Stellar student Waheeda's dream of becoming a doctor one step closer

Waheeda Khatun (18) from Burnley, achieved A*AA in chemistry, biology and mathematics and will progress on to the University of Manchester to study medicine – one step closer to her aspiration of becoming a doctor.

During the pandemic, Waheeda put her time to good use by offering to mentor GCSE students. Initially putting out the message via WhatsApp to friends and family, word soon spread, and Waheeda found herself supporting teenagers in a wide range of subjects from Science and Mathematics through to English and Humanities.

During her time at college, Waheeda has acted as a student voice in the form of student governor, attending Nelson and Colne College Group Board of Corporation meetings. She has also sought to better the experience of other students as president of the Student Hub at College.

Waheeda, formerly of Sir John Thursby Community College in Burnley, said: “I’m delighted with my results and these have enabled me to progress to my first-choice university of Manchester to study medicine.

“The Pre-Professional Programme in medicine was fantastic, and it is very good for supporting you through highly competitive medicine applications.

“My teachers at college have been very supportive and were always willing to help me when I needed it.”

Waheeda has also praised Nelson and Colne College’s extracurricular programme and facilities for her development.

She added: “I very much enjoyed the extracurricular opportunities that were on offer at college, such as the A&E Cadets and the Student Hub to build my experience.

“I would recommend Nelson and Colne College because the environment is well suited for studying, whether that is in a group in the Learning Resource Centre, or independently in the silent study areas.”

Nelson and Colne College has recorded an A Level pass rate of 99% in 2020. There has been no dip in the number of A Level students achieving A*-C grades at Nelson and Colne College, remaining at 80%, with 55% achieving A*-B grades and 25% achieving coveted A*-A grades.

Nelson and Colne College is one of the leading colleges nationally across a range of academic measures – 16-18 classroom learner achievement, 16-18 Advanced Apprenticeship timely achievement, A Level progress and GCSE Mathematics and English progress.

Nelson and Colne College is also the number one college in the country for student satisfaction.

Applicants looking to apply to Nelson and Colne College still have the time. Visit www.nelson.ac.uk or contact the Admissions Team on 01282 440272.