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No apologies necessary - I'm quite happy to answer questions about Graduate Entry Medicine.

There are certain minimum requirements, in terms of A-levels, and we have no leeway when it comes to these. The requirements are: A-level Chemistry at Grade A, and A- or AS- levels in two out of Biology, Maths and Physics at grade C or above (though realistically, most applicants have As or better). It is likely that you would be exempted from the Biology requirement, given your current study, but exemptions from the Chemistry requirement are rarely granted, and I always recommend that people take Maths if they can.

The good news, however, is that we do regularly exempt people from the practical element of science A-level, if they can demonstrate that they have gained some practical scientific experience during their studies. So you could, for example, sit the Chemistry theory papers only and submit the marks for those. I hope this helps!

Hi again.. As far as I know, there are two interviews at St.edmunds for land economy; one for a subject based interview and the other one for a general/tutorial interview..
Could you please give some brief tips for preparing those interviews?
For example, I thought keep reading economics textbook and keep an eye on current affairs might be helpful for yhe subeject interview and closely looking up my personal statement anf SAQ form will be good for general interview... I have indeed no idea what kind of general questions will be asked especially for the mature student aimming for mature college...
If it is hard to specify, I will still appreciate any advice or tips for preparing interviews.

p.s I think chasing for the Dos of land economy at St.edmunds seems quite challenging!!!😅

AS Maths overall A:
C1 - 93/100 ums - A
C2 - 73/100 ums - B
M1 - 85/100 ums - A

AS Physics overall B:
Unit 1 - 98/120 ums - A
Unit 2 - 86/120 ums - B
EMPA - 41/60 ums - C

I missed about 4 weeks of lessons up to the exams due to illness, and my ability to properly revise was difficult due to having to kneel on the floor to revise as I couldn't sit down!

Hi,

I am a 23 year old who has just completed a BSc in Financial Economics from Bangor University in North Wales, and am looking to apply to the MPhil Economics. I graduated with First Class Honours, with an overall average of 79.5%, was awarded a prize for academic excellence, was VP of the economics society and am now working at getting my undergraduate dissertation published with the help of a former professor.

That being said, do I reasonably have any chance given where I completed my undergrad? Is there anything that you can recommend to improve my profile?

Additionally, the economics faculty website asks people not to apply for more than one of their programs - is this a hard rule? I have seen a few people receiving offers for more than one program.


Thanks in advance.

I would think you do have a chance, yes, and I can't immediately think of anything that would improve your profile; what will determine whether you receive an offer is likely to be the strength of the gathered field, and that is difficult to predict, unfortunately.

The Economics Faculty really don't like people applying for more than one of their own courses. But, there is nothing to stop you applying for courses in other Faculties (e.g. Land Economy) or the Judge Business School.

Hi I am taking a gap year but want to apply for uni in 2016. I meet the grades for my course - if they offer me a place with an unconditional offer is it likely to be before January (if I apply before then of course) or will I have to wait until admissions close - I am thinking of Leeds, Exeter, Birmingham, Loughborough and Surrey. Thanks

Hi,

I hope you don't mind me asking another question, sorry!

I took some time away from college due to illness, and self-studied to complete my A-levels at a later date, once I had decided that I wanted to study economics. I attended a university close to home at the time, in case of further illness.

I'm now applying for MPhil Econ. Do you think I should refer to this in the 'reason for wanting to undertake this course', or should I avoid it and focus solely on the subject etc.

Thanks

Thanks for your response - hopefully the strength of the field turns out to be in my favour!

Are you able to give a rough outline of what the admissions tutors look for in the answers to the postgrad application questions? It's been a few years since I've written a personal statement or something similar!

Hi, I am currently studying law at Chester university. I am interested in the LLM program. I had mostly 2:2s in first year. This year I have mostly 2:1s and a first so far (I had deferred some exams due to illness and will receive them shortly). I am predicted to achieve a first overall.
I wanted to ask what I would need to achieve in third year to be considered. I also wanted to ask whether my first year results would hold me back from having a realistic chance.

If a 25 year old were to start as an undergraduate at a non-mature college, where you advise him to meet people in a similar situation? Not that I would shun 17-18 freshers in any way, I just feel that I would be able to relate to people closer to my age a lot easier.

Would my best bet be through societies and night-life? Or, if I'm at a large college, will I find plenty of graduate students around my age to hang-out with?

Good morning, and thank you for doing this
I'd like to ask what is Cambridge's stance on self-driven study as opposed to study in the context of a sixth form or FE college? If I achieved better results when self studying A Level than when being instructed, what effect would that have on my application, if any?

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In September I am starting my access to HE course, and would love to go to Cambridge and study psychology. My college make's you do an entrance exam to see what level you are at before starting and my tutor things i should be able to get the majority of my units at distinction, I'm also going to be doing an English language GCSE alongside and have been predicted an A. The problem is I did really badly at GCSE level at school, I got A*, 2xB and 2xC, I was wondering if i have any hope of entry with grades like that (I know its a long shot). I have lots of relevant work experience and am really passionate about the subject.
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