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74Open days & events

24FAQs

471Info & advice pages

1Statement guide

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1Employer

8Videos

98Blog posts

545News articles

12Documents

3 Courses

Biomedical Sciences (Deferred Choice)
Newcastle University
BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Newcastle upon Tyne · 2025
Tariff points: N/A
Biological Sciences with deferred choice of specialisation
Swansea University
BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Swansea · 2025
Tariff points: 120/144
2 related courses

1 Subject spotlight powered by UCAS Media Service

From Pregnancy To Parenthood: A Midwife’s Role
with Dr Daisy Wiggins from Bournemouth University

2 Virtual work experiences powered by UCAS Media Service

Discover wagamama Early Careers: Hospitality Work Experience
Hospitality, Catering & Events
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Wagamama
Available 07/02/2025 - 26/03/2026
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Siemens Technology Virtual Work Experience: Innovate, Inspire, Transform
Engineering
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Siemens
Available 29/07/2024 - 01/11/2025
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74 Open days and events

Last date to add a 2025 entry Clearing choice
20th October 2025 • Undergraduate
Last date to add a 2026 entry Clearing choice
19th October 2026 • Undergraduate
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Birkbeck, University of London - Undergraduate open day
26th April 2025 • Undergraduate
London, London
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Manchester Metropolitan University - Postgraduate Open Day
7th May 2025 • Postgraduate
Manchester, Manchester
Featured
Manchester Metropolitan University - Undergraduate Open Day
18th June 2025 • Undergraduate
Manchester
Featured
Birkbeck, University of London - Undergraduate open day
28th June 2025 • Undergraduate
London, London
Featured
Manchester Metropolitan University - Undergraduate Open Day
11th October 2025 • Undergraduate
Manchester
Featured
Manchester Metropolitan University - Undergraduate Open Day
18th October 2025 • Undergraduate
Manchester
Featured
Manchester Metropolitan University - Undergraduate Open Day
22nd November 2025 • Undergraduate
Manchester
Move into secondary school teaching
22nd April 2025 • Business, Virtual and digital, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Online, Online
University Centre West Anglia - open day event
23rd April 2025
King's Lynn
The Regent's Difference – on campus open day
29th April 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate
London, London
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24 FAQs

Can I swap my firm and insurance choices now I’ve got my results?
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How many Extra choices can I make?
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I am still waiting for a decision from at least one of my choices – is this normal?
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I only made four choices because I applied for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or veterinary science courses, and I’ve …
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If I want to use Extra, but I haven’t received decisions from some of my original choices what should …
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What if I’m still waiting for decisions from some of my choices when Extra opens?
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Am I eligible to use Extra?
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Can I substitute or replace a university or college choice if I change my mind?
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Do the universities I have applied to know my personal statement has been reported?
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Does the similarity detection alert mean my application is now cancelled?
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Has my application been unsuccessful because of the similarity detection alert?
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How can I make a change to my application?
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471 Information and advice pages

Challenge #4: Making choices
Choices - assessing your portfolio
How future-proof is your portfolio?
Disabled students: Researching your choices
Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.
Extra choices
If you've used all five choices on your application, and you're not holding any offers, you could still find a place using Extra – it's free!
FutureLearn Choices – bridging the gap between school and university
GCSE choices: Practical ways to guide students
Advising Year 9s on GCSE options? Use our advice to make sure their choices are suited to their learning style and ability, and fit in with their future aspirations.
How to advise students about GCSE choices
Get to grips with the key issues around choosing GCSEs. This introductory guide will help you understand the facts and advise your students effectively.
Improve conversion to firm choice
Strengthen bonds with your applicants during the moments that matter, building the trust they need to make your institution first choice. Discover your biggest conversion drop-off points to improve future performance. Learn why they chose you, or crucially, why they chose another university or college over you.
Inspiration, happiness, and experience: Educating 13 – 17 year olds about their career choices
Making informed subject choices
Give your students the tools they need to make informed decisions about which subjects to study at A level or equivalent – with one eye on their future plans.
The ultimate checklist for comparing your choices
When it comes to crunch time, you want to make sure that you have everything you need to make the right decision.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for Careers Information, Advice and Guidance to students about their choices?
Oli De Botton, Chief Executive, The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)
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1 Personal statement guide

What to include in your animal science personal statement

1 Employer UCAS Media Service

Ibstock

8 Videos

Shortlisting Workshop Hub Live
Struggling to narrow down your choices? We talk you through ways to shorten your list and work out exactly
Duration: 23:2918 Apr 2025, 20:09
How to find your perfect course
With so many choices to think about when you're applying to uni, watch us and our panel of experts share
Duration: 34:0018 Apr 2025, 20:09
What should I do if I am not happy with my calculated grade?
Consider Clearing – 70,000 applicants got a place through Clearing last year. You'll have lots of options
Duration: 01:1918 Apr 2025, 20:09
What is UCAS' message to applicants this year?
There are plenty of opportunities and choice. There were lots of course in Clearing last year, so take
Duration: 01:2618 Apr 2025, 20:09
Clare, what are your overall messages at this time?
Keep connected with UCAS and unis as things are changing quickly. You'll have plenty of choices, take
Duration: 01:1018 Apr 2025, 20:09
What should students applying with BTECs know when making their choices?
There are different considerations for students applying to uni with BTECs or other qualifications. Find
Duration: 01:1418 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: supermarket choices
Michael tells us what he’s willing to spend a little more on at the supermarket, and what his signature
Duration: 00:3018 Apr 2025, 20:09
It's Your Choice To Make - Plymouth College of Art
Interested in creative study? It's not too late to apply for Sept 2015. #Clearing
Duration: 00:3018 Apr 2025, 20:09

