[rougelipstick]

How long after submitting the questionnaire have people heard whether they were successful in getting to an open day? And how much notice do they give? (As will need to let work know!) Also, how likely is it to be successful/unsuccessful after questionnaire? This will be my second time at university so really want to get it right this time, and majorly want UCL as it looks ideal for me! nervous!

[Bioran]

There aren't any statistics so it's pretty much impossible to give you proper answers to your questions. For me, I received my offer (I'm an international) within a week after I submitted the questionnaire back. However, I think the quickness was because I was placed in the same "batch" of offers being distributed on that day - I've seen people who had to wait a week or a few more before they got their open day invite or offer.

I honestly can't say what the chances are. In general getting the questionnaire is a sign to show that you're at least over half-way there. So far, though, I haven't seen anyone who's gotten the questionnaire and got rejected.

[puishee]

Hi,I got offer from UCL to study biomedical sciences within two weeks after I sent the questionnaire back(I'm also an international).Still waiting for some universities' reply but UCL have a great chance to be my firm.So we may see each others in coming Sept.

[Procrastination]

(Original post by puishee)
Hi,I got offer from UCL to study biomedical sciences within two weeks after I sent the questionnaire back(I'm also an international).Still waiting for some universities' reply but UCL have a great chance to be my firm.So we may see each others in coming Sept.

I completely understand if you don't want to say, but what AS/A2 Levels did you choose and what grades did you get.

Also how much work experience did you have?

ps. Congrats!

[joker12345]

Has anyone been rejected after sending off their questionaire? (just wondering if getting a questionaire pretty much guarantees you an offer though I know it's unlikely ...)

[puishee]

(Original post by Procrastination)
I completely understand if you don't want to say, but what AS/A2 Levels did you choose and what grades did you get.

Also how much work experience did you have?

ps. Congrats!

Hi.I studied math,further math,biology and chemistry.My AS is AAAA and my A2 results is still pending as the results will only be release by next month.For work experience,I worked as a cashier before although is just for a short period.There are few months left till university in sept so I probably will try to gain some work experience.

[Procrastination]

(Original post by puishee)
Hi.I studied math,further math,biology and chemistry.My AS is AAAA and my A2 results is still pending as the results will only be release by next month.For work experience,I worked as a cashier before although is just for a short period.There are few months left till university in sept so I probably will try to gain some work experience.

Thank you
I plan to apply for biomedical science at UCL in the future. And good luck

[puishee]

(Original post by Procrastination)
Thank you
I plan to apply for biomedical science at UCL in the future. And good luck

Welcome.Gook luck to you too!!!

[momories]

anybody going to the open day on the 14th of March?

[shahnila4ever]

(Original post by momories)
anybody going to the open day on the 14th of March?

No I am going on the 9th March, does anyone want to study medicine after obtaining this degree and does anyone know if you can transfer to medicine after the first year if you get amazing grades?

[rougelipstick]

(Original post by shahnila4ever)
No I am going on the 9th March, does anyone want to study medicine after obtaining this degree and does anyone know if you can transfer to medicine after the first year if you get amazing grades?

Hey I'll see you there And nope it says on their FAQs that you can't transfer http://www.ucl.ac.uk/lifesciences-fa...questions_2012 but I'm sure someone will ask the question at the open day and they'll tell us about how many people get in etc

[Oronkira]

Hey I'm an internatinal applicant as well I sent my application in October and got a questionnaire and reply after two weeks What were the details of all you conditional offers? The A2 grades I mean. Hopefully I will see you all in September/october in London!

[EJ94]

(Original post by momories)
anybody going to the open day on the 14th of March?

hey, i'll see you there



Also, out of curiosity, did anybody on here have a similar application process to me?

I originally applied to the UCL neuroscience course but then was emailed saying that my application was unsuccessful for that course but that it was reviewed by the admissions tutor for biomedical sciences and I was considered a suitable candidate for biomedical sciences, and was then asked if I wanted to apply for biomedical science as an alternative. I was also just invited to the open days today.

