Aberdeen Medical School Applicants 2012

Genuinely worried that I won't be able to properly prepare for this interview since its straight after exams. Oh and btw, apparently there's some degree of a page with tips for interviewees on Aberdeen's website... I've had a scout but can't find it, any help?

Wow time flies, Just over a week before my interview D:

Hello!

I was just wondering when lectures officially start - is it on the Monday 24th or the previous week? Is there anywhere I can find info on events/times for Freshers Week? When we get lecture timetable, is it for the full academic year or do we get new ones at the start of each semester? Thanks

I couldn't help but see on the Aberdeen section of the Medicine stalking page, there were a variety of offers that people were getting... there were 2:1's (obvious for grad entry) but there was also a variety of unconditional and AAA offers. Were the unconditional offers for Scottish students only? Or were they just given to people that they REALLY liked? Thank you

Scottish or gap year. Either way you need proven academic performance.

Thank you, but surely they can't just give unconditional offers to Scottish applicants only?

Yes they can because our school system is different and our exam results from 5th year - our Highers - are the standard used for university entry although we apply in S6. In England, Wales and NI your As Levels are not a full qualification recognised as the standard for university entry requirements. Ie. they are not being discriminatory by doing so.

Im flying out the day before the interview from Gatwick. There is no way im sitting for 8 hours on a train haha.

Genuinely worried that I won't be able to properly prepare for this interview since its straight after exams. Oh and btw, apparently there's some degree of a page with tips for interviewees on Aberdeen's website... I've had a scout but can't find it, any help?

Hi im from london 21 will be starting medicine in september

Just wondering if anyone from london or england lol is starting in sep?

Abit nervous about being older and moving so far from home

Thanks

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You'll find there are people of all ages and backgrounds from all over the place so I wouldn't worry I can think of several people in my year from London or who have previously done degrees in London just off the top of my head.

Yay got an offer this morning. Cannot wait.

Yes me too! Congrats! What are you going to do about your Biomed offer?