I am in the 4th decile (bottom 40%). I am completely panicking - which unis should I apply to? I am obviously not fussy at this point; I will go anywhere, I just want to get into medical school.
Additional info: - 7A* 3A at GCSE (+A in Add Maths) - Predictions 3A* 1A (Bio, Maths, French + A in Chem) (+ already achieved A in Japanese)
I would be SO grateful if any of you could give me some advice on unis that don't put so much weight onto the UKCAT! Thanks in advance, Ellen xxx
I am in the 4th decile (bottom 40%). I am completely panicking - which unis should I apply to? I am obviously not fussy at this point; I will go anywhere, I just want to get into medical school.
Additional info: - 7A* 3A at GCSE (+A in Add Maths) - Predictions 3A* 1A (Bio, Maths, French + A in Chem) (+ already achieved A in Japanese)
I would be SO grateful if any of you could give me some advice on unis that don't put so much weight onto the UKCAT! Thanks in advance, Ellen xxx
Have you considered taking BMAT? Leeds would be a good choice because of the way they select for interview. Also, your A level and predictions may well get you an interview at Barts? Also, take a look at the medicine wikia page on this page, was defo a lifesaver when i applied
Have you considered taking BMAT? Leeds would be a good choice because of the way they select for interview. Also, your A level and predictions may well get you an interview at Barts? Also, take a look at the medicine wikia page on this page, was defo a lifesaver when i applied
Thanks for replying! I'm not sure if I will take the BMAT - what I am scared of is that if you do badly in it, you can't change your choices, as opposed to the UKCAT where even though I did badly, I could at least change my options. I will take a look at barts. How did you do in the UKCAT and where did you apply?
Thanks for replying! I'm not sure if I will take the BMAT - what I am scared of is that if you do badly in it, you can't change your choices, as opposed to the UKCAT where even though I did badly, I could at least change my options. I will take a look at barts. How did you do in the UKCAT and where did you apply?
So i applied to Barts, Leeds, imperial and Sheffield. Interviews from the first three and offers from leeds and imperial. I got 645 avg band 2 in the UKCAT, with AAAAA at A2 it bagged me an interview at barts.
I'd say that if you were to apply to Leeds for example where AAA at AS would get you full academics marks a bad BMAT score wouldn't really mean that you will get rejected. However, it is in your best interest to excel in it.
Don't fear the BMAT, if you choose your UKCAT universities wisely, and prepare for it thoroughly, you will be fine in the end xo
So i applied to Barts, Leeds, imperial and Sheffield. Interviews from the first three and offers from leeds and imperial. I got 645 avg band 2 in the UKCAT, with AAAAA at A2 it bagged me an interview at barts.
I'd say that if you were to apply to Leeds for example where AAA at AS would get you full academics marks a bad BMAT score wouldn't really mean that you will get rejected. However, it is in your best interest to excel in it.
Don't fear the BMAT, if you choose your UKCAT universities wisely, and prepare for it thoroughly, you will be fine in the end xo
Wow, offers from Leeds and imperial, that's amazing! You must have smashed your BMAT. Thanks so much for the advice - I've realised that all hope is not lost! I will seriously consider taking the BMAT. Thanks again, Ellen xxx
I did my UKCAT too, was putting in so much work in order to make up for the poor AS grades, but it had to go badly. This is what I got: 550 Vr (brought me down so much I know) 680 Qr 660 Ar Band 2 SRJ Average= 630 honestly, I am trying to get an A*AA this year. what I got for AS: B- biology D-chemistry(effd me over) A-business B-maths what I might be predicted- AAC- havent negotiated yet with my teachers, but with my UKCAT score, could I apply to these: Manchester Queens Mary Leister St geoges
please let me know I f I should still apply this year, or if I get rejected, would I be disadvantaged if I re-apply? thank you in advance
I did my UKCAT too, was putting in so much work in order to make up for the poor AS grades, but it had to go badly. This is what I got: 550 Vr (brought me down so much I know) 680 Qr 660 Ar Band 2 SRJ Average= 630 honestly, I am thinking about taking a gap year to redo my UKCAT, and try to get an A*AA this year. what I got for AS: B- biology D-chemistry(effd me over) A-business B-maths what I might be predicted- AAC- havent negotiated yet with my teachers, but with my UKCAT score, could I apply to these: Manchester Queens Mary Leister St geoges
please let me know I f I should still apply this year, or if I get rejected, would I be disadvantaged if I re-apply? thank you in advance
Depends on your prediction. If you're predicted AAC then an application to medicine would be a bit of waste of time as you wouldn't get past stage 1 which is AAA requirement.
And anyway, Manchester would be a no with a 630 UKCAT as you wouldn't meet the threshold. Well you wouldn't have for the last 5 years anyway.
Most important thing now is to work hard and achieve AAA. You can always take a gap year and apply.
Got 590 in my UKCATVerbal - 510 QR-680 AR-580 STJ- Band 1 i got ABBC (chem, maths, bio and resligious studies)I think ill be predicted a minimum of AAA ( dropped RS the minute i finished the exam paper)Do you think I should do the BMAT, continue and apply to medicine with my ukcat? And what (universities?) Or should i just not apply to medicine?
I am in the 4th decile (bottom 40%). I am completely panicking - which unis should I apply to? I am obviously not fussy at this point; I will go anywhere, I just want to get into medical school.
Additional info: - 7A* 3A at GCSE (+A in Add Maths) - Predictions 3A* 1A (Bio, Maths, French + A in Chem) (+ already achieved A in Japanese)
I would be SO grateful if any of you could give me some advice on unis that don't put so much weight onto the UKCAT! Thanks in advance, Ellen xxx
Oh my god we got the same score how do we know what deciles were in? oh my god im gonna cry now im panicking
Sorry for raising your hopes and subsequently *****ing on them - I've just seen the link above. I was confused as at my medical school the 1st decile is the top 10% so its the opposite of UKCAT deciles. You are in the bottom 40% but theres still hope for Medicine if you apply wisely.
I got a low UKCAT score. Did mine yesterday. I practiced as much as I could along with juggling working full time as a nurse but it wasn't enough. I am still going to apply as my perspective is that it's not quite over yet.
I got a ukcat score of 660 (1980) Gcses 8A* 1A 1B A levels (achieved) -A chem A maths A econ As - A bio Not having bio at A2 rules out quite a few unis but just wondering if my ukcat is good enough???
Have you considered taking BMAT? Leeds would be a good choice because of the way they select for interview. Also, your A level and predictions may well get you an interview at Barts? Also, take a look at the medicine wikia page on this page, was defo a lifesaver when i applied
HI! Isn't Barts really risky with a score like 633? I really wanted to apply there but I feel like it's gonna be a waste with a score like mine. I got 1900 (633 average) as well. GCSEs: 7A* 1A AS: 4A A2 predictions: 4A* Also, I don't have too much work experience but I'm gonna try to get more by the time interview comes.