University of Nicosia Medical School 2020 entry

Hi, Congratulations on your offer, I am considering the course. When did you have your interview? Thanks

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Original post by JemJem123

Hi, Congratulations on your offer, I am considering the course. When did you have your interview? Thanks

I had an online video interview on the 28th of January, and the offer actually came through on the 8th of February ("just got an offer" was a bit misleading sorry).

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Original post by JemJem123

Hi, Congratulations on your offer, I am considering the course. When did you have your interview? Thanks

Are you a UK student? Post A-level application or school leaver? Sorry I'm just excited to talk to someone else interested since nearly no one I talk to has heard of the medical school.

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Original post by kktrian

I had an online video interview on the 28th of January, and the offer actually came through on the 8th of February ("just got an offer" was a bit misleading sorry).

That’s quite quick. How long have they given you to accept offer? I’m considering here plus Malta.

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Original post by kktrian

Are you a UK student? Post A-level application or school leaver? Sorry I'm just excited to talk to someone else interested since nearly no one I talk to has heard of the medical school.

I’m a uk student but holding no offers. Taking A levels later this year. Still can’t make my mind up about Cyprus...it’s so far! Are you going to accept?

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Original post by JemJem123

I’m a uk student but holding no offers. Taking A levels later this year. Still can’t make my mind up about Cyprus...it’s so far! Are you going to accept?

Same I'm in year 13 with no uk offers (as of yet, still waiting for Cardiff and BSMS). I accepted on Saturday but my deadline was tomorrow (20th). I'm just not feeling confident about getting a uk offer, also it's an ABB offer so I'm using it as a backup in case I don't make the AAA grades.

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Original post by JemJem123

That’s quite quick. How long have they given you to accept offer? I’m considering here plus Malta.

I never considered Malta... I started looking for applying abroad around Christmas and Cyprus appealed the most to me because I'm half Greek and can speak the language. Also it was one of the few uni's that didn't need additional entrance exams. What's the procedure for Malta?

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That’s exactly how I feel. Clearing is a possible option. Malta is interview only and grades required are AAB. It’s also cheaper and a shorter course than Cyprus.

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Original post by JemJem123

That’s exactly how I feel. Clearing is a possible option. Malta is interview only and grades required are AAB. It’s also cheaper and a shorter course than Cyprus.

By Malta, do you mean QMUL (Barts) Malta? I have applied there too. If you have to choose between UNIC and QMUL Malta, which one would you pick? I have to choose and am leaning towards QMUL Malta

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Original post by JemJem123

That’s exactly how I feel. Clearing is a possible option. Malta is interview only and grades required are AAB. It’s also cheaper and a shorter course than Cyprus.

Nice, though I think the Cyprus course is 6 years as you get a Biomedical Science degree after the first 4 years (I think it's split into pre-clinical and clinical years like Oxford)

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Original post by kktrian

I had an online video interview on the 28th of January, and the offer actually came through on the 8th of February ("just got an offer" was a bit misleading sorry).

What was the interview like? What questions do they ask etc if you don't mind me asking

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Original post by ihavealithp

What was the interview like? What questions do they ask etc if you don't mind me asking

It was quite relaxed but meant to replicate the style of MMIs. I only had one interviewer, he would ask me the question and then I would have a few minutes to answer (I think it was 5 but you don't have to use up the whole time). He would wave a hand when you only had 30 seconds left. The questions were typical for medicine, based around motivations for doing it, past experience, teamwork skills etc. They send you a guidance list on what might come up when they invite you.
Nothing surprised me or threw me off. Your responses are recorded and sent to other assesors, and you can have a few seconds between questions to clear your head whilst the camera isn't recording.
Hope that was helpful, honestly don't worry about it. Have you gotten an invitation?

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Hi! I just got an offer too but I'm still not sure whether to accept it or not. There are other universities I want to apply to in Europe and since I'm still not 100% about the uni sure I don't know if I'm willing to pay the tuition deposit to secure my place. On the other hand, it's a safe choice to have in case I don't get in anywhere else. Are you going to accept it?

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Original post by sosol1234

Hi! I just got an offer too but I'm still not sure whether to accept it or not. There are other universities I want to apply to in Europe and since I'm still not 100% about the uni sure I don't know if I'm willing to pay the tuition deposit to secure my place. On the other hand, it's a safe choice to have in case I don't get in anywhere else. Are you going to accept it?

Yeah I have accepted and paid the deposit as I wanted to secure my place and I have no other offers. I've also applied through UCAS Extra to see if I can maybe get a UK offer this year, though I'm not sure which I'd choose if I did. Are you a UK student?

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Ok I think I will probably do the same, because it looks like a pretty good choice. I'm not a UK student, but I originally wanted to study in the UK but I didnt get any offers. UCAS extra is that an option to add another university choice if you didnt get accepted anywhere else?

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