Medicine 2015 Entry Thread!

So far I'm actually quite enjoying it! I like to get stuck into work and see something through until the end. Taking Biology, Chem, Physics and Psychology and will probably drop Physics at A2. Of all of them I'm probably most enjoying Psychology...I like chem but we haven't actually learnt anything new yet, it's all recap from GCSE module 3. Biology is interesting but there's a LOT of information...concentrating on learning that inside out as I go along to make revision easier come exam time...and Physics is pretty difficult but it makes SO much sense when a decent teacher explains stuff to you haha.

How are you finding it?

So can we have a little spin off on what gcses everyone got ?
you know check out the competition type of thing ?

Me -

Whos next ?

Ryan

I got 7A*s in Biology, Chem, Physics, Maths, Stats, Business & Media, and 3.5 As in English Lit, English Lang and RE, and a Distinction in ICT

I'm doing pretty much the same as you - Human Bio, Chem, Maths and Psychology! Yeah I'm enjoying getting stuck in too. I just love how close we are to medicine, you know? I'm also finding all of my subjects really interesting and how they all inter-link...

Have you thought about possible unis yet? xx

Nice... have you thought about were you are going to apply....

i need to change that post... my remark came back ... got an A* in Lang. .... so i can put birmingham on my list
other places i like : Barts,Manchester,Durham,Kings,Keele ...and HYMS as a safety thing

Ryan

Ah cool - congratulations on that remark as well!!

I'm certain I want to apply to Keele and BSMS...visiting Keele next month for an open day so super excited for that! I also like the look of Leicester, Bristol, Exeter and Newcastle but my other 2 choices will depend on my UKCAT. If it's bad then I definitely won't be applying to Newcastle, and Bristol will definitely be one! It unsettles me having to wait on certain things before you can make a decision haha

It's good to meet another person who actually quite enjoys doing the work haha! Everyone else thinks I'm crazy when I just stick my earphones in and write 6 pages of notes in a free

I know what you mean, I just get so scared that I won't get in anywhere because my PS isn't good enough or something like that. My worst case scenario would be getting the grades but failing on the PS/Interview.

Anyway, on a happier note yes I have! I'm pretty certain on Keele and BSMS as I quite like the idea of either a PBL or integrated course. For my other two I'm toying between Exeter, Leicester, Newcastle and Bristol but those choices will depend on my UKCAT (another thing to worry about haha). How about you??

Yeah i feel like this!!
It will depend a lot on the UKCAT
though.... i think i am more focused on getting into medicine than going to a certain uni....i wouldnt care if it was a uni i didnt prefer as long i was doing medicine tbh

What subjects are you doing - have you done any WEX?

Ryan

I fully understand what you mean - I'm not too fussed on where it is, I just don't really want to live in London. Would much prefer a more campus based university!

I'm doing Biology, Chem, Physics and Psychology. As far as work experience, I volunteer at a care home once a week, and also at my local library once a week. I have a week in a GP surgery organised, and a few days in A&E. I also applied to a work experience placement at Epsom hospital and still waiting to hear back from them, so fingers crossed!! As far as other stuff I just got the head of year role at my sixth form, and I signed up to peer mentoring.

Feel like I lack in ECs...all I do sports wise is casual badminton, and I don't have many hobbies apart from reading?

How about you? Subjects/WE etc?

Yeah i want to go to a campus based uni - i did a summer school at imperial (not campus) and i hated the whole area....although i liked it when i was inside the uni and stuff .... it was for chemistry btw ... probably the best thing i have done so far tbh

Me - 3 sciences 2 maths and EPQ
In terms of WE - i did around 3weeks at a GP ... i have been volunteering at a charity shop for around 4months..erm i did that summer school..was Deputy head boy ... ermm...i have applied for hospital for march so hopefully i will get that..and i am going to start volunteering at a care home and in wards at a hospital

What an Epsom hospital ?

plus i am reading a book on the heart...well i brought it but havent had time to start reading it tbh lol

Yeah i have no EC... i am one of those 'workaholic' guys..grrr
i tried to do some EC but i havent got much....and i dont do sports..its not my thing

How are you finding your AS levels so far ?

Yeah i want to go to a campus based uni - i did a summer school at imperial (not campus) and i hated the whole area....although i liked it when i was inside the uni and stuff .... it was for chemistry btw ... probably the best thing i have done so far tbh

Me - 3 sciences 2 maths and EPQ
In terms of WE - i did around 3weeks at a GP ... i have been volunteering at a charity shop for around 4months..erm i did that summer school..was Deputy head boy ... ermm...i have applied for hospital for march so hopefully i will get that..and i am going to start volunteering at a care home and in wards at a hospital

What an Epsom hospital ?

plus i am reading a book on the heart...well i brought it but havent had time to start reading it tbh lol

Yeah i have no EC... i am one of those 'workaholic' guys..grrr
i tried to do some EC but i havent got much....and i dont do sports..its not my thing

How are you finding your AS levels so far ?

Epsom hospital in Surrey run a work experience scheme - you could check it out if it's nearby for you!

I'm actually really enjoying AS levels at the moment - I like to get stuck into my work and get organised with it all. I tend to use my study sessions to write up notes and them do other assignments at home, but I'm a bit concerned as my friends are flapping like "I've got no time to do all my work" when I'm only doing like 2-3 hours a night, less if I've had a full free day at sixth form to get everything done. How are you finding them?

eh really? why so much , i didnt do silver but im pretty sure at my school it was like defo under 20pounds lool

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Epsom hospital in Surrey run a work experience scheme - you could check it out if it's nearby for you!

I'm actually really enjoying AS levels at the moment - I like to get stuck into my work and get organised with it all. I tend to use my study sessions to write up notes and them do other assignments at home, but I'm a bit concerned as my friends are flapping like "I've got no time to do all my work" when I'm only doing like 2-3 hours a night, less if I've had a full free day at sixth form to get everything done. How are you finding them?

I'd do it with the local council if I was you.

Nope I'm a medicine fresher just about to go and start in 3 weeks time!

I'd do it with the local council if I was you.

My local council "Open Award" charged me £12.00for registering with them so i could get onto the e D of E. I had to pay for campsites and canoe hire which came to £100 and i had to pay for my food for the expeditions. the other activities for skills physical and volunteering i sorted out myself. the council even offered us a free one weeks camp which counted as my residential!

Absolutely no way i would pay £600 to anyone when you can do it your self for less than a couple of hundred. the only down side is that you may not end up doing Gold with your mates - you end up doing it all with people who are as skint as you!

take my advice - do it with your local council!

ohhh! Cool, what uni are you going to