Subject Application Guides

Engineering
A guide to help those applying for a degree in the field of Engineering.

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​​​​​​​Nursing
A guide to help those applying for a degree in the field of Nursing.

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​​​​​​​Psychology
A guide to help those applying for a degree in the field of Psychology.

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How do I apply for an engineering degree?

To get onto an engineering degree, you will normally need good grades in GCSE Science, Maths and/or IT, as well as good A level results (or equivalent qualifications) in similar subjects.

If you want to pursue chemical engineering, you'll need to take chemistry A level too.

Entry requirements vary between universities, so check carefully before putting each one down on your UCAS form.

To successfully apply for an engineering course, you will also need a great personal statement. We recommend you start doing this as early as possible (preferably over the school summer holidays), to give yourself plenty of time to revise and edit it.

To help you with this, take a look at the following resources here at Studential:

Once you have submitted your completed UCAS form, the universities will decide whether they wish to offer you a place.

How do I train to become a nurse?

To become a nurse, you will normally need at least two A levels, although usually 3 (check each university's entry requirements carefully), or any equivalent qualification.

You'll also be required to hold basic GCSEs in Maths, Science and English.

Entry requirements vary between universities, so check each one carefully to make sure you can realistically meet them.

Once you have decided which universities you want to apply to, you'll need to start filling out your UCAS form, which includes writing a great personal statement. To help with this, take a look at the following resources here at Studential:

When you have gone through several rounds of revision and put together a polished personal statement, you can then think about submitting your UCAS form. Make sure everything is filled out correctly before sending it off.

Once you have done so, UCAS will process your application form and the universities you have applied to will decide whether to offer you a place on their course.

How do I apply for a psychology degree?

To apply for a psychology degree, you will need GCSEs in Science, Maths and English as a minimum. Some universities may also ask for IT.

You'll also need at least one A level in either Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths. Psychology is not compulsory, but may be desirable.

Entry requirements range from CCC to AAB, with the universities and colleges most commonly asking for BBB.

To successfully apply for a psychology degree, you will also need to write a great personal statement that stands out from the crowd. To help you do this, take a look through the following resources here at Studential:

Once you have revised and edited your psychology personal statement, you can then paste it into your UCAS form. Check that you have filled everything out correctly before submitting your application form.

When you have done this, UCAS will process your form and the universities you have applied to will decide whether to offer you a place on their psychology course.