[Kimj29]

Hi,
I would really like to study medicine and become a doctor. I am 29, have 2 children aged 4 and 6, and no qualifications.

What i would like to know is, firstly where would be my 1st port of call. Would an access to science course be enough for me to apply to university, or would i have to do A levels, and would i even be accepted into A levels at my age?

Secondly, i would have to go to leicester university to study medicine, as my partner's business is here, and children are settled in school, so moving is not an option. Is it likely that i will be able to get a residency based in leicester?

Realistically, is this something that mature students with young children can take on? Or should i look to something else.

I want an exciting and interesting career, and really want to learn. I also want to be able to provide a better life for my children, so am trying to look at the long term results, of where i could be in 10 years or so.

Any info or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

[TenOfThem]

I think it is a massive thing to take on especially with young children

Contact Leicester directly and ask about the possibilities

University of Leicester Medical School
Maurice Shock Building
PO Box 138
University Road
Leicester
LE1 9HN

Telephone: 0116 252 2969/2985/2966


It is unlikely that you will be able to take A Levels unless you have a local college that offers science A Levels to adults

I do not know if Leicester would accept Access for Medicine ... but call them and they will tell you

[edjunkie]

There are few specialist Access to medical profession courses around, but they are very competitive for places and may not be available in your area.

Have you got GCSE in English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics? If you don't, it makes the chances of doing A levels or a relevant Access course for medicine tough. Contact your local FE college, if you are able to attend during the day, doing science A levels either part time or full time should be possible. Generally there is limited evening provision for A level study. They should accept you to do A levels at any age, you may just have to pay, although you may be eligible for concessions if don't have qualification already. You will need to be fairly confident, as you will be studying with mostly 16-19.

Take a look at http://www.wanttobeadoctor.co.uk/mai...#Accesscourses

For routes into medicine and what you need to be considered.

[mackers_ire]

I know that Leicester Medical School accept access qualifications (as I emailed them regarding a specific access to medicine course I was looking at), however you need to find out what access courses are available in your area, and if Leicester accept those specific qualifications