Personal Statement:Medicine 2 - The Student Room

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

As medicine is a scientifically based career that involves interpersonal skills and caring for people, I feel that this is the best career path for me. This decision was finalised at the Medlink course in Nottingham University. There I was able to converse with students and doctors. Collectively their personal accounts and lectures gave me the information to confirm my wish to become a doctor. What particularly interests me about medicine is using my knowledge and skills to diagnose different problems, discover the various causes, and make the right prognosis for each individual case on a daily basis.

To be given the opportunity to read medicine would not only fulfil my ambitions but also allow me to be a credit to the medical institution. I am a dedicated learner and have the ability to listen diligently to people. I believe there is a severe lack of black female doctors and I will endeavour to be part of the improvement of this situation and be an asset to my community.

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

A Level Biology and Chemistry have furthered my scientific interest and understanding; meanwhile, Maths has enabled me to think more logically, which will be beneficial in a medical career. In my profession, I want to be able to communicate with as many people as possible, so I chose to learn Spanish since it is an increasingly popular language used worldwide.

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

With the objective of gaining more of an idea of what a doctor does, I spent time in a local surgery for my work experience where I was able to observe the Baby Clinic and a postnatal consultation. I also took the opportunity to ask the doctors about their careers.

Recently I volunteered at a Special Needs Project for young people. The demanding needs of the young people made it arduous work, exposing me to a daily routine of working with different types of people in a caring environment. Nevertheless, it was a pleasure to spend time there, and it was very satisfying to see the young people enjoying themselves, doing activities that would not usually be available to them. I plan to volunteer at the project again next year.

Activities such as performing in school plays and singing in the choir have kept me involved in school life. I especially enjoyed performing in the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Leadership roles, such as form captain and school council representative, have increased my self-confidence.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award has taken up much of my out-of-school time for the past three years. In order to achieve my Bronze and Silver Award, I have completed a First Aid Course, participated in weekly sessions of aerobics, worked voluntarily in Oxfam, and had keyboard/piano lessons.

Until March this year, I was heavily involved in the Young Enterprise Scheme, where I played the role of deputy personnel director. My job entailed taking the register and writing reports and letters to the staff. I was the creator of our best-selling product, which was pot plants in recycled glass jars and tins. Each of these commitments has enriched my life in many different ways, shaping me into a well-rounded person.

Due to my great passion for music, I am looking forward to getting involved in musical activities at university to expand my interest, improve my keyboard and piano playing, and broaden my social life.

Being a keen hiker, I am also very eager to traverse the university's surrounding territories.

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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