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I decided to start this thread so that Year 11 students (i.e. those who have just finished their GCSEs in 2020) who are keen to apply to medicine at uni can discuss their thoughts regarding work experience, volunteering, interview preparation, reading, A-levels, personal statements, etc.
Hopefully we can all give each other some advice and help each other strengthen our applications from an early stage!
Edited: for more information scroll down and read the third post!
) for 2022, please head over here to let us know what's happened for you: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=7187003(mod note!)
I decided to start this thread so that Year 11 students (i.e. those who have just finished their GCSEs in 2020) who are keen to apply to medicine at uni can discuss their thoughts regarding work experience, volunteering, interview preparation, reading, A-levels, personal statements, etc.
Hopefully we can all give each other some advice and help each other strengthen our applications from an early stage!
Edited: for more information scroll down and read the third post!
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I'll start off:
I'm a 16-year-old hoping to get good GCSE grades (i.e. all A*s). I'm aiming for eight 9s and two 8s (obviously our exams got cancelled so we just have to wait until results day).
I'm hoping to apply for Cambridge, UCL and Imperial for medicine (not sure about 4th and 5th).
So far, I've started preparing for my AS levels, started reading some medical related books (This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay). I also volunteer in my local food bank. Done a couple of virtual work experiences (BSMS, Observe GP).
Anyone else like to share what they've been up to?
I'm a 16-year-old hoping to get good GCSE grades (i.e. all A*s). I'm aiming for eight 9s and two 8s (obviously our exams got cancelled so we just have to wait until results day).
I'm hoping to apply for Cambridge, UCL and Imperial for medicine (not sure about 4th and 5th).
So far, I've started preparing for my AS levels, started reading some medical related books (This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay). I also volunteer in my local food bank. Done a couple of virtual work experiences (BSMS, Observe GP).
Anyone else like to share what they've been up to?
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(Original post by Greyflame15)
I decided to start this thread so that Year 11 students (i.e. those who have just finished their GCSEs in 2020) who are keen to apply to medicine at uni can discuss their thoughts regarding work experience, volunteering, interview preparation, reading, A-levels, personal statements, etc.
Hopefully we can all give each other some advice and help each other strengthen our applications from an early stage!
I decided to start this thread so that Year 11 students (i.e. those who have just finished their GCSEs in 2020) who are keen to apply to medicine at uni can discuss their thoughts regarding work experience, volunteering, interview preparation, reading, A-levels, personal statements, etc.
Hopefully we can all give each other some advice and help each other strengthen our applications from an early stage!
to @TCL for this: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/att...6&d=1618844170 (Use of Personal Statement for medical admissions)Good one. Seeing as you're the first thread starter I will make this the Official Undergrad Medicine 2022 entry thread!
GEM 2022 entry thread is here: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6100344
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(Original post by Greyflame15)
I'm hoping to apply for Cambridge, UCL and Imperial for medicine (not sure about 4th and 5th).
So far, I've started preparing for my AS levels, started reading some medical related books (This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay). I also volunteer in my local food bank. Done a couple of virtual work experiences (BSMS, Observe GP).
Anyone else like to share what they've been up to?
I'm hoping to apply for Cambridge, UCL and Imperial for medicine (not sure about 4th and 5th).
So far, I've started preparing for my AS levels, started reading some medical related books (This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay). I also volunteer in my local food bank. Done a couple of virtual work experiences (BSMS, Observe GP).
Anyone else like to share what they've been up to?
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I also would like to apply for UCL and Cambridge 😊. What prep have you done so far for your a levels and what are you taking.
I also would like to apply for UCL and Cambridge 😊. What prep have you done so far for your a levels and what are you taking.
I'm taking Maths, Bio, Chem and German. How about you?
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I've done some volunteering, applied for a work experience placement at a hospital, and started reading some medical books.
I'm taking Maths, Bio, Chem and German. How about you?
