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Are there topics contained that I enjoy more than others?  \n• How easy is it to swap if I don’t like?  \n• What type of teaching is it? Is it more theory than practical?  \n• Is there an element of work placement?  \n• Is there an element of studying abroad?  \nThe following slide shows just a few examples of the diversity.  \nUCAS exhibition in September  \nOnline for each university  \nMinimum  \nUse generic search comparison sites like  \nWhich, whatuni or theuniguide  \n As the name suggests  \nThese are MINIMUM and not a GUARANTEE  \nProspectus  \nRequirements  \nREACH and ACCESS  \nThe REACH and ACCESS programmes are run in partnership with University of Glasgow  \nThey are part of the Widening Access programme  \nPupils who wish to study Law, Medicine, Vet Medicine and Dentistry go into the REACH programme  \nPupils who wish to study Accountancy, Primary Teaching or Engineering go into the ACCESS programme  \nPupils can start in S4 or S5 but they need to register and complete a variety of assignments and summer school-either 1 day or 1 week depending on programme.  \nIt offers boosts to grades, LNAT and UKCAT and advice on personal statements  \nREACH and ACCESS  \nThe REACH and ACCESS programmes accept pupils who fit one of the categories  \n• Reside in MD20/40 ie. SIMD 1-4 (check your post code)– now necessary  \n• Care experienced  \n• Carer  \n• Estranged (living without family support)  \n• Asylum Seeker  \n• Refugee  \nLNAT and UCAT  \nWhat is LNAT?  \nThe LNAT is used by universities to help them select people for their undergraduate law courses. The test doesn't test your knowledge of law or any other subject. Instead, it helps universities assess your aptitude for the skills required to study law.  \nWhich Universities Require an LNAT Test?  \n•University of Bristol.  \n•Durham University.  \n•University of Glasgow.  \n•King's College London.  \n•The University of Nottingham.  \n•University of Oxford.  \n•University College London, Faculty of Laws.  \n•LSE London School of Economics and Political Science.  \nAn LNAT costs £75  \nThey are external courses not run by the school and have to be booked by the pupil.  \nLNAT and UCAT  \nThe UCAT Test  \nWhat Is the UCAT Test? 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It must be booked by pupil directly  \nKey dates  \n15 October 2024 (18:00 UK time)– deadline for Oxford or Cambridge, and most courses in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine/science.  \n2 nd October 2024 (18:00 UK time)– deadline for some music courses at RCS.  \n29 January 2025 (18:00 UK time)– deadline for the majority of undergraduate courses. (We expect all applications be be made by December 2024)  \n30 June 2025 (18:00 UK time)–","cbCaiuowxLIe98W4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuowxLIe98W4","pdf",409289,25,"English","# Top tips for research\n# Why research?\n# REACH and ACCESS\n# LNAT and UCAT\n## What is LNAT?\n## What is the UCAT test?\n# Key dates\n## UCAS deadlines and Clearing rules","[{\"question\":\"What should you consider when researching UK university courses?\",\"answer\":\"Consider the subject you enjoy, whether it fits your career path, the location and transport links, your preferred study style, extracurricular options, and your finances. 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