This section is easy to fill in as it is all about yourself. On the right hand side there are all the sections which must be filled in along with a key at the bottom which explains if a section is not started, in progress or completed. Once logged in you’ll be taken to your personal homepage. Tip 2: Please also remember to make a note of your Personal ID which will be needed every time you contact UCAS or your chosen institutions. Tip 1: Please remember to keep your username and password safe as you’ll need it throughout the process. If you’re registering independently this is not required. If you’re registering through your school or college, please remember to use your Buzzword (school / college can tell you what that is). Then click on Apply to open the log-in page where you register yourself and set up your username and password. The first step is to register yourself with UCAS via. You fill in the application using an online form on their website. The Universities and College Admissions Service (UCAS) are the people who manage your application and get your application form from your home, school or college to your chosen universities. There’s a wealth of information and support available so please remember to use it. It was not easy making this decision, it required a lot of research using the UCAS website, university websites and also attending open days, as well as speaking to my teachers at college and meeting with my college careers advisors. I went from wanting to study Medicine to Pharmacy, then to Forensic Sciences to finally sticking with Biomedical Science.

It’s okay to jump and change courses you may be interested in while you are doing your research. It wasn’t an easy decision to make but with the help and advice of my family, friends, cousins, Personal Tutor, Subject Teachers and Careers Advisor I made the decision.

I enjoyed Science at school and college, I had a passion for Biology and Chemistry and learning about the human body and world of science. When I started my UCAS journey I was very confused about where I saw myself in the future. Deadline dates will vary for each core stage but you will be informed of this via UCAS, your School or College or your chosen universities but do check. If you’ve not decided what course you want to study then it is a good idea to research, attend open days and plan your application.Īn example timeline for your UCAS journey is shown below. I hope sharing my experience gives you an insight into the UCAS journey and helps you to make your decision. No matter where you are in your current stage of education whether it is Post-16 or you’re a Mature Student it is never too late to apply to University. The next step in your education journey may be a little scary, just like your first day at school or college. The process of applying to University can be a daunting experience.

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