Is a MOOC worth it?

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I'm considering doing a MOOC in medicinal chem to add to my personal statement/ further my knowledge in the field I want to work in. However, it'll cost about £70 - is it worth paying for the certificate? In terms of increasing my chances of getting a place at uni?

Reply 1

username3112590

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i've heard that it's free on unifrog and you don't need the certificate at proof, it's pointless as the uni will still know that you have done a MOOC.

Reply 2

yusyus

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Original post

by wheresmejumper

I'm considering doing a MOOC in medicinal chem to add to my personal statement/ further my knowledge in the field I want to work in. However, it'll cost about £70 - is it worth paying for the certificate? In terms of increasing my chances of getting a place at uni?

why not look for a free one like MIT OCW or similar.

Reply 3

username3112590

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answering your question, yes it is worth it because you will really stand out in your application to uni

Reply 4

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

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So, in reference to the above: it's worth it if you're interested in the course, have a suitable background, and believe you will benefit from it intellectually. It is not worth it just to get CV/PS "fodder". In either case it's probably not worth paying to have it certificated as it's a fairly meaningless piece of paper - you get the experience whether you get the paper or not, so you can still discuss what you learned and your experience of learning in such a format without it.

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