Do I stand a chance for veterinary with these GCSE grades?

TSR_User2001

Here are my GCSE grades:

English Literature 7
English Language 7
Maths 7
Geography A
Spanish 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 6
D.T B
Physics 7

I know I can't apply for RVC, Surrey and Nottingham as I don't have a 7 in bio and chem but do I stand a chance at the other unis (Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cambridge)

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Yes

Of course you have a chance as there are so many pathways and routes you can take. I also want to do veterinary so I wish you luck :smile:

Reply 3

Reality Check

Original post by TSR_User2001

Here are my GCSE grades:

English Literature 7
English Language 7
Maths 7
Geography A
Spanish 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 6
D.T 6
Physics 7

I know I can't apply for RVC, Surrey and Nottingham as I don't have a 7 in bio and chem but do I stand a chance at the other unis (Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cambridge)

GCSEs aren't that important in an application - A level predicted/achieved grades are much more important. That said, they aren't great GCSEs and it's fair to say they're probably quite a bit lower than the average successful applicant.

Still, don't give up. You just need to do really well in your A levels and have high predicted grades, plus some good work experience and extra curriculars.

Reply 4

TSR_User2001

Original post by keira881

Of course you have a chance as there are so many pathways and routes you can take. I also want to do veterinary so I wish you luck :smile:

What do you mean many pathways. I want to study vet medicine and be a vet doctor. What grades did u get in GCSE. Also thank you and good luck for the future as well

Reply 5

TSR_User2001

Original post by Reality Check

Thanks, I have done some work experience and have lots booked. I am also doing extra curriculars (Young enterprise, CCF...) so I have that secured. However my main concern is A level results. I am doing Bio, Chem and Geog and I am finding them good. But I have a backup plan (zoology) so I am prepared if I get rejected.

Reply 6

keira881

Original post by TSR_User2001

What do you mean many pathways. I want to study vet medicine and be a vet doctor. What grades did u get in GCSE. Also thank you and good luck for the future as well

I'm actually taking GCSEs this year but thanks. What I meant by pathways is that it is possible to do a vet nursing degree first and then do a vet med degree or you can have a look into gateway courses from some unis if you fit the criteria.

Reply 7

TSR_User2001

Original post by keira881

Thanks and good luck for this year. Doing 1 degree to do another can be costly and time consuming but I will be prepared to do it if necessary. And unfortunately I don't fit gateway courses. However I still have a chance in going into the unis I listed above (Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cambridge)

Reply 8

animalmagic

Original post by TSR_User2001

You have more than the minimum requirement for Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Bristol so you should be fine for them. Cambridge is more difficult to say and I would suggest you forget there and apply for the four where you are definitely fine.

Reply 9

mcvitiesxx

Original post by TSR_User2001

First of all well done on those fab results !! 😁😁 could def get into Edinburgh n Glasgow know a few who got 5/6s but u might have to see about Cambridge because it has a lot higher standards

Reply 10

TSR_User2001

Original post by mcvitiesxx

First of all well done on those fab results !! 😁😁 could def get into Edinburgh n Glasgow know a few who got 5/6s but u might have to see about Cambridge because it has a lot higher standards

Original post by animalmagic

Thank you both. Yh i have concluded that I will not apply to Cambridge. Keele and Harper Adams are building a new vet school but I live very close to Keele so may not apply there. I am thinking to apply for a zoology course as my 5th option

Reply 11

Skyward_Bound

You should be fine with those results! It's mainly A Levels and work experience that are the big thing; I think the lowest A Level offer is around AAB(?) with most being AAA. That being said, you look pretty set with a backup just in case, so now I'd focus on your A Levels and gaining as broader range of work experience as you can.

Good luck for the future!