I've done some volunteering, applied for a work experience placement at a hospital, and started reading some medical books.
I'm taking Maths, Bio, Chem and German. How about you?
I’m taking maths, bio, Chem and English language
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(Original post by Greyflame15)
I'll start off:
I'm a 16-year-old hoping to get good GCSE grades (i.e. all A*s). I'm aiming for eight 9s and two 8s (obviously our exams got cancelled so we just have to wait until results day).
I'm hoping to apply for Cambridge, UCL and Imperial for medicine (not sure about 4th and 5th).
So far, I've started preparing for my AS levels, started reading some medical related books (This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay). I also volunteer in my local food bank. Done a couple of virtual work experiences (BSMS, Observe GP).
Anyone else like to share what they've been up to?
I'll start off:
I'm a 16-year-old hoping to get good GCSE grades (i.e. all A*s). I'm aiming for eight 9s and two 8s (obviously our exams got cancelled so we just have to wait until results day).
I'm hoping to apply for Cambridge, UCL and Imperial for medicine (not sure about 4th and 5th).
So far, I've started preparing for my AS levels, started reading some medical related books (This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay). I also volunteer in my local food bank. Done a couple of virtual work experiences (BSMS, Observe GP).
Anyone else like to share what they've been up to?
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I'm an aspiring medic too! I've been revising my GCSE content at the moment, getting ready for A Level. Probably going to start some A Level "stuff" in July/August. I've taken Biology, Chemistry and Maths as my subjects. The fact that you and xxxqueen are doing 4 A Levels is incredible! I'm avoiding 4 as I think that's going to hinder my academic performance. 4 A levels along with BMAT/UCAT prep along with EPQ is going to be too much for me! I did work experience last year at the opticians, though I doubt that would be much help in a uni med application. I am hoping to get a placement for December, shadowing a cardiologist though work exp. in that field is almost impossible to get! Also, Greyflame15 how did the virtual work exp. go? I didn't even know that was a thing
I'm an aspiring medic too! I've been revising my GCSE content at the moment, getting ready for A Level. Probably going to start some A Level "stuff" in July/August. I've taken Biology, Chemistry and Maths as my subjects. The fact that you and xxxqueen are doing 4 A Levels is incredible! I'm avoiding 4 as I think that's going to hinder my academic performance. 4 A levels along with BMAT/UCAT prep along with EPQ is going to be too much for me! I did work experience last year at the opticians, though I doubt that would be much help in a uni med application. I am hoping to get a placement for December, shadowing a cardiologist though work exp. in that field is almost impossible to get! Also, Greyflame15 how did the virtual work exp. go? I didn't even know that was a thing
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I'm an aspiring medic too! I've been revising my GCSE content at the moment, getting ready for A Level. Probably going to start some A Level "stuff" in July/August. I've taken Biology, Chemistry and Maths as my subjects. The fact that you and xxxqueen are doing 4 A Levels is incredible! I'm avoiding 4 as I think that's going to hinder my academic performance. 4 A levels along with BMAT/UCAT prep along with EPQ is going to be too much for me! I did work experience last year at the opticians, though I doubt that would be much help in a uni med application. I am hoping to get a placement for December, shadowing a cardiologist though work exp. in that field is almost impossible to get! Also, Greyflame15 how did the virtual work exp. go? I didn't even know that was a thing!
I'm an aspiring medic too! I've been revising my GCSE content at the moment, getting ready for A Level. Probably going to start some A Level "stuff" in July/August. I've taken Biology, Chemistry and Maths as my subjects. The fact that you and xxxqueen are doing 4 A Levels is incredible! I'm avoiding 4 as I think that's going to hinder my academic performance. 4 A levels along with BMAT/UCAT prep along with EPQ is going to be too much for me! I did work experience last year at the opticians, though I doubt that would be much help in a uni med application. I am hoping to get a placement for December, shadowing a cardiologist though work exp. in that field is almost impossible to get! Also, Greyflame15 how did the virtual work exp. go? I didn't even know that was a thing!
