Applying to medicine during my first year of Pharmacy?

I didn't get into medicine this year so I'm thinking of doing Pharmacy. I was wondering whether universities accept applicants who are in their first year of Pharmacy and are wanted to start medicine? Would you say that applying during first year is a no no? Or is it just better if I take a gap year and then apply?

Use the search function. A short while back someone actually contacted every medical school in the UK asking them this and compiled a thread of the responses. Some will, some won't. You'd be better off taking a gap year and having a second shot at normal entry than wasting a year of loans and fees on a course you don't want to finish.

I would just re-apply in the first year. It is what I plan to do. Medical schools have no way of finding out if you were already enrolled on another course, as it is strictly confidential information between you and ucas.

And, if you get accepted in the first year of pharmacy, then consider going into medicine. If not, then continue with pharmacy. At least this way, you do not waste a year and time.

Have you considered getting the pharmacy degree, then going into medicine? I have a friend who did that. You're more likely to get accepted into med school if you have a related degree already

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?p=24804797

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Grad entry to medicine is actually more competitive than undergrad entry.

I would just re-apply in the first year. It is what I plan to do. Medical schools have no way of finding out if you were already enrolled on another course, as it is strictly confidential information between you and ucas.

And, if you get accepted in the first year of pharmacy, then consider going into medicine. If not, then continue with pharmacy. At least this way, you do not waste a year and time.

Nah it is a lie and they will find out when you register at uni. This because people who are responsible for student loan will defo know!