Sheffield Medicine Applicants 2014

is Sheffield looking more closely at academics in coming years compared to previously?

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Original post by medicdreamer

is Sheffield looking more closely at academics in coming years compared to previously?

I'd imagine so. Right now, its not so much a deciding factor, but I can definitely see Sheffield heading in that direction. How are your academics?

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Original post by mynameisntbobk

I'd imagine so. Right now, its not so much a deciding factor, but I can definitely see Sheffield heading in that direction. How are your academics?

GCSE: 5A* 6A 1B

is this good enough? or will Sheffield rank people on GCSEs with the best selected for interview?

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Original post by medicdreamer

GCSE: 5A* 6A 1B

is this good enough? or will Sheffield rank people on GCSEs with the best selected for interview?

You're GCSEs are more than enough, way better than mine. From what I can gather, they assess GCSEs and give you an overall grade, so i guess it could be ranked in a way, although selection for interview is also dependant on your personal qualities grade

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t()m

I am prob applying :smile:

really like the medic open day last week.

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Im off to Sheffield in September to study medicine, if any of you guys have any questions about the admissions process feel free to ask me :smile:

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Original post by savage903

Im off to Sheffield in September to study medicine, if any of you guys have any questions about the admissions process feel free to ask me :smile:

What were your stats?

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GCSE: 5A*'s 6A's
A-levels : A*A*A* ( In Chemistry, Biology and Physics)
I applied as a gap year student. My UKCAT wasn't too good, its was only 620. I'm not sure what UKCAT requirements are this year but I can tell you lots of emphasis is put on the personal statement. Have you done lots of work experience and extra curricular activities?

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Original post by savage903

Oh wow, congrats on all of that. How did you manage those grades?

I've done a bit here and there. I've got some hospital work experience, do volunteering, and I've done a few extra curricular (debate club, theatre, athletics)

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Original post by mynameisntbobk

I think you just need to work hard and keep focused. Have you made a start on your personal statement? Its good to do a few drafts and have a look at past personal statements on TSR.

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Original post by savage903

I think you just need to work hard and keep focused. Have you made a start on your personal statement? Its good to do a few drafts and have a look at past personal statements on TSR.

I'll definitely try that, though with 4 A-levels, it'll be a challenge
I've done my first draft, and I know where to head with it :smile:

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Phteven

Ahhhh, I fell in love with Sheffield on the open day. You all look really impressive though so I doubt I'll get in against all of you!

GCSEs: 2A*,5A,2B
AS: Expecting AABB/AAAB in Bio, Chem, Physics and History :afraid:

UKCAT: VR-610, QR-720, AR-720, DA-790; 710 average.
1 week GP
1 week care home
3 weeks shadowing Consultant Cardiologist + letter of recommendation
6 months in a care home on a voluntary basis
Phlebotomy course
First Aid Course
Loads of charity work and sports/drama
Going to Czech Republic with Gap Medics on Sunday :biggrin:

Does anyone think I have a realistic chance at Sheffield? I'm worried about including everything I've done in my PS and still making it look good so that I get an interview :frown:

There's only 2 Med applicants in my year, so any help/support from you all would be great :smile:

Best of luck guys!

EDIT: When they say they put a lot of emphasis on the PS, do they mean how well it's written or how much medicine related stuff you've done?

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Original post by StephenNaulls

Does anyone think I have a realistic chance at Sheffield? I'm worried about including everything I've done in my PS and still making it look good so that I get an interview :frown:

There's only 2 Med applicants in my year, so any help/support from you all would be great :smile:

Best of luck guys!

EDIT: When they say they put a lot of emphasis on the PS, do they mean how well it's written or how much medicine related stuff you've done?

Well done on your high UKCAT! :smile:

How long did you spend revising for it?
Can we send letter of recommendation from doctors to universities?
Does anyone know what UKCAT cut-off for Sheffield will be ?

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Original post by medicdreamer

Well done on your high UKCAT! :smile:

How long did you spend revising for it?
Can we send letter of recommendation from doctors to universities?
Does anyone know what UKCAT cut-off for Sheffield will be ?

They say that people with a UKCAT of greater than 2,400 will be likely to be considered, but they don't have a cutoff as such. What was your UKCAT score?

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Original post by mynameisntbobk

They say that people with a UKCAT of greater than 2,400 will be likely to be considered, but they don't have a cutoff as such. What was your UKCAT score?

I haven't done it yet, hoping for above 700. What was yours ? What score do you think most unis will want?

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After you surpass the UKCAT cut-off they really don't care, its just making sure you pass that hurdle

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Cephalosporin

I'd love to apply to Sheffield but I don't think I have the guts to, given that they hand out conditional offers of a 1st class degree to graduate applicants! (Someone correct me if I'm mistaken!)

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