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Which universities (for medicine) do not rely on the UCAT as much? For example they look more at your academic achievements, personal statement etc

Reply 1

TSR Hippocrates

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Reply 2

George&Mary44!

Original post by saraszymo

Which universities (for medicine) do not rely on the UCAT as much? For example they look more at your academic achievements, personal statement etc

Those that use BMAT?

In reality there are not so many that pay significant attention to your personal statement at the point of selecting for interview, but those that do may want to see certain things. It’s best to read the detailed selection policies for which ever med schools you are targeting based on your UCAT score.

If you have sat it already post your info in the what med school Megathread sticky and hopefully somebody will be able to help you be strategic. In the interim have a read of last years part 4 of the Megathread. But do bear in mind that nothing can really be finalised until the unis have published their final selection policies. Some are not quite there yet and they may change year on year.

In terms of academics (GCSE) there are different approaches. Either making sure you hit a base line, for example, Sheffield, Bristol, for example and then ranking on UCAT, some that score your GCSEs to a point and then rank by UCAT, and some that blend academics and UCAT plus other components etc (HYMS) some that look at UCAT again after interview UEA.

They all differ. Best to do a bit of research direct on the uni websites.

Reply 3

ItzAKDK

Hi,

i’ve done a lot of research into it to try apply strategically and have found Belfast, Aston, sunderland and Keele seem to be my best bet but even still a very low chance.

Does any one have any info or suggestions?

my ucat was 2590 band 2

9- chem
9- bio
9-physics
9-maths
8- history
7- business
7- physcology
7- RE
6- english Lang
5- english lit

Reply 4

artsandscience

Original post by ItzAKDK

hey still think you have a shot dont put urself down!! seems like a decently average ucat score. any tips ive been avergaing around 2500 but want to improve i only have a few days left x