[shambaby]

Just thought I'd start a thread for all the KCL EMDP applicants this year!

It's the only medicine course I'm applying for, because my AS grade were absolutely pants and my GCSEs are just average! but my A predictions are quite decent.

Let's keep each other updated on our progess with the EMDP course?
Apparently the first interviews are in early December! not too far now!

Good luck everyone. xx

EDIT: PQA is in december, interviews on 16&17 of feb x

[vas876]

Hey
Im applying for this too.

We have to sit the PQA test in december the interviews are on the 16/17 Feb

[shambaby]

Originally Posted by vas876

We have to sit the PQA test in december the interviews are on the 16/17 Feb

ohhh, cool. what's the PQA test about anyway? i've heard about it, but not quite sure what it entails?
xx

[Norfolk_Enchance]

Originally Posted by shambaby

ohhh, cool. what's the PQA test about anyway? i've heard about it, but not quite sure what it entails?
xx

The students that take sign a confidentiality form; so they cant speak about it.

I have a question regarding Kings EMDP and Sotons BM6;

I've applied to both Universities but for the 5 year MBBS course, seeing as i satisfy all the criteria for the extended medical degree programmes, will they automatically consider me for these programs? should i get rejected from the 5yr Courses?

[shambaby]

Originally Posted by Norfolk_Enchance

The students that take sign a confidentiality form; so they cant speak about it.

oh God, so it's like a secret test thing? now im scared! lol

I've applied to both Universities but for the 5 year MBBS course, seeing as i satisfy all the criteria for the extended medical degree programmes, will they automatically consider me for these programs? should i get rejected from the 5yr Courses?

im not sure about soton, but KCL have said that from this year, you have to apply for for both courses to be considered.

[Norfolk_Enchance]

Originally Posted by shambaby

oh God, so it's like a secret test thing? now im scared! lol




im not sure about soton, but KCL have said that from this year, you have to apply for for both courses to be considered.

are you sure? i haven't seen this in any of the sections on the website or prospectus?

ffs'ingly frustrating if true!!

[vas876]

Originally Posted by shambaby

ohhh, cool. what's the PQA test about anyway? i've heard about it, but not quite sure what it entails?
xx

This is all the info we have about it.

Originally Posted by Kings EMDP

Due to the special nature of the EMDP and our desire to open access to medicine, we use two aptitude tests to inform selection to the programme. All applicants applying in 2009 for 2010 (or deferred 2011) entry are required to sit the UKCAT aptitude test prior to applying to the EMDP degree. Please refer to the UKCAT website for details on registration at http://www.ukcat.ac.uk .

Once all applications are received via UCAS they will be assessed to ensure that they meet our eligibility criteria and then eligible applicants will be invited to a PQA test in early December.

The PQA test has been used for a number of years in selection for the EMDP, and has helped to inform the programme tutors when designing the teaching support for individual students. The PQA results, in conjunction with the other elements of the application, will then be used to select applicants to interview.

[shambaby]

Originally Posted by Norfolk_Enchance

are you sure? i haven't seen this in any of the sections on the website or prospectus?

ffs'ingly frustrating if true!!

yer, unfortunately it is true

"From 2010 applicants will only be considered for the EMDP if they applied to the programme directly. If applicants wish to also be considered for the standard 5-year programme then they must apply to UCAS course code A100 as well as A101, and each application will be considered separately."

Originally Posted by vas876

This is all the info we have about it.

yarrr, ive read all that. gosh, well it must be similar to the UKCAT, or something well, we'll see not too late until this PQA business.

[kiwi123]

ok i was wondering...if you get a pqa does that mean you get an interview? hopefully applying to this course was a good idea

[shambaby]

Originally Posted by kiwi123

ok i was wondering...if you get a pqa does that mean you get an interview?

i think everyone who's eligable does the pqa, and then according to those results they sieve down the applicants for interview.

good luck though, where else have you applied for?

[kiwi123]

Originally Posted by shambaby

i think everyone who's eligable does the pqa, and then according to those results they sieve down the applicants for interview.

good luck though, where else have you applied for?

im a reapplicant so i went or liverpool bsms and penninsula aswell
good luck to you aswell

[najeezy]

first interviews @ When?!?! and when they offer for this course what are the usual offers? :p

[vas876]

Originally Posted by najeezy

first interviews @ When?!?! and when they offer for this course what are the usual offers? :p

Once applicants who are eligible and meet all academic and nonacademic requirements are selected, all eligible candidates will be invited to sit the PQA test in early December.

Then based on the UCAS form, this test(PQA) and the UKCAT, people are selected for interview.

All interviews are held on the 16th and 17th February in a MMI format.

[shambaby]

Originally Posted by vas876

All interviews are held on the 16th and 17th February in a MMI format.

im so happy it's MMI format, i think id probably cave under the pressure of a traditional interview

[najeezy]

Originally Posted by vas876

Once applicants who are eligible and meet all academic and nonacademic requirements are selected, all eligible candidates will be invited to sit the PQA test in early December.

Then based on the UCAS form, this test(PQA) and the UKCAT, people are selected for interview.

All interviews are held on the 16th and 17th February in a MMI format.

MMI?

[vas876]

Originally Posted by najeezy

MMI?

Multiple mini interview, basically speed dating.

[najeezy]

Originally Posted by vas876

Multiple mini interview, basically speed dating.

plz divulge more, is it just basically like a normal interview but much shorter?

[vas876]

Originally Posted by najeezy

plz divulge more, is it just basically like a normal interview but much shorter?

No no, all the applicants who are given interviews are invited in on one of the two days.

During that day all the applicants circulate around all the different interviewers who will be asking questions on different aspects of you.

[najeezy]

Originally Posted by vas876

No no, all the applicants who are given interviews are invited in on one of the two days.

During that day all the applicants circulate around all the different interviewers who will be asking questions on different aspects of you.

oh ok, thanks. +rep

[kiwi123]

Originally Posted by vas876

No no, all the applicants who are given interviews are invited in on one of the two days.

During that day all the applicants circulate around all the different interviewers who will be asking questions on different aspects of you.

oooohhh thanks very much i soo didnt know that