qualification, you should still be eligible under this pre-condition. However, if you have attended more than one college, both will need to be contextually-flagged for you to meet this WP criterion. Otherwise, it is at the discretion of the RVC as per our Admissions Policy.

If I score less than 15 points. Do I still have a chance of getting an interview?

Unfortunately not, to be considered eligible for the Veterinary Gateway programme, you must score at least 15 points.

Upon successful completion of this six-year course, you will graduate with a degree in veterinary medicine.

Our graduates go on to enjoy a wide range of careers in veterinary medicine, including positions in:

Small animal practices

Mixed practices

Equine practices

Farm/livestock environments

Wild animal environments

Wildlife conservation

Military support

Industry

Research

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You will be entitled to practise as a veterinarian as soon as you have earned your BVetMed degree and registered as a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The RVC's accreditation status with the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the reciprocal arrangement between the RCVS and the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc (AVBC) allows BVetMed graduates to register to practise in Europe, Australia and New Zealand without requiring any further qualifications.

In addition, the American Veterinary Medical Association ( AVMA) will recognise your degree as equivalent to those awarded by veterinary colleges in the United States. Some of the USA's major veterinary employers recruit actively among our final year students. Please note, however, that you will be required to sit the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination ( NAVLE) if you intend to work in North America after qualifying, just as those studying at US universities do.

RVC Gateway students testimonials

Rhian Jefferies and and Abbie Ward both came to the RVC on the Gateway programme and are now studying BVet Med. Listen them talk about how they came take the Gateway path into study and how they feel it has benefitted them as they progress through their studies.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for students commencing the course in 2024/25 are as follows:

The UK Government has confirmed that EU/EEA and Swiss national students who have started an eligible course in the 2020/21 academic year or earlier academic years remain eligible to pay the "home" rate of tuition fees and claim any financial support for which they are currently eligible for the duration of that course.

EU/EEA and Swiss national students starting studies in the 2021/22 academic year or lateracademic years may no longer be eligible to pay the "home" rate of tuition fees and claim any financial support for their studies - but this depends on your personal circumstances (including immigration status and residence history in the UK) and UK government rules which are currently being developed. For further information on this emerging situation, please visit UK Council for International Affairs Brexit pages.
Tuition fee amounts are subject to increase each academic year, please be aware of this when making your calculations and planning how much money you will require.

Students from countries outside the UK who wish to undertake full-time study at the RVC are required to pay the international fee for their programme of study (please see section).

Information on Fees & Funding for existing students can be found

The following course-related costs are included in the fees: The following course-related costs are not included in the fees:

Specialist clothing and equipment £600 for the whole course. This amount includes some likely additional spend on replacement items.

Travel to AHEMS and EMS placements

Some AHEMS and EMS placements will also require students to pay for board and lodging

Travel to various intramural rotations (IMR). While majority of the core IMR take place in the College's clinical centres, various weeks of core and tracking IMR require you to travel to various parts of London or further afield. Financial support is provided to help offset the likely travel costs entailed and for certain rotations accommodation is also provided

Accommodation and living costs are not included in the fees.Our Housing Advice pages provide further information on College and private housing.

RVC Bursary for Home Undergraduate Students

RVC Bursaries are customary to assist students from lower income households with the cost of undergraduate study.

Further Information

UK Government Financial Support for Undergraduate Students

Financial support in the form of tuition loan and maintenance loan is available for students from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and EU countries who normally live in UK.

NB: UK students considering studying on the BVetMed Graduate Accelerated or the BVetMed as a second degree are entitled to maintenance loan (avariable means tested living cost loan)and RVC bursary. However, they are not eligible for tuition fee loans so please consider how you will pay the tuition fees for each year before enrolling. For more info see money-matters.

For full details of the government financial support visit the links below.
Tuition fee loan Maintenance loan Application Repayments Additional important point to note
Maintenance Grant - this is only available to full-time UK undergraduate students who commenced their studies on or before 2015/16 academic year.

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The Veterinary Gateway programme - aimed at Widening Participation students - is first year of a six-year full-time degree in veterinary medicine (BVetMed) taught at The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK

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Information on what they are, who they are, and the benefits of studying at a Russell Group uni.

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Founded in 1994, the Russell Group universities tend to be long-established and rank high in university league tables. These universites have a focus on research and often have high entry requirements.

Membership of the Russell Group doesn't change often, though it's possible for unis to join or to leave the group. At the moment, the universities that make up the group are:

Russell Group universities have high entry requirements for most courses. But, the entry requirements will vary depending on the course you're applying to.

For example, if you wish to study psychology at the University of Edinburgh, the standard entry requirements for A-level students is AAA-ABB. However, if you are wanting to study psychology at University College London, you will require an A*AA.

Make sure to check the entry requirements on Whatuni before you apply. This will allow you to plan your A-levels in advance, to ensure that you are taking the subjects necessary for you to be accepted.

Some subjects will require you to have taken particular A-levels. For example, if you wish to study a BSc in biology from the University of York, not only will you need a minimum AAB but this will need to include two science-related subjects.

