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Hi, I'm considering applying for Graduate Entry Medicine for 2024 and am looking to gain perspective on my chances of getting onto a GEM course.
This is a significant career change for me - I graduated with a First class degree in Engineering from a Russell Group University in 2018 and have since worked as an Engineer for about 4 years. Unfortunately this means I don't have any medical work experience besides volunteering in a care home for about a year. However, the motivation is definitely there and I plan to gain the relevant medical experience over the summer. I obtained AAB at A-level in Chemistry, Maths and Biology, back in 2014.
Any thoughts on my chances of getting onto a GEM course and which universities might look upon my application favourably?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Original post by GraduateMedicine
Hi, I'm considering applying for Graduate Entry Medicine for 2024 and am looking to gain perspective on my chances of getting onto a GEM course.
This is a significant career change for me - I graduated with a First class degree in Engineering from a Russell Group University in 2018 and have since worked as an Engineer for about 4 years. Unfortunately this means I don't have any medical work experience besides volunteering in a care home for about a year. However, the motivation is definitely there and I plan to gain the relevant medical experience over the summer. I obtained AAB at A-level in Chemistry, Maths and Biology, back in 2014.
Any thoughts on my chances of getting onto a GEM course and which universities might look upon my application favourably?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

from what I know GEM is very competetive, like very. your a levels are good and you got a good outcome in your degree. what I would suggest is look on the websites of the universities you are interested in and check whether they will acceptor degree, what the a level requirements are and what admissions test is required.

and also why did you decide to go to med? engineering pretty good
Original post by B7861
from what I know GEM is very competetive, like very. your a levels are good and you got a good outcome in your degree. what I would suggest is look on the websites of the universities you are interested in and check whether they will acceptor degree, what the a level requirements are and what admissions test is required.

and also why did you decide to go to med? engineering pretty good


Thanks very much for the advice!

I've been doing exactly that and have narrowed the list down to about 8 universities. Though whether I will truly be accepted is another question.

My decision to go to med were due to personal reasons- being involved in a serious accident and going through the rehabilitation to a full recovery. Though I'm sure I couldn't mention that at interview! Also, I've found engineering is limited on the satisfaction front, in terms of a rewarding career. And I like the idea of skilling myself in medicine because why not.
Original post by GraduateMedicine
Thanks very much for the advice!

I've been doing exactly that and have narrowed the list down to about 8 universities. Though whether I will truly be accepted is another question.

My decision to go to med were due to personal reasons- being involved in a serious accident and going through the rehabilitation to a full recovery. Though I'm sure I couldn't mention that at interview! Also, I've found engineering is limited on the satisfaction front, in terms of a rewarding career. And I like the idea of skilling myself in medicine because why not.

First of all why wouldn’t you get accepted? Like I said check whether the university requires some sort of sciences degree but some don’t the. If not you’ll be fine because you’ve done very well in your degree

Second of all your reason to study medicine is very important. It can be anything and if you don’t want to mention it on this thread definitely mention it in interview and on you personal statement as it is important. It will make you stand out from the crowd and be more appealing.my reason was very personally about a family member but I still mentioned it

So now as long as you do well on your academic tests you probably would have a good chance. But GEM is very competetive.

I did want to do med initially but after getting rejected I thought about it deeply and decided not to do it. But I wish you good luck
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Any current international Oxbridge GEM students here? I received an offer but have a few questions about institutional support, exams, housing, etc. that I couldn't find answers to online.
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