Graduate Entry Medicine: 2016 Entry

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Reply 1980

For Newcastle and any other uni who requires evidence of sustained academic endeavours, does anyone have any idea who we prove that? I did my gamsat last year, do they get the results for that even if they're not a gamsat uni? Should I just mention it in my PS?

If you've completed a degree in the last 3 years that counts as well I think? If not, yeah just include it on your PS. Is there a place you can write it in on your UCAS application?

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Reply 1981

Clunkles

Original post by Clunkles

If you've completed a degree in the last 3 years that counts as well (I emailed them). If not, yeah just include it on your PS. Is there a place you can write it in on your UCAS application?

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Reply 1982

Wanderlust&Tea

Original post by Clunkles

I graduated in 2011 and I can't find anywhere to put it in the form. Ugh. That's not going to be awkward to write about at all, particularly since I'm applying to 2 gamsat unis too. :P

Reply 1983

Clunkles

Original post by Wanderlust&Tea

I graduated in 2011 and I can't find anywhere to put it in the form. Ugh. That's not going to be awkward to write about at all, particularly since I'm applying to 2 gamsat unis too. :P

Aw mate, you could drop them an email and ask? They got back to me within a day.

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Reply 1984

DGullis

Hi,

Looking for some advice on applications based on my UKCAT score

I got 2710 (677.5 avg) Band 1 which is obviously not as high as I was hoping for.

I was looking at applying to Barts, Newcastle and Warwick as these are my only options due to a non science degree and a levels.

Is it even worth applying with this score or should I forget about it this year.

Outside of the UKCAT i've got a 1st in Biological Psychology, 2+ years working as a HCA, a weeks shadowing (psychiatrist), and hopes and dreams :smile:

Any advice very welcome...
Thanks

Reply 1985

tw781

Does anyone know where we can get a list of what our reference needs to say? Also, do they give it to us and we put it on UCAS or what?

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Reply 1986

SPT95

Original post by NHSFan

For Birmingham, you have to have already graduated at the time of application, so you can't apply when in your third year, unfortunately.

Original post by Natha_Lite

Hey! I'm a third year biomedical scientist at Southampton too :smile:

Kings, Newcastle and Southampton would be good choices if you have a high UKCAT. Warwick require 70 hours of work experience over the last two years so if you have less than that I'd recommend avoiding there.

Thanks guys :smile:

Also, I'm just starting my UCAS application and I was wondering if anybody knew if we apply through an organisation or as an individual now?

Reply 1987

Clunkles

Original post by SPT95

Thanks guys :smile:

Also, I'm just starting my UCAS application and I was wondering if anybody knew if we apply through an organisation or as an individual now?

Individual I think!

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Reply 1988

liam__

Original post by DGullis

Any advice very welcome...
Thanks

For the sake of £20 you may as well apply. There could be a swing in UKCAT scores, and worst case scenario is you get rejected and have more familiarity with the application process for next year.

Have you looked at 5 year courses?

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Reply 1989

xertyl

Hey, I've been trying to find out the UKCAT cut offs for Warwick for the past few years, would be much appreciated if anyone knows these. On a side note, I have UKCAT this weekend, so would really appreciate some last minute tips, thanks :smile:

Reply 1990

x_meg_x

Original post by xertyl

The lowest UKCAT score for an applicant with an undergraduate degree who was invited to selection centre was 2,800 for 2015 entry; 2,940 for 2014 entry and 2,810 for 2013.

Hope that helps :smile:

Reply 1991

xertyl

Original post by x_meg_x

The lowest UKCAT score for an applicant with an undergraduate degree who was invited to selection centre was 2,800 for 2015 entry; 2,940 for 2014 entry and 2,810 for 2013.

Hope that helps :smile:

thank you so much

Reply 1992

christyriot

3rd stab at the UKCAT today and finally crack that elusive 700 barrier!

VR - 640
QR - 810
AR - 740
DA - 770

Average - 740 !!

Didn't get any interviews the past 2 years due to average UKCAT scores.
I've a 1st class degree in biomedical science, been a HCA for nearly 4 years and starting a MSc in microbiology and infection next week! Fingers crossed I get an interview!

Reply 1993

LuceeeeeT

Original post by christyriot

Congratulations! You must be so pleased! :smile:

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Reply 1994

kantayya

Original post by tw781

Does anyone know where we can get a list of what our reference needs to say? Also, do they give it to us and we put it on UCAS or what?

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It seems to vary by course - some don't say anything about the reference (and barely take it into account other than a general check) and others say a bit about what they expect the reference to cover. So I went through my options and basically came up with a few points (really not much) that I've asked my referee to cover, in addition to giving them the UCAS guidance form.

Reply 1995

kantayya

Original post by Wanderlust&Tea

I graduated in 2011 and I can't find anywhere to put it in the form. Ugh. That's not going to be awkward to write about at all, particularly since I'm applying to 2 gamsat unis too. :P

Yeah I've been wondering the same thing, I've mentioned it in my personal statement as part of a general comment on recent study, which I guess is relevant to all courses (I graduated a few years ago and have only done GAMSAT and other professional qualifications since then).

I wondered if they might ask it at interview, or include it on a form that asks about work experience, post-application, but thought it would do no harm to just shoehorn it into the personal statement anyway.

Reply 1996

coldhell

Hello everyone! I'm not actually applying for the 2016 entry but I'm thinking of purchasing Griffith's GAMSAT review. I'm just wondering if this is the website from which I can purchase it? http://www.gamsatreview.com/Gamsat_Review_Order_Page.html

Reply 1997

coldhell

Original post by christyriot

Wow!! Well done!!!

Reply 1998

converseallstars

Does anyone know if our referees need to write a fresh/new reference for re-applicants? I'm emailing my referee and I want to say that she is welcome to use my old reference to save time but I'm not sure if this is actually okay.