How important is mentioning work experience in a personal statement?

Hi everyone! I'm hoping to apply to study Biochemistry at university. I did work experience this summer at a pharmacy, but I'm having difficulty relating it to how this has made me want to study Biochemistry. To be honest I didn't enjoy it at all.

I was wondering, how important/liked is it to have had work experience? I have done it, but it seems to be ruining the 'flow' of my statement. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks! :smile:

Also, I'm hoping to apply to:
- York
- Birmingham
- St Andrews
- Edinburgh
- Leicester

Reply 1

Carnationlilyrose

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Original post by Peaches and Cream

BUMP! Please, I'm so stuck, really need some help :cry2:

Work experience is valuable for vocational degrees such as medicine or teaching. It isn't important for academic subjects, although if you have any, then reflecting on relevant topics is fine. Please don't bump a thread after only 9 minutes.

Reply 2

username1078181

OP

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Original post by Carnationlilyrose

Work experience is valuable for vocational degrees such as medicine or teaching. It isn't important for academic subjects, although if you have any, then reflecting on relevant topics is fine. Please don't bump a thread after only 9 minutes.

Thank you. Would you recommend talking about it or not? I'm having a really hard time making a decision on this!

Reply 3

Alumna

15

Original post by Peaches and Cream

Hi everyone! I'm hoping to apply to study Biochemistry at university. I did work experience this summer at a pharmacy, but I'm having difficulty relating it to how this has made me want to study Biochemistry. To be honest I didn't enjoy it at all.

I was wondering, how important/liked is it to have had work experience? I have done it, but it seems to be ruining the 'flow' of my statement. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks! :smile:

Also, I'm hoping to apply to:
- York
- Birmingham
- St Andrews
- Edinburgh
- Leicester

Hey, I ment'oned work experience in my personal statement that did not relate to my degree or aspirations at all. But it is how you word it that matters.
I sent you a message i hope it help you :smile:

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 4

Carnationlilyrose

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