Personal statement advice: nursing
Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous and you need to show you fit the bill.
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Personal statement advice: nursing
Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous and you need to show you fit the bill.
Personal statement for 2026 entry: Classroom resources
You can use our resources to help your students shine in their personal statement for 2026 entry.
Personal statements for 2026 entry onwards
For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can prepare for the changes.
Personal statements for 2026 entry onwards
For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can support students.
Plot twist! Helping your teen embrace plan B
Clementine Wade, university and school coach, has worked as a teacher, examiner and uni coach since 2005. She specialises in Key Stage 5 qualifications and super selective universities. Clem's created guidance to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.
Postgraduate open days and events
Attending postgraduate open days before applying will give you plenty of time to make a confident, informed decision about the course that best suits your learning style, and meets your career aspirations.
Postgraduate UK: international students
If you want to study a postgraduate course in the UK, start here to find out how to apply and find out more information.
Preparing for a university open day
Considering university? Here's everything you need to know about going to an open day.
Progression pathways
Watch our videos to find out about the new and non-traditional qualifications an increasing number of students are using to enter higher education.
Progression pathways 2017
Read our report and watch our videos to find out about full-time undergraduate degree pathways through higher education, including degree and higher level apprenticeships.
Reach Gen Z consumers during National Apprenticeship Week 2024
With UCAS you can connect with your next generation of customers
Reach Gen Z talent during National Apprenticeship Week 2024
With UCAS you can can recruit apprentices
Recruit new talent
We’ll share your vacancies directly with the world’s biggest talent pool of students and graduates. Our dedicated jobs board and precision-targeting campaigns enable employers to advertise and connect to innovative candidates who'd love to work for you.
Reference processes and terminology
Understand the different reference processes and terminology for independent, centre-linked, and reference-only applicants.
References
Why you need a reference, who to choose as a referee, and how to add it to your application.
Reforming references for the 2024 cycle
We’ve worked with over 180 universities and colleges, 700 teachers and representative bodies, and nearly 15,000 students to build on the findings from the Reimagining UK Admissions report 2021.
Replying to your UCAS Undergraduate offers
Find out when you need to reply, how to accept or decline offers, and about the different replies you can make.
Reports and insights
Here you'll find all the latest reports and insights from UCAS to help you understand the specific needs and motivations of young people trying to decide on their next steps.