[Cutaneoplast™]

Hey everyone,

Who has applied to The University of Liverpool for the 5 Year Undergraduate Medicine MBChB (A100) programme for entry in 2012?

Useful Documents

Please find documents below. Most documents are in .pdf format so Adobe Acrobat software will be needed, which is free to download online.

• Admission Requirements for A100

• Departmental Supplement to The Admissions Policy

• Medicine Brochure 2012 - 2013

• Guide To Problem Based Learning (PBL)

• MBChB Programme Specification

• Generic Programme Handbook

Useful Websites (Interview Questions, etc.)

• http://www.medical-interviews.co.uk/...rgraduate.aspx

• http://www.newmediamedicine.com/foru...questions.html

Contact Information

Postal Address: School of Medical Education, MBChB Admissions Office, Cedar House, Ashton Street, Liverpool, L69 3GE.

Telephone: +44(0)151 795 4370

Email: mbchb@liv.ac.uk

Source: Click here.

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[FunsizedKarateGeek]

I most probably will be.
Just waiting for results day though so fingers crossed..

[Cutaneoplast™]

(Original post by FunsizedKarateGeek)
I most probably will be.
Just waiting for results day though so fingers crossed..

All the best. Pardon my ignorance but when does A level results come out? Also, will you be working as a HCA during your gap year? I used to be an HCA too in London.

[FunsizedKarateGeek]

(Original post by Cutaneoplast™)
All the best. Pardon my ignorance but when does A level results come out? Also, will you be working as a HCA during your gap year? I used to be an HCA too in London.

Thanks
Thursday 18th so next week..
And yes i intend to keep my HCA job for the whole year, maybe take a few days off occasionally to observe in other departments/shadow other teams/see some surgery cos i work full time and don't have much time to volunteer as such (still worried if this will hinder my chances or not - all my voluntary stuff is sport related and I think unis like Liverpool want to see a range of exciting medically-related things in your personal statement)

[Cutaneoplast™]

Ah, that's probably the best way to spend your gap year if you're reapplying for entry in 2012. At least you wouldn't have to worry about UKCAT/BMAT if you apply to Liverpool. :P It's good to have a variety of things to write on your personal statement though having said that it's quality not quantity which counts in the end. Also, you can use TSR's free PS Help service to help you improve your personal statement if you want if you've not done so already.

[FunsizedKarateGeek]

(Original post by Cutaneoplast™)
Ah, that's probably the best way to spend your gap year if you're reapplying for entry in 2012. At least you wouldn't have to worry about UKCAT/BMAT if you apply to Liverpool. :P It's good to have a variety of things to write on your personal statement though having said that it's quality not quantity which counts in the end. Also, you can use TSR's free PS Help service to help you improve your personal statement if you want if you've not done so already.

I plan to use PS helper once I make a decent first draft (probably around results day)
I should hopefully be able to write about my work experience tactfully on my ps

I'm asking because, at my camb interview for med last year, I was asked if i did any extra reading, so i starting talking about some medical article/journal i'd read but he specifically wanted to know about extra books, i froze because other than my a level textbooks i hadn't read the kind of books he was referring to.

I'm kind of trying to make sure i'm ticking all the boxes such as reading books/articles, work experience (paid & voluntary) etc. I know there's no checklist that will guarantee an interview/place but just don't want to be caught unaware with a question like: "Have you got any voluntary medically-related work experience" because i haven't (got the voluntary work exp and got the medically-related work exp but not both)

Hope i'm making sense..
On the other hand, I may just be paranoid

[Shaz51]

Hey! I am a gap year student and got A*A*B in Chemisrty, Maths and Bio respectively. Do you guys think it is wise to apply to Liverpool to study medicine with these grades?
........and hey I have been working as an HCA too!

[doctork2]

I'm applyiing to liverpool as well!

SO EXCITED!

[FunsizedKarateGeek]

(Original post by Shaz51)
Hey! I am a gap year student and got A*A*B in Chemisrty, Maths and Bio respectively. Do you guys think it is wise to apply to Liverpool to study medicine with these grades?
........and hey I have been working as an HCA too!

And I'm not sure myself, doesn't seem like the end of the world (and if they use UCAS points then it shouldn't be a problem at all)
But it's always best to just email/phone them so you have a realistic idea. You don't even have to give a name if you ring them up..

And how are you finding your HCA job? What kind of hospital/department do you work in?

[Cutaneoplast™]

(Original post by doctork2)
I'm applyiing to liverpool as well!

SO EXCITED!

