Medicine 2017 entry

Do AS levels even count for anything this year apart from predictions

Will kings and Bristol not discriminate due to the band 3? :/

No, not unless you were doing exams such as maths, which are still on the old system

So I got AABB at AS (History,Chemistry,Biology and Maths respectively) and I am quite disappointed since I was predicted 4As, but I've decided to move past this and carry on with the application process. I may or may not take on Maths to A2 and I just wanted to know as the rest of my AS grades don't count, how much the B in Maths will affect my application. I'm on track for an A*A*A prediction (A*AA at least) from speaking to my teachers so I would just like to know your thoughts.

Anything is appreciated. Thanks☺️


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No, not unless you were doing exams such as maths, which are still on the old system

Guys, what're the odds of being predicted an A* in biology with 84% UMS. I know, I know, I shouldn't really be asking for it, but it's more of "application padding" rather than me genuinely believing I would achieve it. I've already been promised to be predicted an A* in chemistry (98%) and an A in maths (86%) so I should be fine with the application in general, but is it worth trying to get another A*? If it is worth it, any good suggestions?

Do any universities take a huge consideration of AS grades? The requirements say you just need Bs (for the universities I'm applying for). Basically, are they just to determine your predicted grade.

How do you have UMS for biology and chemistry?
To be honest I doubt it would matter much for anywhere other than Cambridge. Most places I've looked at don't really look at A-level predictions beyond whether you're predicted AAA/A*AA, though obviously check depending on where you're applying.

I heard they just look at predictions this year, not as grades

No, not unless you were doing exams such as maths, which are still on the old system

Thanks. Also, the UMS is on your results paper, isn't it?

It is for maths, but for the reformed ones I just had raw marks i.e. the mark you got in total across your AS exams papers - there's no UMS for reformed AS Levels.

Hi, I was wondering whether anyone would be willing to give me some advice on whether I have a realistic chance of applying for Medicine for 2017 entry?

- My GCSE grades are 8 A*s, 1 A (in French), and two B's (both in Maths)

- My AS-Levels results are AAABB (A's in Biology, History and Religious Studies; B's in Chemistry and Critical Thinking -- although I know this particular subject wouldn't be considered as part of an offer) I'm currently trying to write my EPQ, and am hoping to work hard enough for a top grade.

- My UKCAT score was really poor, unfortunately! I wouldn't recommend taking the exam on results day, if you can help it. My average across the three assessed units was 616.6

- I have a weeks worth of working experience in the Outpatient's department at a local hospital, and a further week lined up in October at a private hospital.

- Since December, I've been volunteering in an elderly care ward at the same hospital in which I undertook my work experience placement (I really recommend trying to volunteer at a hospital to anyone; I've found it incredibly useful in determining my decision to pursue Medicine) I recently volunteered for a week at a respite centre for people with disabilities and their carers (honestly, the best D-of-E residential imaginable!)

- I volunteer at a Red Cross Charity shop (till-work and stock prep, etc.) and I'm a Cadet with SJA. I also raised money to travel to Cambodia for a month last summer, and undertook project work and a jungle/mountain trek there (a bit random, I know! But if you have the opportunity to do something like this, with a travel company, then definitely go for it -- it's incredibly rewarding!!)

I kind of fear the answer, but I know my application isn't really competitive enough at the moment for Medicine. Would those who have been accepted, or have had experience with admissions for Medicine, recommend I take a gap year and try to get really strong A-Level results, instead, as the most sensible option?

Thanks!

Hi, I was wondering whether anyone would be willing to give me some advice on whether I have a realistic chance of applying for Medicine for 2017 entry?

- My GCSE grades are 8 A*s, 1 A (in French), and two B's (both in Maths)

- My AS-Levels results are AAABB (A's in Biology, History and Religious Studies; B's in Chemistry and Critical Thinking -- although I know this particular subject wouldn't be considered as part of an offer) I'm currently trying to write my EPQ, and am hoping to work hard enough for a top grade.

- My UKCAT score was really poor, unfortunately! I wouldn't recommend taking the exam on results day, if you can help it. My average across the three assessed units was 616.6

- I have a weeks worth of working experience in the Outpatient's department at a local hospital, and a further week lined up in October at a private hospital.

- Since December, I've been volunteering in an elderly care ward at the same hospital in which I undertook my work experience placement (I really recommend trying to volunteer at a hospital to anyone; I've found it incredibly useful in determining my decision to pursue Medicine) I recently volunteered for a week at a respite centre for people with disabilities and their carers (honestly, the best D-of-E residential imaginable!)

- I volunteer at a Red Cross Charity shop (till-work and stock prep, etc.) and I'm a Cadet with SJA. I also raised money to travel to Cambodia for a month last summer, and undertook project work and a jungle/mountain trek there (a bit random, I know! But if you have the opportunity to do something like this, with a travel company, then definitely go for it -- it's incredibly rewarding!!)

I kind of fear the answer, but I know my application isn't really competitive enough at the moment for Medicine. Would those who have been accepted, or have had experience with admissions for Medicine, recommend I take a gap year and try to get really strong A-Level results, instead, as the most sensible option?

Thanks!