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Hi guys,
Thats kinda what im planning to do. I have applied for computer science this year and depending on my results Im going to decide whether to take a gap year and apply for medicine in Sept 2019 or to stay with Computer Science. I wanted to do either Comp Sci or medicine but hesistated due to duration of the medicine course and applied for Comp Scie, but now after having some Computer science experience , im not too interested in it. Also if my grades turn out to be good then i would probably apply for medicine. Do you guys think thats a good kinda plan? Does me applying for Comp Sci this year affect my application for medicine next year?

Reply 61

a-spiringmedic

Original post by Abraham_21

no it wont affect your application if you apply for comp sci first then medicine next cycle providing you dont actually start the comp sci course
but i think you are in the wrong forum, this is for graduate entry medicine

Reply 62

Abraham_21

Oh right and thank you for your reply.

Reply 63

GrandMedic

2020? 😮

Waiting to see when the 2021 thread will crop up.

Reply 64

Millie_Rose_

I want to apply to Queen Mary’s in London, but
my GCSEs aren’t particularly amazing, solid 7s apart from a 6 in chemistry and a 5 in maths (I had a breakdown before, during, and after the exam) If i have a good UKCAT score, good predicted grades, and lots of work experience within medicine and biomedical science (working in labs etc) will I stand a chance of getting in? Anyone know what Queen’s looks for particular or what they view the most valuable?

(edited 5 years ago)

Reply 65

GANFYD

Original post by Millie_Rose_

They require at least a grade 6 in maths as a minimum requirement, so unfortunately you do not meet that.
Info is on their website

Reply 66

Millie_Rose_

Original post by GANFYD

They require at least a grade 6 in maths as a minimum requirement, so unfortunately you do not meet that.
Info is on their website

And there is no way around it? For instance, if I prove my academic ability my a-levels, UKCAT, and have more than enough experience?

Reply 67

bigmanjj

Original post by Millie_Rose_

Yh with regards to your maths- your application would get rejected instantly because they reject applicants that do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

Reply 68

bigmanjj

Original post by Millie_Rose_

And there is no way around it? For instance, if I prove my academic ability my a-levels, UKCAT, and have more than enough experience?

You could resist that maths exam- obtain high predicted grades e.g A*A*A* as Queens uses tariffs for 50% and ukcat 50%

Reply 69

GANFYD

Original post by Millie_Rose_

And there is no way around it? For instance, if I prove my academic ability my a-levels, UKCAT, and have more than enough experience?

Minimum requirements are just that; the minimum they expect you to achieve, without it, they would not consider your application further.

Reply 70

nandi2321

Original post by bfm.mcdermott

I'm probably going to apply to:

Oxford (BMAT)
Exeter (UKCAT)
Birmingham (UKCAT)
Imperial (BMAT)

//Also considering Bristol (UKCAT) instead of Imperial\\

So I'm planning to do both the BMAT and the UKCAT.

Do you think that will negatively impact my A-Level studies?

I'm planning to do the same since I'm applying for Imperial, UCL, King's and Queen Mary's. I'm going to do the majority of my revision and prep for them after my exams in May (I'm doing Scottish Highers) and during the summer holidays and I see no reason it should impact your A-Levels at all if you spend some time prepping during the holidays.

Reply 71

seasoncolors

Hi, did anyone hear about how international medicine students might have to pay around twice the tuition for students starting in 2020? I'm really scared and was wondering when the final government decision would be out on that one.

Reply 72

Chickenhead11

Original post by seasoncolors

Oh no!!! Is there a link to where you got this info from? Thanks

Reply 73

seasoncolors

Original post by Chickenhead11

Oh no!!! Is there a link to where you got this info from? Thanks

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5551200#primary_content

Here you go!

Reply 74

The Medic Portal

Hi all!

Good luck to everyone applying for medicine for 2020 entry! Here are some resources you might find useful:

- Medical Work Experience
- Choosing a Medical School
- UKCAT
- BMAT
- Medical School Interview
- Personal Statement for Medicine

Hope this helps!

The Medic Portal

Reply 75

Mutmit287

Hi everyone, Just stumbled across a great summer school programme that I thought I would share.

The Sutton Trust have 5 Medicine summer schools (at a variety of different universities - KCL, bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff and St Andrews) in summer 2019. If you go to their website you can apply.
I never knew about these schemes when I applied and I think they are a great opportunity.

(Just to add: Im in no way affiliated with the sutton trust and this is not an AD, I just stumbled across the scheme and wanted to share it because I would have loved to have attended)

Reply 76

Ahsan0916

Original post by Millie_Rose_

i was in a similar position to you last year except i needed a 6 in english. Your best chance is to sort out a maths resit with your sixth form ASAP. i waited too long but eventually done it in novemeber and got my 6 last month. Im in year 13 atm but i wish i had done it last year

Reply 77

Margaretpa

I am a 2020 entry applicant. I am writing here to ask if it is possible for UCL to consider me for medicine.
GCSES: They were not that good- 4A*s (bio,chem,physics,maths), 3As (English Lang., Spanish, Modern Greek) and 2Bs (English Lit., Economics).
My AS Levels are doing well (I do Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pure Maths) and I got AAAA in my first semester so I think I am fine.
Nots sure If I will continue with 3 or 4 A levels.
Up to now am I good for the requirements?

Reply 78

kimmyanne123

UCL take a holistic approach to assessing applicants. As long as you perform well enough in the BMAT and have a good personal statement hitting all the relevant criteria, I believe you should be in with a chance!!