Degrees that drive students to despair

Article Abstract:

It is becoming increasingly common for students at UK universities to suffer mental health problems such as eating disorders and panic attacks. More than 40,000 students sought help from university counsellors in the academic year 1997 to 1998. Of these, 6,000 had severe mental health problems. There are a number of factors believed to be responsible for the increase in mental health problems among students. These include rising staff/student ratios and growing isolation among students as a result of the move towards modular degrees.

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Population information, Mental Health Care, Psychological aspects, Health care industry, Mental health services

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Anoraks and public school boys not wanted

Article Abstract:

The UK's medical schools are beginning to make significant efforts to ensure that the students they recruit are more representative of the general population. For this reason, they are particularly welcoming mature students, students from modest backgrounds and students from ethnic minorities. A particularly innovative approach has been taken at St George's Medical School in Tooting, London, England, which plans four years of fast-track training for graduates of any discipline.

Marketing procedures, Company Planning/Goals, Medical students, Physicians, Medical professions, Recruiting, Training

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The sixth-formers who are putting in 60-hour weeks

Article Abstract:

Some students in the first year of A-levels in the UK are reported to be working 60-hour weeks. They are having to organize their time much more efficiently, but most are still managing some form of social life.

Social aspects, Education

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