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The worst GCSE results you've heard of
What are the worst GCSE results you've heard of and them still going on to study medicine at university?
I was discussing it today with a biology classmate; he seems certain on having to have the 'generic x A/A*'s. I know things like this should be taken with a pinch of salt, but considering I don't have the best GCSE grades (see profile), it worries me that they may hold me back in the future.
Especially with other students in my year who have the academics, I can't help but feel inferior.
I was discussing it today with a biology classmate; he seems certain on having to have the 'generic x A/A*'s. I know things like this should be taken with a pinch of salt, but considering I don't have the best GCSE grades (see profile), it worries me that they may hold me back in the future.
Especially with other students in my year who have the academics, I can't help but feel inferior.
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Just don't bother applying for Imperial...
tomster
What are the worst GCSE results you've heard of and them still going on to study medicine at university?
I was discussing it today with a biology classmate; he seems certain on having to have the 'generic x A/A*'s. I know things like this should be taken with a pinch of salt, but considering I don't have the best GCSE grades (see profile), it worries me that they may hold me back in the future.
Especially with other students in my year who have the academics, I can't help but feel inferior.
I was discussing it today with a biology classmate; he seems certain on having to have the 'generic x A/A*'s. I know things like this should be taken with a pinch of salt, but considering I don't have the best GCSE grades (see profile), it worries me that they may hold me back in the future.
Especially with other students in my year who have the academics, I can't help but feel inferior.
your gcse's alright to me
considering going form a d/e student and getting those grades
A friend of a friend of a friend got in with 1A* and 9As into Newcastle.
Bubbles*de*Milo
Just don't bother applying for Imperial...
Haha, yep - agree completely...
The competition is so intense there....It' would even be easier to apply to Oxford IMO
Grrr lol shouldnt institutes look more at A-LEVEL grades over anything... cos if I was to be treated by a doctor... I wouldn't mind even if they failed their GCSEs as long as they aced their A-levels with grade A's in required subjects! That's enough to suffice I reckon!!
Stricof
Haha, yep - agree completely...
The competition is so intense there....It' would even be easier to apply to Oxford IMO
The competition is so intense there....It' would even be easier to apply to Oxford IMO
HAHAHAH
I love your signature pic thing.
I got into medicine with 5A 4B and I'm at UCL. Mate the don't just look at your GCSE results,Just don't apply to places that have a cut off marks for certain number of A*.
As long as you ace your AS' i think you'll be fine. But if they do take note of your GCSE's im sure it shows that you are that passionate and dedicated about studying medicine that started working hard to reach your dreams and ambition. Providing you do extremely well in ur AS' and A Levels!
Good Luck
Good Luck
If you did your GCSEs in a year and previously had a long-term illness then doesn't that qualify for extenuating circumstances at most places and therefore your GCSEs will hold less weight anyway.
Either way I don't personally know anyone who's gotten into (or even applied to) Medicine but I am applying myself with A*ABBBBBBC at GCSE with no extenuating circumstances and I have 2 interviews so far (no offers but it's early days). So if you want to go for it do, just apply to the ones where you meet the requirements (most).
Either way I don't personally know anyone who's gotten into (or even applied to) Medicine but I am applying myself with A*ABBBBBBC at GCSE with no extenuating circumstances and I have 2 interviews so far (no offers but it's early days). So if you want to go for it do, just apply to the ones where you meet the requirements (most).
maze.e
I got into medicine with 5A 4B and I'm at UCL. Mate the don't just look at your GCSE results,Just don't apply to places that have a cut off marks for certain number of A*.
what was your BMAT?
tomster
What are the worst GCSE results you've heard of and them still going on to study medicine at university?
I was discussing it today with a biology classmate; he seems certain on having to have the 'generic x A/A*'s. I know things like this should be taken with a pinch of salt, but considering I don't have the best GCSE grades (see profile), it worries me that they may hold me back in the future.
Especially with other students in my year who have the academics, I can't help but feel inferior.
I was discussing it today with a biology classmate; he seems certain on having to have the 'generic x A/A*'s. I know things like this should be taken with a pinch of salt, but considering I don't have the best GCSE grades (see profile), it worries me that they may hold me back in the future.
Especially with other students in my year who have the academics, I can't help but feel inferior.
Some universities are Bastards when it comes down to GCSE grades.
Here they are: (actually ill just list where you can apply)
UCL
UEA
BSMS
Bristol
Southampton
Leicester
Leeds
PMS
But you need to ensure you get AAAA at AS.
But you do have one thing to your advantage, you suffered a MAJOR set back in your education yet you came back into it and achieved good grades.
Also Get some kick ass voluntary and hospital work, start your placement soon so you can have over a year of experience in a hospital/caring setting.
But don't let anyone put you off, if its what you want to do IT CAN and WILL be done. As the saying goes "Where there is a will there is a way"
My grades are "nothing to be desired" as you once put it, but I'm still trying.
Im a grad but I have 9Bs, 1C and a D. GCSE mean nothing, they are only an indication of who you were at 16 years old. If you havent matured at all since 16 and you have turd grades then tahts not great, but as long as you've moved forwards and upwards thats fine. A-levels are a little more important but even they are still only an indication of who you were at a certain age.
DrVas
Some universities are Bastards when it comes down to GCSE grades.
Here they are: (actually ill just list where you can apply)
UCL
UEA
BSMS
Bristol
Southampton
Leicester
Leeds
PMS
But you need to ensure you get AAAA at AS.
But you do have one thing to your advantage, you suffered a MAJOR set back in your education yet you came back into it and achieved good grades.
Also Get some kick ass voluntary and hospital work, start your placement soon so you can have over a year of experience in a hospital/caring setting.
But don't let anyone put you off, if its what you want to do IT CAN and WILL be done. As the saying goes "Where there is a will there is a way"
My grades are "nothing to be desired" as you once put it, but I'm still trying.
Here they are: (actually ill just list where you can apply)
UCL
UEA
BSMS
Bristol
Southampton
Leicester
Leeds
PMS
But you need to ensure you get AAAA at AS.
But you do have one thing to your advantage, you suffered a MAJOR set back in your education yet you came back into it and achieved good grades.
Also Get some kick ass voluntary and hospital work, start your placement soon so you can have over a year of experience in a hospital/caring setting.
But don't let anyone put you off, if its what you want to do IT CAN and WILL be done. As the saying goes "Where there is a will there is a way"
My grades are "nothing to be desired" as you once put it, but I'm still trying.
Cheers for that jj. Like you, I'll try till I suceed.
As for work experience, I've got plenty. Four weeks in various medical specialities and on my second month of doing voluntary work at my local hospital.
I'm sorry for the comment though. Bad day at school!
I'll add Sheffield too; I'm on their access to medicine course.
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