UCL medicine 2013 entry

Hi, if i didnt take biology at A level, there's no chance of apply?

And how strong does UCL rely on the BMAT?

"Some preference will be given to applicants who offer a contrasting subject at AS/A-level."

So... how much is "some"?

I cannot comment on your predicted grades as I do not understand your system, but if you are predicted a 44/45, I wouldn't say you don't have a strong chance!

UCL looks at everything so even with a weak(er) BMAT, you may still have a good chance! A friend of mine didn't do so well but still managed to get an interview (followed by an offer)!

My system is the International Baccalaureate. However I am really scared of the BMAT and the interview, if called for one. I feel that I will really mess up with my chances of getting to any uni for that reason.

Nothing that will make or break an individuals application as far as I know.

I guessed as much; I'm just curious in what way would they give preference to certain people, just because they're taking a contrasting (non-relevant!) subject.. Might email them and ask

No idea unfortunately. But I don't think it will be as forumulaic as that. It will depend on the cohort that apply and what their data is like. And UCL literally pick all parts of your application to give you a priority rank - so an awesome PS with a slightly better-than-average BMAT can easily offset whatever they define "weak" UMS to be. I suggest reading the post in my sig about UCLMS applications to see just how diversely they pick people (as you'll *hopefully* find out in interview should you choose to apply).

UCL admissions depends heavily on the cohort, as this rather angry email from them explains:

"It is impossible to predict a candidate's change of a successful application as the application has not been made, the BMAT has not been sat and we have not reviewed the other 2500 applications that we receive each year."

HI , I still haven't figure out how to read sig. Help please...

The links displyed below this post (look down)

For those asking about contrasting subject... the preference given is negligible. At least half the year group have 3 maths/sciences at A2. Which is expected seeing as a good proportion of applicants take another subject at A2 in addition to bio+chem.

I think I found it...is it the small white triangle within a blue circle...it links to another page with your profile...

i will be applying to ucl (long shot i know!) for med, was thinking of putting my fifth option for pharmacy at ucl...is this okay?
i would be willing to take pharmacy if i recieved four other med rejections as i am on a gap year now
3A*s 6As 2Bs
A*AAac achieved

thanks,

Hi, I believe you may be underestimating yourself here. Your GCSE results may not be the best, but they meet the requirements for almost all medical schools. Your A Levels are fantastic and are above what medical schools want (with the exception of Oxford and Cambridge)! If I were you, I would focus on making this gap year productive and fixing your application so that you are playing to your strengths. Best of luck!

thankyou but i know the majority of ucl med applicants have excellent grades! etc my ps is average, just hoping to ace the bmat to increase my chances of interview...im hoping to get a full time job, alongside tutoring children &volunteering at charity shop and care home...

You have excellent grades as well! If your PS is average, do something about it; that aspect is almost completely under your control. If it is average, make it excellent. UCL look at every aspect of your application so if you do well in everything, you should be fine!

You are hoping to do so...? Which of those are you hoping to do and which of those are you currently doing?

i already tutor children, i have previously volunteered at a charity shop and care home for more than a year, just a case of continuing during my gap year. and im hoping to get a full/part time job
Im thinking of applying ucl/sgul/sheffield/exeter and ucl for pharm, ukcat was average at 647.5