Graduate medicine 2018 entry

Sounds like you're mostly applying to 5 year courses so I can't give you any advice for those, but I'd say your UKCAT is probably too low to apply for the 4 year course, unfortunately (for GEM, you really need over 700- or at least for the unis I looked at). Out of interest, are you going to take the GAMSAT? If so, will you apply for a GAMSAT university instead of the C listed?

Hey! Cheers for the reply, yes I intend on taking the GAMSAT, depending on how I feel about it I'll probably apply to sgul instead of Southampton. This post was mostly to ask about my ukcat options 😂

Warwick, for example looks for roughly 2770 - 2800 (2017 is a weird one because of the introduction of DM), so a ukcat score of 680 could still quite feasibly secure you an interview. Obviously different unis have different cut off points, but I would have thought that score still makes you a contender

That is music to my ears 😊

Do all universities offer graduate entry to medicine? Has anyone ever been accepted after gaining and open university degree ?

Warwick, for example looks for roughly 2770 - 2800 (2017 is a weird one because of the introduction of DM), so a ukcat score of 680 could still quite feasibly secure you an interview. Obviously different unis have different cut off points, but I would have thought that score still makes you a contender

I was actually just reading about Kings and they don't actually have a particular ukcat cut off. Instead they just take it as one part of a larger decision. Anyway, totally apply with your score.

Just don't apply to the same unis as me, I don't want the extra competition :P

I was actually just reading about Kings and they don't actually have a particular ukcat cut off. Instead they just take it as one part of a larger decision. Anyway, totally apply with your score.

Just don't apply to the same unis as me, I don't want the extra competition :P

How can I improve my QR score?
I run out of time every time and seem to be doing quite awful at it with my best score being 590 (Medify)

Hi,

If you don't mind me asking: Is anyone applying for medicine who has a physical disability or does anyone know of any doctors who do? I'm asking as I have a physical disability which affects my right hand and i'm scared that i'm going to 'possibly' spend a few years trying to get onto a course to be unsuccessful due to this. I do feel like I would struggle with the practical side of the surgery element of the course; however, I know my limitations and because of this I realise that it is not realistic to apply for jobs in surgery etc...

Thoughts?

:-)

Has anyone got into medicine without a levels or highers but just with a previous degree

I have a physical disability which affects my muscles and myofascia, particularly in my arms/hands. I'm doing UKCAT SEN because of this. Like you, I just know I won't ever pursue surgery, but I know I'm otherwise fit to practice; I work around my disability and it doesn't stop me in doing anything else in medicine (for instance I could take blood and insert IVs).

I also know someone who got onto GEM last year (starting in October 2017) who has an issue with his hand in that it is set at an odd angle following an injury. He therefore finds tasks with his hands difficult, but has been admitted onto the course despite this. Hope this sets your mind at ease a bit!

It's a tough section but certainly conquerable. If you are like me and maths isn't your strongest aspect then it's just practice I'm sure others will have advice but as its still fresh in my mind:

- learn the shortcuts for calculator, flagging and next question. You save valuable seconds each question doing this.

- eye ball big sets of data e.g. if it's asking you to find the biggest differences between a bunch of years,you could work it out but it's much easier to glance at the data.

- skip the hard questions! Grab the easy points first and then work backwards. There were a few question styles I struggled with so I just skipped them.

- keep an eye on the time. Every other question or so look up!

- make sure you know the area of a circle, averages and percentage Inc/dec equations off the back of your hand. A good third of my questions involved calculating a percentage change.

- keep clear notes of your calculations. Often a question at the end of a question set will involve an answer you calculated at the start. That's another 15-20 seconds saved.

- just remember that the maths they are asking you to do isn't complicated and you will know it! You just need to keep a level head. Actually I should mention that you get a minute between each section. I used it by sitting there with my eyes closed to rest them and to relax momentarily. it's free time so I think you should use it to prepare yourself mentally.

Everyone has their own strategy but find what works for you. I'm sure you will do just fine

Who would I use for reference? :O
Undergrad/Postgrad tutors?

Who would I use for reference? :O
Undergrad/Postgrad tutors?