Aberdeen Medical Applicants 2014

Do they look at personal statement at any stage? So if my personal statement turns out to be rubbish, I still stand a chance? Sounds good just in case I get rejected by the rest of my unis which all look at ps to different extents pre interview. Aberdeen is my top choice anyway

It'll be read before interview to form the basis of several questions. If its absolute rubbish then that will have a negative effect on you getting an interview regardless of your score though.

Hi I'm debating between Nottingham and Aberdeen? Most likely to go for Aberdeen tho but not sure

4 A*s 4As 2Bs 2Cs at GCSE,( Science A*A*A at science, A* maths and B English lang)

AAB at AS Levels, currently taking a 4th As Level during year 13 predicted AAA and A for the fourth AS level

Ukcat 702.5 average, band 1, VR:530. AR:720 QR:750 DA:810 TOTAL:2810

Which one am I best off applying to? Aberdeen or Nottingham? I'm noy predicted any A*s even tho I got 90%s in my maths AS level -.- but Nottingham want high GCSEs and have a ukcat cut off for each section and I got 530 VR any advice?

My other choices are keele, Leeds, Manchester

There are massive differences between Aberdeen and Nottingham, in terms of how they teach medicine, the local
culture, what kind of places you'll get sent on away placements.... Look beyond the admissions process. You have to spend five years in one of these places if you get in, so pick wisely.

A*A*A*A / A*A*A*A* predictions and 665 UKCAT, worth applying or is my UKCAT likely not high enough?

Your UKCAT is fine


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I think I might give it a shot. Any idea if theres more points given to A* predictions and/or 4 A2 predictions?

A* yes, 4A2's no

A* yes, 4A2's no

Sorry to bombard you with questions again.

What's the night life like?

Is it expensive to eat out? Like your regular curry or Chinese

How did you find the transition between A level and Uni? Were you thrown in at the deep end?

There's the usual nightlife that you'd expect from a reasonable sized city - there's a bit of something for everyone.

The sheer volume of takeaway leaflets in my hallway suggest a curry would cost you about £8. I've never found eating in restaurants to be any more expensive here than elsewhere in (non-London) UK cities.

I had a gap year so there was less of a transition from A levels as they were less fresh in my memory! The course has changed significantly from when I started to lessen the 'deep end' feeling and the initial module is designed to get everyone up to speed on the basic chemistry and biology you need for the rest of the course. I don't think I felt particularly thrown in though, even on the old 'learn all the anatomy in four months' course

Sounds fun!

Did you get much free time in your first year?

Hi, I am thinking of applying to Aberdeen for medicine. My profile is as follows:

GCSE: 3A's 5B's 1C (Extenuating circumstances)
AS Level: A-Biology
A-Maths
A-Chemistry
B-Physics
UKCAT- 687.5
A2 Predictions- A*AA
Work Exp/Volunteering: 1 week shadowing a consultant
2 weeks in care home
4 months in hospice charity shop
7 months in hospital wards
Volunteer for hospice and Alzheimer's society

Do you think it's a good idea to apply to Aberdeen? Any advice would be great!

The only bit you're being assessed on is the predicted A2 grades and UKCAT score, so it's looking good