2014 Medicine Re-Applicants

I think my personal statement is finally polishing up quite nicely... however I'm on 46 lines and 3991 characters so there's no way I'll be able to fit lines in between paragraphs! I've already done so much painful cutting of things from volunteering and work experience etc to get it under the character limit!

Hey could anyone offer me some advice please. Ive got 780 in my ukcat, A*AA at a level and 5A*6A at GCSE. So far I think I am applying to Queens' Belfast, Glasgow and Newcastle, but I can't decide on the last one i'm . Does anyone have any suggestions? I would prefer a course thats not entirely PBL, just don't think it would suit my learning style! Thanks in advance!!

Thank youuuuu. One of the unis is actually my top choice...EXETER
Where r u applying?

You could apply to both Durham and Newcastle, I'm pretty sure that would guarantee you 2 instant interviews. Durham is not PBL, it is integrated using case based approach too

Southampton has switched this year to being UKCAT-heavy - you could think about them. You've got good grades and a very good UKCAT score - the wiki article on 'applying using your strengths' might suggest some more possibilities. Good luck!

from what I'm aware UEA set no cut off for the UKCAT and they look at it alongside your school academic record, GCSE's, A-Levels e.t.c. ... so basically someone with a relatively low score may still be interviewed on the basis of strong academics elsewhere and vice versa, someone with low GCSE's/AS grades (but still within the minimum requirements) may be offered an interview on the basis of a high UKCAT score

I think my personal statement is finally polishing up quite nicely... however I'm on 46 lines and 3991 characters so there's no way I'll be able to fit lines in between paragraphs! I've already done so much painful cutting of things from volunteering and work experience etc to get it under the character limit!

I'm thinking of applying to Manchester for Midwifery for my fifth choice - problem is, I'm applying to Manchester for Medicine as well. do you think it'll adversely affect my application in any way since the uni will be able to see that I've applied to them twice?

I'm thinking of applying to Manchester for Midwifery for my fifth choice - problem is, I'm applying to Manchester for Medicine as well. do you think it'll adversely affect my application in any way since the uni will be able to see that I've applied to them twice?

Is anyone applying as a graduate for the 5 year course? Good luck everyone!

Hey guys! Need some help.

For anyone who has started work, if you didn't have all the vaccinations for the OH check before employment what do you do???

Do I arrange to get my GP to do it or does the OHdepartment deal with it?



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The OH department should deal with it. Most people don't have all the vaccines done before their first NHS job.

You should have an OH assessment form to complete and then possibly an appointment for new starters after which your vaccines should be arranged. Incidentally you should also take advantage of the free flu jabs that'll be available around November time.


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Just popped in to wish you all good luck!

Alright thanks so I just send the OH questionnaire with everything I have and then expect an appointment? Or should I leave a note to let them know I'm a starter?




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They should know you're a new starter (by that I mean someone who is starting a new job) as they're the only people who have to complete that form. They may then ask you to come in for an appointment but this varies between different trusts, some only do that if there is something concerning on the form (e.g. an illness that may affect your ability to do your job) so there's no need to add a note as all the info they need should be in the questionnaire, if not they'll contact you. Either way they'll let you know about which vaccines they want you to have and arrange it for you.


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