Changing courses at Imperial

I want to change from biochemistry to molecular bioengineering but the requirements jump from AAA to A*AA and I haven't been predicted A* in maths which I need. Should I just contact Imperial if I receive an offer to see if I can switch.

Hi what did you do and what was the outcome? I've been offered AAA for chemistry but want to switch to chemical engineering.

I switched from Mechanical Engineering to Physics with theoretical physics in Jan (keep in mind that it was before UCAS deadline and way before I received my offer).

I simply e-mailed the engineering department first telling them that I wanted to switch to physics and why and they helped transfer my case to the Physics department.

I think you should message them and see what happens. Try to give a convincing reason of why you want to do it, especially since you won't have a chance to submit a new personal statement.

I think they will probably allow it if you are a satisfactory candidate, but dont have super super high hopes that it will work out since it is pretty late in the admissions process.

Hey, does anyone know how easy it is to switch from chemistry to physics or physics with theoretical physics? It's not a definite thing but I've always been so torn between the two subjects, if I go and start chemistry and decide I should have picked physics, would it be very difficult to switch within the first week or so? My current offer is A*AA for chem, which I am expecting to get as long as my work remains at the same level. Like I said, it's not a definite decision at all yet (assuming I do get the grades to get in), but recent discussions with teachers have got me thinking.
Much appreciated

Hey thanks for the super fast response.

I was worried as ChemE is really competitive and most offers are A*A*A they won't accept it. I was hoping to overachieve on results day with A*AA and then try to switch by calling them up. I'm only resitting math and biology so the maximum I can achieve is A*AA. I'm a mature student so can't resit all to try get 3A*

Hi, what did Imperial say about switching from chemistry to chem eng? I've currently got an offer for chem eng at A*A*AA but want to switch to chemistry. Please get back to me, thanks

I didn't ask. Didn't think I'd have a shot. However I have just seen imperial in clearing for chemE so assuming lots of people missed grades.
Here: http://search.ucas.com/search/providers?CountryCode=&RegionCode=103&Lat=&Lng=&Feather=&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2017&Query=Engineering&ProviderQuery=&AcpId=&Location=London&IsFeatherProcessed=false&SubjectCode=

Are you sure Imperial is in Clearing? It looks like you ticked the "2017" box not the "clearing 2017" box for your search. Your link simply shows all Engineering courses in London

I didn't ask. Didn't think I'd have a shot. However I have just seen imperial in clearing for chemE so assuming lots of people missed grades.
Here: http://search.ucas.com/search/providers?CountryCode=&RegionCode=103&Lat=&Lng=&Feather=&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2017&Query=Engineering&ProviderQuery=&AcpId=&Location=London&IsFeatherProcessed=false&SubjectCode=

Are you still up for switching? If I call them up on results day and places are full, would you still want to switch?

Hi, what did Imperial say about switching from chemistry to chem eng? I've currently got an offer for chem eng at A*A*AA but want to switch to chemistry. Please get back to me, thanks

I switched from Mechanical Engineering to Physics with theoretical physics in Jan (keep in mind that it was before UCAS deadline and way before I received my offer).

I simply e-mailed the engineering department first telling them that I wanted to switch to physics and why and they helped transfer my case to the Physics department.

I think you should message them and see what happens. Try to give a convincing reason of why you want to do it, especially since you won't have a chance to submit a new personal statement.

I think they will probably allow it if you are a satisfactory candidate, but dont have super super high hopes that it will work out since it is pretty late in the admissions process.

Any idea if get into chemistry on my predictions can i then change to chem eng if my grades go up in finals?

Hey!
So I got my course changed from Medical Biosciences to Bioengineering a few weeks ago and, I didn't exactly get what I wanted because most courses are usually full by now. (I asked to get my course changed to Biomedical Engineering but, instead got it changed to Molecular Bioengineering because that course had space).

So, your best chance for a course change would be to contact Imperial right now. Call the chemical engineering department up because they'd know best. If they don't currently have space on the course (chemical engineering is really competitive), then further ask as to whether a switch would be possible on results day.

Good Luck!

Hey!
So I got my course changed from Medical Biosciences to Bioengineering a few weeks ago and, I didn't exactly get what I wanted because most courses are usually full by now. (I asked to get my course changed to Biomedical Engineering but, instead got it changed to Molecular Bioengineering because that course had space).

So, your best chance for a course change would be to contact Imperial right now. Call the chemical engineering department up because they'd know best. If they don't currently have space on the course (chemical engineering is really competitive), then further ask as to whether a switch would be possible on results day.

Good Luck!

Has anyone switched from Chemistry (with molecular physics) to Materials science. I already have the offer of A*AA but am thinking of switching. Is it better to switch after I actually get in after results day?