GCSEs

Please please tell me the truth- are these grades any good? Im especially dissapointed with my Maths GCSE.
I got-
6- 8s/7s
4- 6s

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Reply 1

adviceisallineed

Original post by Mrbabyface

Please please tell me the truth- are these grades any good? Im especially dissapointed with my Maths GCSE.
I got-
6- 8s/7s
4- 6s

these are absolutely amazing, well done !! what are you planning to do as a career?

Reply 2

Mrbabyface

Are they really- I feel stupid. I do suffer from low self esteem. I really want to study biochemistry at uni and become a clinical scientist, i feel like im aiming too high now.

Reply 3

S.carter

Original post by Mrbabyface

Are they really- I feel stupid. I do suffer from low self esteem. I really want to study biochemistry at uni and become a clinical scientist, i feel like im aiming too high now.

They’re good but I’m guessing biochemistry may require a high GCSE maths and science grades? You could resit if you don’t meet the requirement though

Reply 4

Mrbabyface

Original post by S.carter

They’re good but I’m guessing biochemistry may require a high GCSE maths and science grades? You could resit if you don’t meet the requirement though

I am resitting maths in novemeber hopefully ill get a 7. I got an 8 in chem and bio and a 7 in physics.

Reply 5

Mrbabyface

they actually ask for a 4 in english and maths

Reply 6

S.carter

Original post by Mrbabyface

they actually ask for a 4 in english and maths

Original post by Mrbabyface

I am resitting maths in novemeber hopefully ill get a 7. I got an 8 in chem and bio and a 7 in physics.

Well if they want a 4 then fair enough
Ok, so good science grades :smile:

I’d advise doing some research into a few courses you think u could b interested in, but I’m guessing your grades are fine. A levels are more important anyway

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Reply 7

Mrbabyface

more emphasis is put on alevels- just worried about competitivity. i contacted Birmingham uni and they said i would likely get a place

Reply 8

Mrbabyface

i dunno, im just worried theyre not good

Reply 9

lhabgabdgbfa

they pretty good imo, obviously some people would be pretty disappointed, so I get where you're coming from, but compared to an average person, those grades are extremely good

Reply 10

biggyK

So you’re just flexing on us? Is this a joke? Those levels are excellent so this is just a kick in the teeth to us thick people 😂 well done 👍

Reply 11

Mrbabyface

Original post by biggyK

So you’re just flexing on us? Is this a joke? Those levels are excellent so this is just a kick in the teeth to us thick people 😂 well done 👍

I know im being pathetic- im really not fishing for compliments here. i can see what you mean though. just i dunno i cant realise how good they are

Reply 12

adviceisallineed

Original post by Mrbabyface

Are they really- I feel stupid. I do suffer from low self esteem. I really want to study biochemistry at uni and become a clinical scientist, i feel like im aiming too high now.

I think ive spoken to you before, did you make a similar thread a few weeks ago?

Reply 13

Mrbabyface

Original post by adviceisallineed

I think ive spoken to you before, did you make a similar thread a few weeks ago?

Yeah I did, still feeling pretty low about it. its driving me crazy. im exhausted, its all i think about now

Reply 14

adviceisallineed

Original post by Mrbabyface

Yeah I did, still feeling pretty low about it. its driving me crazy. im exhausted, its all i think about now

it's totally fine to feel that way, but honestly your grades are amazing :smile:

what unis are you considering, so you can a have a look at their entry requirements and what a levels do you do

Reply 15

Mrbabyface

I do Chemistry, Biology and psychology. Hoping to get to manchester or birmingham

Reply 16

TheRealSaifali

it’ll be fine to apply to a biochemistry course at most universities, even study medicine at St Georges, University of London (they require lower grades).

Reply 17

adviceisallineed

Original post by Mrbabyface

I do Chemistry, Biology and psychology. Hoping to get to manchester or birmingham

i'll have a look at their entry requirements and let you know

Reply 18

Mrbabyface

Original post by adviceisallineed

i'll have a look at their entry requirements and let you know

Biochemistry

Reply 19

adviceisallineed

Original post by Mrbabyface

Biochemistry

so for Manchester uni your gcses are totally fine, here's what it says about a levels

We require grades AAA-ABB, including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics and Maths (the Hard Sciences). You must have a minimum of grades AB in at least two Hard Sciences and pass the practical assessments in these subjects.

If your grades are AAB or higher, we will accept a grade A in Geography, Psychology, Environmental Studies or PE in place of the second Hard Science. Subjects with overlapping content are not normally considered as separate A-levels, eg Further Maths is not considered alongside Maths and Human Biology is not considered alongside Biology.

i'll have a look at Birmingham in a bit, my phone is about to die