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(Original post by Greyflame15)
I'll start off:
I'm a 16-year-old hoping to get good GCSE grades (i.e. all A*s). I'm aiming for eight 9s and two 8s (obviously our exams got cancelled so we just have to wait until results day).
I'm hoping to apply for Cambridge, UCL and Imperial for medicine (not sure about 4th and 5th).
So far, I've started preparing for my AS levels, started reading some medical related books (This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay). I also volunteer in my local food bank. Done a couple of virtual work experiences (BSMS, Observe GP).
Anyone else like to share what they've been up to?
I'll start off:
I'm a 16-year-old hoping to get good GCSE grades (i.e. all A*s). I'm aiming for eight 9s and two 8s (obviously our exams got cancelled so we just have to wait until results day).
I'm hoping to apply for Cambridge, UCL and Imperial for medicine (not sure about 4th and 5th).
So far, I've started preparing for my AS levels, started reading some medical related books (This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay). I also volunteer in my local food bank. Done a couple of virtual work experiences (BSMS, Observe GP).
Anyone else like to share what they've been up to?
hoping to apply for cambridge, ucl, imperial, bristol and manchester for medicine
im doing biology, chemistry, french and spanish at a level but im quite worried about not taking maths at a level because cambridge are notorious for only accepting people with maths a level (only 3% apply without maths at a level and of that 3%, only 3% actually get a place) im considering oxford instead but cambridge is really where my heart is set
i havent really started any AS level prep and now i feel like im behind
(did two weeks of work experience last summer at a clinic/medical centre
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(Original post by mirabelleij)
hey! im also in year11 hoping for good GCSEs. aiming for three 9 and seven 8s
hoping to apply for cambridge, ucl, imperial, bristol and manchester for medicine
im doing biology, chemistry, french and spanish at a level but im quite worried about not taking maths at a level because cambridge are notorious for only accepting people with maths a level (only 3% apply without maths at a level and of that 3%, only 3% actually get a place) im considering oxford instead but cambridge is really where my heart is set
i havent really started any AS level prep and now i feel like im behind(
did two weeks of work experience last summer at a clinic/medical centre
hey! im also in year11 hoping for good GCSEs. aiming for three 9 and seven 8s
hoping to apply for cambridge, ucl, imperial, bristol and manchester for medicine
im doing biology, chemistry, french and spanish at a level but im quite worried about not taking maths at a level because cambridge are notorious for only accepting people with maths a level (only 3% apply without maths at a level and of that 3%, only 3% actually get a place) im considering oxford instead but cambridge is really where my heart is set
i havent really started any AS level prep and now i feel like im behind
(did two weeks of work experience last summer at a clinic/medical centre
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(Original post by mirabelleij)
hey! im also in year11 hoping for good GCSEs. aiming for three 9 and seven 8s
hoping to apply for cambridge, ucl, imperial, bristol and manchester for medicine
im doing biology, chemistry, french and spanish at a level but im quite worried about not taking maths at a level because cambridge are notorious for only accepting people with maths a level (only 3% apply without maths at a level and of that 3%, only 3% actually get a place) im considering oxford instead but cambridge is really where my heart is set
i havent really started any AS level prep and now i feel like im behind(
did two weeks of work experience last summer at a clinic/medical centre
hey! im also in year11 hoping for good GCSEs. aiming for three 9 and seven 8s
hoping to apply for cambridge, ucl, imperial, bristol and manchester for medicine
im doing biology, chemistry, french and spanish at a level but im quite worried about not taking maths at a level because cambridge are notorious for only accepting people with maths a level (only 3% apply without maths at a level and of that 3%, only 3% actually get a place) im considering oxford instead but cambridge is really where my heart is set
i havent really started any AS level prep and now i feel like im behind
(did two weeks of work experience last summer at a clinic/medical centre
Your grades are really good; I wouldn't worry about not taking maths (just check it isn't a requirement for your unis). What matters is your grades.
