Official Thread: Graduate Entry Medicine 2023 Entry
Scroll to see replies
Hi everyone! I’m new here and not really sure where is the best place to post. I’m planning to apply for 2023 graduate entry medicine after several years of deliberating it. I was hoping to apply this year for 2022 entry but my UCAT was a flop so will have to retake it next year along with the GAMSAT.
I am feeling so overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start with GAMSAT preparation, I am from non-science background. Got a 2:1 in Psychology and a Masters in counselling Psychology-Merit (though I know having a masters doesn’t necessarily count for much when it comes to applying for graduate medicine) I got A’s and A*’s in my science GCSE’s but totally messed up my A-levels as I had difficult personal circumstances at the time and this affected my performance at school unfortunately.
I know it’s going to take me a number of months to get myself up to speed with the sciences again and was originally planning to take the GAMSAT in March and am slightly confused about which results would be eligible to use for 2023 entry.
If I take the GAMSAT September 2022 will I be able to use that result for 2023 entry? Any advice on how to prep for this exam would be much appreciated.
Would just be nice to speak to people in similar situations as I feel a bit overwhelmed and alone on this journey at the moment. Thanks in advance
I am feeling so overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start with GAMSAT preparation, I am from non-science background. Got a 2:1 in Psychology and a Masters in counselling Psychology-Merit (though I know having a masters doesn’t necessarily count for much when it comes to applying for graduate medicine) I got A’s and A*’s in my science GCSE’s but totally messed up my A-levels as I had difficult personal circumstances at the time and this affected my performance at school unfortunately.
I know it’s going to take me a number of months to get myself up to speed with the sciences again and was originally planning to take the GAMSAT in March and am slightly confused about which results would be eligible to use for 2023 entry.
If I take the GAMSAT September 2022 will I be able to use that result for 2023 entry? Any advice on how to prep for this exam would be much appreciated.
Would just be nice to speak to people in similar situations as I feel a bit overwhelmed and alone on this journey at the moment. Thanks in advance
(edited 2 years ago)
Hiya, I’ve recently done my first attempt at GAMSAT with a very biology heavy background and very good English language/literature skills (usually).. I think it was a flop although I’m not due my results for another month.
I’d say section 1 is the most difficult to prepare for, the only thing you can do is read voraciously and get in the habit of picking out meanings and themes in texts.
Section 2 - I didn’t do enough on this one because I was cocky, but there is a generator online for a series of themed quotes for gamsat practice, I’m gonna use it more for my second attempt. My first essay was fine, the second.. oh lord.
Section 3- again, biology heavy background so I didn’t really go over it and that worked out fine for me on the biology leaning questions. The chemistry and physics side for me was just complete guess work. There’s a syllabus list here https://themedicblog.co.uk/gamsat-section-3-syllabus/ which you might find helpful. Having an understanding rather than knowledge of physics at A level, biology and chemistry at undergraduate year 1 is what I’ve read is the ideal! Before attempt number two in March I’m gonna work on the chemistry and physics starting this November when the results come through.
As far as my understanding goes, the eligible GAMSAT results for 2023 entry are September 2021, March 2022 and September 2022 - the latter won’t give you results in time to submit UCAS in November 2022 deadline, but you can update the application as soon as the results come through I’ve heard.
I’d say section 1 is the most difficult to prepare for, the only thing you can do is read voraciously and get in the habit of picking out meanings and themes in texts.
Section 2 - I didn’t do enough on this one because I was cocky, but there is a generator online for a series of themed quotes for gamsat practice, I’m gonna use it more for my second attempt. My first essay was fine, the second.. oh lord.
Section 3- again, biology heavy background so I didn’t really go over it and that worked out fine for me on the biology leaning questions. The chemistry and physics side for me was just complete guess work. There’s a syllabus list here https://themedicblog.co.uk/gamsat-section-3-syllabus/ which you might find helpful. Having an understanding rather than knowledge of physics at A level, biology and chemistry at undergraduate year 1 is what I’ve read is the ideal! Before attempt number two in March I’m gonna work on the chemistry and physics starting this November when the results come through.
As far as my understanding goes, the eligible GAMSAT results for 2023 entry are September 2021, March 2022 and September 2022 - the latter won’t give you results in time to submit UCAS in November 2022 deadline, but you can update the application as soon as the results come through I’ve heard.
