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Question on Access to Birmingham * MEDICINE *

Hey guys,

Just wanted to know what is A2B scheme like for people applying for medicine, at the University of Birmingham.

Is it useful?
And do you need to have high GCSEs or high Predicted A-level grades?

Thanks,
Your opinions count Xxxx
Reply 1
Original post by Ambiguous Super
Hey guys,

Just wanted to know what is A2B scheme like for people applying for medicine, at the University of Birmingham.

Is it useful?
And do you need to have high GCSEs or high Predicted A-level grades?

Thanks,
Your opinions count Xxxx


It reduces your grades by 2 so instead of getting AAA you'll only need ABB but do check the eligibility criteria before applying, here's a link to their page talking about A2B for Medicine:

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/teachers/year-12/pathways-to-birmingham/pathways-to-birmingham-offer.aspx

Here's the Eligibility Criteria:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/teachers/year-12/pathways-to-birmingham/pathways-to-birmingham-eligibility-criteria.aspx
Does the acces to Birmingham only allows for certain schools or anyone can get in
Reply 3
Original post by Masoud_ab06
Does the acces to Birmingham only allows for certain schools or anyone can get in


What did your research tell you?
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/teachers/year-12/pathways-to-birmingham/a2b/index.aspx
Original post by Masoud_ab06
Does the acces to Birmingham only allows for certain schools or anyone can get in


Hi, It is usually schools in the West Midlands from my understanding :smile:. It is very helpful btw
Does the A2B scheme help with getting in with a lower or average ucat score?
Original post by Interest.009
Does the A2B scheme help with getting in with a lower or average ucat score?

From my understanding, you are promised an interview as long as you have sat the UCAT however, I don't think a very low ucat will be accepted.
are you sure thats true? i thought that was only for the R2b or RO
Original post by Interest.009
are you sure thats true? i thought that was only for the R2b or RO


Sorry! I got confused. You're right it is only for R2P and the other programmes. I think A2B is just a grade reduction scheme.

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