HCP-Med 2025
Hi, thought of creating this thread for those applying for the HCP-Med programme at Edinburgh starting in September 2025? Would be great to hear from others 
. Good luck to us all!
. Good luck to us all!(edited 10 months ago)
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Original post by resilientsam
Hi, thought of creating this thread for those applying for the HCP-Med programme at Edinburgh starting in September 2025? Would be great to hear from others . Good luck to us all!
. Good luck to us all!Hello there! I’m hoping to be on the 2025 course and just submitted my application this week. Still tweaking the personal statement (probably should stop tweaking and just send it!) Very excited but also terrified…. The UCAT prep has scarred me 😅
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Hope it all goes well and I know what you mean about the personal statement; had to tweak mine so many times before sending it in last Friday. How did you do on the UCAT? Wasn't very happy with my score but hopefully, it all goes well. 😅
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Just commenting now so I can follow the thread - also applied this week 😅
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Original post by resilientsam
Hope it all goes well and I know what you mean about the personal statement; had to tweak mine so many times before sending it in last Friday. How did you do on the UCAT? Wasn't very happy with my score but hopefully, it all goes well. 😅
I got 2600 but the university publish the scores of successful applicants to the previous HCP-med courses on the application pages and the average last year of those who got a place was 1380 or something so I think they take a lot of other things into account first 👌🏼
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Original post by resilientsam
Hope it all goes well and I know what you mean about the personal statement; had to tweak mine so many times before sending it in last Friday. How did you do on the UCAT? Wasn't very happy with my score but hopefully, it all goes well. 😅
Sorry I should add that my username has changed and I have no idea why 🤪 I’m ‘Tulips87’ now para87
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Original post by Para1987
I got 2600 but the university publish the scores of successful applicants to the previous HCP-med courses on the application pages and the average last year of those who got a place was 1380 or something so I think they take a lot of other things into account first 👌🏼
That’s a great score! Are you applying to other unis as well? I had a look on the admissions stats but didn’t quite spot an average of 1380- that would be good as it means not so much emphasis is placed on the UCAT. Considering we are all presented with different questions on UCAT exam, I think there’s a bit of luck thing in there.
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Original post by Para1987
Sorry I should add that my username has changed and I have no idea why 🤪 I’m ‘Tulips87’ now para87
Did Tulips blossom into a Paramedic?
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Original post by CameronA96
Just commenting now so I can follow the thread - also applied this week 😅
all the best to you
Reply 10
Original post by resilientsam
Did Tulips blossom into a Paramedic?
Yes, yes I did ☺️😂
Reply 11
Hi all, I've just submitted my personal statement 😀 Fingers crossed we hear back in December! Been wanting to apply for some time now.
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fingers crossed indeed and hoping! 🤞🏼
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I’ve just been invited to the assessment day!! 🙌 Has anyone else heard yet??
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Original post by NKMed23
I’ve just been invited to the assessment day!! 🙌 Has anyone else heard yet??
I have just been invited also. 😊
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Original post by Sineadmed1
I have just been invited also. 😊
Aaahhh!! It’s so exciting! What is it you do at the moment (if you don’t mind me asking)?
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Original post by NKMed23
I’ve just been invited to the assessment day!! 🙌 Has anyone else heard yet??
Yes I have too ☺️ Now just preparing….
Reply 17
Original post by Para1987
Yes I have too ☺️ Now just preparing….
Congratulations!! It’s so exciting.
There’s so much to prep for! I’ve bought a book that was recommended to me and have been watching loads of videos online too. Trying to keep it all in, but I’m nightshift and we all know what nightshift brain is like 🙈
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Original post by NKMed23
Aaahhh!! It’s so exciting! What is it you do at the moment (if you don’t mind me asking)?
So sorry I was logged out and couldn’t get back in. I was a clinical director for a group. I have taken a few months off to determine what I want to do. 😊
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Original post by Sineadj88
So sorry I was logged out and couldn’t get back in. I was a clinical director for a group. I have taken a few months off to determine what I want to do. 😊
No need for apologies. 🙂 That sounds really interesting. It's great that you have been able to take some time off too.
How are you feeling about the interview?
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