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Diploma or A Levels?

My daughter Grace is interested in science and particularly chemistry. She has the chance to join the new JCB Academy where she will study the Engineering diploma, the business and finance diploma plus GCSEs in maths, English, two or three sciences, ICT and German. She is looking forward to this. After this she would have [...]

Do universities require Maths A Level?

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My daughter really enjoys Science, and is thinking of Science as a career. She is in Year 11. She is good at, but does not enjoy Maths GCSE. I don’t know if this is because of the syllabus, or the teacher, or whether Maths is simply not for her. Until recently she used to do [...]

Engaging girls with science

I am an NQT teaching at a large secondary school in Nottinghamshire. I am organising a special one-off event designed to engage and excite girls about science. I am planning some workshops lead by women in science and also some fun practicals lead by female members of staff. Does anybody have any tips or suggestions [...]

B.Eng- is it worth it?

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I am not a “young” girl, infact I am the mum to two young boys, Im 33 this year. Ive spent a few years in the education system. I got my degree in Environmental Management on Yr 2000 and since done a post grad dip in acoustics and noise control, I did noise control engineering [...]

Year 10 Science Work Experience

Hi! I’m in year 10, looking for a work experience placement in the biomedical, chemical, environmental or biomechanical engineering fields. Do you know any companies or places where I can do work experience in Essex to enhance my skills in the fields listed above?

A level requirements for Zoology?

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What A Levels for a Zoology/Biological Anthropology degree?
I already know I want to study Biology, Psychology and Philosophy but I am not sure what to do for my fourth option from the choices of Geography, Geology or Environmental Studies?

Neuroscience placements at AstraZeneca?

I’m in my second year at Leeds University studying neuroscience and am looking for industrial placements for 2011/12. I was wondering if AstraZeneca ever offer any placements in the neuroscience area? I have looked at the placements available but wondered if it is worth trying to contact someone in a neuroscience department at any of [...]

Return to science- biotech & engineering

I retrained in engineering and did a FENG in aero engineering. Previously i gained a BSC(HONS) in Biotechnology, now 9 years later (after working in military engineering) looking to get back into science and do something productive, but as i have a family to support, would like some advice on the best place to start.

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Boosting Experience in Design/Engineering

I am a year 12 student in Upminster and live in East London. I have a interest in working in design/engineering but would like futher experience or just to gain a better understanding of the jobs I could get into. I would like to know how I should seek any type of internship or join any club or [...]

Biochemistry Work Experience

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I am searching for somewhere (ideally in a chemical company) where I can do a week or more of work experience. I am extremely interested in increasing my knowledge of chemistry and also of jobs in the industry. I also really want to apply to do Biochemistry and this may hopefully add something to my [...]

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