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It is the representation of the time and effort needed for a person to acquire a new skill or knowledge. Well-structured content helps smooth this curve, making learning more accessible and less frustrating.
It is the use of game elements (points, levels, challenges) in educational or professional contexts to increase user motivation and engagement with the content.
Why do you want to study the course?
We recommend thinking about and noting down your answers to the questions below - they’re a great starting point for your future personal statement!
Question 1
Are you interested in the combination of scientific drive and human engagement?
Question 2
Think about your work experience and personal life? Has a certain experience shaped your decision?
Question 3
Consider the soft skills that are important for this career (e.g., communication, empathy, team work), and which of these do you already recognise in yourself?
Important
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It is the representation of the time and effort needed for a person to acquire a new skill or knowledge. Well-structured content helps smooth this curve, making learning more accessible and less frustrating.
It is the use of game elements (points, levels, challenges) in educational or professional contexts to increase user motivation and engagement with the content.
Choosing Your 5th Course Choice
Example courses:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Dental Hygiene
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Therapeutic Radiography
- Oral Health.
As Medicine and Dentistry are so competitive, you can only apply for four of these courses - your 5th choice must be something different. It’s common for applicants to receive four rejections, so choose a 5th course you’d genuinely be happy to study.
Explore your 5th choice now
Select the statement that best describes you:
I love science and want a career working behind the scenes - in a hospital, in research/academia, or within a scientific company.
I love science, alongside helping people, and it’s important to me to work directly with patients on the front line.
Take some time to explore the link below and make a list of other careers to research.
Visit NHS Careers
Entry requirements differ between courses, so make sure you check the specific details for your chosen medicine or dentistry programme.
see UCAS for details
Take some time to explore the link below and make a list of other careers to research.
Visit NHS Careers
3. The application process
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It is the representation of the time and effort needed for a person to acquire a new skill or knowledge. Well-structured content helps smooth this curve, making learning more accessible and less frustrating.
It is the use of game elements (points, levels, challenges) in educational or professional contexts to increase user motivation and engagement with the content.
Why do you want to study the course?
We recommend thinking about and noting down your answers to the questions below - they’re a great starting point for your future personal statement!
Question 1
Are you interested in the combination of scientific drive and human engagement?
Question 2
Think about your work experience and personal life? Has a certain experience shaped your decision?
Question 3
Consider the soft skills that are important for this career (e.g., communication, empathy, team work), and which of these do you already recognise in yourself?
Important
+ info
+ info
It is the representation of the time and effort needed for a person to acquire a new skill or knowledge. Well-structured content helps smooth this curve, making learning more accessible and less frustrating.
It is the use of game elements (points, levels, challenges) in educational or professional contexts to increase user motivation and engagement with the content.
Choosing Your 5th Course Choice
Example courses:
As Medicine and Dentistry are so competitive, you can only apply for four of these courses - your 5th choice must be something different. It’s common for applicants to receive four rejections, so choose a 5th course you’d genuinely be happy to study.
Explore your 5th choice now
Select the statement that best describes you:
I love science and want a career working behind the scenes - in a hospital, in research/academia, or within a scientific company.
I love science, alongside helping people, and it’s important to me to work directly with patients on the front line.
Take some time to explore the link below and make a list of other careers to research.
Visit NHS Careers
Entry requirements differ between courses, so make sure you check the specific details for your chosen medicine or dentistry programme.
see UCAS for details
Take some time to explore the link below and make a list of other careers to research.
Visit NHS Careers