Oxford or Cambridge for Medicine: AS: Physics and Math A2: Bio and Chem
Which university do I have a better chance of getting an interview at with A-level Biology and Chemistry and only AS level Physics and Mathematics.
I don't have GCSE's.
I don't have GCSE's.
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Original post by ib_hopeful
Which university do I have a better chance of getting an interview at with A-level Biology and Chemistry and only AS level Physics and Mathematics.
I don't have GCSE's.
I don't have GCSE's.
? are you doing IB and A-Levels?
Why?
But in general terms Cambridge interviews a higher proportion (approx 80%) of medicine candidates compared to Oxford (30%).
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Original post by STLJA
I believe you need 3 full A levels to even be considered for entry. I think Cambridge wants 3 Science/Maths subjects to A2, one of which must be Chemistry. Not sure about Oxford though.
In other threads the OP says they are doing IB... (and so does their username...)
Original post by jneill
In other threads the OP says they are doing IB... (and so does their username...)
*facepalm*
My apologies. Ignore my post. If I wasn't black I'd be blushing red right now.
Original post by jneill
In other threads the OP says they are doing IB... (and so does their username...)
Then why are they talking about A Levels and AS Levels?
I'm confused...
Original post by Chief Wiggum
Then why are they talking about A Levels and AS Levels?
I'm confused...
I'm confused...
So am I...
We await some clarity from the OP...
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Original post by Chief Wiggum
Then why are they talking about A Levels and AS Levels?
I'm confused...
I'm confused...
Perhaps theyre considering all their options
Original post by ib_hopeful
Which university do I have a better chance of getting an interview at with A-level Biology and Chemistry and only AS level Physics and Mathematics.
I don't have GCSE's.
I don't have GCSE's.
In all honesty, neither. I mean if we're just talking about probability then prpbably cambridge because they interview a lot more applicants
Without three a levels, and i dont mean to be so blunt, but it seems incredibly unlikely. And most medic hopefuls will be doing 4 or even 5 A2s. Id assume all med schools require atleast 3 to evem consider you either. You could get away with 2 good a level grades at a less competitive university (e.g. those that offer in points)
Original post by timelizard
You could get away with 2 good a level grades at a less competitive university (e.g. those that offer in points)
Do any med schools make UCAS points offers? I doubt it.
Anyway this is all moot until OP clarifies their situation.
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Original post by jneill
Do any med schools make UCAS points offers? I doubt it.
Anyway this is all moot until OP clarifies their situation.
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Anyway this is all moot until OP clarifies their situation.
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Im almost certain they dont, but I wasnt talking about med schools, just that 2 a levels would only be enough if you applied to a course that gave offers in points
Original post by jneill
? are you doing IB and A-Levels?
Why?
But in general terms Cambridge interviews a higher proportion (approx 80%) of medicine candidates compared to Oxford (30%).
Why?
But in general terms Cambridge interviews a higher proportion (approx 80%) of medicine candidates compared to Oxford (30%).
IB SL is equivalent to AS-level and IB HL is equivalent to HL, so I tried to make it easier since most people are more familiar with A-levels than IB.
I am in fact in IB
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Original post by jneill
Do any med schools make UCAS points offers? I doubt it.
Anyway this is all moot until OP clarifies their situation.
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Anyway this is all moot until OP clarifies their situation.
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I realise I just complicated things by trying to simplify them!
To be clear, my IB subjects are
(HL= higher level. SL= standard level) (HL= A-level. SL=AS-level)
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
English HL
Physics SL
Math SL
French SL
Normally, you can only do two sciences in IB but they made an exception. IB is extremely demanding and I would not be able to take Math or Physics at HL on top of my current HLs.
What to do, what to do...
Original post by ib_hopeful
I realise I just complicated things by trying to simplify them!
To be clear, my IB subjects are
(HL= higher level. SL= standard level) (HL= A-level. SL=AS-level)
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
English HL
Physics SL
Math SL
French SL
Normally, you can only do two sciences in IB but they made an exception. IB is extremely demanding and I would not be able to take Math or Physics at HL on top of my current HLs.
What to do, what to do...
To be clear, my IB subjects are
(HL= higher level. SL= standard level) (HL= A-level. SL=AS-level)
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
English HL
Physics SL
Math SL
French SL
Normally, you can only do two sciences in IB but they made an exception. IB is extremely demanding and I would not be able to take Math or Physics at HL on top of my current HLs.