Original post by bee264
Does anyone know whether for Warwick they'd keep their covid work experience for next year? I am working as a vaccinator this summer and was hoping to just use those hours and a few hours of when I had worked as a HCA and having my work experience sorted this summer.
Hey bee264,
I'm a Warwick Grad myself, and if I remember rightly, 40 hours of work experience is what they ask for.
I think as long as the pandemic affects work experience, they should take this into consideration, however it is best to be experience rather than paid work. I imagine it will all be explained when they bring out the information for 2023 entry around March time, and I suggest you ask for clarification then if you can! In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to try to organise some experience for Easter or Summer time next year, so you have it sorted in case you need it. A lot of medical students are undertaking virtual work experience too, so this may be something you could look into!
Let us know if you have anymore questions. Best of luck!
Rosie Hall
Y5 Warwick Med Student
www.medicmind.co.uk
Original post by Medic Mind
Hey bee264,
I'm a Warwick Grad myself, and if I remember rightly, 40 hours of work experience is what they ask for.
I think as long as the pandemic affects work experience, they should take this into consideration, however it is best to be experience rather than paid work. I imagine it will all be explained when they bring out the information for 2023 entry around March time, and I suggest you ask for clarification then if you can! In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to try to organise some experience for Easter or Summer time next year, so you have it sorted in case you need it. A lot of medical students are undertaking virtual work experience too, so this may be something you could look into!
Let us know if you have anymore questions. Best of luck!
Rosie Hall
Y5 Warwick Med Student
www.medicmind.co.uk
I'm a Warwick Grad myself, and if I remember rightly, 40 hours of work experience is what they ask for.
I think as long as the pandemic affects work experience, they should take this into consideration, however it is best to be experience rather than paid work. I imagine it will all be explained when they bring out the information for 2023 entry around March time, and I suggest you ask for clarification then if you can! In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to try to organise some experience for Easter or Summer time next year, so you have it sorted in case you need it. A lot of medical students are undertaking virtual work experience too, so this may be something you could look into!
Let us know if you have anymore questions. Best of luck!
Rosie Hall
Y5 Warwick Med Student
www.medicmind.co.uk
It is 70 hours.
And they only allow online WEx as a maximum of 10 of those hours, currently, I understand.
Covid allowances are detailed on their website, though as you say, may change for 2023 entry.
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/study/ugr/applying/entryreqs/workex/
Hi all,
Bit of a ramble but loads of questions (after reading through this thread). I'm in my second year of mental health nursing, I'm trying my best to ensure I get a 2:1 or above (Nottingham accept 2:2 minimum, however they may still favour students with higher results and I don't want to seem complacent). I'm hoping if I ever get into GEM that I can specialise in psychiatry.
I've gone through every uni the UK has for the course, and due to not having A-Levels (I have an equivalent), it's limited my options. I've got 6 I can choose 4 from, but 3 require UCAT and 3 require GAMSAT. Either way I'll be applying for ones that mean I still need to do both, so assuming I complete both, and if they last 2 years as I've read, could I start taking them next year? So March and September 2022 for GAMSAT, and summer time 2022 for UCAT? That way if I fail miserably at them, I still have those times in 2023 to improve on them too?
I was wondering how people afford the tests? But also, how they afford the degree? As it's our second, I know Student Finance isn't an option, which leaves me worried as I live alone so have no partner to support me as such (I'd have to move too as they're not near enough to drive to), and obviously have my bills etc, but still need to come up with a lot of money for the degree. Could a job alongside it even cover enough if it could only be part-time? People obviously make it work, so it's possible somehow.
Also, if someone hasn't done sciences at A-Level, is there anything to give them the same level of knowledge for the programme? As I know for the GAMSAT/UCAT, some science at that level may be required but also just to be successful on the course in the first place, so I want to get everything in order before 2023 comes while I have time to organise things.
I also don't have healthcare experience currently, however have been volunteering for Shout (UK crisis textline) for 2.5 years, but am aware as it's all online based it may not count, but again it offers me time to get face to face experience before needing to apply.
I'm not a naturally bright A* student, I have to work hard to get where I want to be, so I know my grades/experiences and whatnot may not get me even through to an interview when it's such a competitive degree, but I will do absolutely anything to ensure I've done all I can to have myself in the best position for applying.
