Will med school accept me with 5 in English language but good alevels

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for the main gcse's i got maths- 7 science- a and b eng lang- 5 eng lit- 6
If i do really well in sixth form and get a*'s and a's can i still get into a good med school? and will they accept me.
taking maths chem and bio for alevel
edit- should i resit english language

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 1

C_Yap

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Look on university websites to find entry requirements...

Reply 2

rlasskaffers

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Your GCSE grades shouldn't be a barrier to your university application. A levels are the most important aspect. As far as I'm aware, they only really assess GCSE grades as a point of comparison when choosing between two potential candidates. But yes, it's probably a good idea now to contact prospective med schools just to double check. :smile:

Reply 3

Maz123445

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I have the same problem I got a 9 in maths 2A*s 5As and 2 5s in English

Reply 4

Dann.It

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Original post by babushkac4

for the main gcse's i got maths- 7 science- a and b eng lang- 5 eng lit- 6
If i do really well in sixth form and get a*'s and a's can i still get into a good med school? and will they accept me.
taking maths chem and bio for alevel
edit- should i resit english language

I'm guessing a '5' correlates to a grade C? If that's the case, then it will hinder your application, due to you failing to meet their basic requirements. Seeing as the majority asks for at-least a grade B ( 6 ) in both English and Mathematics. What i would suggest is you research medical schools, and look at their requirements. Pick the ones which will play within your favour.

Original post by Maz123445

I have the same problem I got a 9 in maths 2A*s 5As and 2 5s in English

Reply 5

Arayan01

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What if I get a 5 in English Language but an 8 in Literature? @Dann.It

Reply 6

Maz123445

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Original post by Dann.It

I'm guessing a '5' correlates to a grade C? If that's the case, then it will hinder your application, due to you failing to meet their basic requirements. Seeing as the majority asks for at-least a grade B ( 6 ) in both English and Mathematics. What i would suggest is you research medical schools, and look at their requirements. Pick the ones which will play within your favour.

Yes but people are saying a 5 is 33% of a C and 33% of a b

Reply 7

Dann.It

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Original post by Arayan01

What if I get a 5 in English Language but an 8 in Literature? @Dann.It

I believe your application may still be hindered. As it is English Language they are asking for at a B minimum. English Literature is treated as an extra GCSE.

Reply 8

mp12345678

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Original post by babushkac4

for the main gcse's i got maths- 7 science- a and b eng lang- 5 eng lit- 6
If i do really well in sixth form and get a*'s and a's can i still get into a good med school? and will they accept me.
taking maths chem and bio for alevel
edit- should i resit english language

OMG im so glad i have found this! Currently i am in a similiar situation to you. :frown:

Reply 9

mp12345678

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Original post by Maz123445

I have the same problem I got a 9 in maths 2A*s 5As and 2 5s in English

Did you get rejected or did they accept you?? If you could answer that would be great as I am in a similiar situation. Many thanks!

Reply 10

AsBr2008

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Original post by mp12345678

Did you get rejected or did they accept you?? If you could answer that would be great as I am in a similiar situation. Many thanks!

Yeah I'm also in a similar situation. Hopefully OP responds.

Reply 11

mp12345678

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Original post by AsBr2008

Yeah I'm also in a similar situation. Hopefully OP responds.

could i ask if u are looking to resit? i really dont want to as i was a mark of a 6 and i also dont want to sit 2 english exams again.

Reply 12

McGinger

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2025 entry requirements for each UK Med School
- Entry requirements | Medical Schools Council (medschools.ac.uk)

Reply 13

AsBr2008

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Original post by mp12345678

could i ask if u are looking to resit? i really dont want to as i was a mark of a 6 and i also dont want to sit 2 english exams again.

I'm getting mine remarked first, and then if my score doesn't get bumped up to a 6, I'll resit.

Will med school accept me with 5 in English language but good alevels

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