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Low UCAT Score for Graduate Entry medicine

Hi there, I took my UCAT today and I got a score of 2230 (agh) with situation judgment at band 1.

I had been hoping to apply to Warwick for Graduate Entry - the main reason for choosing this university is that I have a humanities background (2.1 in Eng Lit) and very sketchy science GCSEs... :frown:

I have done all the necessary work experience (a full year of HCA work, 2 GP Work placements and a hospital placement, as well as volunteer work - really strong references for everything).

Unfortunately my UCAT has let me down. While I'm gutted at only getting 2230 the worst part is I only got 490 on VR and on the Warwick website it says that anyone with a lower score than the mean average is automatically rejected.

Now, I know it's not possible to negotiate with medical schools, but I wondered if anyone has any advice on this? Do Warwick ever make exceptions, say if the candidate fulfills all other criteria and has an otherwise strong applications?

Alternatively does anyone know of any other universities that I might be able to apply for? I'm pretty sure there are none that would work for me based on the research I have done (except Newcastle and St Georges (SG for the five year) and I doubt either will accept my rubbish UCAT score). I know it's unlikely... Just looking for a glimmer of hope out there. TIA
Original post by Cat205
Hi there, I took my UCAT today and I got a score of 2230 (agh) with situation judgment at band 1.

I had been hoping to apply to Warwick for Graduate Entry - the main reason for choosing this university is that I have a humanities background (2.1 in Eng Lit) and very sketchy science GCSEs... :frown:

I have done all the necessary work experience (a full year of HCA work, 2 GP Work placements and a hospital placement, as well as volunteer work - really strong references for everything).

Unfortunately my UCAT has let me down. While I'm gutted at only getting 2230 the worst part is I only got 490 on VR and on the Warwick website it says that anyone with a lower score than the mean average is automatically rejected.

Now, I know it's not possible to negotiate with medical schools, but I wondered if anyone has any advice on this? Do Warwick ever make exceptions, say if the candidate fulfills all other criteria and has an otherwise strong applications?

Alternatively does anyone know of any other universities that I might be able to apply for? I'm pretty sure there are none that would work for me based on the research I have done (except Newcastle and St Georges (SG for the five year) and I doubt either will accept my rubbish UCAT score). I know it's unlikely... Just looking for a glimmer of hope out there. TIA

Someone from the past with same situation: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi0ue_QtvqAAxXsgP0HHZGvBroQFnoECCwQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestudentroom.co.uk%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D6163574&usg=AOvVaw03MYYAWTw8qJMlXn5e6EVN&opi=89978449
Original post by Cat205
Hi there, I took my UCAT today and I got a score of 2230 (agh) with situation judgment at band 1.

I had been hoping to apply to Warwick for Graduate Entry - the main reason for choosing this university is that I have a humanities background (2.1 in Eng Lit) and very sketchy science GCSEs... :frown:

I have done all the necessary work experience (a full year of HCA work, 2 GP Work placements and a hospital placement, as well as volunteer work - really strong references for everything).

Unfortunately my UCAT has let me down. While I'm gutted at only getting 2230 the worst part is I only got 490 on VR and on the Warwick website it says that anyone with a lower score than the mean average is automatically rejected.

Now, I know it's not possible to negotiate with medical schools, but I wondered if anyone has any advice on this? Do Warwick ever make exceptions, say if the candidate fulfills all other criteria and has an otherwise strong applications?

Alternatively does anyone know of any other universities that I might be able to apply for? I'm pretty sure there are none that would work for me based on the research I have done (except Newcastle and St Georges (SG for the five year) and I doubt either will accept my rubbish UCAT score). I know it's unlikely... Just looking for a glimmer of hope out there. TIA

2023 graduate medicine thread; https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7126853
2024 graduate medicine thread: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwif27S3t_qAAxUCgv0HHaOTDuQQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestudentroom.co.uk%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D7126853&usg=AOvVaw1Ozk6MJ4kQvPijHG_1Rcv4&opi=89978449
Do some graduate medicine courses require the BMAT? I am no expert, but copy and past your post to those threads, someone better than me will help you

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