BSMS Medicine Applicants 2013

Great, thanks for clearing that up. I received contradictory info from them a few weeks back but they seem to have changed the scores for this year.

They probably gave you information regarding 2012 applications and didn't realise their policy changed for 2013 :tongue:

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It happens :smile:

Wondering if you're going to say sorry to the other person :colone:

jk jk

But I'd like to find out exactly what they mark non academics for? Like sports? Or is it solely PS based?

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Reply 41

.eXe

11

Original post by Doctor.

They probably gave you information regarding 2012 applications and didn't realise their policy changed for 2013 :tongue:

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It happens :smile:

Wondering if you're going to say sorry to the other person :colone:

jk jk

But I'd like to find out exactly what they mark non academics for? Like sports? Or is it solely PS based?

This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App

Well it was a mistake on their part not mine so I won't be offering any apologies. My job is to let people know what I know. If the information given by the primary source is false, I can't be blamed for it.

Non academics is PS and reference. Exactly what they look for in the PS I don't know but I can tell you that my interview was highly PS focused; so they do place considerable emphasis on it.

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 42

AspiringGenius

15

Is it worth applying with AAAB? With B in English Lit (dropping and retaking?)

Reply 43

ginger-ninja

what sort of UKCAT score do BSMS look for?

Reply 44

taz101

9

Is it possible they'd accept A*AB instead of AAA?

Reply 45

Banana-Valid

3

To answer the 3 above questions: based on applying last year a-levels of AAA or A*AB were all that was looked for and so a fourth AS does not matter; the UKCAT score is used with borderline candidates post-interveiw and so UKCATs really do not matter (a variety of scores featured in last years applicants whom gained places)

Reply 46

bssjonny

12

Can somebody tell me if i have a good chance at getting an interview?

GCSEs: A*AAAAABBBBB
A levels : A*A*AA (maths, physics, bio, chem)
Ukcat - Pending
Work experience - 1 1/2 years at st. john ambulance, 3 weeks helping elderly and special needs adults in lourdes, 3 days on a cardiology ward, 2 weeks in a general practice

THANK YOU :biggrin:

I'm a reapplicant btw

Reply 47

Toppy

14

Original post by taz101

Is it possible they'd accept A*AB instead of AAA?

This is the reason I'm applying to BSMS. They and Keele are the only medical schools in the country which accept these grades. I have them too and it's exceptionally frustrating. I've been calling up all the other medical schools, just in case, but no luck yet. I'm about 1/3 through.

I hate that I'm 1 UMS below the A boundary in my non-science subject (Geography) and yet my A* is completely ignored in other medical schools. Makes me want to slap them. :angry:

However, I love BSMS and Keele right now.

Reply 48

This Honest

3

If you have your achieved grades, do you get full academic marks like last year? :beard:

Reply 49

AspiringGenius

15

If I have 8A* 1.5A 1B at GCSE and AAAB at AS, how would i do on the academic point score- I'm conceerned about my B in English.

Reply 50

AspiringGenius

15

Original post by Toppy

This is the reason I'm applying to BSMS. They and Keele are the only medical schools in the country which accept these grades. I have them too and it's exceptionally frustrating. I've been calling up all the other medical schools, just in case, but no luck yet. I'm about 1/3 through.

I hate that I'm 1 UMS below the A boundary in my non-science subject (Geography) and yet my A* is completely ignored in other medical schools. Makes me want to slap them. :angry:

However, I love BSMS and Keele right now.

Have you checked KCL? :smile:

Do BSMS accept EPQ?

Original post by AspiringGenius

Have you checked KCL? :smile:

Yes. No luck I'm afraid

Reply 53

bssjonny

12

Can i just get one thing clear... This whole big argument i just read was about whether or not they score your academics/PS out of 15 or 20?

Jeez some people need to relax. It doesn't make a difference it seems to your chances anyway.

Reply 54

KeepYourHeadUp

7

Original post by AspiringGenius

If I have 8A* 1.5A 1B at GCSE and AAAB at AS, how would i do on the academic point score- I'm conceerned about my B in English.

I know 4 a's at as scores you 20/20 on academic so I guess its probably 5 marks for every a, four for a b etc (just guessing) so you should be fine 19/20 ish . As it isn't in one of your main subjects it shouldn't matter too much, just make up for it in your personal statement :smile:

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Reply 55

AspiringGenius

15

Original post by KeepYourHeadUp

I know 4 a's at as scores you 20/20 on academic so I guess its probably 5 marks for every a, four for a b etc (just guessing) so you should be fine 19/20 ish . As it isn't in one of your main subjects it shouldn't matter too much, just make up for it in your personal statement :smile:

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But the PS is sooooooooo subjective.

Reply 56

medicine gapper

i may apply here if they accept my exentuating cirucmstance

Reply 57

bssjonny

12

how do they score your academics if you have completed your a levels. Do you need 4A*s for 20/20?
If so that seems harsh seeing as it's easier to get 4As at as level.

Reply 58

username854791

OP

14

Original post by king101

Do BSMS accept EPQ?

http://www.bsms.ac.uk/undergraduate/applying/entry-requirements/

Reply 59

SuziieB

11

Wait...4 A's at AS scores 20/20 for academics? Just like that? Totally ignoring GCSE's?!

FINALLY. I can compete for a place in medical school... :wink:

(sounds too good to be true, but a girl can dream...)

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