The "Am I Good Enough For Dentistry" Megathread
University course discussion for dentistry.
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The "Am I Good Enough For Dentistry" MegathreadThis thread is for all those 'do I have a chance' and 'am I good enough' questions.
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Please note: I'm not a dentist so am probably not the best person to quote for responses but will try and keep merging relevant threads into this and hopefully people more informed than me will be able to help you.Last edited by Hygeia; 23-04-2010 at 13:23. -
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My Results so far..I want to do dentistry and was wondering if my results so far are good enough as i have just had the results from my january exam.
GCSE: 2 Distinctions 1 A* 4A's and 3 B's
AS level unit one january exams:
Biology A
Chemistry B (3 ums off an A, should be able to build on it to an A)
Sociology A (100 % on exam will be an A* if i keep up the standard)
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Work Experience Abroad (Dentistry)Is work experience abroad in countries such as India useful?
If it is (which it probably is, i'm guessing), what kind is best? I mean is it crucial to have done it with larger institutions such as 'Projects Abroad', or is it okay to sit in with smaller private dentists?
Has anyone done this before and found it useful, or that universities appreciate work experience with larger organisations more as it is more in depth perhaps?
Thanks.
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Re: My Results so far..That's not what you asked for though :P(Original post by SamD1992)
thanks JJ, could have elaborated abit though :/
They're fine, as long as you can get chemistry to an A you've got no worries. Work experience is vital though. -
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GCSE English at grade CAsking this question for my friend's sister.who wants to go into dentistry...... Well, she has 2A*s, 8As and 1C ( in english Language) would and A in english literature make up for this grade C?
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Re: GCSE English at grade CI got a C at GCSE english and applied for dentistry. It does hinder your chances as most schools want at least a B. I'm resitting it this year, it is worth trying to resit if possible to bring the grade up.
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Re: GCSE English at grade CWhen would you recommend to sit it.(Original post by The Toffy)
I got a C at GCSE english and applied for dentistry. It does hinder your chances as most schools want at least a B. I'm resitting it this year, it is worth trying to resit if possible to bring the grade up. -
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Re: GCSE English at grade CWell i think you could resit it during alevels as it doesnt require too much work. I'm currently on a gap year resitting my alevels cos i got ABB so am resitting GCSE english now as well.(Original post by Orihime)
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Re: GCSE English at grade C(Original post by The Toffy)
Well i think you could resit it during alevels as it doesnt require too much work. I'm currently on a gap year resitting my alevels cos i got ABB so am resitting GCSE english now as well.
Do you know if GCSE lit at grade A would compensate for the C in english lang..
She cant resit at june because of AS exam, would it be okay if she sat it during A2s? She would of applied to unis by then... -
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Re: GCSE English at grade CI don't think it would. It depends on the university and which course you are going to do. Usually, it tells you what kind of grades they want if you look on their prospectus. Mind you, this would be the minimum requirements i.e. better to get higher
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Re: GCSE English at grade C(Original post by hyun)
I don't think it would. It depends on the university and which course you are going to do. Usually, it tells you what kind of grades they want if you look on their prospectus. Mind you, this would be the minimum requirements i.e. better to get higher
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Re: GCSE English at grade CI don't like english lit would compensate but i'm not sure as i got both C's. I think your best bet is to email the unis and ask them. As for resitting during A2, A2 is harder than AS so it'd be better if she could resit it this year. But yeah i'm sure she could(Original post by Orihime)
Do you know if GCSE lit at grade A would compensate for the C in english lang..
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Re: GCSE English at grade CC in english lang will seriously hinder your chances. resitting it would be the best option but it is important to realise that even that will look bad on the application form even if a good grade is achieved at the resit.
