Firstly, whilst it may feel like it right now, this is not the end of the world. You're not the only one in this situation and there are still plenty of options available to you.
If you need any other support or advice, post in this thread.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This year, St George's University London has stated it will be in Clearing for medicine (for HOME and INTERNATIONALS). For more information, see their announcement here. The Clearing number for 5-year MBBS is +44 020 3608 0211.
Plymouth have a small number of places available in Clearing for medicine, but ONLY FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS. For more information, see their announcement here. To apply, email your academic information to: [email protected].
I was predicted A*AA and was offered a place for medicine by Hull York Medical School. I did awful in few exams and it really brought my overall grade down so I got: Biology- A* Maths-C Chemistry- B. I'm really stuck on what to do now and am in shock because I had no idea what I should do and I didn't expect my results to be so awful- I worked so hard for medicine. Am I forced to give up on my dreams of studying medicine?
I was predicted A*AA and was offered a place for medicine by Hull York Medical School. I did awful in few exams and it really brought my overall grade down so I got: Biology- A* Maths-C Chemistry- B. I'm really stuck on what to do now and am in shock because I had no idea what I should do and I didn't expect my results to be so awful- I worked so hard for medicine. Am I forced to give up on my dreams of studying medicine?
Hi
I am very sorry that your results aren't what you wanted.
I was predicted A*AA and was offered a place for medicine by Hull York Medical School. I did awful in few exams and it really brought my overall grade down so I got: Biology- A* Maths-C Chemistry- B. I'm really stuck on what to do now and am in shock because I had no idea what I should do and I didn't expect my results to be so awful- I worked so hard for medicine. Am I forced to give up on my dreams of studying medicine?
Just retake and try again next year! No need to give up on medicine
My brother got all 4 offers to study medicine, including where I study medicine (King's), but just missed the grades, we think he's got A* A* B - he's gone to collect his results now. His insurance offer is Biomed at King's, which has been accepted.
Take a look and let me know if you need any more advice.
P.S. What does it say on Track?
It says I was unsuccessful for medicine however I did manage to get my insurance choice to UEA for biomedicine however my friend who had a similar situation a few years ago says that instead of going for graduate entrance in UK I should look into studying medicine abroad. What should I do?
It says I was unsuccessful for medicine however I did manage to get my insurance choice to UEA for biomedicine however my friend who had a similar situation a few years ago says that instead of going for graduate entrance in UK I should look into studying medicine abroad. What should I do?
That's up to you really. Have you got your grades? Are you close to any boundaries? Graduate is competitive but is an option for sure. Depending on how you can find funding you can also apply for 5 year courses as a graduate.
It says I was unsuccessful for medicine however I did manage to get my insurance choice to UEA for biomedicine however my friend who had a similar situation a few years ago says that instead of going for graduate entrance in UK I should look into studying medicine abroad. What should I do?
I think the best thing for you to do is to probably study for another degree in the UK and then apply for graduate entry medicine. Medical schools usually don't accept resits, especially without extenuating circumstances. I don't know much about studying abroad but I would suggest staying within the UK if possible.
Just to note, St George's is in Clearing for medicine so may be worth calling them on the off-chance? The Clearing number for 5-year MBBS is +44 020 3608 0211.
Yeah I checked but was successful :-( I rang the uni up as well but they said the only way they would consider me is for graduate entry... Not many medical schools accept retakes and it sucks that I messed up 2 exams and now I have to wait 3 years to study the course I want to do the most...
Yeah I checked but was successful :-( I rang the uni up as well but they said the only way they would consider me is for graduate entry... Not many medical schools accept retakes and it sucks that I messed up 2 exams and now I have to wait 3 years to study the course I want to do the most...
I know it's really hard to be positive now but try and not worry too much - everything will eventually sort out.
The next steps now are to consider what course/university you'd want to go to. Are you happy with UEA Biomedicine?
For anyone trying to get into St George's medicine through clearing, my brother just rang them up and they're insisting that he drops the only offer he has (Biomed at King's) so that he can formally enter the clearing process, before they consider him applying for medicine through clearing with them.
He's not willing to take the risk - if they don't accept him, then he's left without a biomed place at King's either!
For anyone trying to get into St George's medicine through clearing, my brother just rang them up and they're insisting that he drops the only offer he has (Biomed at King's) so that he can formally enter the clearing process, before they consider him applying for medicine through clearing with them.
