Dentistry 2015 applicants

I have two separate mocks on F211 and F212, we've basically covered everything now apart from transportation in plants and Biodiversity.

Oh god, tell me about it, I'm actually panicking about how fast time is going! Have you sorted or already had any work experience yet? x

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Original post by Franksss

I have two separate mocks on F211 and F212, we've basically covered everything now apart from transportation in plants and Biodiversity.

Oh god, tell me about it, I'm actually panicking about how fast time is going! Have you sorted or already had any work experience yet? x

Yaaa! I do OCR bio and chem! We have covered everything so far except the food and health section and the biodiversity section
I'm finding it really interesting tho we have mocks after half term so this half term I'm hoping it will be very productive! How you finding revision in terms of timing and understanding the stuff? And when you planning on starting past papers?

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Original post by ilovesummerrr

Yaaa! I do OCR bio and chem! We have covered everything so far except the food and health section and the biodiversity section
I'm finding it really interesting tho we have mocks after half term so this half term I'm hoping it will be very productive! How you finding revision in terms of timing and understanding the stuff? And when you planning on starting past papers?

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Ahhhh nice, how you finding Chem? I find the fact that F212 and F322 are the day after each other absolutely ridiculous, and somewhat cruel! Ahhh good luck on your mocks, I have one next week and one the following week. I'm finding revision okay, been struggling a little with homework exam questions, been getting C's and B's :frown:

I've been getting as much feedback as I can though so hoping everything will in improve in time for my mocks! I'm gonna start doing past papers after half term so I can get feedback and improve. How about you?

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Kartace

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Original post by Franksss

Ahhhh nice, how you finding Chem? I find the fact that F212 and F322 are the day after each other absolutely ridiculous, and somewhat cruel! Ahhh good luck on your mocks, I have one next week and one the following week. I'm finding revision okay, been struggling a little with homework exam questions, been getting C's and B's :frown:

I've been getting as much feedback as I can though so hoping everything will in improve in time for my mocks! I'm gonna start doing past papers after half term so I can get feedback and improve. How about you?

Hey i've just realised you're from harford! How random! I used to go to STP :biggrin:

I was the only dentist to come from there for like...at least 5 years. I'm in 2nd year at barts now :smile:

I've just come on here to say to everyone, if you have questions or need general adivice about anything. Feel free to message me :smile:

Cheers,
Ryan.

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joejoejoejoe

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I'm in this group and currently crapping myself. I'm fine with the a- levels but if I don't get in I'm not sure what other course I would take.

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lois griffin

Original post by Athena.

Your grades a perfectly fine if they relate to the right subjects, so long as you've got a B in English (Lang) & a B in Maths at GCSE, your safe to go... Your AS levels (*Chem, *Bio & Maths)are what uni's want for dentistry course so no worries... :smile:

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All applicants should take care when applying to check requirements - 5 dental schools require A grade Maths and English.

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Original post by Franksss

Ahhhh nice, how you finding Chem? I find the fact that F212 and F322 are the day after each other absolutely ridiculous, and somewhat cruel! Ahhh good luck on your mocks, I have one next week and one the following week. I'm finding revision okay, been struggling a little with homework exam questions, been getting C's and B's :frown:

I've been getting as much feedback as I can though so hoping everything will in improve in time for my mocks! I'm gonna start doing past papers after half term so I can get feedback and improve. How about you?

I'm not too fussed about the whole day after each other exam tbh I just want them out the way lol! I hate the bio mark scheme I swear it makes you feel so dumb. Chemistry I'm looking at green chem the resources section and I absolutely hate it so boring and pointless. Yeah me tooooooo! After half term is past paper time so I can use the half term for understanding required knowledge properly
I have my biology ISA practicals next week on enzymes I'm kinda stressing tbh coz I'm not a big fan of these practicals :frown:

Xxx

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Original post by Kartace

Hey i've just realised you're from harford! How random! I used to go to STP :biggrin:

I was the only dentist to come from there for like...at least 5 years. I'm in 2nd year at barts now :smile:

I've just come on here to say to everyone, if you have questions or need general adivice about anything. Feel free to message me :smile:

Cheers,
Ryan.

