[deang15]

Hello I want to become a doctor and I know the education is at a high standard and I don't know what qualifications I need and if i can do it.I am doing my gcses at the moment and am getting A's and B's in every subject apart from English as i'm getting a high C. I would like to know what A-levels are needed and what grade you need to get in them and how hard will it be to obtain these grades?. I have a keen interest in science and medicine, due to i spend many of my years within A&E and some of my female family members are nurses. Also if I can obtain these grade, how long is the degree and how difficult is it?, also how much of my free time will I have to give up in order to pass my a-levels and a degree?
Many thanks, dean.

[OSharp]

Good Grades at GCSE Get as many As And A*s as you can especially in the sciences and if you can push your English up to at least a B. GCSEs are important but not the be all and end all

A levels-

Biology
Chemistry
2 others at AS (atleast one of which for A2) (i would pick at least 1 humanities subject but that is just me)

you will need AAA - A*AA realistically

All places require Chemistry for direct entrant
Most require Biology or sometimes Physics as an alternative

get as much work experience as possible this is very important

And demonstrate a knowledge of the career and why you would be good at it ie extra curricular.

of course there are other routes, graduate entry - foundation courses ect

[AspiringGenius]

Right well As and Bs are fine, adequate for most medical schools. The C in English is also ok, but try to improve it to a B or higher. Will help you a little bit more as many med schools require a B standard.

You will need AAA at A Lecel and often a fourth AS Level. These need to include Chemistry, plus Biology to at least AS, although a full Biology A Level is usually expected. Maths/Physics isn't necessary if you don't like them, but make sure your other subjects are academic (or alleged "hard" subjects). Some medical schools require A*AA.

The courses are generally 5 or 6 years and although I haven't studied medicine, I am preparing to devote practically my whole life to my study in those years. It is a major commitment and not to be taken lightly. Commitment to studies at A Level is also important in order to not fall behind. From speaking to doctors of medicine, it is again a serious commitment, not only to s trerssful job with long hours, but also to constantly keeping up with medical advancements. It involves constant education.

Certainly not something you do part time.