Changing from Chemical Engineering to Medicine

Hey, not sure if this is posted in the right section, but here it goes.
I'm in my second year of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering at University of Leeds, and I'm realising more and more recently that it really is not what I want to do. I hate lectures, I hate studying it, and I can't see myself in a general Chemeng job.
I've always had in the back of my mind that I've wanted to study medicine, I like to help people and the human body fascinates me. It's the only thing I can truly imagine myself doing.
At A-level I achieved A*AA in maths, physics and chemistry respectively. My GCSEs aren't brilliant, believe I got 2As, 4/5Bs and the rest Cs etc (I know pretty bad). I also got a 2i in my first year at uni.
My question is this, how should I approach changing course, if at all?
Should I complete my undergrad then apply for GEM, or should I try and change course at leeds now, completely drop out and start applying again, or am I just not good enough for medicine?
Any advice is much appreciated, really need some guidance here.
Thanks
Sam

Ah right I see, I thought that may be the case! Do you think my grades are good enough to be considered?


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Probably not competitive enough for Medicine. Your GCSEs are poor.

Fair enough I'm aware they're pretty poor. Any way around this or would you say that's it no chance


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Honest opinion, stick to chemical engineering.

Probably not competitive enough for Medicine. Your GCSEs are poor.

Hey, not sure if this is posted in the right section, but here it goes.
I'm in my second year of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering at University of Leeds, and I'm realising more and more recently that it really is not what I want to do. I hate lectures, I hate studying it, and I can't see myself in a general Chemeng job.
I've always had in the back of my mind that I've wanted to study medicine, I like to help people and the human body fascinates me. It's the only thing I can truly imagine myself doing.
At A-level I achieved A*AA in maths, physics and chemistry respectively. My GCSEs aren't brilliant, believe I got 2As, 4/5Bs and the rest Cs etc (I know pretty bad). I also got a 2i in my first year at uni.
My question is this, how should I approach changing course, if at all?
Should I complete my undergrad then apply for GEM, or should I try and change course at leeds now, completely drop out and start applying again, or am I just not good enough for medicine?
Any advice is much appreciated, really need some guidance here.
Thanks
Sam

Hi mate I'm 18 and on a gap year currently applying to get into Medical school. It's very very very hard to get in.

My best advice would be to complete your degree and then apply as a graduate. That way your on a level playing field with everyone and more importantly you can apply to all UK med schools and you can even apply to ROI and Canada/USA (who only consider grads for medicine)

Leaving a degree in your second year isn't worth it and plus the med application cycle starts in October so if I were you I would focus on getting that 2:1 or 1st and then I'm sure you'll stand a great chance of getting in

Let me know if u need any more advice

Hey, not sure if this is posted in the right section, but here it goes.
I'm in my second year of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering at University of Leeds, and I'm realising more and more recently that it really is not what I want to do. I hate lectures, I hate studying it, and I can't see myself in a general Chemeng job.
I've always had in the back of my mind that I've wanted to study medicine, I like to help people and the human body fascinates me. It's the only thing I can truly imagine myself doing.
At A-level I achieved A*AA in maths, physics and chemistry respectively. My GCSEs aren't brilliant, believe I got 2As, 4/5Bs and the rest Cs etc (I know pretty bad). I also got a 2i in my first year at uni.
My question is this, how should I approach changing course, if at all?
Should I complete my undergrad then apply for GEM, or should I try and change course at leeds now, completely drop out and start applying again, or am I just not good enough for medicine?
Any advice is much appreciated, really need some guidance here.
Thanks
Sam

Hi Sam,
I actually think you have a good chance of getting in. Yes, your GCSEs are not so great but as previously mentioned not all universities look at them and it seems you could be in the 'late bloomer' category which many universities sympathize with. Your A-levels are great, though not having biology may be a hindrance applying to some universities so you'll have to do some thorough research. I would definitely finish the degree though and really try to get a 2i or 1st otherwise it will be much harder to get a place!
You really need to show your commitment though and this can be done with work experience/ volunteering! Leeds uni has a St John LINKS which I would highly recommend joining, and try to focus on getting as much hospital based volunteering as possible this can be quite challenging - I know Leeds teaching hospitals have volunteer recruitment starting in feb so try to apply asap!
Its very likely you wont even get in first try but with determination and if this is really what you want (on average chemeng students do earn more than medicine students) then got for it!

Hey, not sure if this is posted in the right section, but here it goes.
I'm in my second year of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering at University of Leeds, and I'm realising more and more recently that it really is not what I want to do. I hate lectures, I hate studying it, and I can't see myself in a general Chemeng job.
I've always had in the back of my mind that I've wanted to study medicine, I like to help people and the human body fascinates me. It's the only thing I can truly imagine myself doing.
At A-level I achieved A*AA in maths, physics and chemistry respectively. My GCSEs aren't brilliant, believe I got 2As, 4/5Bs and the rest Cs etc (I know pretty bad). I also got a 2i in my first year at uni.
My question is this, how should I approach changing course, if at all?
Should I complete my undergrad then apply for GEM, or should I try and change course at leeds now, completely drop out and start applying again, or am I just not good enough for medicine?
Any advice is much appreciated, really need some guidance here.
Thanks
Sam

Hi,

Can I know why your not enjoying your course?
Because I'm planning to apply to medicine, but want to apply to either biomedical or chemical engineering as my backup if I don't get into med school. As I see it as more interesting and useful in terms of career opportunities instead of biomedical sciences or biochemistry at uni.
(Im still doing A levels btw)

Brilliant this is very comforting to hear aha! Would it maybe be even more beneficial to have a year off after my degree working as an HCA or something similar?


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You have just under a year to up your work experience which is long enough, you may be busy but it will be worth it! You should most definitely apply at the beginning of your final year - the application process experience will be invaluable to you - you have nothing to lose and if you get in WIN. If you don't get in first time round then doing a years work as an HCA is a brilliant idea it will show your commitment and give you some great patient contact and experience which you can then use to your advantage in your second application round.

Hey, not sure if this is posted in the right section, but here it goes.
I'm in my second year of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering at University of Leeds, and I'm realising more and more recently that it really is not what I want to do. I hate lectures, I hate studying it, and I can't see myself in a general Chemeng job.
I've always had in the back of my mind that I've wanted to study medicine, I like to help people and the human body fascinates me. It's the only thing I can truly imagine myself doing.
At A-level I achieved A*AA in maths, physics and chemistry respectively. My GCSEs aren't brilliant, believe I got 2As, 4/5Bs and the rest Cs etc (I know pretty bad). I also got a 2i in my first year at uni.
My question is this, how should I approach changing course, if at all?
Should I complete my undergrad then apply for GEM, or should I try and change course at leeds now, completely drop out and start applying again, or am I just not good enough for medicine?
Any advice is much appreciated, really need some guidance here.
Thanks
Sam

Hi Sam, was wondering if you mange’s to get into medicine as a graduate from chemical engineering? Cuz I am planning on doing the same, if there’s any advice would be really appreciated!