Bit of a ramble but loads of questions (after reading through this thread). I'm in my second year of mental health nursing, I'm trying my best to ensure I get a 2:1 or above (Nottingham accept 2:2 minimum, however they may still favour students with higher results and I don't want to seem complacent). I'm hoping if I ever get into GEM that I can specialise in psychiatry.
I've gone through every uni the UK has for the course, and due to not having A-Levels (I have an equivalent), it's limited my options. I've got 6 I can choose 4 from, but 3 require UCAT and 3 require GAMSAT. Either way I'll be applying for ones that mean I still need to do both, so assuming I complete both, and if they last 2 years as I've read, could I start taking them next year? So March and September 2022 for GAMSAT, and summer time 2022 for UCAT? That way if I fail miserably at them, I still have those times in 2023 to improve on them too?
I was wondering how people afford the tests? But also, how they afford the degree? As it's our second, I know Student Finance isn't an option, which leaves me worried as I live alone so have no partner to support me as such (I'd have to move too as they're not near enough to drive to), and obviously have my bills etc, but still need to come up with a lot of money for the degree. Could a job alongside it even cover enough if it could only be part-time? People obviously make it work, so it's possible somehow.
Also, if someone hasn't done sciences at A-Level, is there anything to give them the same level of knowledge for the programme? As I know for the GAMSAT/UCAT, some science at that level may be required but also just to be successful on the course in the first place, so I want to get everything in order before 2023 comes while I have time to organise things.
I also don't have healthcare experience currently, however have been volunteering for Shout (UK crisis textline) for 2.5 years, but am aware as it's all online based it may not count, but again it offers me time to get face to face experience before needing to apply.
I'm not a naturally bright A* student, I have to work hard to get where I want to be, so I know my grades/experiences and whatnot may not get me even through to an interview when it's such a competitive degree, but I will do absolutely anything to ensure I've done all I can to have myself in the best position for applying.
Original post by tjm0
Hi all,
I'm a new poster on the student room and I am also well in advance - so please be kind!
I know I'm pretty early but I thought I'd make a thread for GEM 2022 applicants. Due to the timing of this thread being pretty early on I'm not expecting a huge amount of traffic for a few years, but it's time will hopefully come!
If you're interested in applying for the 2022 entry please feel free to introduce yourself with any information you deem relevant (degree, work experience, grades etc etc).
I'll start by introducing myself. My name is Thomas, I'm 19. I've just finished my 1st year of my "BSc Hons Human Biology". I've finished it with an average of a low 1st class (although it doesn't get recorded). I've got a few jobs at the moment. I work as a key support worker for hospital outpatients through university term time. During term time I also lifeguard and teach swimming to younger kids and teens. I have hands on care experience in many NHS establishments alongside other things I'll keep to myself for now.
At the moment I plan on applying to St Andrews, Nottingham, Liverpool and other GAMSAT universities.
Feel free to message me and reply to the thread if you're in a similar situation to me and we all can make friends and share info!
I've got a few questions myself so if anyone feels fairly qualified to answer please do!
-Can you take the GAMSAT twice and chose your best grade? If so is it time/finance worthy?
-Any general GAMSAT tips - I've just started to look into it and it is very overwhelming with a lack of resource?!
-Any idea what the 'questionnaire' involves that some unis hand out?
Thanks guys!
I'm a new poster on the student room and I am also well in advance - so please be kind!
I know I'm pretty early but I thought I'd make a thread for GEM 2022 applicants. Due to the timing of this thread being pretty early on I'm not expecting a huge amount of traffic for a few years, but it's time will hopefully come!
If you're interested in applying for the 2022 entry please feel free to introduce yourself with any information you deem relevant (degree, work experience, grades etc etc).
I'll start by introducing myself. My name is Thomas, I'm 19. I've just finished my 1st year of my "BSc Hons Human Biology". I've finished it with an average of a low 1st class (although it doesn't get recorded). I've got a few jobs at the moment. I work as a key support worker for hospital outpatients through university term time. During term time I also lifeguard and teach swimming to younger kids and teens. I have hands on care experience in many NHS establishments alongside other things I'll keep to myself for now.
At the moment I plan on applying to St Andrews, Nottingham, Liverpool and other GAMSAT universities.
