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Can anyone help me with what medical schools don't place a massive emphasis on GCSE grades? I meet the minimum requirements for most Universities but just because I meet the minimum doesn't necessarily mean I'll get in. Any help would be much appreciated, btw I have 6A's 3B's and a Distinction in Additional Maths.
concentrate on doing really well in the UKCAT first.
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Newcastle :smile: As long as your GCSE and UKCAT meet the minimum requirement, you will be invited for an interview. Offers are made solely based on interview.


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That's the plan, focus on my AS and then UKAT, I'm just really worried about whether my GCSE grades are going to stop me from doing medicine or not


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That's the plan, focus on my AS and then UKAT, I'm just really worried about whether my GCSE grades are going to stop me from doing medicine or not


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No, they won't stop you from studying Medicine - have a look at this page: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medical_School_GCSE_Requirements

You do meet the requirements for some Medical Schools. When the time comes, you will need to apply wisely and avoid Medical Schools that have high GCSE requirements. :yy:
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No, they won't stop you from studying Medicine - have a look at this page: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medical_School_GCSE_Requirements

You do meet the requirements for some Medical Schools. When the time comes, you will need to apply wisely and avoid Medical Schools that have high GCSE requirements. :yy:


Quite a few people have told me to apply wisely, but I have no idea where to start, I meet the minimum requirements for quite a few universities but then I don't quite meet the requirements for their admission policy, I have no idea where to start -.-


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Quite a few people have told me to apply wisely, but I have no idea where to start, I meet the minimum requirements for quite a few universities but then I don't quite meet the requirements for their admission policy, I have no idea where to start -.-

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Well, it's up to you to do your own research so I'd suggest starting off by having a look at the websites for Medical Schools for which you meet the GCSE requirements for. Different Medical Schools have different things that they prefer so have a look at this page to help: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Applying_to_Medical_School_using_your_Strengths

You'll be in a much better position to decide where you can apply after you get your predicted grades, UKCAT result, write your PS etc.
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Original post by steph100698
Can anyone help me with what medical schools don't place a massive emphasis on GCSE grades? I meet the minimum requirements for most Universities but just because I meet the minimum doesn't necessarily mean I'll get in. Any help would be much appreciated, btw I have 6A's 3B's and a Distinction in Additional Maths.


These should help; they certainly helped me when I was applying:

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Where_to_Study_Medicine
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medical_School_GCSE_Requirements
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Applying_to_Medical_School_using_your_Strengths
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Thank you the links have really helped 😊


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