One of the best ways to gain valuable skills for becoming a qualified nurse comes from placements, which is why they are heavily built into the nursing courses here at Manchester. Read about what first-year BNurs Children’s Nursing student, Wise, learnt on her community placement below. … More My first nursing placement
Third year BSc Psychology student, Heather, gives us an honest insight into her final year, including finding the right balance between focusing on completing your degree but also looking ahead towards your future career. … More My advice for struggling final-year students
Shreeya reflects on her first semester on the MSc Tissue Engineering for Regenerative Medicine course. Read about all the modules she took on this course including the hands-on practical skills she gained in the lab. … More My first semester on the MSc Tissue Engineering for Regenerative Medicine course
Aisha is a second year student on the BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy course. Here she gives us an insight into what it means to be a dental hygiene therapist and what the course offers here at Manchester. … More Why study dental hygiene and therapy?
There is no doubt that the transition from school to university is challenging, but there are support networks put in place here at the university to tackle just that. The PASS scheme offers study support led by students further into their degrees. Read below to find out about PASS leader Zunaira’s experience in helping newer students adjust to their studies. … More My experience being a PASS leader
BSc Psychology student, Phoebe, shares her advice on successfully securing a placement. She admits that applying for positions can be tough, but focusing on the positive aspects of the process is crucial. … More Applying for a placement year: the challenges and the benefits
MSc Bioinformatics and Systems Biology student Harsini gives us her top tips for starting the exciting but often nerve-wracking first week at university. Whether you are about to start your first degree or are returning for a postgraduate course, her advice is not to be missed. … More Tips for starting your first semester at university
Caitlin came to Manchester to study on the BNurs Children’s Nursing course. Here she gives us an honest insight into the often tough, but extremely rewarding parts of her course. Read about the special moments she witnessed below. … More Why study child nursing?
Keira Hill is a first-year student on the BNurs Children’s Nursing course at Manchester. Here, she talks about her studies during the first semester of the academic year. … More My first semester on the BNurs Children’s Nursing course
Medical student Arabhi gives some advice on revising for exams whilst still prioritising self care. She talks us through her top tips for the nervous night before the exam but also techniques to control nerves on the day. … More Revision tips for in-person exams
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