North-east university courses see increase in applications for nursing and medicine
There has been a rise in applications for medical-related courses such as medicine, nursing and midwifery.
North-east universities have seen increased applications in areas including nursing and medicine.
The coronavirus pandemic has been said to have shone a light on the vital contribution that healthcare staff provide to the country.
Both Robert Gordon University (RGU) and Aberdeen University have reported there has been an increase in applications for medical-related courses.
A rise in applications does not, however, mean that more people will be accepted onto the course – as many degrees have caps on the number of people who can study a subject.
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