Applying to Sunderland medicine

Hi, i’m looking to apply to Sunderland medicine after attending the open day and am unsure about what the student experience is like. The uni is close to home, which is great, though i would love to live away. I’ve heard that the benefit of applying to Sunderland is the low UCAT cutoff, but mine is 2940 and my gcse’s are good. I’m wondering what people’s experience at sunderland is like from a students perspective.
Thank you!

Reply 1

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Reply 2

TMTDRN

Just because there’s a low UCAT cut off doesn’t mean you’re ineligible to apply with a high score! If it’s what you want, you apply. Sounds like there are a lot of benefits for you personally in applying. You’d also be eligible for Newcastle as well with that score (I think, don’t quote me on that).

YouTube search Med With Tem. She vlogs about her time at Sunderland. You’ll get a sense of the student experience from that.

Reply 3

Sares100

Could someone please tell me if the Casper is compulsory and is it done via Sunderland or is it independent from the uni? I keep reading conflicting rules. 🙏

Reply 4

GANFYD

Original post by Sares100

Could someone please tell me if the Casper is compulsory and is it done via Sunderland or is it independent from the uni? I keep reading conflicting rules. 🙏

CASPer has been voluntary until now and not used for actual shortlisting. It is run independently, but you have to be put in for it by an organisation (Sunderland med school in this case)

Reply 5

Sares100

Original post by GANFYD

CASPer has been voluntary until now and not used for actual shortlisting. It is run independently, but you have to be put in for it by an organisation (Sunderland med school in this case)

Thank you

Reply 6

AU33

Hi there
I am not sure if this is the right thread for this post
Can we have more info on the numeracy test ? My daughter has it in 2 weeks time.. Any resources or past test paper

Reply 7

GGIN

The 2024 a100 entry thread is below. May be helpful.

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7388778

Reply 8

AU33

Original post by GGIN

The 2024 a100 entry thread is below. May be helpful.

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7388778

Thanks

Reply 9

University of Sunderland Student Ambassador

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Original post by CarysEmma

Hi there,

Ive just picked up this thread and can see its been a while but hope I can still help!
I am a fourth year at sunderland currently and I have to say it is beyond amazing! The staff are all so lovely and they are really willing to help with anything that you need.
I also think the general university is really supportive, there are loads of ways they can help with wellbeing, finance, any disability support and more.

I really hope this helps, and hope to see you in Sunderland,

Ellen
Y4 Medical Student
Uni of Sunderland