Ahhhh wow that's so cool! I go to Milford Haven School though, only moved up to Harford last year. Ahhh, I'd love to have some advice, will do thank you :-)

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Original post by ilovesummerrr

I'm not too fussed about the whole day after each other exam tbh I just want them out the way lol! I hate the bio mark scheme I swear it makes you feel so dumb. Chemistry I'm looking at green chem the resources section and I absolutely hate it so boring and pointless. Yeah me tooooooo! After half term is past paper time so I can use the half term for understanding required knowledge properly
I have my biology ISA practicals next week on enzymes I'm kinda stressing tbh coz I'm not a big fan of these practicals :frown:

Xxx

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Haha, because of the weather my school was off today so I have more time to prepare for my Biology mock! I know, Green Chemistry is a bore but it's got to be done! Ahhh, I'm not sure when I'm doing my practicals, I hope they're soon, I want to get them out of the way!

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utsav12

Hey guys I want to apply for dentistry too. Currently doing all three sciences and maths. Anyone got work experience sorted yet and anyone considering Birmingham, Kings or Barts ?

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Original post by utsav12

Hey guys I want to apply for dentistry too. Currently doing all three sciences and maths. Anyone got work experience sorted yet and anyone considering Birmingham, Kings or Barts ?

I haven't got any work experience yet but I was hoping to get some sorted for during the summer perhaps? My local dentists said they don't do work experience unfortunately :frown:

I'm looking more outside London, would be nice to move out so perhaps Liverpool Leeds Newcastle cardiff?

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lois griffin

Original post by ilovesummerrr

I haven't got any work experience yet but I was hoping to get some sorted for during the summer perhaps? My local dentists said they don't do work experience unfortunately :frown:

I'm looking more outside London, would be nice to move out so perhaps Liverpool Leeds Newcastle cardiff?

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If you haven't got any work experience yet then you seriously need to get some sorted as a matter of urgency.... Some students are fortunate enough to have contacts in the profession but if you haven't, it can be really difficult to secure placements. Some dentists don't have time or are inundated with requests; others require you to have had Hep B/CRB checks. From experience I know of people who have had to put a huge effort (letter writing, emails, phone calls, approaching "friends of friends") just to get a couple of weeks with a GDP. Most unis like more experience (esp Leeds) and preferably in different settings so you should also try for orthodontics, community dental team, hospital, dental labs etc.
As I have said before, you need to get work experience as soon as you can for your own benefit - after all how can you be sure that dentistry is for you unless you have done work experience and gained insights into the profession?

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Original post by lois griffin

If you haven't got any work experience yet then you seriously need to get some sorted as a matter of urgency.... Some students are fortunate enough to have contacts in the profession but if you haven't, it can be really difficult to secure placements. Some dentists don't have time or are inundated with requests; others require you to have had Hep B/CRB checks. From experience I know of people who have had to put a huge effort (letter writing, emails, phone calls, approaching "friends of friends") just to get a couple of weeks with a GDP. Most unis like more experience (esp Leeds) and preferably in different settings so you should also try for orthodontics, community dental team, hospital, dental labs etc.
As I have said before, you need to get work experience as soon as you can for your own benefit - after all how can you be sure that dentistry is for you unless you have done work experience and gained insights into the profession?

Omg this is so true and I feel quite silly for leaving it so late. I'm going to start searching straight away, possibly long term!
Thank you xo

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utsav12

What are everybody's gcse profiles like ? Apparently birmigham and kings require high a* counts ?

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Athena.

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Original post by ilovesummerrr

I haven't started UKCAT revision, I feel like I can't find anytime with normal work to fit it in :frown:

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You can download UKCAT app (or android or Google play) to practise, as far as I know it's free. So even if your in the car, on your way to college, or anywhere else, you can practise :smile:

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mimi007

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Does leeds require an ukcat ?

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Original post by mimi007

Does leeds require an ukcat ?

Yep! All unis for dentistry do :smile:

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