Uni league tables for 2013 entry

http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/ is now out with new league tables/rankings and guides to universities

University Youtube & itunes channels

A number of universities have their own YouTube channel where they post information about the university and its courses.  It is easy to search for these, however, two of the most viewed are www.youtube.com/oxford and www.youtube.com/cambridgeuniversity
Oxford also have their own itunes site with lots of interesting downloads on http://itunes.ox.ac.uk/

UKCAT

Regstration begins in 6 days time for this aptitude test.  The site http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/ has practice tests you can take to help you perform well.

Open Day for those interested in a maritime career

June 29th is an Open Day at Warsash Maritime Academy

Entry requirements are

4 GCSE’s Grade A – C including Maths, English & Science for the HND programmes.

120 UCAS points in a Science or Maths based subject for our Foundation Degree programmes.

In association with Southampton Solent Uni, get paid to train and study.
www.warsashacademy.co.uk

Want to be a pilot?

There is an exhibition at Heathrow this Saturday for those who wish to find out more about a career as a pilot
http://exhibitions.flyer.co.uk/

Physics in Engineering course for current year 8

The Smallpeicetrust is adding a new course for year 9 during the October break.  It is a 4 day residential course for £175.  Current year 8 would be those who need to apply. http://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/

NHS Careers

The NHDs by far our largest employer with 1,432,000 employees in England (Tesco has 286,390). There are 315 separate organisations within the NHS in terms of employment i.e. they have their own recruitment system. 10% of the staff are doctors/dentists, 30% nurses/midwives, 5% scientists, 5% allied health professionals and the rest in a range of occupations, such as electricians and property managers. From September, students applying for an allied health profession (e.g. physiotherapy) will get their fees paid and receive a £1000 bursary. They are also eligible for a means tested bursary. The website www.nhscareers.nhs.uk  contains a wealth of careers information, as well as the coursefinder site ( http://www.ukcoursefinder.com/ )which details approved university courses and has a useful section on what you can do with your degree.

Fully sponsored business degree from Nottingham Trent Business school

further details  http://www.ntu.ac.uk/nbs/courses/undergraduate/sponsored_degrees/index.html?j=31658042&e=mjfarnell@rydal-penrhos.com&l=2013350_HTML&u=271878215&mid=234324&jb=0

Oxbridge and Medical tests

This site contains the information you need plus practice questions
http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/

LNAT update

The current information about LNAT registation relates to the current year.  For applicants starting university in Autumn 2013 the website will be updated after June 30.  However, LNAT confirm that they expect the dates to be the same, so you just add a year to dates.  That means registration opens after 1 August 2012 for 2013 entry. http://www.lnat.ac.uk/lnat-registration/law-admissions-test.aspx  contains more info on the dates.  NB the dates for Oxford are different than for the other universities.  Lists of universities and courses that currently require LNAT can be found on http://www.lnat.ac.uk/lnat-exam/admissions-law.aspx 

Local engineering opportunities for year 12

the organisation http://www.stemcymru.org.uk/en/index.php offer YINI which is a year in industry prior to commening university.  Year 12 need to apply for this shortly if they are considering this beginning summer 2013. Also, during the summer, Bangor, Cardiff, Glyndwr & Glamorgan University offer 3 day Headstart residential programmes.  Applications need to be in asap for these courses at only £55 each.