Feel free to message me and reply to the thread if you're in a similar situation to me and we all can make friends and share info!
I've got a few questions myself so if anyone feels fairly qualified to answer please do!
-Can you take the GAMSAT twice and chose your best grade? If so is it time/finance worthy?
-Any general GAMSAT tips - I've just started to look into it and it is very overwhelming with a lack of resource?!
-Any idea what the 'questionnaire' involves that some unis hand out?
Thanks guys!
Hi, I'm hoping to apply 2022 too, any advice?
Original post by AS190
Hi,
I’m also planning to apply for GEM for 2022 entry. I’ve just finished my first year of biomed, sadly no experience yet lol I had an internship planned this summer but that was ruined by corona so lol...
I intend to sit BMAT and UCAT, not fully sure where I’m going to apply yet but here’s what I’m currently thinking: Oxford (lol probably change my mind eventually though), Imperial (maybe), Kings, Warwick and maybe Birmingham.
I’m working towards a low first/high 2:1 but not sure as our exams have been cancelled and they’re using our coursework
Good to see a thread so early!
I’m also planning to apply for GEM for 2022 entry
. I’ve just finished my first year of biomed, sadly no experience yet lol I had an internship planned this summer but that was ruined by corona so lol...I intend to sit BMAT and UCAT, not fully sure where I’m going to apply yet but here’s what I’m currently thinking: Oxford (lol probably change my mind eventually though), Imperial (maybe), Kings, Warwick and maybe Birmingham.
I’m working towards a low first/high 2:1 but not sure as our exams have been cancelled and they’re using our coursework
Good to see a thread so early
!what made you decide UCAT/BMAT and not GAMSAT please?
Hello,
I am studying Year 2 Biomedical Sciences and plan to apply for Medicine as a graduate (not necessarily Graduate-Entry/A101 but A101 makes more sense) in 2022 (i.e. entry in September 2023). I applied to universities with overseas qualification so I do not have GCSEs nor A-Levels, but I do have a Chemistry and Biology A-Level equivalent. I would like to ask quite some questions.
1) Does UCAS's "4 Medicine Only" rule apply to everyone or just school leavers? I know one cannot choose 5 A100s on UCAS. But if I choose a mixture of A100 and A101 courses, can I apply to 5 medicine courses? (Since school leavers obviously cannot apply to A101)
2) For Cambridge, A101 is only available to home fee status students, so I can only apply as an affiliate student to the standard A100 course or directly apply to A100 as with other normal school leavers. Does anyone know more information about applying as affiliate to A100 in Cambridge? What's the difference in terms of application process and chance of success?
3) I also read from the official website of Oxford that "the UCAS regulation limiting applications to Oxford or Cambridge applies only to school-leavers". So if I apply to Cambridge A100 either as an affiliate or normally, I can also apply to Oxford Medicine right? For Oxford, although I know both are extremely difficult, but which one of A100 or A101 do I stand more chance?
4) Does the fact that I do not have GCSEs and A-Levels put me in a disadvantage when it comes to GEM? Which medical schools should I avoid because of that? In contrast, is there any medical school that is known for not considering or placing little emphasis on GCSEs and A-Levels for GEM?
5) I know that related experience/volunteering is more important in A101 than in A100. Does anyone know which kind of experience/volunteering job is more preferable in the eyes of medical schools? Is there any good platform or sources to secure some of these work/volunteering, especially during these COVID times?
Thank you very much in advance!
I am studying Year 2 Biomedical Sciences and plan to apply for Medicine as a graduate (not necessarily Graduate-Entry/A101 but A101 makes more sense) in 2022 (i.e. entry in September 2023). I applied to universities with overseas qualification so I do not have GCSEs nor A-Levels, but I do have a Chemistry and Biology A-Level equivalent. I would like to ask quite some questions.
1) Does UCAS's "4 Medicine Only" rule apply to everyone or just school leavers? I know one cannot choose 5 A100s on UCAS. But if I choose a mixture of A100 and A101 courses, can I apply to 5 medicine courses? (Since school leavers obviously cannot apply to A101)
2) For Cambridge, A101 is only available to home fee status students, so I can only apply as an affiliate student to the standard A100 course or directly apply to A100 as with other normal school leavers. Does anyone know more information about applying as affiliate to A100 in Cambridge? What's the difference in terms of application process and chance of success?
