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I am lost.. I need help (Ucas, As level, Had to switch medicine to sth else)

So, basically I've been always thinking of becoming doctor when I was a kid and worked my way up (always been diligent with my studies ever since I was young and was super hardworking, got great gcses) and all of a sudden, I took the biggest L and got trash AS results, trash UCAT.

As a result, I was told by my teacher that I can't apply for medicine since it won't be a competitive application at all and I agree with her.
I studied Bio, chem, phys, and maths and got 2 Bs and 2 Cs (bio and physics but i'm dropping physics). Don't ask me what happened... Icl I expected even worse despite knowing how low the grade boundaries would be. I didn't put my 100% into my studies... I was so tired and felt like to gave up before few weeks of the exam (stress from school, and then personal problems at home too)
Now, I am so lost I don't know what to do.. My dream of becoming a neurologist got crashed in a day as well..
Ofc I have done some research on postgraduate medicine which is way longer and harder and also other routes but right now I feel so helpless.. Me and my family also moved in like a few yrs ago so we almost have no idea about how things work..

Now my questions are:
1. should I continue pursuing medicine after doing neuroscience (through postgraduate)
2. Any advices? or share how people tackled it with similar experiences? (im super lost right now)
3. Should I try BMAT still
4. What am i supposed to focus on right now?
5. Also if i am still able to apply to russell group universities with a hope to get accepted as well...

Sorry for the long-rounded question.. Any answers would be quite appreciated..
(edited 2 years ago)

Reply 1

Original post by iamdrxgon
So, basically I've been always thinking of becoming doctor when I was a kid and worked my way up (always been diligent with my studies ever since I was young and was super hardworking, got great gcses) and all of a sudden, I took the biggest L and got trash AS results, trash UCAT.

As a result, I was told by my teacher that I can't apply for medicine since it won't be a competitive application at all and I agree with her.
I studied Bio, chem, phys, and maths and got 2 Bs and 2 Cs (bio and physics but i'm dropping physics). Don't ask me what happened... Icl I expected even worse despite knowing how low the grade boundaries would be. I didn't put my 100% into my studies... I was so tired and felt like to gave up before few weeks of the exam (stress from school, and then personal problems at home too)
Now, I am so lost I don't know what to do.. My dream of becoming a neurologist got crashed in a day as well..
Ofc I have done some research on postgraduate medicine which is way longer and harder and also other routes but right now I feel so helpless.. Me and my family also moved in like a few yrs ago so we almost have no idea about how things work..

Now my questions are:
1. should I continue pursuing medicine after doing neuroscience (through postgraduate)
2. Any advices? or share how people tackled it with similar experiences? (im super lost right now)
3. Should I try BMAT still
4. What am i supposed to focus on right now?
5. Also if i am still able to apply to russell group universities with a hope to get accepted as well...

Sorry for the lond rounded question.. Any answers would be quite appreciated..

Watch Faye Bate's video on Youtube, she was in a similar position for medicine called something like: 'My journey to medical school'

Reply 2

I'm editing this post because I didn't realise what position you were in - I didn't realise that you only had your AS results, and my advice would be very misleading.


As below...
(edited 2 years ago)

Reply 3

Original post by iamdrxgon
So, basically I've been always thinking of becoming doctor when I was a kid and worked my way up (always been diligent with my studies ever since I was young and was super hardworking, got great gcses) and all of a sudden, I took the biggest L and got trash AS results, trash UCAT.

As a result, I was told by my teacher that I can't apply for medicine since it won't be a competitive application at all and I agree with her.
I studied Bio, chem, phys, and maths and got 2 Bs and 2 Cs (bio and physics but i'm dropping physics). Don't ask me what happened... Icl I expected even worse despite knowing how low the grade boundaries would be. I didn't put my 100% into my studies... I was so tired and felt like to gave up before few weeks of the exam (stress from school, and then personal problems at home too)
Now, I am so lost I don't know what to do.. My dream of becoming a neurologist got crashed in a day as well..
Ofc I have done some research on postgraduate medicine which is way longer and harder and also other routes but right now I feel so helpless.. Me and my family also moved in like a few yrs ago so we almost have no idea about how things work..

Now my questions are:
1. should I continue pursuing medicine after doing neuroscience (through postgraduate)
2. Any advices? or share how people tackled it with similar experiences? (im super lost right now)
3. Should I try BMAT still
4. What am i supposed to focus on right now?
5. Also if i am still able to apply to russell group universities with a hope to get accepted as well...

Sorry for the lond rounded question.. Any answers would be quite appreciated..


So you haven't actually even sat your A levels yet?
Just work hard for the next year, get your grades and apply with achieved grades next year

Reply 4

Original post by GANFYD
So you haven't actually even sat your A levels yet?
Just work hard for the next year, get your grades and apply with achieved grades next year

No I haven't and you're suggesting that I take a gap year then? I heard that it's even more competitive and the success rate is also quite low idk..
(edited 2 years ago)

Reply 5

Original post by PAR2MED
I'm editing this post because I didn't realise what position you were in - I didn't realise that you only had your AS results, and my advice would be very misleading.

As below...

Ah

I haven't read your previous reply yet:') also yes I haven't sat my A levels yet but even then I would have to take a gap year and apply next year. Although, my school said they will support me with the application.. I'm still not sure since I had heard that applying then will be even more competitive (?)

Reply 6

Original post by iamdrxgon
Ah

I haven't read your previous reply yet:') also yes I haven't sat my A levels yet but even then I would have to take a gap year and apply next year. Although, my school said they will support me with the application.. I'm still not sure since I had heard that applying then will be even more competitive (?)


Gap years are not any more competitive - you may be thinking of GEM (Graduate Entry Medicine) which is much more competitive, but that's not something you need to worry about as it doesn't apply to you. In fact, gap year applicants often do better and are more successful in applications.

Your best options are either a) apply and see what happens - there are some universities that (I believe) don't look at predicted grades so perhaps have a look at those? Then, if you don't get a spot then reapply with a gap year. Nothing lost really!
b) Don't apply this cycle, wait until you get your results and then apply strategically based on achieved grades and entrance exams

I think both are reasonable options for you. I wouldn't recommend doing neuroscience and then applying for graduate entry. Good luck!
(edited 2 years ago)

Reply 7

try foundation year

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