How should I plan doing both UCAT & BMAT?
Hi everyone, I’m in year 12 and am a 2023 applicant and 2024 entry.
I want to apply for both UCAT and BMAT Universities
Here are the ones I have in mind
For BMAT
- Imperial
- Brighton & Susses
For UCAT
- Uni of Glasgow
- Uni of Birmingham
I would rlly appreciate some help with managing my time and some tips on revision for both UCAT & BMAT
I want to apply for both UCAT and BMAT Universities
Here are the ones I have in mind
For BMAT
- Imperial
- Brighton & Susses
For UCAT
- Uni of Glasgow
- Uni of Birmingham
I would rlly appreciate some help with managing my time and some tips on revision for both UCAT & BMAT
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Original post by Beep782
Hi everyone, I’m in year 12 and am a 2023 applicant and 2024 entry.
I want to apply for both UCAT and BMAT Universities
Here are the ones I have in mind
For BMAT
- Imperial
- Brighton & Susses
For UCAT
- Uni of Glasgow
- Uni of Birmingham
I would rlly appreciate some help with managing my time and some tips on revision for both UCAT & BMAT
I want to apply for both UCAT and BMAT Universities
Here are the ones I have in mind
For BMAT
- Imperial
- Brighton & Susses
For UCAT
- Uni of Glasgow
- Uni of Birmingham
I would rlly appreciate some help with managing my time and some tips on revision for both UCAT & BMAT
Most people find that 6 weeks of preparation is enough for each exam. This may vary per person, but it's what worked for me. The BMAT is in mid October. So you want to start revising for it in early September. You also want a couple of weeks off in between UCAT and BMAT prep, so I would book your UCAT for early/mid August and start revision 6 weeks before the date (so pretty soon tbh). The most important thing is to avoid burn out and to give yourself a decent break between doing the UCAT and starting BMAT work. I hope this helps.
Original post by Beep782
Hi everyone, I’m in year 12 and am a 2023 applicant and 2024 entry.
I want to apply for both UCAT and BMAT Universities
Here are the ones I have in mind
For BMAT
- Imperial
- Brighton & Susses
For UCAT
- Uni of Glasgow
- Uni of Birmingham
I would rlly appreciate some help with managing my time and some tips on revision for both UCAT & BMAT
I want to apply for both UCAT and BMAT Universities
Here are the ones I have in mind
For BMAT
- Imperial
- Brighton & Susses
For UCAT
- Uni of Glasgow
- Uni of Birmingham
I would rlly appreciate some help with managing my time and some tips on revision for both UCAT & BMAT
Some good advice given already so wont add to that, but i would also suggest planning your summer out , including UCAT, personal statements, UCAS application forms BMAT etc and some time off. And see how it all shakes down. UCAT booking starts next week so have a plan through now.
Also join the undergrad and UCAT sticky threads for hints and tips.
Its always good to have an idea of where you might like to go, but the most important thing is to apply strategically. Once you have your UCAT score post on the which medical school sticky thread and see what the experts think of your plans and what other advice they might provide. You can be strategic with your UCAT options but not so much with your BMAT as its after you submit your form. If you do magnificently in the UCAT for example you may decide its not worth the risk of BMAT choices.
Either way, good luck.
(edited 10 months ago)
Original post by a._5
Most people find that 6 weeks of preparation is enough for each exam. This may vary per person, but it's what worked for me. The BMAT is in mid October. So you want to start revising for it in early September. You also want a couple of weeks off in between UCAT and BMAT prep, so I would book your UCAT for early/mid August and start revision 6 weeks before the date (so pretty soon tbh). The most important thing is to avoid burn out and to give yourself a decent break between doing the UCAT and starting BMAT work. I hope this helps.
This is extremely helpful
Thank you!!!
Original post by GGIN
Some good advice given already so wont add to that, but i would also suggest planning your summer out , including UCAT, personal statements, UCAS application forms BMAT etc and some time off. And see how it all shakes down. UCAT booking starts next week so have a plan through now.
Also join the undergrad and UCAT sticky threads for hints and tips.
Its always good to have an idea of where you might like to go, but the most important thing is to apply strategically. Once you have your UCAT score post on the which medical school sticky thread and see what the experts think of your plans and what other advice they might provide. You can be strategic with your UCAT options but not so much with your BMAT as its after you submit your form. If you do magnificently in the UCAT for example you may decide its not worth the risk of BMAT choices.
Either way, good luck.
Also join the undergrad and UCAT sticky threads for hints and tips.
Its always good to have an idea of where you might like to go, but the most important thing is to apply strategically. Once you have your UCAT score post on the which medical school sticky thread and see what the experts think of your plans and what other advice they might provide. You can be strategic with your UCAT options but not so much with your BMAT as its after you submit your form. If you do magnificently in the UCAT for example you may decide its not worth the risk of BMAT choices.
Either way, good luck.
thank you so much!!
I will keep this in mind
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