So does anyone know if this means I'm definitely getting an offer or is there still a chance I may be rejected?

[B.L.X.Y]

(Original post by EJ94)
hey, i'll see you there



Also, out of curiosity, did anybody on here have a similar application process to me?

I originally applied to the UCL neuroscience course but then was emailed saying that my application was unsuccessful for that course but that it was reviewed by the admissions tutor for biomedical sciences and I was considered a suitable candidate for biomedical sciences, and was then asked if I wanted to apply for biomedical science as an alternative. I was also just invited to the open days today.

So does anyone know if this means I'm definitely getting an offer or is there still a chance I may be rejected?

Congrats! i went to the open day last month and the first thing the man said to us is that everyong here today will be getting an offer!

[jayy1994]

Can someone please explain the degree structure to me please? :/

also is it better to special as you will have more knowledge about that are or do a broad based biomedical science degree? I would like to go into research after

[rougelipstick]

(Original post by jayy1994)
Can someone please explain the degree structure to me please? :/

also is it better to special as you will have more knowledge about that are or do a broad based biomedical science degree? I would like to go into research after

From what I understand from the website and the open day (I went and asked a few questions at the end as well), everyone does a common first year which gives a broad foundation for whatever you choose to do next. Apparently 5-10% of students choose to change to one of the 9 other degrees, but only if that is where their passion really lies and that's all they wish to be studying. If you stay on the Biomedical Sciences degree you choose one of 5 streams in each which there are some compulsory modules and then you can choose the rest from the life sciences faculty, and one module worth 1/8 of the year from any faculty in the university. I think you stay in those streams for 3rd year in which you undertake a lab/library project and do a couple more taught modules.

In terms of research I don't think it matters if you specialise or not- what's more importnat is that you do well in your degree and try and find some work experience surrounding research, but I'm sure the tutors and lecturers will have plenty of advice to offer about this once the degree is underway- you don't have to decide yet

Hope that helps you and if anyone is reading this and thinks I've said something that isn't right then please correct me as I wouldn't want to give someone the wrong info when it comes to making big decisions!

[joker12345]

I just recieved an offer through UCAS but haven't been invited to an open day. Is it likely they'll invite me to one at some point?

[wavezone113]

Got an offer for UCL biomed!

Anyone done their accomm yet?

[jayy1994]

(Original post by rougelipstick)
From what I understand from the website and the open day (I went and asked a few questions at the end as well), everyone does a common first year which gives a broad foundation for whatever you choose to do next. Apparently 5-10% of students choose to change to one of the 9 other degrees, but only if that is where their passion really lies and that's all they wish to be studying. If you stay on the Biomedical Sciences degree you choose one of 5 streams in each which there are some compulsory modules and then you can choose the rest from the life sciences faculty, and one module worth 1/8 of the year from any faculty in the university. I think you stay in those streams for 3rd year in which you undertake a lab/library project and do a couple more taught modules.

In terms of research I don't think it matters if you specialise or not- what's more importnat is that you do well in your degree and try and find some work experience surrounding research, but I'm sure the tutors and lecturers will have plenty of advice to offer about this once the degree is underway- you don't have to decide yet

Hope that helps you and if anyone is reading this and thinks I've said something that isn't right then please correct me as I wouldn't want to give someone the wrong info when it comes to making big decisions!

ahh yeah you're right! thanks for helping me. yeah i suppose the uni will help you do what you want as seeing as its ucl they should help a lot of the students. And again i just need a good degree get some experience and the hopefully do a phD :P.

I'm just worried that because ucl is a high ranked uni it's going to be hard worker than other unis :/

[Evie94]

(Original post by wavezone113)
Got an offer for UCL biomed!

Anyone done their accomm yet?

I am sending mine off tomorrow, just need to upload a photo. What kind of accommodation are you thinking of going for????