2014 Medicine Re-Applicants

Hey can anyone help me? My A levels are A*AA (Bio,chem and maths respectively) and an additional A at AS level (Irish). So in my UCAS application should I only put in that one AS (Irish) or should I list all four AS results I got at the time (AAAB in bio,chem,irish and maths respectively). Its just I repeated a few of my maths modules to get my Maths up to an A at a level. Hope this makes sense! lol . Also should I put in module results?

To all: to put it simply no don't declare the a/s version of subject that you took to a2. Only if you took 4 subjects at a/s and drop one at a2, then declare the subject you drop as an a/s.

lmccormick: Check on the university websites where you wish to apply if they require you declare you unit grades, it should be in their apply section. But I would say declare them anyway since you achieved A*AA they should fine. Btw unit grades are mostly used to predict first time applicants ability.

Are you sure? Oh gosh this is all so confusing I thought they had to be declared- see below:

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1744719

There it specifically states:
Therefore, the following have to be entered, as applicable, on your application

all GCSEs graded A* to G (yes, including that embarrassing D for ICT you got in Year 9)
all your AS grades (A-E), even if you are taking the subjects to A level, and/or plan to resit modules to improve them, unless you are in a private school that has a policy of not certificating AS levels in Year 12. All state schools (in England at least) are now certificating AS levels in Year 12 routinely, where before a minority didn't; if in doubt about whether a result has been certificated ask your exams co-ordinator
all your A level grades (A*-E), if applicable
if you have completed resits and been awarded a new grade (better or worse) for an AS or A level, or IB, or anything else, you need to enter BOTH results

Consequently I entered all the AS even if they were taken to A2

Erm, OK, I'll need a bit of help from you guys please!

Background story:
AS: AABD in Global Perspectives, Biology, Chemistry + Physics. Dropped Biology. Applied, got no offers due to low UKCAT and general academics.
A2: A*BB
GCSEs: 3A*s, 5As, 3Bs, a D.
Current UKCAT: 720 average.
At the moment, doing a third year of college, sitting all the Bs and taking up A2 Biology.

I was wanting to apply to Liverpool, Lancaster, Exeter and UEA, but apparently UEA require an A in GCSE Maths, which I don't have (have a B). 1; Do you think they would consider me if I said I would resit?

2) My lowest subtest score was in QR, where I got 560. Would this be below the individual subtest cutoffs for Exeter?

3)Are there places I can apply that I've missed out on?

4) Any resitters that have got offers could please give me advice?

All your help would be appreciated!

Am I the only one who actually really likes PBL? I did a mock PBL thing at my college with the medical club and it was a great way of learning for me

I think some of us are used to being sat in front of the teacher reading notes from the whiteboard
PBL will be a massive change in my learning style :/

To all: to put it simply no don't declare the a/s version of subject that you took to a2. Only if you took 4 subjects at a/s and drop one at a2, then declare the subject you drop as an a/s.

lmccormick: Check on the university websites where you wish to apply if they require you declare you unit grades, it should be in their apply section. But I would say declare them anyway since you achieved A*AA they should fine. Btw unit grades are mostly used to predict first time applicants ability.

Don't be too gutted! Above 650 is a fantastic score and ensures that most options are open to you and combined with achieved grades - you are still in a great position. You've also got some decent experience behind you, although you could have some more in a caring environment so perhaps mention your plans to gain some?

Have you got any further with picking your choices?

If you've not yet taken your A2s, you need to list your AS grades. If you have taken your A2s, your ASs don't exist as a separate qualification because you've used those modules as part of your overall A level, so you only need to list the one you didn't take to A2.

Are you sure? Oh gosh this is all so confusing I thought they had to be declared- see below:

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1744719

There it specifically states:
Therefore, the following have to be entered, as applicable, on your application

all GCSEs graded A* to G (yes, including that embarrassing D for ICT you got in Year 9)
all your AS grades (A-E), even if you are taking the subjects to A level, and/or plan to resit modules to improve them, unless you are in a private school that has a policy of not certificating AS levels in Year 12. All state schools (in England at least) are now certificating AS levels in Year 12 routinely, where before a minority didn't; if in doubt about whether a result has been certificated ask your exams co-ordinator
all your A level grades (A*-E), if applicable
if you have completed resits and been awarded a new grade (better or worse) for an AS or A level, or IB, or anything else, you need to enter BOTH results

Consequently I entered all the AS even if they were taken to A2

Thanks you freaking legend!!!

No, unfortunately , I am not a legend at alllol

For the subjects you have completed to A2 you do not need to enter the AS. You only need to enter the AS if you have NOT taken it to A2.

One of the helpers here confirmed it:

"If you've not yet taken your A2s, you need to list your AS grades. If you have taken your A2s, your ASs don't exist as a separate qualification because you've used those modules as part of your overall A level, so you only need to list the one you didn't take to A2."

However, if you were referring to me posting the link and not the above then thanks lol

Are you sure? Oh gosh this is all so confusing I thought they had to be declared- see below:

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1744719

There it specifically states:
Therefore, the following have to be entered, as applicable, on your application

all GCSEs graded A* to G (yes, including that embarrassing D for ICT you got in Year 9)
all your AS grades (A-E), even if you are taking the subjects to A level, and/or plan to resit modules to improve them, unless you are in a private school that has a policy of not certificating AS levels in Year 12. All state schools (in England at least) are now certificating AS levels in Year 12 routinely, where before a minority didn't; if in doubt about whether a result has been certificated ask your exams co-ordinator
all your A level grades (A*-E), if applicable
if you have completed resits and been awarded a new grade (better or worse) for an AS or A level, or IB, or anything else, you need to enter BOTH results

Consequently I entered all the AS even if they were taken to A2

it says "Our applicants have strong academic records – in the 2012/13 applications round, most of those selected for interview had the equivalent of four/five A* grades at GCSE and/or AAA grades at A2 Level."

Does AAA substitute mediocre GCSEs?

If you have 4A*s 5As and above, you will reach the academic req. I applied last year with AAA and 4 A*s at gcse.

Thanks for replying.

The issue is... I only have 4A* and 5B grades at GCSE. Sort of wish that I had tried harder in my GCSEs.

Ahhh then I don't think you will meet the cut off which will probably be 25/27. Yeah I wish I had tried harder in my GCSE's from the beginning.