Reapplication Timeline for medicine

hi
first things first, congratulations on even completing the medicine application process because it’s definitely one of the toughest processes to get through - i hope you get the outcome you want from your 4th choice!

i was in year 13 last year and received 3 pre interview rejections and 1 post interview rejection. the idea of going on a gap year made me really upset and i didn’t know what i was going to do, but now that i’m on one, i can confidently say it’s been one of the best years of my life and has changed me for the better

here’s my reapplication timeline!
i received all of my decisions (rejections) by april last year. i knew i definitely wanted to do medicine but wasn’t yet sure which route to take. i focused all of my energy on my a levels for the next 3 months.

in ucas extra i applied to medicinal chemistry, which had a med transfer scheme, as a back up just in case. N.B. med transfer schemes are insanely competitive and do not guarantee entry into medicine.

my thought process for results day: if i get below AAA, i’ll do medicinal chemistry and try out the transfer scheme (or graduate entry).
if i get AAA or above, i’ll reapply to undergrad medicine.

18th august: results day. got the grades i wanted/needed. decided to give myself a weeks rest before prepping ucat revision.
booked my ucat.

27th august: began ucat revision using medify
28th september: sat my ucat exam
29th september - 3rd october: thoroughly researched universities and applied strategically (cannot stress this enough!!)
10th october: sent off my ucas application

nov-jan: received interview invites from all 4 of my choices
jan-feb: completed all of my interviews
feb-now: receiving + waiting for decisions from my universities - have received 2/2 offers so far!! i definitely think a gap year is the best thing you can do if things don’t work out. i’ve met so many amazing people and travelled to so many amazing places and there’s not a thing i’d change about not getting into medicine last year. if you really want it, i promise you will get it - even if the route to the destination isn’t linear wishing you the best of luck with everything!

Thank you so much, this is really motivating and I appreciate this so much!

you’re welcome, i’m glad it was of some help!! wishing you all the best with your future endeavours

Just read your post.
Really pleased it has all gone well for you this year
So far had 3 post interview rejections and expecting a rejection from the fourth.
Feel it was the interview part that has gone wrong
Do you have any advice on interview prep please?
Interview courses/ tutoring?
Planning a gap year and re apply.

I just got a rejection from Manchester so your post is even more handy!

really sorry to hear that

if it's of any consolation, my gap year was also unplanned (meaning i received no offers) but i can confidently say it's been the biggest blessing in disguise! you'll be better equipped for the application process the second time round and it'll be less stressful. just focus on getting those grades to make it as easy as you can for yourself next year! good luck

Another question: did you need to make another UCAT account to book your test again for the next year?

hi
first things first, congratulations on even completing the medicine application process because it’s definitely one of the toughest processes to get through - i hope you get the outcome you want from your 4th choice!

i was in year 13 last year and received 3 pre interview rejections and 1 post interview rejection. the idea of going on a gap year made me really upset and i didn’t know what i was going to do, but now that i’m on one, i can confidently say it’s been one of the best years of my life and has changed me for the better

here’s my reapplication timeline!
i received all of my decisions (rejections) by april last year. i knew i definitely wanted to do medicine but wasn’t yet sure which route to take. i focused all of my energy on my a levels for the next 3 months.

in ucas extra i applied to medicinal chemistry, which had a med transfer scheme, as a back up just in case. N.B. med transfer schemes are insanely competitive and do not guarantee entry into medicine.

my thought process for results day: if i get below AAA, i’ll do medicinal chemistry and try out the transfer scheme (or graduate entry).
if i get AAA or above, i’ll reapply to undergrad medicine.

18th august: results day. got the grades i wanted/needed. decided to give myself a weeks rest before prepping ucat revision.
booked my ucat.

27th august: began ucat revision using medify
28th september: sat my ucat exam
29th september - 3rd october: thoroughly researched universities and applied strategically (cannot stress this enough!!)
10th october: sent off my ucas application

nov-jan: received interview invites from all 4 of my choices
jan-feb: completed all of my interviews
feb-now: receiving + waiting for decisions from my universities - have received 2/2 offers so far!! i definitely think a gap year is the best thing you can do if things don’t work out. i’ve met so many amazing people and travelled to so many amazing places and there’s not a thing i’d change about not getting into medicine last year. if you really want it, i promise you will get it - even if the route to the destination isn’t linear wishing you the best of luck with everything!

This is so helpful thank you so much for this!!!