Ask an Admissions Tutor - applying at 21+

Thank you very much for your prompt reply and I am delighted to know that I can still submit my application for the course this year. It would be great if you could answer a few queries that I still have. In regards to being considered as a competitive applicant, would it be sufficient just to take one or two A levels as I am currently working and taking 4AS and 3A2 like a normal applicant would be virtually impossible for me and will the A levels that I am planning to take, Maths and Further Maths, be considered as good subjects for Land Economy . The problem with the distance leaning and OU course is that the costs would be too great for me to be able to afford.

Hi there I just had a question about the A101 course.

If I were to apply for the A101 with a 1st in Biomed , would I be accepted if I re-sat my Chemistry A level. I currently have a B but meet the other requirements and so if I was to apply with an A or more in Chemistry, would this be acceptable?

Yes, it would be fine to apply with an A in Chemistry, following a re-sit.

Many thanks for the clarification. I was also wondering whether, like for the A100 course , Cambridge would look at UMS scores for the A-level results we present. In addition, would re-sitting be seen as a negative, even if I were to achieve an A/ A*.

Hi.

I wonder if you will be able to help me with this one. Currently not sure about my funding or any support I will get in terms of A101 course. .I don't know if the NHS bursary applies to me.
I studied and live in Scotland. My first degree was a professional degree thus am not sure what help I will get. If any.

The fees are total 36 k. Do you need to pay annually? (9k) or at the end of year 4?

Also someone mentioned 4-5k college fees per year but not entirely sure what that entails.

Thanks !!

I recommend you start by calling the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. I can't see why the NHS Bursary would not apply to you, but they will be able to confirm.

University Tuition Fees are payable annually. The College does receive a fee of £4500 for each Graduate Medic, but you are not personally liable for this, so don't need to worry about it.

My educational background is that I finished my high school back in Burma with very high grades(above 95% overall) but that qualifications were taken seven years ago and I don't think that qualification is recognised in this country anyway. Thanks for pointing me out about the potential cost of distance learning providers and I will definitely have a look them.

Hi,

Was just wondering when do you let people know if they are successful or unsuccessful at the interview? and is it by email?


Thanks for your help!

Thanks for your reply in details and I have decided to defer my application to the next year so that I can prepare myself. One thing that I have been in dilemma about is that whether to do A levels or Access to HE next year. The problem with A level is the length of the time that I need to take in order to sit the exams whereas in Access to HE, it is about sufficiency. Do you think that doing an Access to HE will give me the same chance as doing two or three A levels over two to three years? I was also wondering doing an A level( Maths) alongside Access course can give me an edge over doing an Access course alone.

Do all colleges hold their interviews in first three weeks in December? And do you know if we will know whether we are accepted or not - a final decision - before Christmas? Thanks so much

Will Lucy Cavendish College be notifying applicants by mail or email for interviews? When can we expect to be updated on the progress of our applications?

Many Thanks

Kirsty

We usually notify applicants by e-mail. You can expect an update either at the end of this week, or the beginning of next week, depending on your subject.