Do Russell Group universities accept BTECs?

Yes, BTECs are accepted by up to 95 percent of universities and colleges in the UK. Along with A-levels, they are viewed as a valuable qualification. Gaining a Level Three BTEC Extended Diploma is the equivalent to 3 A-levels.

If you are using your BTEC grades, make sure you know the entry requirements for that particular course. Check out the entry requirements for any courses you're interested in through Whatuni's ' Find a Course ' tool. Note that some courses will require a specific grade in a particular subject.

Russell Group universities are awarded two thirds of all UK research grants and contract income. This benefits students undertaking research as part of a final year or postgraduate degree dissertation. However, it's important to note that non-Russell Group universities also offer an equally-high level of research to students.

Due to the scale of research grants Russell Group universities are afforded, this can attract academics at the top of their respective field. Many of these academics do choose, however, to lecture at non-Russell Group universities too.

Russell Group universities also tend to have higher completion rates. In the Complete University Guide's 2024 League Tables, seven out of the top 10 universities that ranked highest for degree completion were in the Russell Group.

It's important that you take note of the Russell Group university deadlines.

For Oxbridge (Oxford and Cambridge) and most medicine, veterinary and dentistry courses, the application deadline will fall in mid-October. The 2023 deadline is 16 October 2023.

For almost all other courses, the application deadline is 31 January 2024. However, students can still apply after this deadline, up until the beginning of Clearing on 5th July.

Regardless of your deadline, ensure that you have the final copy of your personal statement ready to attach to your application. This is one of the most vital components to your application and it is important that you do your research into what makes a winning personal statement.

If you are applying for an Oxford or Cambridge course, make sure your personal statement is well-written and will stand out. Thousands of students apply to Oxbridge every year, so be sure to convey your story, share your thoughts and opinions critically on the subject you're applying to and display your individuality through your personal statement. Some Oxbridge courses require an interview, where you'll be asked to expand upon what you have mentioned in your personal statement.

Typically most Russell Group universities set higher entry requirements, with these varying between universities.

When making your final five shortlist of courses to apply for, we suggest stretching your choices. What we mean by this is include one option that you are really interested in but may have a slightly lower chance of getting into, some options that you believe you have a stronger chance of getting into and one safer option. That way, you cover all of your bases.

Yes, Russell Group universities have courses available through Clearing but they will be limited. It is unlikely that a Russell Group university will have any of its popular courses in Clearing, due to how quickly places are filled.

If you're planning on applying to Russell Group universities in Clearing, ensure that you research your choices before you get your teacher assessed grades, so that your results day can be focussed on calling those universities and negotiating your place.

To see if any Russell Group unis have Clearing spaces available, use our handy Clearing search tool.

Being in the Russell Group is an indication that a university is research-heavy and is long-established. Depending on what you choose to study, this research element may be an important factor that matters to you.

There can also be a lot of societal pressure to study at a Russell Group university, whether that be from parents, other family members or how these universities are perceived amongst you and your peers. Given that most universities in the Russell Group have traditionally held a highly-esteemed reputation, it is not hard to see why studying at one of these universities is highly-regarded.

But while Russell Group universities may be known for their high academic standards, they are by no means the only institutions which can offer you an excellent education. Being a part of the Russell Group doesn't give the complete picture of how well your student experience will turn out. What is most important when it comes to choosing a university is that it is a good fit for you. If you are not happy, you are less likely to do well, no matter where you study.

Don't just choose a university because it is a part of the Russell Group. Take a holistic approach, considering all of the factors that are important to you such as location and size. Make sure that you are attending open days, reading student reviews and ordering prospectuses so that you can make the best, most informed decision.
Feeling ready to look for a uni? Take our snazzy university search tool for a spin!

If you're interested in learning more about the Russell Group, we recommend tuning into these student influencers, who are documenting their journey...

Made up of Lydie & Hazal, two Queen Mary, University of London students navigating their way through medicine, the girls share their Med School journey, providing tips, advice and insight for those considering being a med student.

Rosie is a 22 year-old Oxford University student who offers advice on all things from writing a personal statement and tips for setting up your room, to advice on productive study and giving an inside peek into life as an Oxford student.

Making her way through an economics degree at the University of Edinburgh, Nayna has amassed a big following both through her Youtube page. Her vlog-style videos touch on what happens in her day-to-day, the tips she has on working productively and how to take care of that all important wellbeing.

If you're wondering what it's like being a student in London, then King's College London student Mei-Ying is the person to check out. Through her Youtube channel she'll take you through what it's like learning online, how life's been as a student in lockdown and how to be your best student self.

Through her vlogs, University of Exeter graduate Claire shares all of her tips on how she survived life as a student. Now living in London, Claire still regularly gives her thoughts on how to make the most of your time at university.
"I loved my time at Exeter. It was the perfect fit for me - beautiful campus, my course had a wide variety of modules to choose from and when I wanted a break from studying, I could get involved with anything from cheerleading to cocktail-making through societies on campus."Search for courses at Russell Group universities

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