What to do, what to do...
2 science HLs is fine. One must be Chem.
e.g. King's Cambridge requirements (check other colleges if you need to):
http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/medicine/subject-requirements.html
(BTW, stop trying to complicate things by saying HL is equivalent to an A-level. They are different exam regimes. Just stick to talking about IB. TSR is very familiar with it...)
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Original post by ib_hopeful
I realise I just complicated things by trying to simplify them!
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
English HL
Physics SL
Math SL
French SL
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
English HL
Physics SL
Math SL
French SL
That changes things a lot - there is a big difference between A-levels and IB.
Regardless of what subjects you study, you have a much greater chance of getting an interview at Cambridge, simply because they interview more applicants. If you have decent predictions, you have a very good chance at a Cambridge interview. However, your chances of getting into one or the other are similar. How much emphasis they each place on admissions tests probably affects your chances more than what subjects you are doing.
It's also important to remember that Oxbridge is only really better for medicine if you want to go into research, and medicine in general is very competitive, so it is more important to carefully decide whether to apply for medicine than for other subjects.
Original post by sweeneyrod
It's also important to remember that Oxbridge is only really better for medicine if you want to go into research, and medicine in general is very competitive, so it is more important to carefully decide whether to apply for medicine than for other subjects.
It's also important to remember that Oxbridge is only really better for medicine if you want to go into research, and medicine in general is very competitive, so it is more important to carefully decide whether to apply for medicine than for other subjects.
^this
Original post by sweeneyrod
That changes things a lot - there is a big difference between A-levels and IB.
Regardless of what subjects you study, you have a much greater chance of getting an interview at Cambridge, simply because they interview more applicants. If you have decent predictions, you have a very good chance at a Cambridge interview. However, your chances of getting into one or the other are similar. How much emphasis they each place on admissions tests probably affects your chances more than what subjects you are doing.
It's also important to remember that Oxbridge is only really better for medicine if you want to go into research, and medicine in general is very competitive, so it is more important to carefully decide whether to apply for medicine than for other subjects.
Regardless of what subjects you study, you have a much greater chance of getting an interview at Cambridge, simply because they interview more applicants. If you have decent predictions, you have a very good chance at a Cambridge interview. However, your chances of getting into one or the other are similar. How much emphasis they each place on admissions tests probably affects your chances more than what subjects you are doing.
It's also important to remember that Oxbridge is only really better for medicine if you want to go into research, and medicine in general is very competitive, so it is more important to carefully decide whether to apply for medicine than for other subjects.
Main reason I'm applying is because the first three years are all science. The more theory the better! Thanks so much for your help!
Original post by ib_hopeful
I realise I just complicated things by trying to simplify them!
To be clear, my IB subjects are
(HL= higher level. SL= standard level) (HL= A-level. SL=AS-level)
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
English HL
Physics SL
Math SL
French SL
Normally, you can only do two sciences in IB but they made an exception. IB is extremely demanding and I would not be able to take Math or Physics at HL on top of my current HLs.
What to do, what to do...
To be clear, my IB subjects are
(HL= higher level. SL= standard level) (HL= A-level. SL=AS-level)
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
English HL
Physics SL
Math SL
French SL
Normally, you can only do two sciences in IB but they made an exception. IB is extremely demanding and I would not be able to take Math or Physics at HL on top of my current HLs.
What to do, what to do...
You can't achieve the baccalaureate without a Group 3 subject - are you doing certificate?
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Original post by ib_hopeful
Main reason I'm applying is because the first three years are all science. The more theory the better! Thanks so much for your help!
Cambridge require 3 sciences (including maths) at HL. If you apply I'd expect a pre-interview rejection unless you do phenomenally well on the BMAT. Apply to Oxford, get good grades, and become an brilliant doctor. 😊
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Original post by A Square
Cambridge require 3 sciences (including maths) at HL. If you apply I'd expect a pre-interview rejection unless you do phenomenally well on the BMAT. Apply to Oxford, get good grades, and become an brilliant doctor. 😊
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No they don't.
See my King's info above
"...you must take Chemistry, and two further subjects from Biology, Mathematics, Physics. At least one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Physics must be studied at Higher Level."
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