Personal Statement:Medicine 27

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

The choices for the A-level courses I have taken this year rely solely on my interests. I love science, so biology and chemistry keep me interested yet challenged which I like about the subjects. I have no regrets in taking Food technology, as it is one of my favourite subjects that I happen to be fairly good at, I also like the fact how it links to all my other subjects. I chose geography to add some versatility to my choices with a subject I thoroughly enjoy. I like the balance of my subjects, as they are all different and yet complement each other in different ways. I have recently taken part in curriculum enrichment short courses in sports like self-defence and rugby because it is a change from anything I have done before.

I would like to go to university to study Medicine once I have completed my A level course, as I have a passion for helping others as well as a strong interest in science. I have always wanted to go into a career science related. But it wasn't until recently when I had been spending more time in hospitals with doctors because of my grandfather's heart attack, that I realised how much I appreciate what they do, and that it was the career path for me. I am looking into doing some community work medicine related, maybe with the Macmillan Nurses. And I have already got some work experience lined up for the near future with a consultant.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

The choices for my A-level subjects in biology and chemistry have kept me interested and challenged, which I like. Food technology is one of my favourite subjects that also links well with the others. Geography adds versatility and complements the balance of my subjects. I have recently taken curriculum enrichment short courses in sports like self-defence and rugby as a change from my usual studies.

In school, I have taken part in a short theatre technical lighting course which was useful and has given me the skills to be able to work all the lighting and special effects for drama productions. To complement my new skills in the theatre, I decided to expand on this by joining up for the theatre make-up course which was not only a lot of fun, but surprisingly informative as well. These skills mean I can now work behind the scenes for upcoming drama events.

I have also done programmes in "Group Dynamics" and "Learning to Drive" which have given me useful skills for the future. I am currently working towards my Bronze Medallion Lifesaving award which, although physically demanding, is quite fun.

Recently, the year group took part in a business dynamics competition. This allowed me to get involved in a business type project that was something interesting and different. Although I didn’t enjoy business subjects much before, this experience showed me that there are many opportunities which can be personal and enjoyable.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

Self-defence has given me a new-found interest as I am now taking up Tai Qwon Do at my local fitness club. When I have a free Wednesday lunchtime, I benefit from being able to freely go along to the Literary and Debating society and put across my point of view as I love a good debate!

Every week on a Tuesday, I give up an hour of my free time to visit Bolton School Nursery. I find this quite rewarding as the younger children have increased my confidence and given me communication skills on a new level, I enjoy spending time with them and have built up a few sweet relationships with them. I also gave up some of my extra spare time to help with their nativity play and its preparations, which was fairly difficult to organise.

During the weeks running up to Christmas 2003, I had a lot of fun attending Christmas cake club, this allowed my creative side to become unleashed, and created a very good cake as my end product.

Out of school I enjoy keeping fit by going to the gym usually twice a week to run and swim. I also play tennis leisurely there in my spare time. In the summer, I spend most of my time in Anglesey where I am a member of the Trearddur Bay Sailing Club. I enjoy sailing mirrors and toppers and have received a few awards from races, including some first places. The summer is also when I do my favourite sport; water-skiing. My family and I have a powerboat, which has increased my awareness of dangers in the water, and I have had experience in driving and maintaining it. I am in the process of booking an intense power-boating course to gain the responsibility of driving it alone.

When I am not in Anglesey in summer, I am on a North Wales outdoor pursuits camp for up to 20 days in the Nant Gwynant valley in Snowdonia, organised by the Columbus Fellowship, where I am a junior leader. I help run the camp, taking on duty groups and keeping an eye on younger members. I specialise in camp administration and mountain activities and play a large role in catering, managing to cook for 100+ people in a tent on a tight budget.

I have a part time job at La Senza as a lingerie consultant, working a day and a night each week, which I enjoy despite being unexpectedly hard work. My hobbies include reading, listening to music and cookery.

I would like to complete a gap year in the Armed Forces (Regular Commissions Board) after I finish my A levels. To gain insight, the Army has arranged a week's work experience for me at the Garelochhead Training camp in Scotland, where I will take part in intense training and assessment while learning valuable skills.

How personal statements have changed?

The current personal statement format, with three 'scaffolding' questions, was introduced by Ucas in September 2025. This personal statement was submitted before then, using the old essay-style format. It has been carefully edited into the three-question format, with all of the original wording kept.

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