He's not willing to take the risk - if they don't accept him, then he's left without a biomed place at King's either!
Hi
Advice for your brother:
Has he met and exceeded his King's offer?
If so, he may be eligible for adjustment. This means he can apply for George's without any chance of him losing his King's offer. Let me know.
For anyone trying to get into St George's medicine through clearing, my brother just rang them up and they're insisting that he drops the only offer he has (Biomed at King's) so that he can formally enter the clearing process, before they consider him applying for medicine through clearing with them.
He's not willing to take the risk - if they don't accept him, then he's left without a biomed place at King's either!
(This is just for your reference/anybody else reading this thread)
The only way for a university to see the applicant of a profile through clearing (such as George's for medicine) is for them to have a clearing number. The only potential way to get a clearing number is to be in clearing. If you are not in clearing (i.e. you have met your firm or insurance offer), you need to phone up your firm or insurance to release you into clearing. When this happens (it can take a while - it isn't instant) you will get a clearing number. This is then provided to the clearing university for them to consider your application.
One way to get around this is to apply through adjustment. This is only open to people who have met and exceeded their offer for their firm. This means an adjustment university can see their application without them having to give up their firm offer.
For anyone trying to get into St George's medicine through clearing, my brother just rang them up and they're insisting that he drops the only offer he has (Biomed at King's) so that he can formally enter the clearing process, before they consider him applying for medicine through clearing with them.
He's not willing to take the risk - if they don't accept him, then he's left without a biomed place at King's either!
This is absolutely terrible by SGUL, obviously they cannot see you until your in clearing, but they could have at least told him over the phone whether he would be likely to get an offer. has your brother asked on the phone that by dropping his offer with kings to enter clearing he will definetly get a place to study at SGUL for medicine through clearing?
This is absolutely terrible by SGUL! has your brother asked on the phone that by dropping his offer with kings to enter clearing he will definetly get a place to study at SGUL for medicine through clearing?
If they do say this - get it in writing (get them to email you)
(This is just for your reference/anybody else reading this thread)
The only way for a university to see the applicant of a profile through clearing (such as George's for medicine) is for them to have a clearing number. The only potential way to get a clearing number is to be in clearing. If you are not in clearing (i.e. you have met your firm or insurance offer), you need to phone up your firm or insurance to release you into clearing. When this happens (it can take a while - it isn't instant) you will get a clearing number. This is then provided to the clearing university for them to consider your application.
One way to get around this is to apply through adjustment. This is only open to people who have met and exceeded their offer for their firm. This means an adjustment university can see their application without them having to give up their firm offer.
I see what you mean. Unfortunately not, he just missed the A in maths by 3 marks, so you're right, he would have to drop his biomed offer at King's to apply for St George's medicine through clearing, and so he can't enter adjustment because he didn't meet his firm choice offer which was King's Med (AAA). Apart from the B, he's a strong applicant, UKCAT of 742.5, brilliant GCSE grades etc, but they won't give any guarantee of a place.
This is absolutely terrible by SGUL, obviously they cannot see you until your in clearing, but they could have at least told him over the phone whether he would be likely to get an offer. has your brother asked on the phone that by dropping his offer with kings to enter clearing he will definetly get a place to study at SGUL for medicine through clearing?
Nope, they said he'd be likely to be called for an interview but can't guarantee a place. It would be good if he could hang on to his King's biomed offer as a backup while he goes through the interview process, but it doesn't look like that'll be the case, and he doesn't want to risk it. Sounds like he's going to study biomed at King's and then consider his options later down the line.
The other option is getting a remark since it was only 3 marks off, but just spoke to King's and whilst one person said if it goes up to an A you'll get your place (perhaps the following year if it's oversubscribed), the other person we spoke to said the opposite - even if the remark pushes it up to an A, he'll have to re-apply as a new student, which seems ridiculous!
I see what you mean. Unfortunately not, he just missed the A in maths by 3 marks, so you're right, he would have to drop his biomed offer at King's to apply for St George's medicine through clearing, and so he can't enter adjustment because he didn't meet his firm choice offer which was King's Med (AAA). Apart from the B, he's a strong applicant, UKCAT of 742.5, brilliant GCSE grades etc, but they won't give any guarantee of a place.
Ah yes fair enough - it is reasonable that they can't guarantee him a slot if it's going to be after interview. I understand the dilemma your brother must have had. Let us know if you need any more help.