Low UKCAT score from Meds

I am currently a psychiatric patient and thus take a lot of medications. As a result I find it difficult to concentrate and work mentally. Are there any med schools which would be more lenient with a low score, or any med schools to avoid?

Reply 1

morgan006

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Have a look on a comparison site like unistats and check the application section of each medical school you're considering to see their policies on ukcat. Many universities don't require it, however it becomes more widely used every year, as does the bmat. Out of the 4 places I applied to last year, Bristol and Sheffield didn't require ukcat, Southampton wanted 2500 and Birmingham wanted 2800 or something. Good luck!

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Reply 2

1lastchance

OP

7

I take meds which make me think more slowly and as a result I have a low UKCAT score. Is there any way to let the universities know about this so I can show my score was a result of extenuating circumstances?

Reply 3

1lastchance

OP

7

Does Sheffield still not require the UKCAT? I thought it played a big part in their selection process.

Reply 4

ToeHold

6

Original post by morgan006

Have a look on a comparison site like unistats and check the application section of each medical school you're considering to see their policies on ukcat. Many universities don't require it, however it becomes more widely used every year, as does the bmat. Out of the 4 places I applied to last year, Bristol and Sheffield didn't require ukcat, Southampton wanted 2500 and Birmingham wanted 2800 or something. Good luck!

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Sheffield do require the ukcat and have a set cut off for it.