UEA (Norwich Medical School) Applicants 2012

Reply 1900

Baines_22

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Original post by shanniejane

just to clarify, we have not yet received the "advanced registration task" only that not advanced one? :P

Well I have, I think they said if you don't get it by the 4th then you should contact them.

Reply 1901

domzy_7

I'm a bit confused with all this freshers stuff. So am I meant to join the medicine society and then get a freshers ticket? Don't know how to do either in any case.

This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App

Reply 1902

shanniejane

Original post by Baines_22

Well I have, I think they said if you don't get it by the 4th then you should contact them.

What did it involve? was it the one where you answer some Q's on four stages and then you have other stages that include uploading a pic and setting a password? because i have done all that..

Reply 1903

Baines_22

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Original post by shanniejane

What did it involve? was it the one where you answer some Q's on four stages and then you have other stages that include uploading a pic and setting a password? because i have done all that..

Well that is the advanced registration so I don't know what else you are talking about.

Reply 1904

shanniejane

Original post by Baines_22

Well that is the advanced registration so I don't know what else you are talking about.

well that email was just a registration email and link and didn't say anything like "advanced registration task" in it yet people on here kept saying it so i assumed there must be more..

Reply 1905

UEAMedic

Original post by shanniejane

well that email was just a registration email and link and didn't say anything like "advanced registration task" in it yet people on here kept saying it so i assumed there must be more..

If you have access to portal then the advance registration is complete.

Reply 1906

shanniejane

Original post by UEAMedic

If you have access to portal then the advance registration is complete.

ah okay, thank you :smile:

I can access it so all is well!

Reply 1907

shanniejane

Another possibly silly question from me:
How do I know what my room and the kitchen comes equipped with? I have looked through my emails but I can't find such a list, does one exist?

Also another:
When do I pay for the accommodation? Is it after the 17th? Because thats when my maintenance comes through, like I assume everyone else's does also.

Reply 1908

UEAMedic

Original post by shanniejane

Another possibly silly question from me:
How do I know what my room and the kitchen comes equipped with? I have looked through my emails but I can't find such a list, does one exist?

Also another:
When do I pay for the accommodation? Is it after the 17th? Because thats when my maintenance comes through, like I assume everyone else's does also.

Your room will have a bed, desk and wardrobe. Kitchen has a microwave/oven hobs, work surfaces, lockers, storage, table & chairs and bins. The newer accommodation (Paston, Coleman, Britten etc) have instant hot water dispensers.

You'll need to bring bedding (including duvet and pillows although you can buy them from accommodation), pots, pans, cutlery, plates, bowls etc

Once you've started the course you'll be billed for accommodation and tuition fees. There'll be a finance tab on portal in which you will be able to state how your going to pay (student finance for fees, full payment, direct debit or 3 instalments for accommodation) - you don't need to worry about payment until after you've moved in. All the info you'll need you should get from the accommodation office when you arrive.

Reply 1909

MaragonLy

How do I arrange to pay the fees and room before I arrive? I need to arrange this with the bank before I leave home.

Reply 1910

shanniejane

Original post by UEAMedic

Your room will have a bed, desk and wardrobe. Kitchen has a microwave/oven hobs, work surfaces, lockers, storage, table & chairs and bins. The newer accommodation (Paston, Coleman, Britten etc) have instant hot water dispensers.

You'll need to bring bedding (including duvet and pillows although you can buy them from accommodation), pots, pans, cutlery, plates, bowls etc

Once you've started the course you'll be billed for accommodation and tuition fees. There'll be a finance tab on portal in which you will be able to state how your going to pay (student finance for fees, full payment, direct debit or 3 instalments for accommodation) - you don't need to worry about payment until after you've moved in. All the info you'll need you should get from the accommodation office when you arrive.

Thank you so much thats great! :biggrin:

Reply 1911

king101

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I have a score average for my UKCAT being 585 is that safe to apply to here?

Reply 1912

king101

3

Hi,

I did my UKCAT today and had got 585 average

VR:590
QR:590
AR:610
DA:510

Do I meet the UKCAT cut of?

My current stats are;
GCSE; 2 A*s (1 in Chemistry and a short course ICT), 5 A's and 2 B's (One in Physics and One in Geography)
AS level result: ABB (A in Chemistry, B's in Economics and Biology BOTH 1-2 UMS of an A overall)
Predicted A level is AAA
Also taking the EPQ and might get a B on that (count as my 4th AS)

Do I have a shot at this university?

Thank you for reading just im very worried :/

Reply 1913

shanniejane

Original post by king101

Hi,

I did my UKCAT today and had got 585 average

VR:590
QR:590
AR:610
DA:510

Do I meet the UKCAT cut of?

My current stats are;
GCSE; 2 A*s (1 in Chemistry and a short course ICT), 5 A's and 2 B's (One in Physics and One in Geography)
AS level result: ABB (A in Chemistry, B's in Economics and Biology BOTH 1-2 UMS of an A overall)
Predicted A level is AAA
Also taking the EPQ and might get a B on that (count as my 4th AS)

Do I have a shot at this university?

Thank you for reading just im very worried :/

The UKCAT isn't particularly high, but i got a place with 627.5 which isn't that high too. As far as I'm aware UEA don't have an actual "cut off point" at least not one they tell us specifically. Its very much the whole package, they will invite you for interview if they like your statement and grades, but afterwards they may use UKCAT to decide between people. I did 4 Alevels and got A*AAB which may have been why my UKCAT score wasn't a huge problem for them. As you probably know, medicine applications are a massive gamble and i only received one offer. Some are luckier than me and some less. So to be safe, just apply but make sure to get a place on a biomed course or something so you have options. It's a tough career choice but if you are sure you want to do it then give it a go and remember the interview can be very important so prep for that for sure :smile:

Reply 1914

joker12345

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Hey, could anyone shed some light on what UEA actually use to shortlist applicant for medicine? Their website's not very clear and they said nothing more by email ...
My stats;
ABBC as A2 (that's the main reason I'm applying - they accept resit candidates)
AAAB at AS
11A*'s 1A at GCSE
Haven't done the UKCAT yet but I got 710 last year, hoping for a similar score.
Any help would be appreciated!

Reply 1915

AP10

Hey guys, like others I'm not too clear on how UEA shortlist candidates.
I have a UKCAT score of 612.5, 7A*s and 4 A's at GCSE's, AAAB at AS and predicted A*AA for A2. Would this be good enough for UEA?
Thanks! x

Reply 1916

MaragonLy

Hello. Could someone let us know when we can buy our MedSoC membership online? There was a problem with the system last week from what I understand. Has anyone else joined any other societies yet? :smile:

looking forward to meeting you all.