Bristol Medical School A100 Entry 2016

Hi there! Noticed that there isn't a thread yet for this years applicants. So have you written your PS yet, what are your predicted grades, any reason for choosing Bristol?

Reply 1

ibraa

I can't believe no one has applied yet.. Maybe I'm just an early bird.. or bloke I mean:P

Reply 2

izzy.burns

Original post by ibraa

I can't believe no one has applied yet.. Maybe I'm just an early bird.. or bloke I mean:P

Hey, I'm applying to Bristol and I just got my personal statement checked so ill be (hopefully) sending my stuff off tomorrow (how scary :/ ) My predictions are 3A* (Doubt I'll get that though) and I've chosen Bristol because I love the city and the course :smile:

Reply 3

ibraa

Original post by izzy.burns

Well done! As Bristol is PS heavy (80%) it is definitely a good idea to get as many people to proof-read it as you can.. What work experience do you have? Most important, why did you decide to pursue such a competitive career? :smile:

Reply 4

izzy.burns

Original post by ibraa

Thanks

I've done GP, neonatal and pediatric in terms of medical WE. Ive also done: 2 years voluntary St Johns Ambulance, 1 year 4th stage dementia ward, cooking in a homeless shelter in my holidays, and 2 schools for children with special needs (adding up to a year in total). I REALLY want to pursue medicine due to fact its an altruistic career with loads of contact with people, and I've always loved science (particularly biology and chemistry :smile:

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What about you? What are you stats like?

Reply 5

ibraa

Wow, that's a lot of work experience! I've already achieved A*A*A* last year and went on a gap year to get a better insight into medicine. I shadowed a GP, worked at an ICU ward with a anaesthetist and finally with a research fellow at the same ward.

My motivation is that I love science and the thought of using it to heal people and make a difference is thrilling and would be very satisfying.

Reply 6

izzy.burns

Wow congrats on your results! you must be super smart :smile:

Where else are you thinking of applying, and have you done UKCAT yet?

Reply 7

ibraa

Haha, thanks. Super-smart: No, motivated: yes :biggrin:

I am yet to do my UKCAT and tbh although I'm applying to a couple of other unis, I would only accept an offer from Bristol as I really like the course content.. You?

Reply 8

izzy.burns

Woah you must be really set on bristol! I'm also applying to Cardiff, Nottingham and Southampton - I'd be so happy if any of these places take me :smile:

Reply 9

justinamarina

GCSE's: 2A*'s 9A's 1C
AS Levels: AAAA
A2 Levels: A*A*A

what are my chances ?

Reply 10

ibraa

Original post by justinamarina

GCSE's: 2A*'s 9A's 1C
AS Levels: AAAA
A2 Levels: A*A*A

what are my chances ?

As we said earlier it's only 20% marks and 80% Personal Statement, so your chance rest with your PS..

Reply 11

Hero_Lou

Hi guys. I know that this thread has been dead for over 2 years but I have a question for those who are already studying med at Bristol. So I'm an EU student and although I got 3 interviews ,I've been rejected from 2 of them so kinda losing hope. Bristol sent me a rejection pre interview but gave me a place in biomed. Does anyone know weather they might allow me to transfer in med after a year? of course by re taking UKCAT and having good results from biomed?