Barts & The London (QMUL) Medicine - ask a student

Hello I really need your help!


Okay so I really want to apply to QMUL London but my AS results are 4 As (Maths, biology, chemistry, Economics) and 670 average UkCat.
Do you think I should still apply?


Thank you

Hi,

I'm starting at Barts in September and I had the same dilemma when I was applying.

It partly depends on your predicted grades which contribute a lot towards your UCAS tariff but since you got 4As (well done!) you'll probably be predicted highly. Also if you have music or drama qualifications, this can boost your tariff (unless the system has changed- I'm not sure if it has). The complete list of qualifications and their points is on the UCAS website.

If you really want to go to Barts and you meet the GCSE and A-level requirements, I would say go for it! I was quite anxious when applying since I had a UKCAT of 685 and a fairly low tariff of 500 (which was only based on grades as I hadn't done any music or drama stuff). I was pretty much convinced that I wouldn't get an interview but somehow I did so I guess my combined score was high enough for my year. You could also have a look at past tsr threads to see what sort of score is competitive and what lower scores people have got interviews with.

Barts could be your slightly risky option as long as you apply fairly strategically and methodically elsewhere to make sure you maximise your chances of getting into med school.

Good luck!

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do you think 480 tariff and 793 UKCAT is good enough?

That sounds pretty strong to me for Barts. Your UKCAT is incredible, well done!! But you'll probably want to get Will's advice too since he knows more people that got into Barts than I do!

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Hi Will,

Does Barts offer full cadaveric dissection?

Where it mentions the UCAS tariff, how many UCAS points are they looking for as I achieved AAAA today in my AS' and I don't know if I need more stuff to bumb up my points?

Hello I really need your help!

Okay so I really want to apply to QMUL London but my AS results are 4 As (Maths, biology, chemistry, Economics) and 670 average UkCat.
Do you think I should still apply?

Thank you

Hi,

I'm starting at Barts in September and I had the same dilemma when I was applying.

It partly depends on your predicted grades which contribute a lot towards your UCAS tariff but since you got 4As (well done!) you'll probably be predicted highly. Also if you have music or drama qualifications, this can boost your tariff (unless the system has changed- I'm not sure if it has). The complete list of qualifications and their points is on the UCAS website.

If you really want to go to Barts and you meet the GCSE and A-level requirements, I would say go for it! I was quite anxious when applying since I had a UKCAT of 685 and a fairly low tariff of 500 (which was only based on grades as I hadn't done any music or drama stuff). I was pretty much convinced that I wouldn't get an interview but somehow I did so I guess my combined score was high enough for my year. You could also have a look at past tsr threads to see what sort of score is competitive and what lower scores people have got interviews with.

Barts could be your slightly risky option as long as you apply fairly strategically and methodically elsewhere to make sure you maximise your chances of getting into med school.

Good luck!

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do you think 480 tariff and 793 UKCAT is good enough?

That sounds pretty strong to me for Barts. Your UKCAT is incredible, well done!! But you'll probably want to get Will's advice too since he knows more people that got into Barts than I do!

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Thank you

Hi both,

It's great to see that you've both taken your choices seriously and have put a lot of thought into where you want to apply. Being strategic about your choices is so important to maximise your chances of getting in to Medical School.

A UKCAT of 793 is pretty phenomenal and that will obviously be in your favour. I agree with the previous post in that you stand a very good chance!

Thanks for your input '7me7' and I'll see you in September!

Barts love,
Will

Thanks Will, I was also wondering whether the dropped AS level still counts as tariff points this year since some schools have chose not to do AS levels? Thanks

Hi there,

Since the system changed last year it's become a bit more complicated! I think you can cash an AS level if you only cash in three A levels. I'm not up to date with admissions policy so I can't know for sure. You should probably get in touch with admissions or read the small print on the website: 020 7882 8478. http://www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/A100/index.html

Barts love,
Will

Hi there, thanks for the questions.

You should absolutely still apply! You would be in with a great shot with those grades and UKCAT!

Barts love,
Will

This literally made me so happy since I love Barts so much, but are you sure I should still apply since my UkCat isn't very strong? I just really don't want to apply and not even get an interview

Thank you for all your help btw

This literally made me so happy since I love Barts so much, but are you sure I should still apply since my UkCat isn't very strong? I just really don't want to apply and not even get an interview

Thank you for all your help btw

I know this is directed at Will but if you really love Barts, I would go for it! I honestly get what you're feeling, I was in the same situation and almost didn't apply to Barts and I know I would have regretted that. Yes you might not get an interview but if Barts is your only risky option, I'd say it's worth the risk since you really want to go there

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