zoology personal statement help!
I would love to apply to competitive universities for zoology such as Edinburgh and Bristol however the majority require a degree of chemistry which I have never done (I have an A in higher biology and geography and am taking both advanced higher) some advice I got was to make sure I have a really competitive personal statement in case the lack of chemistry is putting them off, is it still worth applying? and if so what can I put in my personal statement (having done no related work experience/volunteering) that can give me an edge?
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by LiviprenticeI would love to apply to competitive universities for zoology such as Edinburgh and Bristol however the majority require a degree of chemistry which I have never done (I have an A in higher biology and geography and am taking both advanced higher) some advice I got was to make sure I have a really competitive personal statement in case the lack of chemistry is putting them off, is it still worth applying? and if so what can I put in my personal statement (having done no related work experience/volunteering) that can give me an edge?
I really can't help much here, but as far as I'm aware, if chemistry is listed as a requirement and you don't have it, your application won't be considered.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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by LiviprenticeI would love to apply to competitive universities for zoology such as Edinburgh and Bristol however the majority require a degree of chemistry which I have never done (I have an A in higher biology and geography and am taking both advanced higher) some advice I got was to make sure I have a really competitive personal statement in case the lack of chemistry is putting them off, is it still worth applying? and if so what can I put in my personal statement (having done no related work experience/volunteering) that can give me an edge?
Bristol doesn’t require chem (bio and geography are fine) so you’re okay on that one 🙂 Edinburgh does require chem so you wont meet the requirements, hence no point applying
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by LiviprenticeI would love to apply to competitive universities for zoology such as Edinburgh and Bristol however the majority require a degree of chemistry which I have never done (I have an A in higher biology and geography and am taking both advanced higher) some advice I got was to make sure I have a really competitive personal statement in case the lack of chemistry is putting them off, is it still worth applying? and if so what can I put in my personal statement (having done no related work experience/volunteering) that can give me an edge?
Well why do you want to take Zoology?What have you read,seen done that inspired you Also I would try and get some we lined up at a vets or even a grooming parlour to show you have hands on experience.
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