Official: University of Birmingham A100 2024 Entry Applicants

Would it be fine to apply to Birmingham with a score of 7.906 or is there no chance I'll get interviewed?

Reply 42

ss12468

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Original post by Haianu

Would it be fine to apply to Birmingham with a score of 7.906 or is there no chance I'll get interviewed?

Contextual home cutoff was 8.067 last year, your score is pretty close to this but probably risky. Too many unknown factors - effect of strategic applications, if Birmingham's own deciles will change based on their cohort etc. Also your SJT band will be a factor post interview. If you have 3 other safeish places and really want to apply to Birmingham then give it a go!

Reply 43

japiso

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I would like to know this as well, but i assume so.

Original post by Crisheath2023

Because UoB will no longer provide points for POLAR postcodes and will only provide points if you’re eligible for free school meals or are in care does that mean the point threshold will go down?

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/how-we-make-offers#:~:text=For%202024%20entry%20onwards%2C%20eligibility,this%20on%20your%20UCAS%20form).

Because I don’t know if I would be competitive enough to comply?
UCAT -2710
GCSEs - 9988888886

Reply 44

mahdikhan786

I'm a graduate applying for the undergrad Med degree at Birmingham. I previously applied after A-levels but didn't get in - I was contextual and completed the A2B programme.

GCSE's:8887776655B
A-Levels: AAB
Degree: BSc Biomedical Science - 2:1
UCAT: 2720 B2

I'm not sure how the contextual stuff works for a graduate and whether my previous completion of the A2B programme impacts my application.

Do you guys think I have a good chance?

Thanks

Reply 45

Hhhhhh558

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Hi, I really like Birmingham, but am unsure as to how safe it would be. My stats are: 2820 ucat, 13 A*’s gcse, 3A* predicted. I would have 0.9 contextual points. Do I have a decent chance at an interview?

(edited 7 months ago)

Reply 46

OP

Original post by Hhhhhh558

Hi, I really like Birmingham, but am unsure as to how safe it would be. My stats are: 2820 ucat, 13 A*’s gcse, 3A* predicted. I would have 0.9 contextual points. Do I have a decent chance at an interview?

have you checked that you attend a contextual school? if so, then yes you have a decent chance

(edited 7 months ago)

Reply 47

Hhhhhh558

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Original post by reubenn05

have you checked that you attend a contextual school?

Yes I go to a welsh state school, and I live in a polar 4 quantile 4 area.

Reply 48

OP

Original post by Hhhhhh558

Yes I go to a welsh state school, and I live in a polar 4 quantile 4 area.

yes you will have a good chance then, as you either score 8.511 if your score falls into bham's 8th decile, or 8.956 if it falls into 9th decile, cutoff was 8.1 last year

Reply 49

Hhhhhh558

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Original post by reubenn05

yes you will have a good chance then, as you either score 8.511 if your score falls into bham's 8th decile, or 8.956 if it falls into 9th decile, cutoff was 8.1 last year

Thanks! I’m just trying to balance applying to where id like to go and choosing wisely. I’d ideally like to get 4 interviews, but really like Birmingham. Its so difficult!

Reply 50

OP

Original post by Hhhhhh558

Thanks! I’m just trying to balance applying to where id like to go and choosing wisely. I’d ideally like to get 4 interviews, but really like Birmingham. Its so difficult!

you should get an interview from birmingham, as the cutoff score will probably decrease due to gcse grade deflation, so your score should be fine

Reply 51

mahdikhan786

I'm a graduate applying for the undergrad Med degree at Birmingham. I previously applied after A-levels but didn't get in - I was contextual and completed the A2B programme.

GCSE's:8887776655B
A-Levels: AAB
Degree: BSc Biomedical Science - 2:1
UCAT: 2720 B2

I'm not sure how the contextual stuff works for a graduate and whether my previous completion of the A2B programme impacts my application.

Do you guys think I have a good chance?

Thanks

Reply 52

M357

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I score 8.067 including contextual. Would that be risky? I went to a contextual state school for secondary and live in quintile 3. Does that qualify me for contextual offer?

Reply 53

Laycity

Original post by mahdikhan786

I'm a graduate applying for the undergrad Med degree at Birmingham. I previously applied after A-levels but didn't get in - I was contextual and completed the A2B programme.

GCSE's:8887776655B
A-Levels: AAB
Degree: BSc Biomedical Science - 2:1
UCAT: 2720 B2

I'm not sure how the contextual stuff works for a graduate and whether my previous completion of the A2B programme impacts my application.

Do you guys think I have a good chance?

Thanks

Looking at their web site it’s not entirely clear but it is saying they rank graduates on UCAT only if you meet minimum requirements.
Looking at entry stats it looks to me like they have a certain number of graduate spots which is around 20.

So it all depends how many graduates apply as to whether your UCAT is competitive enough. I would say it’s risky though seeing as 130 applied last year and they only interview 30.

(edited 7 months ago)

Reply 54

el3341

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UCAT - 2850 band 1
GCSES - 8 9s and 2 8s

no contextual factors
interview likely?

Thanks

Reply 55

mahdikhan786

Original post by Laycity

Looking at their web site it’s not entirely clear but it is saying they rank graduates on UCAT only if you meet minimum requirements.
Looking at entry stats it looks to me like they have a certain number of graduate spots which is around 20.

So it all depends how many graduates apply as to whether your UCAT is competitive enough. I would say it’s risky though seeing as 130 applied last year and they only interview 30.

True. I was also contextual and did the A2B programme last time I applied so I’m wondering if that might have some effect. Aston and Warwick are my other choices and seem slightly safer.

Reply 56

irisch123

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Hi! Can't seem to find any answers to this online so thought I'd ask here. On a med school comparison website, I saw that "To study at The University of Birmingham Medical School you will need to have a minimum 2 weeks work experience" but I can't seem to find any detail of this on their website. Does this mean if I only have 1 week of work experience, I can't apply?

Reply 57

OP