Biochemistry, Biomedical and Biological Science Applicants 2016 Entry

Hey! Did you go to the Oxford UNIQ biomed course this year?

No, I didn't at that time I was set in human sciences and didn't get into that course. What about you?

Oh, too bad! Yeah, I did! It was really really good, biomed at Oxford is an amazing course, you should defo apply!!

I'm pretty certain I will, depending on my grades on results day! If there's no chance then it would be a waste of my time. To be honest it's between Oxford and Sheffield for the best biomed course out there for me, Sheffield have a really good course which lets you do full body dissection!

Yeah that is one thing about the Oxford med/biomed- no dissections!

It's the only thing I don't like about the course! I'm thinking about GEM after and I think dissection would help me to be sure about hating to do it or not (my dream is to be a forensic scientist/pathologist).

Where else are you looking, and are you doing biomed as well?

Oooh cool!! Nope, I'm actually mostly looking at biochem! Perhaps Cambridge, UCL, Durham, Exeter, and Bath? Maybe York Tbh have absolutely no idea!!!!!! Eeek!

I got AAAAA this AS results day in biology, chemistry, physics, English language and EPQ and I got 4A*s, 5As and 2bs at GCSE! I really fancy Oxford or Sheffield because of their amazing reputation, or Edinburgh! But I'm not sure wether to apply for Oxford because my GCSEs were very bad?? Idk I could do with talking to like minded people because I'm **** at making decisions 😂😂


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I'd say go for it! You never know what will happen and your grades are really good so that must work in your favour. Also, I hear the admissions tests are very important so if you ace them you'll definitely get an interview. My teachers told me that you can be weak in one area and get in, as long as you do great in the other areas.

I'm going to get as many practice papers I can for the BMAT And revise like crazy, If I give it all I've got then I won't have any regrets hopefully ☺️


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I'm doing the same, if I want any chance of getting an interview I'm going to have to do well in the BMAT, especially with all the bright people applying!

I know the feeling!! What grades did you get??


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Hey everyone!!

I've noticed that there isn't a thread for everyone in Year 12 or equivalent interested in studying biological sciences at university, so here it is!

Post what universities you are considering, what got you into biology, how your AS exams went, your GCSE grades, supercurricular stuff... whatever you want haha

It'll be great to hear from some like-minded people!

Hey i've finished my first year of applied science L3 with D*D*. Biomedical science caught my eye. I don't mind lab work as long as it's not too long.

I'm confused to what careers it would lead to other than becoming a scientist

Hey i've finished my first year of applied science L3 with D*D*. Biomedical science caught my eye. I don't mind lab work as long as it's not too long.

I'm confused to what careers it would lead to other than becoming a scientist

I'm going into 3rd year doing biological sciences and have primarily done biomedical modules in my time there. If you have questions about lab work don't hesitate to ask

As far as I can tell there are a load of options available. Law and medicine are strong possibilities as well as writing (usually science based). But a science degree at a good level (2:1 and 1st) shows a lot of skill and so would open many doors such as teaching, further study in another area etc.

If you look at the university websites they'll tell you what graduates go on to do (you might have to search around a little though).

Cool! Could you tell me what practical work do you take, whether you have to wear safety glasses often and do u use plastic pipettes or a specail one.