Graduate Entry Medicine 2017

Anyone know if the graduate medicine degree has classifications like 1st, 2:1, 2:2 etc...

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Hey! I'm a little late to this thread I think but I'm thinking of applying to Swansea, Warwick, Nottingham and not 100% sure about the last one to be honest! How is everyone feeling about GAMSAT/UKCAT preparation?

Hi guys,
So I have recently just decided to do GAMSAT in September. I don't know where to start and what preparation material to use. I am really worried about the section 1 of the exam. Any help would be much appreciated? Those who are preparing for Gamsat, what material are you using?
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Hi guys, I really need some help about whether I should apply to medicine this year for 2017 entry or apply next year?I've finished my second year of biomed and my current prediction is a 'high' 2ii :s. I know that I can definitely get a 2i at least overall. The only place i would be able to apply to this year is Nott right?

Pros of having a gap year:
- can get more experience as a HCA or something (have plenty of work experience already, voluntary work, first aid course, phlebotomy course and other bits and pieces)
- more time to prepare for admissions exams/interviews
- less stress this summer
- can earn money
- if i get a 2i or above will have more places to apply to

cons:
- the reverse of everything above
- dont want to be living at home for a year due to family situation etc (this is the biggest reason I would prefer not to take a gap year)
- wont be able to see my boyfriend much
What do you guys think? any advice will be greatly appreciated!

Do everything within your power to get a 2.1. Getting a 2.2 and only being able to apply to Notts with like a top 12% GAMSAT score is just not even worth pursuing. If you do end up getting a 2.2, do a Masters degree so you're on a more level playing field with those who did get 2.1+.

I am a bit confused about the gap year part. If you already have the experience and the money (£3500ish at start of first year) to apply for GEM why take a gap year? The GAMSAT is a tough exam but a lot easier if you have a science background than non-science, and most people average UKCAT revision to be about a month.

I'd focus on getting a 2.1. Once that's done focus on the GAMSAT (or scrap that idea altogether as UKCAT is apparently a lot easier) then focus on UKCAT, book it for the start of October so you have a good amount of time between GAMSAT and UKCAT in which to revise, then make sure all your stuff is squared away for mid-October UCAS deadline.

Thanks for your reply!
I've just finished my second year so I was originally planning on applying for 2017 entry for after i finish my 3rd year. Thats my question - whether to apply for 2017 after I finish my degree or take a gap year after I finish my degree. Hope that's clearer?

hey! I'm currently revising for the GAMSAT and finding section 3 quite hard. Mainly using Khan Academy youtube material but I have a BSc in Psych so not got a particularly sciency background. How are you finding the prep?

As far as I'm concerned at the moment....GAMSAT need to go and have a long hard look and an honest chat with its self *grumble* all I feel is September is coming up pretty quickly. I'm a nurse so fitting in revision time around working 13hour day and night shifts is pretty tough...plus my shifts are spread out over the week so it's not predictable and time off is rare. Sigh. It's tough, but I'm trying to view it as "welcome to the rest of your life" as this what a career in medicine will be like until we (IF!) reach lofty consultant heights!!

Anyone else doing UKCAT too? I can attest that Medify is brilliant would 100% recommend.

What is medify? Will have a look into it. I work 13 hour days/nights too so I hear you! x

So finally after 10 years of talking myself out of becoming a doctor due to my perceived poor academic ability, I am finally drowning out the negative voices and going after my dream. After struggling at school through Alevels as an undiagnosed dyslexic, I now have a first class BSc and 3 years post registration experience as a midwife on a busy, high risk delivery suite and if anything that experience has confirmed that medicine rather than midwifery in the traditional sense is for me. I am hugely excited and hopeful on the one hand but also have reservations about the application process as I know there is huge amounts of incredible competition. However, someone has to get a place and there's no reason why I can't be one of them. Looking forward to getting the UCAS personal statement and UKCAT test out of the way. Once those processes are started I think I will feel like the possibility will become a bit more real. Eeek! Wishing you all the best of luck

Oxford say: We accept that some excellent students are "late developers", and so we will not insist on excellent A-levels or an outstanding first degree result (though we would normally expect two science A-levels and a 2:i or better, or a GPA above 3.5); but we do need to see some hard evidence of real academic strength.

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Thanks, I read this and I'm have the required science degree, but I read elsewhere that because Oxford is so competitive they do end up looking at the A-levels somewhat, but not to the extent of Cambridge.

I feel like there is so little in these forums about Oxford GEM.