Graduate Entry Medicine: 2016 Entry

Hi. I just want to ask if I would possibly get into medicine at Birmingham University? I received my AS results ABBB so next year I will be predicted A*AA. GCSEs I got 3A*s 5As 3Bs 2Cs, I know they are bad but it was due to severe anaemia which is classed as extenuating circumstances. I'm planning on going through the A2B Scheme and will be doing the UKCAT soon. Is it possible? What are the chances of getting in?

This is the graduate entry thread.

I am not sure how the A2B scheme works, but if you qualify for it then go ahead. If you don't qualify for A2B then don't apply to B'ham as you don't meet their AAAA requirement at AS.

I think everyone should just apply. No harm! I've been through the process twice and have written 2 personal statements. Had an interview at Kings (who by the way last year accepted people with a 630 UKCAT if you have a first class degree). And whilst I did feel disappointed it made me want to do better this time. If you have the time. Do it.

Really? For GEM?

If so ignore most of my post above! But I thought it was approx. 740 last year?

Are you sure?? For GEM?? If so, I might swap my 5 year option to that haha

Aren't you automatically considered for the 5 year too if you apply to the 4 year at Kings? Or is that just if you get to interview? Thinking aloud. I know I got an interview in 2012 with a score of 620 and I called them today and they said 650 for gem is considered good and they consider other things too call them for more info if you like. It's an important decision!

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Thanks for such an informative and realistic reply! It gives me hope that multiple failures will eventually lead to that success.

I think I shall go ahead with the application knowing that I will get rejected for this year's cycle in order to smooth everything out this year, so I know what to expect next year.

My background is fairly complicated and might explain why a rejection this year may work in my favour. Currently going into my second year of my part-time MSc whilst working full-time at a prestigious medical journal on top of two good old voluntary work!

I'd assume the non-personal care refers to care-based work for non-relatives?



Thanks! I've also heard that KCL GEM accepted people last year with 630+ but with exceptional backgrounds to counteract the low score achieved.



Is this your first attempt? 580 is not bad but falls within the national average I reckon and don't forget that TSR is very skewed, the people on this forum tends to be high achievers and post some ridiculous scores.

I think a majority of people struggle with VR so you're not alone.

GAMSAT is out of the question for me this year. Realisitically speaking I don't have time for this. BMAT is a possibility but the test falls during term time, so it's cutting it tight.

Originally thought of WMS, Barts, Southampton, KCL or Newcastle. But with a low score I laugh and cry at the same time!

Best of luck people. I'll look forward to the success stories on this thread!

Thanks for such an informative and realistic reply! It gives me hope that multiple failures will eventually lead to that success.

I think I shall go ahead with the application knowing that I will get rejected for this year's cycle in order to smooth everything out this year, so I know what to expect next year.

My background is fairly complicated and might explain why a rejection this year may work in my favour. Currently going into my second year of my part-time MSc whilst working full-time at a prestigious medical journal on top of two good old voluntary work!

I'd assume the non-personal care refers to care-based work for non-relatives?



Thanks! I've also heard that KCL GEM accepted people last year with 630+ but with exceptional backgrounds to counteract the low score achieved.



Is this your first attempt? 580 is not bad but falls within the national average I reckon and don't forget that TSR is very skewed, the people on this forum tends to be high achievers and post some ridiculous scores.

I think a majority of people struggle with VR so you're not alone.

GAMSAT is out of the question for me this year. Realisitically speaking I don't have time for this. BMAT is a possibility but the test falls during term time, so it's cutting it tight.

Originally thought of WMS, Barts, Southampton, KCL or Newcastle. But with a low score I laugh and cry at the same time!

Best of luck people. I'll look forward to the success stories on this thread!

Thanks for such an informative and realistic reply! It gives me hope that multiple failures will eventually lead to that success.

I think I shall go ahead with the application knowing that I will get rejected for this year's cycle in order to smooth everything out this year, so I know what to expect next year.

My background is fairly complicated and might explain why a rejection this year may work in my favour. Currently going into my second year of my part-time MSc whilst working full-time at a medical journal on top of two good old voluntary work!

I'd assume the non-personal care refers to care-based work for non-relatives?



Thanks! I've also heard that KCL GEM accepted people last year with 630+ but with exceptional backgrounds to counteract the low score achieved.



Is this your first attempt? 580 is not bad but falls within the national average I reckon and don't forget that TSR is very skewed, the people on this forum tends to be high achievers and post some ridiculous scores.

I think a majority of people struggle with VR so you're not alone.

GAMSAT is out of the question for me this year. Realisitically speaking I don't have time for this. BMAT is a possibility but the test falls during term time, so it's cutting it tight.

Originally thought of WMS, Barts, Southampton, KCL or Newcastle. But with a low score I laugh and cry at the same time!

Best of luck people. I'll look forward to the success stories on this thread!

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Exceptional academics and a very good personal statement is what I have heard. Though I'm rather sceptical, especially when KCL is known to place so much emphasis on the UKCAT!



It's still a respective score for your first attempt! I'll follow your blog in hopes to hear your success in the future! For anyone whose interested in blogs here's mine: http://myapplicationtomedicine.blogspot.co.uk/

Yay! New blog for me to read and keep up with! Hope to hear of your success in the future too! Good luck & may the odds be ever in your favour lol *hungergamefreak*

Exceptional academics and a very good personal statement is what I have heard. Though I'm rather sceptical, especially when KCL is known to place so much emphasis on the UKCAT!



It's still a respective score for your first attempt! I'll follow your blog in hopes to hear your success in the future! For anyone whose interested in blogs here's mine: http://myapplicationtomedicine.blogspot.co.uk/

Hey, what do u mean Warwick require "non personal care" ?!!

Non-personal care means not for a relative. So looking after a grandparent, or a sick mother for example, doesn't qualify (I could argue them all day about that, but hey, thems the rules!)

Hi all!

I don't think I have posted in here before, haha. But I'm also applying for 2016 entry for GEM
My UKCAT is next week and let's just say I'm petrified, I doubt I'll do too well on the UKCAT and as it's the only entrance exam I plan on doing, well my options are very limited. I'll apply anyway for the experience and try again next year.

Question, is anyone here considering applying to Cambridge? Or does anyone have any information about how they choose who to interview given there is no entrance exam?