Medicine 2014 Applicants

I got 768 in my UKcat! Is this good enough to apply to Newcastle and Durham with??


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No they're only accepting people with 768.5 this year. Sorry.

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You've obviously got a strong academic record - the wiki article on 'applying using your strengths' will tell you which med schools would be a good fit. However, wait until you've got your UKCAT scores before making final decisions, as the UKCAT score could also affect your choices. You will definitely need the English qualification - it's a requirement for every med school. As you won't have it when you apply, make sure it is clear that you plan to take it this year (perhaps your teacher can include this fact in the school's reference?). Good luck!

Thanks for the help pastaferian. I will defo look into that. Are there any unis that don't look at ukcat as much.
I got 7A* 2A and 1B at gcse and am predicted 3A at A2 but I just can't figure out where to apply in order to have the maximum chance of getting an interview and hopefully an offer.

what are the Unis that dont look at UKCAT?

Yes, it's very confusing. However, you've got good GCSE grades, and there are some med schools which focus on your best N grades (N=7,8 or 9, typically). Other med schools focus more on AS grades - you could look at those if your AS grades are good. Check the wiki article on 'applying using your strengths' which highlights such places - it also highlights places that do/don't emphasise UKCAT. The general advice on deciding where to apply is to make a list (or spreadsheet) of all the med schools, and start crossing them off...

Good luck!

What sort of work experience/ extra curriculars has everyone got?
I have:

1 week in a pathology lab in a hospital
1 week in various departments in a hospital
1 day observation physiotherapy
1 day observation in radiography

I also volunteer with young adults who have autism, learning disabilities, downs syndrome, physical disabilities and PMLD ( by the time i apply id have been doing that 4 a year)
Im a sexual health peer mentor at school
Im part of a youth council at Bham childrens hospital
Im part of youth department of health panel
Ive been volunteering at a charity shop for 2 years (3 when i apply)
I volunteered at a dementia care home for a week
I did Bronze D.of.E
Ive been doing karate for 6 months
I was part of an Awareness for Alopecia campaign
Im part of a Medical Ethics group and Amnesty international group
I do HE+ and A2P Keele Medicine
I did Tennis for 2 years and Badminton and table tennis for 6 months

Just sent my UCAS off to referee

I've applied to Cambridge, Edinburgh, King's and Durham.

Thanks for all your help - good luck


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