[chignesh10]

(Original post by chemkid)
Nope. applying for medicine at uni this year i was considering chemistry because it's amazing but i wouldn't really enjoy any jobs relating to that at the end of it.

you can do either of them but if you do the application make sure you get the NIMR specific one off their site. it's basically the same as the official nuffield one but just filled out with NIMR details. I think it's harder to get a placement at the NIMR because there are only a few places available and because of the interviews etc... if you're not fussy about where the placement is then you should just apply to the main nuffield one, specify your area of interest and let them find you one. you're more likely to get a placement if you do it that way.

if you need any help just let me know

Can i send an application to the main nuffield one and the NIMR one? Did u do the nuffield science bursary? Where did u apply?

[chemkid]

(Original post by chignesh10)
Can i send an application to the main nuffield one and the NIMR one? Did u do the nuffield science bursary? Where did u apply?

Sorry for the late reply. I'm not entirely sure, i don't think so but it's probably best if you contact the nuffield or NIMR people to find out. I applied through the main nuffield one and got a research placement at the Royal Free

[chignesh10]

(Original post by chemkid)
Sorry for the late reply. I'm not entirely sure, i don't think so but it's probably best if you contact the nuffield or NIMR people to find out. I applied through the main nuffield one and got a research placement at the Royal Free

Wait did u say u were an applicant this year? UCAS

[chemkid]

(Original post by chignesh10)
Wait did u say u were an applicant this year? UCAS

Yeah applying for medicine this year

[chignesh10]

(Original post by chemkid)
Yeah applying for medicine this year

Nice , which unis!?

[chemkid]

(Original post by chignesh10)
Nice , which unis!?

UCL, Nottingham, Birmingham and King's

[chignesh10]

(Original post by chemkid)
UCL, Nottingham, Birmingham and King's

any offers!?

[chemkid]

(Original post by chignesh10)
any offers!?

Not yet! hope i get one soon though... or an interview at least :/

[chignesh10]

(Original post by chemkid)
Not yet! hope i get one soon though... or an interview at least :/

I hope you do too, good luck mate..!

[chemkid]

(Original post by chignesh10)
I hope you do too, good luck mate..!

Thanks Hope you do well and get where you want to go when you apply!

[chignesh10]

(Original post by chemkid)
Thanks Hope you do well and get where you want to go when you apply!

Thanks!

[matmad94]

am I too late in sending off my bursary application off as my teacher is not in college for 2 more days to write a reference??

[chignesh10]

(Original post by matmad94)
am I too late in sending off my bursary application off as my teacher is not in college for 2 more days to write a reference??

deadline is april i think

[5015]

I'm thinking of applying, does the 'four consecutive weeks' apply to weekends as well? Because it sounds petty but I really want to be able to go to reading this year

[Anz]

would anyone happen to know how many hours per day the courses usually go on for?
and if they're on weekends?
anybody!?

[Darwinian]

(Original post by Anz)
would anyone happen to know how many hours per day the courses usually go on for?
and if they're on weekends?
anybody!?

Most of them are 9 to 5, and you will almost definitely get weekends off! It can depend on the placements though -- if they have wildly different shift patterns, you might be expected to work 8 to 4 instead.

[monam94]

(Original post by Darwinian)
I did it last year if anyone's got any questions

Hi,

Just wondering on the application form when it comes to the part about 'why we deserve to have the bursary' what is the best thing to say? because I get the impression its almost like writing a small personal statement and therefore it should be written in that style? or am i over thinking it and should simply state why I find Maths intresting?

Thanks

[Darwinian]

(Original post by monam94)
Hi,

Just wondering on the application form when it comes to the part about 'why we deserve to have the bursary' what is the best thing to say? because I get the impression its almost like writing a small personal statement and therefore it should be written in that style? or am i over thinking it and should simply state why I find Maths intresting?

Thanks

I wrote mine like a personal statement, but with a definite focus on why I found biology interesting, and what extracurriculars I'd done to prove that I wasn't just applying for the sake of it.

You could talk about a particular area of maths you like, or any things you do aid your understanding, and possibly your future career goals. Focus on how the bursary would benefit you in the long term.

Basically, just try to show your interest without over thinking it!

[monam94]

(Original post by Darwinian)
I wrote mine like a personal statement, but with a definite focus on why I found biology interesting, and what extracurriculars I'd done to prove that I wasn't just applying for the sake of it.

You could talk about a particular area of maths you like, or any things you do aid your understanding, and possibly your future career goals. Focus on how the bursary would benefit you in the long term.

Basically, just try to show your interest without over thinking it!

Cool, thanks for the advice

[Ivorito]

This may sound stupid. But on the application form you are required to list your qualifications. I have 7A*, 5As, B and an E in short course PE. On things like this is it obligatory to list all of my qualifications (ie. including the E in PE)? or Does it not matter if i miss it out. I think it may hinder my opportunity. Thanks very much