Just out of interest, which UNIs did you apply to? Invariably, if you did not get IVd, the hint is in your PS, and demonstrable work experience, as evidenced in your PS. If you did get an IV, then get the feedback. They owe it to you... Gap year does not guarantee you anything, except that it gives you more time to build your work experience. Anecdotal info: a family friend's son apllied to QMC (BioScience), got in and spent a year on the course, then transferred over to Medicine. If he could do it.....