98 Blog posts

The new era of Clearing: What it means for universities
11 Mar 2025, 11:25
Driving aspiration, empowering confidence, and informing decisions
A whistlestop tour of our Project Next Generation Themes Report
7 Nov 2023, 08:17
Unpacking Welsh regional migration: A deep dive into higher education progression across the Welsh parliamentary regions
24 Jul 2023, 09:18
The 3 Cs: how student mindsets are changing as Clearing kicks off
There’s not much we talk about more often than student mindset, but there’s not much more important.
18 Jul 2023, 08:52
The individuality of student choice
27 Jan 2023, 12:01
Working for a successful student journey for disabled students
17 Aug 2018, 08:40
Empowering neurodivergent learners: A strengths-based approach to university applications
Gemma Spencer, Lecturer in Pre-Registration Nursing, University of Central Lancashire17 Mar 2025, 11:05
What do we know about progression for the second cohort of students with T Levels?
The 2023 cycle marked the second year that students in England with T Levels used the skills and knowledge
Philippa Alway, Senior Policy Adviser (Apprenticeships and Skills), UCAS8 Feb 2024, 08:56
Finding balance: Understanding the shifting priorities of Gen Z in higher education and career aspirations
Edward McClaran & Vicky Downie, Principal Insight Consultants, UCAS5 Dec 2023, 11:24
A journey of diversity: From Romania to UCAS via the University of Worcester
In 2011, I embarked on a life-changing adventure: I was going to leave Romania to become an international
Teona Droc, Customer Experience Manager, UCAS16 Nov 2023, 13:18
The shifting sands of student tech: What they’re buying, how they’re using it – and what this means for brands
One of the most interesting student tech tales lies, surprisingly, in the tablet. What started out life
UCAS19 Oct 2023, 08:11
Guiding lights: Unveiling the true influencers of young people
‘Influencer’ has become a charged term in recent years, with connotations of social media’s negative
Megan Edwards, Principal Insight Consultant, UCAS17 Oct 2023, 12:51
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545 News articles

New Report: Project Next Generation: Six themes that influence student choice
National Careers Week is a busy time for advisers supporting students to make informed decisions about
How to support student choices in Wales
Are you a teacher or adviser supporting students exploring their options in Wales?
Clearing choices
The last date for applicants to add a Clearing choice is Tuesday 17 October with Wednesday 18 October
Clearing choices
The last date for applicants to add a Clearing choice is Tuesday 17 October with Wednesday 18 October
79% of UK 18-year-old applicants receiving results gain place at first choice university
As hundreds of thousands of students across the UK receive their exam results, new UCAS figures show
Clearing choices added in error
Students are advised to only add a Clearing choice once they have permission from the university or college
Nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students gain first choice university place
New UCAS figures show nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students have been accepted by their firm
Clearing choices added in error
Students are advised to only add a Clearing choice once they have permission from the university or college
Clearing choices added in error
Students are advised to only add a Clearing choice once they have permission from the university or college
Record proportion of Scottish students accepted at their first-choice university
A record proportion of Scottish students are celebrating gaining their place at their first choice university.
Clearing choices added in error
Students are advised to only add a Clearing choice once they have permission from the university or college
Report shows international students still view the UK as a study destination of choice, but say they need more support and guidance
Almost nine out of ten (88%) international students see the UK as a positive, or very positive, place
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12 Documents

Lindsay_Conroy_Opening_Up_Greater_Choice_Final_Doc
Last update: 15-02-2024 - application/pdf
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lindsay_Conroy_Opening_Up_Greater_Choice_Final
Last update: 15-02-2024 - application/pdf
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Celebrating_Apprenticeships_Lindsay_Conroy_Opening_Up_Greater_Choice.pdf
Last update: 14-02-2024 - application/pdf
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2017 Acceptances by number of choices and domicile (UK / EU / Not EU) - June 30 applicants
Last update: 18-12-2017 - application/pdf
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2017 Applicants by number of choices and domicile (UK / EU / Not EU) - June 30 applicants
Last update: 16-12-2017 - application/pdf
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DR2 PDF zip folder (Polar3, SIMD, and number of choices reports)
Last update: 14-12-2017 - application/zip
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2016 Applicants by number of choices and domicile (UK/EU/not EU) - 30 June applicants
Last update: 10-08-2017 - application/pdf
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2016 Acceptances by number of choices and domicile (UK/EU/not EU) - 30 June applicants
Last update: 10-08-2017 - application/pdf
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2016 Applicants by number of Apply 1 choices
Last update: 10-08-2017 - application/pdf
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2016 Acceptances by number of Apply 1 choices
Last update: 10-08-2017 - application/pdf
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2016 Applicants by number of Apply 1 choices and domicile (UK/EU/Not EU)
Last update: 10-08-2017 - application/pdf
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2016 Acceptances by number of Apply 1 choices and domicile (UK/EU/Not EU)
Last update: 10-08-2017 - application/pdf
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