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Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.

A degree in animal science opens up numerous career options working with animals, or could be a stepping stone into a graduate veterinary medicine course. If it's your degree of choice, here are some personal statement pointers.

We asked a biology admissions tutor what the secret is to writing a successful biology personal statement. Apparently, there isn't one - it’s all about genuine passion, enthusiasm and curiosity. The simple objective to writing a successful biology personal statement is to show that you understand what you're applying for, along with some evidence of your enthusiasm, and commitment to the subject.

Business admissions tutors explain the importance of reflecting on your business or management interests and demonstrating your motivation, skills, and enthusiasm in your personal statement.

We asked admissions tutors to share their dos and don’ts for writing a strong and engaging computer science personal statement. Here's what they told us:

We've been researching and collating the top things that dental schools want to see from your personal statement. Here’s what they say.

Writing a personal statement for music? Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed, and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.

Are you a future physicist in the making? You'll need a strong personal statement that communicates what inspires you about the subject. We spoke to physics admissions tutors to find out more: With keen competition for places on physics courses, Professor Jim Al-Khalili from the University of Surrey is looking beyond grades to select the best students

Demonstrating your understanding of and interest in studying sociology is a key way of impressing tutors.

Admissions tutors agree that pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology are competitive fields to get into, so follow our tips to make you stand out.

Whether you’re inspired by Sartre, Noam Chomsky, or Martha Nussbaum, you’ll need to write a philosophy personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic.

Whether it's an exhibition you've visited or an artist who inspires you, drawing on your photography influences is key to an impressive photography personal statement.

If you’re a future physicist – or astronomer – in the making, admissions tutors say they’re looking beyond your grades for a sparkling personal statement that communicates what lights you up about the subject.

Physiotherapists help people regain their independence by relieving physical difficulties and improving mobility with exercise and other techniques

Go beyond sport – and body parts – if you want to impress admissions tutors with your physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology personal statement.

It’s important students consider their post-school plans early – but with so many options, where should they start?

Sometimes the unexpected brings new opportunities, whether it’s exploring a different course, considering an apprenticeship, or going through Clearing.

Podiatrists help people live more comfortably by providing treatment and care for foot and leg problems.

Show how you’ve got the right personality for the physical, emotional, and mental demands of a career in policing.