Graduate Entry Medicine: 2016 Entry

I had a week of shadowing anaesthetists and I did St. John Ambulance for about 6 months. Plus volunteer tutoring for kids in London.

It kind of depends where you live. Basically you'll need to google colleges/schools that will take external candidates and then work out which ones will do the right exam board (they don't all offer all of them) and also where you can do the practicals, because most colleges don't do it. I ended up doing mine in a private college in South Kensington, because I needed somewhere not too far from me that would do the practicals. They did the Chemistry practicals over a weekend and it was very handy, but it cost an absolute bomb. I had to ask my parents to pay for it because I simply couldn't afford it....

Oh dear! Is it okay if I pm you? I have so many questions lol!

When you were studying for Chemistry - were you a self-taught candidate? or did you apply through a college? I am just thinking that it would probably be beneficial to do Chemistry because I haven't really done much of it for my degree. But I am still thinking about it. I also need an AS in chemistry to get in to Barts So it may be worth doing!

So are you in a GEM course now?

Due to kings new criteria, I can only apply to Newcastle and Warwick without doing the GAMSAT, and I'm thinking of sitting chemistry to open Bart's etc up (I only want to do GAMSAT if I don't get in first round), but the more I think about I really don't think it's feasible for me to study in London anyway due to finances - I don't think I'll be able to afford it!!! Which means I'll only be applying to two places this year, if I don't apply to London unis.... Is anyone else considering just applying to two places?? I'm not in a place to be able to study for the GAMSAT this year...




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Due to kings new criteria, I can only apply to Newcastle and Warwick without doing the GAMSAT, and I'm thinking of sitting chemistry to open Bart's etc up (I only want to do GAMSAT if I don't get in first round), but the more I think about I really don't think it's feasible for me to study in London anyway due to finances - I don't think I'll be able to afford it!!! Which means I'll only be applying to two places this year, if I don't apply to London unis.... Is anyone else considering just applying to two places?? I'm not in a place to be able to study for the GAMSAT this year...




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If you do chemistry A Level you can also apply to Southampton, which gives you a good non-London option!

I would say that applying to 2 places is a very risky strategy. It's hard enough getting 1 offer from 4 applications! You're likely to be putting yourself at an extreme disadvantage.

If I were you I would do everything I could to have 4 options.

If you do chemistry A Level you can also apply to Southampton, which gives you a good non-London option!

I would say that applying to 2 places is a very risky strategy. It's hard enough getting 1 offer from 4 applications! You're likely to be putting yourself at an extreme disadvantage.

If I were you I would do everything I could to have 4 options.

Hi everyone! I am also new to this thread! Is anyone here re-doing any A-Levels to get into a specific University? I really want to go to Southampton but they want an A Level in Chemistry or Biology. Unfortunately, (I won't bore you with the details) I got a D for Biology and did not even do Chemistry. However, I am predicted a 1st for my degree in Psychology

I study psychology too

Wow I pity those who are struggling to find voluntary work. My local hospital practically bit my hand off when I asked to volunteer and I get asked nearly every week if I have some other friends who would like to help out too!

Good luck to those finding work experience and voluntary work. Work experience is a challenge to get but really worth it, especially to make sure the career is right for you.

I am about to start work as a HCA and leaving the world of design and marketing behind me. If anyone has any questions about that process feel free

Me too ������ where are you guys studying?


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Yes, I have a question. How easy was it to get a job as a HCA? Most of the vacancies I see on the NHS jobs portal require prior experience as HCA or at least a qualification. I could probably only work part-time as a HCA too, are you PT or FT?

Me too 👏 where are you guys studying?


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In Yorkshire

Do you mean York? I'm there too


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This is from KCL's a102 page:

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applications must reach UCAS by 15 October 2015. 28 places are available on A102 and applications from Channel Island and overseas fee paying graduates will be considered.

I'm sure they took on more applicants?!