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Last year I applied for medicine and got 4 rejections. I took a year out to reapply fro medicine having achieved AAA at A Levels and this time got rejected prior to interview. I have achieved 11 A* at GCSEs and so as you can understand I was gutted since I felt as though all of my hard work was for nothing.
I am currently looking into studying medicine at an affordable rate abroad but am concerned about the effect of Brexit on studying abroad. I can speak spanish, so I am looking into studying there. Any advice from other medics?
I am currently looking into studying medicine at an affordable rate abroad but am concerned about the effect of Brexit on studying abroad. I can speak spanish, so I am looking into studying there. Any advice from other medics?
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That is so sad. 11 A* and AAA.
Is there any option like clearing for prospective medicine students? Alternatively, can you not take a foundation year of study?
Is there any option like clearing for prospective medicine students? Alternatively, can you not take a foundation year of study?
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(Original post by ayazm7)
Last year I applied for medicine and got 4 rejections. I took a year out to reapply fro medicine having achieved AAA at A Levels and this time got rejected prior to interview. I have achieved 11 A* at GCSEs and so as you can understand I was gutted since I felt as though all of my hard work was for nothing.
I am currently looking into studying medicine at an affordable rate abroad but am concerned about the effect of Brexit on studying abroad. I can speak spanish, so I am looking into studying there. Any advice from other medics?
Last year I applied for medicine and got 4 rejections. I took a year out to reapply fro medicine having achieved AAA at A Levels and this time got rejected prior to interview. I have achieved 11 A* at GCSEs and so as you can understand I was gutted since I felt as though all of my hard work was for nothing.
I am currently looking into studying medicine at an affordable rate abroad but am concerned about the effect of Brexit on studying abroad. I can speak spanish, so I am looking into studying there. Any advice from other medics?
How did your entrance exams go? Did you apply strategically?
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(Original post by ansari123)
check out medic portal, they if we something in Italy
check out medic portal, they if we something in Italy
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(Original post by Democracy)
You have 11A*s at GCSE and AAA for your A levels and you didn't get a single interview?
How did your entrance exams go? Did you apply strategically?
You have 11A*s at GCSE and AAA for your A levels and you didn't get a single interview?
How did your entrance exams go? Did you apply strategically?
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(Original post by Human_bean)
That is so sad. 11 A* and AAA.
Is there any option like clearing for prospective medicine students? Alternatively, can you not take a foundation year of study?
That is so sad. 11 A* and AAA.
Is there any option like clearing for prospective medicine students? Alternatively, can you not take a foundation year of study?
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(Original post by ayazm7)
I do believe in hindsight I could have been a bit more strategic. But given my alevels and UKCAT i thought a Birmingham interview was very safe :/
I do believe in hindsight I could have been a bit more strategic. But given my alevels and UKCAT i thought a Birmingham interview was very safe :/
You've obviously got a very strong application from an academic point of view, but applying somewhere where you don't meet the grade requirement is unfortunately going to be a waste of your time.
I think rather than applying abroad, you should re-apply in October but you must make sure you apply strategically. If you do, I can't see any reason why you shouldn't get interviews.
This is a very useful resource - read it carefully:
https://www.medschools.ac.uk/media/2...al-schools.pdf
Once you've made a list of potential choices, check each medical school's website and review their admissions policy. Based on that, you can make informed choices. There is absolutely no point applying somewhere if you don't meet their requirements.
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You should be able to get interviews if you apply strategically. Depending on UKCAT and BMAT, Cardiff Leicester and Leeds could be good. There are other people who can advise you better.
There are some courses in UCAS extra; Lancaster (if you have done BMAT) and Nottingham (Lincoln pathway)
Last year Leicester was in clearing as were St George's London, Sheffield and Newcastle. Universities get results a few days before A Level results are published, so will know whether they have places. You need to be ready with a list of numbers for med admissions a couple of days before results day as you can get in before it gets busy with your achieved results.
Good luck!
There are some courses in UCAS extra; Lancaster (if you have done BMAT) and Nottingham (Lincoln pathway)
Last year Leicester was in clearing as were St George's London, Sheffield and Newcastle. Universities get results a few days before A Level results are published, so will know whether they have places. You need to be ready with a list of numbers for med admissions a couple of days before results day as you can get in before it gets busy with your achieved results.
Good luck!
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wow amazing stats!! Did you have any interviews or 4 rejections pre interview both times? Thats so strange because your stats are soooo good! what was your ukcat like
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Queen Mary's are currently offering a 5 year medical degree in Malta! would recommend looking into this. I've just been rejected from all 4 med schools
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(Original post by C.wilks)
Queen Mary's are currently offering a 5 year medical degree in Malta! would recommend looking into this. I've just been rejected from all 4 med schools
Queen Mary's are currently offering a 5 year medical degree in Malta! would recommend looking into this. I've just been rejected from all 4 med schools
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(Original post by mynameisno123)
wow amazing stats!! Did you have any interviews or 4 rejections pre interview both times? Thats so strange because your stats are soooo good! what was your ukcat like
wow amazing stats!! Did you have any interviews or 4 rejections pre interview both times? Thats so strange because your stats are soooo good! what was your ukcat like
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(Original post by ayazm7)
I do believe in hindsight I could have been a bit more strategic. But given my alevels and UKCAT i thought a Birmingham interview was very safe :/
I do believe in hindsight I could have been a bit more strategic. But given my alevels and UKCAT i thought a Birmingham interview was very safe :/
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What democracy said and you dont seem to have done yourself any favours.
ID why you didnt get in take another gap and apply again to places that play to your strengths.
ID why you didnt get in take another gap and apply again to places that play to your strengths.
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(Original post by ayazm7)
i am sorry to hear. Malta require a humanity a level
i am sorry to hear. Malta require a humanity a level
Deadline 30th June!
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/smd/undergrad...e-mbbs-malta-/
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Hi op, I have just started posting a book I have written called Oxford demystified. My first chapter is about how my son got in for medicine. It shows all the enrichment work he did for it, so maybe this will give you some handy hints. Join St. John ambulance and do some research. Do you have any work experience on, day, a residential home?
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Here is the link to my chapter:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6019726
Hopefully it will give you some pointers and show you the kind of things medical candidates do. Getting in to medicine is not so much about what you do in school, it's what you do outside of it that matters. You need to apply to schools that accept AAA at A level.
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6019726
Hopefully it will give you some pointers and show you the kind of things medical candidates do. Getting in to medicine is not so much about what you do in school, it's what you do outside of it that matters. You need to apply to schools that accept AAA at A level.
(Original post by ayazm7)
Last year I applied for medicine and got 4 rejections. I took a year out to reapply fro medicine having achieved AAA at A Levels and this time got rejected prior to interview. I have achieved 11 A* at GCSEs and so as you can understand I was gutted since I felt as though all of my hard work was for nothing.
I am currently looking into studying medicine at an affordable rate abroad but am concerned about the effect of Brexit on studying abroad. I can speak spanish, so I am looking into studying there. Any advice from other medics?
Last year I applied for medicine and got 4 rejections. I took a year out to reapply fro medicine having achieved AAA at A Levels and this time got rejected prior to interview. I have achieved 11 A* at GCSEs and so as you can understand I was gutted since I felt as though all of my hard work was for nothing.
I am currently looking into studying medicine at an affordable rate abroad but am concerned about the effect of Brexit on studying abroad. I can speak spanish, so I am looking into studying there. Any advice from other medics?
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