*MEGATHREAD* - The "Which Medical School Should I Apply To?" Uberthread [part 5 of 5]

Do you mind explaining Leicester’s scoring system… I’m really confused?

For GCSE's its done as: 8/9 = 4 points 7 = 3 points 6 = 2 points 5 = 1 point
A levels achieved: A/A* = 5 points B = 4 points C = 3 points

GCSE's and A levels achieved are out of a maximum 32 points total

As for the UCAT it is scored for every 50 points eg. 2600 = 26 points 2790 = 27.5 points etc
that's out of a total 32 also so overall score is out of 64

For GCSE's its done as: 8/9 = 4 points 7 = 3 points 6 = 2 points 5 = 1 point
A levels achieved: A/A* = 5 points B = 4 points C = 3 points

GCSE's and A levels achieved are out of a maximum 32 points total

As for the UCAT it is scored for every 50 points eg. 2600 = 26 points but 2790 = 27.5 points etc
that's out of a total 32 also so overall score is out of 64

But now 9s score 4 and 8s 3? https://le.ac.uk/-/media/uol/docs/academic-departments/medicine/study-regulations/2024-scoring-of-application-a100-final.pdf

Oh I get it now, thanks allot. What do you think will be a safe score for applicants outside the midlands? I’m speculating but let’s say I get a very average UCAT (2600) my total points would be 55 but hopefully I get a higher UCAT

This document is for A100, we are talking about A199 (foundation year)

They have how to score on this document. They use GCSE'S, UCAT and achieved grades (if reapplying)

Bit of a dilemma here (Northern Ireland student) ….

1st choice is QUB Belfast and unless they drastically change their entry for 2024 intake I should get an interview but really don’t know where else to apply to as UCAT score was very average:

10A* GCSE
A*A*A* predicted A levels (already sat AS level in all 3 and achieved nearly full marks)
UCAT 2590 B3

Had some disruption while doing UCAT - incident was raised by the test centre but other than noting this it won’t make much difference. Had been doing much better in practice.

PS should be reasonably strong with good work experience etc

Any ideas? Thank you 😊

Hey, sorry could u explain how u calculated KCL’s cutoff estimate 😅 Basically i got 2840 b2 in my ucat today so idk if that will be good enough for KCL (for background I got 10 9s and 1 8 in eng lit for gcses and my prediction is 3A*s with achieved A* in EPQ). Also u mentioned how Bart’s calculates it with ucat and ucas tariff (which will be 196 for me bc of epq as well?) so would my ucat be good for barts too? Thanks xx

Hi, can anybody advise how Manchester treats SJT for dentistry?
I have 2840 but band 3.
I know they don't prioritise band 3.
Would they score me down over somebody with a lower UCAT score but higher SJT or is it for prioritising within same decile?

Also, any guesses whether UCAT cutoff for Bristol would be higher or lower than last year? For dentistry, it was 2750 for 2022 but 2850 for 2023.

Bit of a dilemma here (Northern Ireland student) ….

1st choice is QUB Belfast and unless they drastically change their entry for 2024 intake I should get an interview but really don’t know where else to apply to as UCAT score was very average:

10A* GCSE
A*A*A* predicted A levels (already sat AS level in all 3 and achieved nearly full marks)
UCAT 2590 B3

Had some disruption while doing UCAT - incident was raised by the test centre but other than noting this it won’t make much difference. Had been doing much better in practice.

PS should be reasonably strong with good work experience etc

Any ideas? Thank you 😊

I got 3000 band 2 in my UCAT and have achieved A*'s in both bio and maths and an A in chem and I am doing a gap year. My GCSE's are: 998877777 but were teacher given because of covid and my choices are:
-Bristol/Kings
-Barts
-Sheffield
-Leicester for medicine. What does anyone think?

Could also have a look at Kent? Read https://kmms.ac.uk/entry-requirements-2024/ . You may have a feel for school if in group A. Otherwise group C could work out.

Options limited as you realise:

Sunderland (need to not be in the bottom 2 deciles and 200+hrs of work experience)

Keele 15/25 on personal statement

Lincoln possibly but your SJT I think loses you points so check their scoring system. Can’t remember it off the top of my head

You may be better suited to BMAT (oxbridge, imperial, UCL, BSMS, Lancaster) gieven your otherwise high academics

I have collated options as below:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7312527&page=15

Hi, I hope this is the right place for this but I was hoping to get some advice on where to apply for medicine this year as I am a bit conflicted!!
Predicted grades : A*AA (A* in economics, AA in bio and chem)
UCAT : 2750 B1 (VR 630, DM 720, QR 650 and AR 750)
GCSEs : 10 grade 9s, 1 grade 8
I've been researching where to apply strategically and was thinking Notts as my score is 136 but i'm not completely sure what the cut off was for 2023 so I don't know whether it's a safe option. HYMS was another one I was considering, my score would either be 77 or 81 depending on where the deciles fall this year. Plymouth I thought could be a slightly safer option as cutoff was 2680, and maybe SGUL as cutoff was 2630? Leicester was on my list but they want the A* in bio or chem, and since my predicted A* was in economics I wasn't sure if that would put me at a disadvantage? Any advice if anyone has any ideas of unis that I would get an interview at would be really appreciated, thank you!!