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The Official "Oh NOES MY UKCAT SCORE SUCKS" the end is nigh Thread

steff53

Just did UKCAT this morning and didn't do that well.
613 average.
The UKCAT unis I've applied to are:

Nottingham
Leicester
Leeds

As far as I'm aware there is no UKCAT cut off at these unis. Would anyone know anything else about if it is a good idea to apply to these..Or I should change one to a non UKCAT uni..REALLY would appreciate any help!

Nottingham have a cut off score. I don't know what it is but I think it's higher than 650. If your grades are excellent you might still get interviewed. Peninsula don't have a cut off score. I got interviewed last year with a really low UKCAT.

Reply 781

Ciambottina

hopes

where did you get the figure of 640 from? they interviewed as low as 625 as far as i recall, i have 637.5 and im applying. They rank you in terms of points based on grades achieved/predicted alongside ukcat.

Peninsula don't have a cut off score. I got interviewed last year with a UKCAT lower than 640. If your grade prediction are slightly higher than the grades they require you have a good chance of getting an interview. If you have achieved your grades and you meet their grade requirements, a low UKCAT doesn't mean you'll be rejected automatically.

Reply 782

Ciambottina

greenford

Just did my Ukcat now and got 560 :frown:

Im applying to
UEA
KCL
Soutamoton

foundation bm6 courses...do u think I have a chance????

Please help me
thanks :eek3:

You can put KCL EMDP and Soton BM6 as your choices. Both are very competitive. Infact the odds of getting into the BM6 are lower than the BM5. (More applicants per place for the BM6). But if your ps is good and your AS and predicted grades are good you have a good chance of getting an interview.

Reply 783

Ciambottina

1993 rose bud

I''m scheduled to do the bmat in november, but what if that goes bad as well? I just want to make sure that I dont waste any application space on my ucas form......do you know of any ukcat unis that dont heavily rely on it?

I would say Peninsula based on my experience

Reply 784

m0man

9

Hey
Does anyone know what the UKCAT cut off for Manchester was last year?
Thanks :smile:

Reply 785

diskohuelga

10

my ukcat is tomorrow. I AM BRICKING IT. seriously, i feel so unprepared.

Reply 786

MoTheMedic

8

m0man

Hey
Does anyone know what the UKCAT cut off for Manchester was last year?
Thanks :smile:

645

Reply 787

m0man

9

I'm thinking of applying to Manchester with a UKCAT of 687.5, is it worth it?

Reply 788

black_vine

hopes

where did you get the figure of 640 from? they interviewed as low as 625 as far as i recall, i have 637.5 and im applying. They rank you in terms of points based on grades achieved/predicted alongside ukcat.

OOps sorry. Brain fart! It's Glasgow & Warwick with a 640 cut-off

Reply 789

c123y

3

hi there, i was wondering if you could help me out a bit... I am really anxious about getting into medicine as i have not the best gcse grades and ukcat score (4A* 4A 2B and 602.5) My AS grades were ok AAAB and i am predicted 2A*S and 1A. What do you think my chances are for medicine at leeds. I am also applying for liverpool ucl and leicester.

Reply 790

black_vine

diskohuelga

my ukcat is tomorrow. I AM BRICKING IT. seriously, i feel so unprepared.

Just don't have a mental breakdown like I did. So embarassing.

And you can do the AR is you spend 45secs or less deciphering the patterns and 13secs or less on eash shape (600Q book guidelines)

Don't freak out!
No need to feel 'unprepared' when you don't really know what will come up, it's not memory but technique.

Reply 791

black_vine

Here is a site which details how the unis use the UKCAT: http://www.medical-interviews.co.uk/UKCAT-exam.aspx

Reply 792

m0man

9

Sorry to keep asking questions, but do newcastle have a cutoff? If yes, then what was it last year?
Thanks alot :biggrin:

Reply 793

cws121

Hi, i did badly in my UKCAT, im just wondering if theres any point of me applying to do medicine anywhere, not including liverpool.

UKCAT- Average 550
QR-610 :/
VR-510
DA-500
AR- 580

Ive been ill and currently ill, ive had a really bad flu, i probably would have done better if i was felling better :/

AS results
Biology- A
Chemistry- A
Maths- A
Business studies- B (dropping it at As)

Gcse results: 4 A*, 3 A's and 4 B's , again, nothing compared to the grades on this site with all A*s. With A in maths. A*A* in science and B in english.

I have been volunteering at a hospice for a few months, and been volunteering at a hospital for a few months.

Reply 794

CountDuckula

I don't know if the UKCAT people allow extenuating circumstances (which yours might be if you produce relevant doctors notes etc?) but your grades and work experience sound decent :smile:

give it a shot! and remember there's unis that don't want ukcat or want the bmat instead.

Reply 795

In2deep

14

As long as your predicted grade is +AAB then you have several other options. What is worrying is that you cannot find them even though you only have ~10 days to send of your UCAS application.

Reply 796

ScottishShortiex

18

Apart from your low UKCAT result, your exam grades seem rather good overall, especially your AS results. Why not apply to unis which don't really take the UKCAT into consideration, or unis which don't require the test at all. Look through unis websites, prospectuses or even phone them up to find out more in greater detail. If you go for these types of unis, then i'd say that you have a good chance of getting an interview at least, since your work experience/voluntary work is valuble (and long-term). Remember to try and also have a great PS and good references, as these will probs boost your chances! :smile:

Reply 797

a moist feeling

m0man

Sorry to keep asking questions, but do newcastle have a cutoff? If yes, then what was it last year?
Thanks alot :biggrin:

Yes, and I believe it was something around the 650 mark last year.

Reply 798

m0man

9

a moist feeling

Yes, and I believe it was something around the 650 mark last year.

Hmm
My UKCAT is 687.5, reckon it's worth the risk? It's probably unlikely the cut-off will increase by more than 30, but tbh this year has loads of great UKCAT results. What to do :s
Ah ****.

Reply 799

a moist feeling

m0man

Hmm
My UKCAT is 687.5, reckon it's worth the risk? It's probably unlikely the cut-off will increase by more than 30, but tbh this year has loads of great UKCAT results. What to do :s
Ah ****.

I reckon you will be fine with that score. It is a fantastic score :biggrin:

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