Personal Statement:Natural Sciences 3

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

To me Natural Sciences seems like the perfect course. The chance to study more than one subject at a higher level of depth and understanding is something that I am extremely attracted to as it will give me a broader knowledge of the scientific world in general, rather than just specialising in one principle. I also believe that it will allow me to make links between the different aspects of science, that I would have otherwise missed had I chose to specialise. Science to me is fascinating and not just a subject to be studied merely for the sake of it. Throughout my time as a student it has constantly intrigued me to see how the world around us functions on all different levels. It is for this reason that I have subscribed to the science magazine Cosmos and regularly read Focus. To add to this, I have attended a talk on particle physics and an all day genetics trip both of which were held by staff at the University of Manchester. Somewhere down the line I think that I may like to go into research. From looking at this course I believe it will make me a much more rounded individual who will be much more attractive to prospective employers. From discussions with current students I also know that many people find the course they chose at university very different to A-Level. This once again is where I believe Natural Sciences has an advantage to many other courses as the variation in the course is something that will keep me all the more interested and committed as it allows me to continue studying several areas of interest to me.

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

At college I participated in a Pre-Med group as enrichment which allowed me to listen to and interact with many speakers from other professions such as Bio-Chemists and analysts. It is this that showed me that although I did not want to become a doctor, I most definitely wanted a career related to science. Also, I participated in an open evening held by my college for the Physics Department and represented my college in a Biology quiz at UCLAN, both of which gave me some responsibility and a chance to interact with others. In my own time I also managed to get myself a work experience placement at AKCROS Chemical plant to get a feel for how science works in the real world and not just in labs and classrooms.

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

Outside of college I would say my main hobby is Athletics. Although not really related to the course I wish to do, it has taught me many skills that I believe can be applied to it. For example, due to the intensive training sessions that my group carry out I have learnt how to persevere through difficulties and that constant hard work is needed to achieve goals, as things in life worth having do not come easily. After a few years I decided that I wished to become more involved with athletics and so became a coach. My level 1 Coaching Qualification allows me to coach people of all ages which I now do once a week voluntarily with a group of children aged between around 12 and 14. Although sometimes hard work, it is something that I really do enjoy. It has also taught me many transferable skills such as organisation, the ability to communicate and responsibility, which I believe will allow me to adapt to university life very quickly and comfortably.

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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