I'm a Scottish Student, I'm in S6 and I got AAAA in my Highers. Most Medical Schools (All in Scotland, most in England) require 5 Highers at AAAAB or Higher.
I sat: Higher Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Computing.
Next year I'll be sitting: Advanced Higher Maths, Biology and Chemistry and Higher Physics and English.
I've asked Edinburgh and Glasgow and they replied saying my application wouldn't be considered since I never done 5 Highers in a single sitting, and they recommended applying as a graduate. I don't understand why I wouldn't be considered though, since this year I'll be sitting 5 highers in 1 sitting (I'd be applying for 2014 entry if it was for Medicine) so it is possible for me to get there entry requirements.
I'm not really bothered about it having to do a degree first. It is my fault for screwing up an exam, but I just want to know why I'd not be considered even with AAAAA in next years results?
Also, since I'll be applying for GEP medicine, would it be better to do a first degree in Chemistry (it'll open more alternative options for me that I'd like to do, and I enjoy it more) or an area of Biology (Biochemistry probably, which I would enjoy, but really wouldn't know what to do with it afterwards)?