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I'm an aspiring medic too! I've been revising my GCSE content at the moment, getting ready for A Level. Probably going to start some A Level "stuff" in July/August. I've taken Biology, Chemistry and Maths as my subjects. The fact that you and xxxqueen are doing 4 A Levels is incredible! I'm avoiding 4 as I think that's going to hinder my academic performance. 4 A levels along with BMAT/UCAT prep along with EPQ is going to be too much for me! I did work experience last year at the opticians, though I doubt that would be much help in a uni med application. I am hoping to get a placement for December, shadowing a cardiologist though work exp. in that field is almost impossible to get! Also, Greyflame15 how did the virtual work exp. go? I didn't even know that was a thing!
I'm an aspiring medic too! I've been revising my GCSE content at the moment, getting ready for A Level. Probably going to start some A Level "stuff" in July/August. I've taken Biology, Chemistry and Maths as my subjects. The fact that you and xxxqueen are doing 4 A Levels is incredible! I'm avoiding 4 as I think that's going to hinder my academic performance. 4 A levels along with BMAT/UCAT prep along with EPQ is going to be too much for me! I did work experience last year at the opticians, though I doubt that would be much help in a uni med application. I am hoping to get a placement for December, shadowing a cardiologist though work exp. in that field is almost impossible to get! Also, Greyflame15 how did the virtual work exp. go? I didn't even know that was a thing!
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OMGOSH GERMAN!! HOW. I found it soo hard at GCSE. I haven’t got any experience but am looking to start applying to some places for work experience/ volunteering next week.
I’m taking maths, bio, Chem and English language
OMGOSH GERMAN!! HOW. I found it soo hard at GCSE. I haven’t got any experience but am looking to start applying to some places for work experience/ volunteering next week.
I’m taking maths, bio, Chem and English language
But I didn't really enjoy English - I couldn't see myself taking literature or language for A-level.
Good luck with your volunteering/WE!
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That's cool I'm taking french too and I would say apply where you want-who's to say you won't be that 3%? So long as you apply strategically to the others you should be good. Also you can only apply to four unis for medicine in any one academic year
That's cool I'm taking french too and I would say apply where you want-who's to say you won't be that 3%? So long as you apply strategically to the others you should be good. Also you can only apply to four unis for medicine in any one academic year
i also considered nottingham briefly but the cons outweighed the pros
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Don't feel like you're behind - trust me I've only started doing stuff because I've got nothing else to do lol. Also you've already done work experience, so in many ways, you're ahead of the game!
Your grades are really good; I wouldn't worry about not taking maths (just check it isn't a requirement for your unis). What matters is your grades.
Don't feel like you're behind - trust me I've only started doing stuff because I've got nothing else to do lol. Also you've already done work experience, so in many ways, you're ahead of the game!
Your grades are really good; I wouldn't worry about not taking maths (just check it isn't a requirement for your unis). What matters is your grades.
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fingers crossed i'll be in the 3% then! also im trying to choose between bristol or manchester to narrow it down to 4 i also considered nottingham briefly but the cons outweighed the pros
fingers crossed i'll be in the 3% then! also im trying to choose between bristol or manchester to narrow it down to 4
i also considered nottingham briefly but the cons outweighed the pros
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its not a requirement for the unis, actually i think ucl prefer a contrasting subject so hopefully that works in my favour lol, only a few cambridge colleges explicitly require maths but even the ones that dont require maths still seem to prefer it
its not a requirement for the unis, actually i think ucl prefer a contrasting subject so hopefully that works in my favour lol, only a few cambridge colleges explicitly require maths but even the ones that dont require maths still seem to prefer it
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Me too but if maths tries to kill me I will drop to three in year 13 aha
Me too but if maths tries to kill me I will drop to three in year 13 aha
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