Should I choose BTEC or A Levels

OP

I know but It would make sense for me
I struggle with coursework but with practicals and external examinations I’m fine

(edited 4 years ago)

Reply 4

If you want medicine you need good gcses and good a levels.

Reply 5

remussjhj01

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If you don't like coursework, DO NOT do a BTEC. You will hate it. You will have several deadlines a term and it will be super stressful. If you prefer external exams, do a-levels. As was mentioned above, you'll need them for medicine anyway.

Reply 6

OP

Original post by remussjhj01

If you don't like coursework, DO NOT do a BTEC. You will hate it. You will have several deadlines a term and it will be super stressful. If you prefer external exams, do a-levels. As was mentioned above, you'll need them for medicine anyway.

Thanks for the advice, I will speak to my college

Reply 7

OP

Original post by plainjayne1

If you want medicine you need good gcses and good a levels.

I’ve good predicted grades 5s and 6s and I think with a bit of extra support and push I will hopefully get the required a levels for medicine

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Original post by RM0603

I’ve good predicted grades 5s and 6s and I think with a bit of extra support and push I will hopefully get the required a levels for medicine

I looked into doing medicine I decided against it because I'm a mature student and would have to do extra qualifications and I didn't want to. The universities I looked at wanted A* & As in all gcses and equally high in A level. 5s & 6s wouldn't be high enough. What uni have you found that accepts those grades? Have you looked?

Reply 9

OP

I’ve had a look at a few, can’t remember them from the top of my head not all unis require GCSEs

Reply 10

Original post by RM0603

I’ve had a look at a few, can’t remember them from the top of my head not all unis require GCSEs

I can't find any that don't require gcses.

Reply 11

OP

Original post by plainjayne1

I can't find any that don't require gcses.

https://www.medschools.ac.uk/media/2357/msc-entry-requirements-for-uk-medical-schools.pdf?
Take a look

Reply 12

Sadilla

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Tbh i use to think A levels are better, but when you look at the grade requirements even more Russel group universities they are accepting BTEC DDD and A levels AAA . so to make life easier i think you should do a mix of BTEC and one A level . why struggle so much with A levels when you can get in with BTECS . Have a look a the univerisities you want to go to and you may see BTECS are accepted .

Reply 13

OP

Original post by Sadilla

Tbh i use to think A levels are better, but when you look at the grade requirements even more Russel group universities they are accepting BTEC DDD and A levels AAA . so to make life easier i think you should do a mix of BTEC and one A level . why struggle so much with A levels when you can get in with BTECS . Have a look a the univerisities you want to go to and you may see BTECS are accepted .

I’m trying to avoid btec cause I don’t like coursework and it stresses me out
I prefer exams

Reply 14

Original post by RM0603

https://www.medschools.ac.uk/media/2357/msc-entry-requirements-for-uk-medical-schools.pdf?
Take a look

I think I noticed 3 that have low gcse requirements. 'no specific requirements' doesn't mean they don't take gcses into consideration.

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OP