Applying to university

Hi everyone! I am going to apply for vetmed at glasglow university this year but I haven't take any a level exams. Should I take a level exams or start a foundation class at glasgow uni? I am an Indonesian student and don't really know anything about a level exams.

Reply 1

dragonkeeper999

17

Have you taken the Indonesian equivalent of A levels? VetMed is really competitive in the UK - you should be aiming for the top grade in your current exams. As long as they are of a similar standard to A levels, unis should still consider you, although they do apparently have very limited spaces for international students. You should also have loads of work experience (~10 weeks I think is recommended), with a range of different animals. If you have not studied the equivalent of A level Chemistry and Biology, and preferably another science/ maths as well, then it may be a good idea to consider the foundation year/ study for A levels (is this an option? Do any schools/ collages near you offer A levels?).

Reply 2

Short Story Long

9

If you have nothing equal to A-levels, then you will need to start some before applying. It would probably be best to do a foundation year, rather than trying to get to grips with British qualifications.

Reply 3

fade187

OP

Original post by dragonkeeper999

Have you taken the Indonesian equivalent of A levels? VetMed is really competitive in the UK - you should be aiming for the top grade in your current exams. As long as they are of a similar standard to A levels, unis should still consider you, although they do apparently have very limited spaces for international students. You should also have loads of work experience (~10 weeks I think is recommended), with a range of different animals. If you have not studied the equivalent of A level Chemistry and Biology, and preferably another science/ maths as well, then it may be a good idea to consider the foundation year/ study for A levels (is this an option? Do any schools/ collages near you offer A levels?).