Hi everyone,
I'm currently in quite the dilemma. I'll just preface this by telling you what qualifications I currently hold:
- 10 GCSEs (AAABBBBCCC)
- 2 A-levels (A*C in non-science subjects) and one BTEC (D*)
I know that I don't stand a chance amidst school leavers with a heap of As/A*s. However, I know that I definitely want to study medicine. I'm currently considering my options on how to go about doing this.
I'm in my first year of a History degree at an RG uni. I don't hold the necessary A-level requirements to transfer directly onto a science degree, therefore I am considering doing a foundation year and then studying human biology (this would be at manchester metropolitan university). Am I deluded or could this work out?
I'm still 18 (19 in two months) so I would be 23 when I graduate but surely human biology would increase my chances of getting into GEM (although, I am aware that there is no guarantee that GEM will still be around) than a history degree. I'm quite concerned about the extra two years but I know that they would be useful because I'd have 4 years from now to gain relevant work experience.
I'll be incredibly grateful for anyone who responds, I am aware of how competitive GEM is and therefore there is no guarantee I would be accepted even with a human bio degree. Any advice would be great, Thank you.
TL;DR - Should I continue with my history degree at an RG uni? (after doing this, I would also sit an A-level in chemistry) or Should I do a human biology degree with a foundation year from a non-RG uni?