Very exciting indeed. Have you also applied to Canadian medical schools too? I heard it's waay more competitive to get into medical school in Canada.
Which other medical schools are you thinking of applying in the UK?

[Cutaneoplast™]

(Original post by Shaz51)
Hey! I am a gap year student and got A*A*B in Chemisrty, Maths and Bio respectively. Do you guys think it is wise to apply to Liverpool to study medicine with these grades?
........and hey I have been working as an HCA too!

Firstly, well done on getting those grades! You must have worked soo hard at A levels.
Liverpool asks for AAA(b). They didn't specify if they will accept A level grades equivalent to or higher than AAA(b) in terms of UCAS tariff points. Best check with them I guess if your 'B' is okay via email or telephone before you apply to L'pool. Good luck!

[doctork2]

(Original post by Cutaneoplast™)
Very exciting indeed. Have you also applied to Canadian medical schools too? I heard it's waay more competitive to get into medical school in Canada.
Which other medical schools are you thinking of applying in the UK?

Hello,

Sadly, in Canada, they only offer post-grad med school. This means I have to go through 4 years of hard-core schooling and apply for a grad school where my chances are not even good...

But in all seriousness, I would love to practice in the UK because of their advanced medical programme. and my dream is to join MSF or doctors without borders, and help those who are less fortunate.

Maybe after, i can go change the medical school system in canada

[Cutaneoplast™]

(Original post by doctork2)
Hello,

Sadly, in Canada, they only offer post-grad med school. This means I have to go through 4 years of hard-core schooling and apply for a grad school where my chances are not even good...

But in all seriousness, I would love to practice in the UK because of their advanced medical programme. and my dream is to join MSF or doctors without borders, and help those who are less fortunate.

Maybe after, i can go change the medical school system in canada

Good luck with your UK medical schools application. As far as I'm aware, if one is not EU/EEA National then s/he still should be entitled to work in the UK as a Foundation Year 1 and Year 2 after his/her primary medical education as long as you obtain a Tier 4 sponsorship/visa from the UK Border Agency. The problem occurs after the Foundation training because it is not guaranteed anymore. It's because international students are expected to go back to their respective home countries and also because the border agency policies constantly keep changing. Just plan ahead really is all I can advice. Though from reading your post you seem to be interested in MSF/Global Health work so this shouldn't really apply to you. All the best.

[Cutaneoplast™]

(Original post by doctork2)
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Oooh, I just realised you live quite close to Toronto! I hope to spend my 4 week electives in Univ. of Toronto soon.

[doctork2]

(Original post by Cutaneoplast™)
Oooh, I just realised you live quite close to Toronto! I hope to spend my 4 week electives in Univ. of Toronto soon.

That is AMAZING! People in Toronto die to study in Univeristy of Toronto Med School. Maybe I'll see you around! I go to U of T quite often :P I'll try to find a person with a british accent

[caterpillar1988]

Hi, i will be applying to medicine at liverpool. I have a 2:1 anatomy honours degree from glasgow uni, plenty of work experience,care work and voluntary experience with AABBC from highers in school with another higher sitting this year. FINGERS CROSSED! ukcat only 612 so hoping liverpool will take me! xx

[Cutaneoplast™]

(Original post by caterpillar1988)
Hi, i will be applying to medicine at liverpool. I have a 2:1 anatomy honours degree from glasgow uni, plenty of work experience,care work and voluntary experience with AABBC from highers in school with another higher sitting this year. FINGERS CROSSED! ukcat only 612 so hoping liverpool will take me! xx

Hey are you applying for the 5-Year, the 4-Year GEP or both? You probably already know about this but L'pool does not require UKCAT. You have very good credentials which I believe makes you a strong candidate (subjective; dependent on this year's applicants) especially that you have a very relevant degree. Good luck with your application!

[caterpillar1988]

Thanks very much i really really hope just somewhere gives me an interview !!! I dont know whether to apply for GEM or 5 year what do u recommend?

[Cutaneoplast™]

(Original post by caterpillar1988)
Thanks very much i really really hope just somewhere gives me an interview !!! I dont know whether to apply for GEM or 5 year what do u recommend?

If I were you and if you ask my opinion, I'd apply for both 4-year and 5-year at Liverpool if you're a hundred per cent decided you want to study at Liverpool for medicine.
It says on the admissions page that those with honours degree may wish to send the admissions tutor a copy of your CV so they can make a pre-application comment. Their comment would kind of help you determine/gauge whether you stand a good chance of getting in or not. Speak to them.

[laurencebaker1]

Just to say good luck to you guys - If I got in then you can too! If you have any questions please message me