3) I also read from the official website of Oxford that "the UCAS regulation limiting applications to Oxford or Cambridge applies only to school-leavers". So if I apply to Cambridge A100 either as an affiliate or normally, I can also apply to Oxford Medicine right? For Oxford, although I know both are extremely difficult, but which one of A100 or A101 do I stand more chance?
4) Does the fact that I do not have GCSEs and A-Levels put me in a disadvantage when it comes to GEM? Which medical schools should I avoid because of that? In contrast, is there any medical school that is known for not considering or placing little emphasis on GCSEs and A-Levels for GEM?
5) I know that related experience/volunteering is more important in A101 than in A100. Does anyone know which kind of experience/volunteering job is more preferable in the eyes of medical schools? Is there any good platform or sources to secure some of these work/volunteering, especially during these COVID times?
Thank you very much in advance!
I am eligible to Cambridge A100 only but not A101. If I apply to Cambridge A100 and Oxford A101, is it feasible? (Or does anyone know?) Thanks
I am a physical sciences (maths and physics) student in my second year and I have recently decided I may like to apply to medicine after my degree. I have only recently decided this and so my knowledge of the process isn't high but some of the things I have seen is that some universities require bio and chem A-level even for their graduate courses? I am confused because I thought all you needed was a degree and the admissions tests. I know all universities are different but I was wondering what people would suggest to do?
I'm a third year physics student and on a master's course, so me entry year will be 2023. It's been a really difficult process for me in deciding and I am still wavering. I've started research into med schools, but dates for open days aren't up yet. I'm not sure where to ask for work experience. Love to hear more of what made you guys want to apply for grad med.
Original post by Abhi20026
Hi guys, even I am planning to apply for medicine graduate entry. I am in my first year of my bsc oncology sciences, could u help me out for which material is best to study for UCAT.
Too early to prepare now
Original post by Abhi20026
Yeah I know, But could I get some guidance in what material to use or what classes to take.
I'll just link the UCAT megathread which can be found here
I wouldn't start preparing for it until 2 months prior to your exam. Common resources used are medify, medentry or the 1250 UCAT questions book
Original post by Abhi20026
Thanks for the link, so when are you planning to apply?
I'm a dental student
Original post by Bexjw
2022 hasn’t been my year and my scores have shown that (slightly off what I wanted). I’ve officially withdrawn from 2022 entry so we’ll see what the next year has for me!
I’m sorry
. Hopefully things get better for you! You’ll get there on your own time 
Hello everyone! So I am currently at my final year of my degree and I am planning on doing a Master's degree next year. I want to apply for Medicine as a graduate and the unis that I want to apply want me to take the BMAT test. Since I have never sat the BMAT test, I wanted to take a test in February 2022 to see how a real one looks like. But the BMAT site says candidates who take the exam twice in a year will be considered taking an unfair advantage. I was wondering if I am OK since I have not applied to any uni this year and next year in November is when I sit the real BMAT test which will be used for my 2023/24 entry. So my trial test in Febraury should be OK right?
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- UCAS to Applying to Medicine 2025 entry?
- Re: Official Thread: (Undergraduate) Medicine 2025 entry
- Studying Medicine in Bulgaria 2023
- Graduate Entry Medicine
- Plus Flag Applicant Edinburgh for Medicine
- Entrance exam plovdiv medical university 2024
- UCAT
- When do Liverpool and East Anglia start giving out med offers?
- Medicine waiting list 2024
- Graduate entry medicine uk
- Applying for graduate entry medicine - what work experience do I need?
- timetable for med
- Tutor specialised for medicine application
- Sheffield Offer Holders
- Summer research funding
- When to start UCAT and BMAT? After A levels or during sixth form?
- Undergraduate Medicine Entry 2026
- How can I make myself stand out as an applicant
- University of bristol medical school
- Topics for Students to discuss in a Medical Society
Latest
Trending
Last reply 1 week ago
OFFICIAL A101 Liverpool University Graduate Entry Medicine Thread 2024 EntryMedicine
77
Trending
Last reply 1 week ago
OFFICIAL A101 Liverpool University Graduate Entry Medicine Thread 2024 EntryMedicine
77
