Hi. This is really aimed at anyone who might have graduated in an arts subject and is now studying medicine as an undergrad, or who wants to do so.
I'm planning on applying for an undergrad medical course next year, but have an arts degree and my a levels were in arts subjects as well. So I'm going to try and get A levels in Biology and Chemistry next year, while revising for the BMAT etc. Want I want to know is
1) How easy is it to take A-levels by yourself? I'm happy enough doing the work just by personal study, but every board seems to involve so much coursework, how on earth am I supposed to arrange that?
2) Can anyone give be an indication of what they think my chances are? If I outline my academic record and work experience, can anyone give me a realistic appraisal?
Work experience: 1 week in a hospital, shadowing a medical student; 1 week in a GPs office, shadowing a GP. Some charity work throughout the years.
Academic: GCSEs (mostly arts, no biology) 12 A*s; A levels 3 As and a B (English, History, Latin, Greek); Undergrad: Classics (Oxford, 1st) Masters', 2 years of DPhil.
Thanks very much for any help.
Also, if anyone has any suggestions about which A-level boards would be good for external candidates, I'd been very grateful to hear it.