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What it’s like to study the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

This is a guest blog by Tina Smith, who is studying the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA), on the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Apprenticeship route at Bournemouth University. I have always wanted to be a nurse since a young age and follow in my grandmother’s footsteps. I left school and took the career pathway into… Read more » about What it’s like to study the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

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Student Visa – Top Tips from current international students

If you’re an international student considering Bournemouth University as your study destination, it’s important to know the ins and outs of the UK’s Student Route visa process. As an international student, you may be required to apply for a Student Route visa in order to study at Bournemouth University. But what exactly is the Student… Read more » about Student Visa – Top Tips from current international students

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What it’s like to study MSc Adult Nursing

This is a guest blog by MSc Adult Nursing student, Nasha Oladimeji. She shares the highlights and challenges of this course and her top-tips for those wanting to join. Hi, my name’s Nasha and I’m studying MSc Adult Nursing at Bournemouth Uni. For me, the highlights of the course include the research you can get… Read more » about What it’s like to study MSc Adult Nursing

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From Freshman to Flourishing: Top Hacks and Insider Tips

Starting university is an exciting time in anyone’s life, but it can also be daunting for new students. The pressure that comes with living in a brand-new place, making friends and even managing time and resources efficiently to study. You might be wondering how to make the most of your university experience along with the… Read more » about From Freshman to Flourishing: Top Hacks and Insider Tips

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The lowdown on student finance for postgraduate taught study

Every now and then we ask our advisers in the Future Students Enquiry Team to share their top tips on key topics. Here’s their latest one covering student finance for postgraduate taught study for 2023/24 entry. What financial help can I get? A Postgraduate Loan (to cover tuition and maintenance costs) is available to eligible… Read more » about The lowdown on student finance for postgraduate taught study

Zayn’s first semester studying Photography

This is a guest blog written by Zayn, studying BA (Hons) Photography. This was my first semester studying BA (Hons) Photography, I have been enjoying the course and the different aspects of photography it has introduced me to. So far, we’ve covered a range of topics from the history and philosophy of photography to practical… Read more » about Zayn’s first semester studying Photography

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My tips for attending an Open Day

If you’re thinking about applying to a university but would like to find out more then an Open Day is a great way to start. When planning for an Open Day, it can take some preparation to get organised and decide where you need to be and when. It’s worth looking at the Open Day… Read more » about My tips for attending an Open Day

My top tips for shortlisting a university

Choosing a university can be a huge deal. This may be your home for the next three years minimum, alongside where you may make contacts, both professional and social that could stay with you for life. For me, I wanted to choose a university that was going to have a lasting impact on my career…. Read more » about My top tips for shortlisting a university

Tips for surviving a Master’s

As the workload can increase when comparing an undergraduate course to a postgraduate course, there are many important aspects to consider when heading into a Master’s when it comes to managing that workload, making sure that the workload is evenly spread out and that you are taking enough time off in between when completing the… Read more » about Tips for surviving a Master’s

What’s it like to study Operating Department Practice?

This is a guest blog post by current student Cara Ginnifer, studying BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice. Hello, my name is Cara, I’m studying to be an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and I wanted to let you know what it’s like to study ODP at Bournemouth University (BU) and why I think you’d enjoy it… Read more » about What’s it like to study Operating Department Practice?

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How I got a part-time job in a nursery setting: the tips and clues

If you are an international student, financing your tuition fees or living expenses can be demanding. However, the good news is while you are studying in the UK, your visa allows you to undertake part-time work. This means that, generally, you have the right to work up to 20 hours a week. Starting a part-time… Read more » about How I got a part-time job in a nursery setting: the tips and clues