How is Chemistry A level useful in Radiography? (For personal statement)

Hi,
I'm doing A level chemistry, biology and maths and I'm in year 13. I am writing my personal statement for Diagnostic Radiography and I was wondering how Chemistry A-level can link/be useful to the course.

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artful_lounger

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You don't need to explicitly link all your A-levels to your proposed course of study. Arguably you don't need to link any of them - they know how relevant (or not) most common A-level subjects are, and superficial statements about the relationship between that subject and your proposed degree course are don't really tell them about your interests and motivations for that degree in the first place - especially for allied health professions subjects like diagnostic radiography.

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Sanji.m

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Original post by artful_lounger

You don't need to explicitly link all your A-levels to your proposed course of study. Arguably you don't need to link any of them - they know how relevant (or not) most common A-level subjects are, and superficial statements about the relationship between that subject and your proposed degree course are don't really tell them about your interests and motivations for that degree in the first place - especially for allied health professions subjects like diagnostic radiography.

So is it best if I don't mention them at all or is it good to say what I learnt from them that is relevant to the course?

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artful_lounger

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Original post by Sanji.m

So is it best if I don't mention them at all or is it good to say what I learnt from them that is relevant to the course?

Just talk about your specific interests in the course you plan to study - that may or may not relate to your A-level subjects. If it does, mention them, if it doesn't, don't.

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normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

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Original post by Sanji.m

Hi,
I'm doing A level chemistry, biology and maths and I'm in year 13. I am writing my personal statement for Diagnostic Radiography and I was wondering how Chemistry A-level can link/be useful to the course.

As above, you don't need to mention your A levels. The following is good advice on structuring a vocational personal statement (copied from a thread made by Interrobang):

For a vocational subject (e.g. medicine, teaching, nursing etc.):

• Introduction - You should briefly outline why you want to become whatever it is you are applying for (so a doctor/dentist/nurse etc.). You don't need to demonstrate skills or list experiences at this stage.
• Section 1 - This should discuss your shadowing experience, to show that you have a realistic view of what you are applying for. The best way to do this is to discuss what you learned from your shadowing about the role - such as the skills and qualities that are required.
• Section 2 - This section should discuss your work experience/volunteering, to show that you have a good potential to do the job, by showing that you have the correct skills and qualities.
• Section 3 - You can briefly (if you have space) talk about academic interests, such as a talk/research article you have read in a related area that you found interesting. This section should take a low priority, however.
• Section 4 - Include hobbies and extra-curricular activities in a paragraph that you haven't mentioned previously. For example, you may talk about hobbies you use to unwind.
• Conclusion - The conclusion should be brief (1-2 sentences) but should summarise and reiterate your interest in the role and your aptitude and skill for it. You could (if relevant) add longer-term aspirations (e.g. what specialism you would like to go into), but it is not necessary.

(Source: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6666418)

I would also add that for sections 1 & 2, try to relate your experience to the NHS Values and 6 Cs of care:

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/en/nhs-staffing-pool-hub/working-in-healthcare/what-are-the-nhs-values

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/nhs-staffing-pool-hub/working-in-healthcare/the-6-cs-of-care

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