4 rejections

Hi all,

I'm in a horrible position where I have been trying to get into undergraduate medical school for 2 years now and have now received my final rejection without interview this year. (I had one interview last year with Bristol)

My story is:
G.C.S.E's all A*/A
A- level- AAB (Chemistry, Biology Maths)
Degree- MSci in Pharmacology, KCL, 2.i
Current job- clinical research technician.

Bags of experience and voluntary work.
My weakness seems to be the UKCAT (630)


My question is, how would anyone approach 2016 apps, is it worth doing the GAMSAT and BMAT? Or should I just concentrate on UKCAT again. What else could I be doing to at least get an interview for next year. Seems hopeless.

Anyone in my position at all?

Hi! I have applied for the first time this year - and only to ukcat universities. I have had rejections too and now only have newcastle to hear back from.

I am planning to take ukcat and gay this year to maximise my options next cycle.

I plan to take a ukcat course. Gamsat is my main worry as I don't have a science background...

Where are you based? Have you made any decisions yet?

BMAT is a very heavy gamble to take as you do the exams after you submit the application, so if you screw it up, you've basically wasted an option.

I'd recommend focusing on the UKCAT, using things like medify, emedica or even attending one of the courses if you can.

Just apply again next year.

I'd recommend you get feedback from all the universities as there must be something that's not right.

Hi again Ratherpainful!

No worries

I'm London based too and am in a similar position but without the science background. I'd be very happy if you want to exchange messages about getting to grips with the gamsat, or even meet up.

I'm based in south east london.

I can't tell you how much I think you should go for it!! There isn't a good reason not to maximise your options!




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I was wondering where you have been applying? Are you applying to london courses? Because they tend to be more competitive.
It might be worth looking at your options for casting your net wider.
Best of luck!