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4A* and 7A's isn't enough for medicine?

Hi, I've been told by head of the sixth form that my GCSE grades are too low for entry into medical schools and I go to a grammar school which is also another advantage, however, I do come from a 'deprived' area as well which can work in my favour. I don't know what to do! I'm currently taking Maths. Biology and Chemistry for A Levels and volunteer in various places such as charity shops and hospitals and work part time. Should I look for Alternatives? Even then I've always wanted to go into medicine my whole life :/
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Hi, I've been told by head of the sixth form that my GCSE grades are too low for entry into medical schools and I go to a grammar school which is also another advantage, however, I do come from a 'deprived' area as well which can work in my favour. I don't know what to do! I'm currently taking Maths. Biology and Chemistry for A Levels and volunteer in various places such as charity shops and hospitals and work part time. Should I look for Alternatives? Even then I've always wanted to go into medicine my whole life :/


To be honest, GCSE's aren't the major deciding factor. Do very well in A-Levels and UKCAT/BMAT then you will have a chance. If you don't think that your GCSE's are good then just avoid heavy GCSE med schools.
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To be honest, GCSE's aren't the major deciding factor. Do very well in A-Levels and UKCAT/BMAT then you will have a chance. If you don't think that your GCSE's are good then just avoid heavy GCSE med schools.


I guess that's the plan moving forward, working my a$$ off for A Levels, volunteering and working towards the entrance exams, it's just those thoughts that you have in the back of your mind haha
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Hi, I've been told by head of the sixth form that my GCSE grades are too low for entry into medical schools and I go to a grammar school which is also another advantage, however, I do come from a 'deprived' area as well which can work in my favour. I don't know what to do! I'm currently taking Maths. Biology and Chemistry for A Levels and volunteer in various places such as charity shops and hospitals and work part time. Should I look for Alternatives? Even then I've always wanted to go into medicine my whole life :/

No ur gcses are fine- just make sure ur UCAT is good
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No ur gcses are fine- just make sure ur UCAT is good


It's just the idea of them not being good enough due to going to a grammar school which aren't as favoured as much, but thanks :smile:
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Hi, I've been told by head of the sixth form that my GCSE grades are too low for entry into medical schools and I go to a grammar school which is also another advantage, however, I do come from a 'deprived' area as well which can work in my favour. I don't know what to do! I'm currently taking Maths. Biology and Chemistry for A Levels and volunteer in various places such as charity shops and hospitals and work part time. Should I look for Alternatives? Even then I've always wanted to go into medicine my whole life :/




how is that not enough for medicine?
I thought you could get in with 6 A*-C
I know a few people with less than that and they still got in. It's not all about GCSEs your head of sixth form doesn't know anything...

Look up every medical school website and see their entry requirements and choose the 4 you think you'll stand a good chance of an interview
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how is that not enough for medicine?
I thought you could get in with 6 A*-C


Most of the universities have lower requirements but it's going to be really competitive as well so that's another factor
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how is that not enough for medicine?
I thought you could get in with 6 A*-C


Good joke!
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I guess that's the plan moving forward, working my a$$ off for A Levels, volunteering and working towards the entrance exams, it's just those thoughts that you have in the back of your mind haha

Yeah, that's good and I know what you mean. I seriously doubt that your head of sixth form knows everything about Medicine. May I ask in what subjects you got these A's and A*'s in?
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Most of the universities have lower requirements but it's going to be really competitive as well so that's another factor


Some universities score the GCSE's. 2 points for A*'s and 1 point for an A. Then they score your personal statement and your UKCAT. So you should be O.K with them grades.
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Yeah, that's good and I know what you mean. I seriously doubt that your head of sixth form knows everything about Medicine. May I ask in what subjects you got these A's and A*'s in?


I got A* in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Studies, A's in Business, History, French, Art, Maths, English Lang and Lit. I was 4 marks off A* in Business, English Language and Literature which I thought would be frustrating but at this stage I'm just trying focusing on A Levels
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I got A* in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Studies, A's in Business, History, French, Art, Maths, English Lang and Lit. I was 4 marks off A* in Business, English Language and Literature which I thought would be frustrating but at this stage I'm just trying focusing on A Levels


They're really good GCSE's. I'd do anything to get those! :smile:
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They're really good GCSE's. I'd do anything to get those! :smile:


Thanks!!
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Thanks!!


Great work! Carry on working hard! :smile:
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Hi, I've been told by head of the sixth form that my GCSE grades are too low for entry into medical schools and I go to a grammar school which is also another advantage, however, I do come from a 'deprived' area as well which can work in my favour. I don't know what to do! I'm currently taking Maths. Biology and Chemistry for A Levels and volunteer in various places such as charity shops and hospitals and work part time. Should I look for Alternatives? Even then I've always wanted to go into medicine my whole life :/


Your GCSEs are absolutely fine, dont know what your head of sixth form is on about. Being from a deprived area wont make a difference if you go to a grammar school sadly.

You will be fine, you will just need to do well in your Alevels and UKCAT.

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