Always on NHS careers on ucas.com
Every year 1.5 million young people, including those as young as Year 9, come to us for information, advice and guidance on careers in different sectors and the pathways to get there.
We have dedicated NHS careers pages on ucas.com showcasing the breadth of career options within the NHS. This early awareness helps build a long-term talent pipeline.
Early careers and apprenticeships recruitment
At UCAS, we support raising awareness of apprenticeship pathways into medical professions, alongside the traditional university route.
Hear what Jane Hadfield, National Apprenticeship Lead at NHS England, says about the NHS’ partnership with UCAS, and how together we can provide more opportunities for aspiring doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who seek alternatives to traditional university routes.
Explore our early careers services
Bespoke insight and targeted media campaigns
In 2022 we conducted bespoke 'Who are the future nurses?' research, uncovering nursing applicants’ deepest motivations and barriers. The findings of the research informed a targeted media campaign through UCAS that delivered a 30% increase year-on-year in applications to nursing courses.