What do to now - Is an E in A-Level Chemistry worth anything?

I have three A-Levels, Biology (A), History (A) and Chemistry (E). I was hoping to apply for medicine, however Chemistry is really a requirement and it was my worst subject.

Note that this is also my third year studying chemistry. I did biology in two, then messed up my other options and did history in one, but spent ages trying to get chemistry right, and still I got an E grade.

It may be possible for me to try again next year, but is it worth the money and effort at this point?? I maybe just don't have the right brain for it.

Anyway, does anyone have suggestions for what to do with these results? If you were in my situation, what would be your next move?

(edited 8 months ago)

Reply 1

CatusStarbright

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Original post by Cloudthief737

I have three A-Levels, Biology (A), History (A) and Chemistry (E). I was hoping to apply for medicine, however Chemistry is really a requirement and it was my worst subject.

Note that this is also my third year studying chemistry. I did biology in two, then messed up my other options and did history in one, but spent ages trying to get chemistry right, and still I got an E grade.

It may be possible for me to try again next year, but is it worth the money and effort at this point?? I maybe just don't have the right brain for it.

Anyway, does anyone have suggestions for what to do with these results? If you were in my situation, what would be your next move?

I'm afraid my advice would be to consider options other than medicine (a popular alternative is biomedical sciences, for example). Given you have an E grade you may need to consider courses which have a foundation year.

Original post by Cloudthief737

I have three A-Levels, Biology (A), History (A) and Chemistry (E). I was hoping to apply for medicine, however Chemistry is really a requirement and it was my worst subject.

Note that this is also my third year studying chemistry. I did biology in two, then messed up my other options and did history in one, but spent ages trying to get chemistry right, and still I got an E grade.

It may be possible for me to try again next year, but is it worth the money and effort at this point?? I maybe just don't have the right brain for it.

Anyway, does anyone have suggestions for what to do with these results? If you were in my situation, what would be your next move?

Hi

I’m sorry you didn’t receive the grades you were expecting. However you still have many options!

At LSBU we believe education should be accessible to all, so we prefer to take a holistic view rather than always solely relying on grades.

Therefore, we’ll consider things like your application, your qualifications, and even any personal experiences you’ve had outside of mainstream education including certificates of participation.

If you wish to speak to a course advisor or ask any questions regarding submitting an application, calls us on (0)20 7815 7500. You can also talk to the Clearing team, to help discuss what options you have at 0800 923 8888.

I hope I managed to help!

Best wishes,
Kaprice R
LSBU Rep

Sorry you didn't get the grade you wanted for Chemistry. Well done with the others though!

FWIW I wanted to be a Doctor when I was at your stage, didn't get the grades and went in a different direction that ended up with me owning The Student Room. A result I am very happy with, so there are plenty of good new choices there for you.

Albeit I do also question periodically why I didn't find a different route through one of the associated subjects and then later switching to medicine, or by resitting. Life is long, and there is no hurry, if you really want to go the medicine route, then I wouldn't let this one result knock you.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

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Reply 4

BankaiGintoki

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Original post by Cloudthief737

I have three A-Levels, Biology (A), History (A) and Chemistry (E). I was hoping to apply for medicine, however Chemistry is really a requirement and it was my worst subject.

Note that this is also my third year studying chemistry. I did biology in two, then messed up my other options and did history in one, but spent ages trying to get chemistry right, and still I got an E grade.

It may be possible for me to try again next year, but is it worth the money and effort at this point?? I maybe just don't have the right brain for it.

Anyway, does anyone have suggestions for what to do with these results? If you were in my situation, what would be your next move?

1. Do foundation year medicine. For example, https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bmbs-bachelor-of-medicine-bachelor-of-surgery-with-foundation-year-0 requires 120 UCAS points. AAE is 112 ucas points, you could have another go at chemistry. But is it the applying the knowledge to the questions, or the content itself that you need help with. https://docs.google.com/file/d/1StLJ4NXdr-8Uryan_pLqKOctfphQ-KZ9/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword
These are my notes

You may be able to do a foundation course: https://www.themedicportal.com/application-guide/choosing-a-medical-school/foundation-courses/
I copied and pasted an important bit that I didnt know

‘Alternatives To Foundation Courses

Some other Med Schools offer standalone Foundation courses, which are shorter courses designed to boost your Medical School application. Some will even earn you an interview for Medical School once you’ve finished. The following universities offer standalone Foundation Courses:
Bradford University – Foundation in Clinical Sciences/Medicine: A 1-year course for students who wish to progress onto the BSc in Clinical Sciences or apply to Medical School, but do not have the science A-Levels or the entry requirements for direct entry. Clinical Sciences has a formal link with Sheffield Medical School. Several other Med Schools accept the Foundation Year, but you need to seek advice directly from the individual Med Schools about this.
Buckingham University – Certificate in Medical Foundation Studies: A 9-month course for students who wish to study any of the university’s BSc (Hons) Allied Health or Health Sciences programmes, but do not meet the entry requirements and require additional prep. CertHE Medical Sciences (Pre-Med): A 9-month course developed for students who wish to enhance their application to Medical or Dental School. Graduates are awarded a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Medical Science qualification.
Aston University – Pathway to Healthcare Programme: An 18-month course that you complete alongside your A levels. It’s made up of subject taster days, work experience and A-Level revision bootcamps – plus academic tutoring and specialist interview prep workshops. Students who complete the course will be eligible for a contextual Medicine offer from Aston.’

2. Graduate entry medicine. Do an undergraduate degree that you enjoy, either could continue with it or apply for medicine this way.
Remember life is long, you can always go back to do medicine at any point, even 10 years from now.

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