Clearing Q&A: Ask A Kingston University Student!

Hello, and a big well done to all those receiving A-Level results today!

Whether you've achieved your dream grades or just missed out on your offer, Results Day can be overwhelming for everyone. It's completely normal to be unsure of what to do next, and if you've entered Clearing, you might have suddenly been presented with a ton of new course/university options that you haven't really considered before.

Kingston University Student Reps are here in real-time to answer any questions you may have today about Clearing here at Kingston - so make sure to drop a reply down below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. :smile:

Eve (Kingston Rep).

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Reply 1

hello738

i got CCC in biology chem and maths a level. i wanted to do Mpharm B230 which is first year pharmacy. i got into pre-pharmacy which is two years and then you get put into second year of mpharm b230. is there any way i could still get into mpharm b230 ( i have already got an offer for pre pharmacy). i just really wanted to get into first year straight away and i’ve worked in a pharmacy for a year now and it’s exactly what i want to do.

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Reply 2

Kingston Reps

Official Rep

Original post by hello738

Hey @hello738,

First off, big congratulations on your A-Level Results! I can understand why you'd want to go straight into MPharm, especially if you have previous pharmaceutical experience.

According to our Clearing list (linked here.), Pharmacy MPharm (B230) is currently in Clearing, so it would definitely be worthwhile calling up our Clearing line and discussing the possibility of making the switch with one of our members of staff. They'll be able to give you a better answer of whether or not the change is possible - the typical offer for MPharm B230 is listed at 120-136 UCAS points (BBB), but it's still a good idea to discuss your options with someone nonethless.

Our Clearing line is available on 0800 0483 334 (or +44 20 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK).

Hope this was helpful, and if you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask. 🙂
Eve (Kingston Rep).

Reply 3

hello738

Original post by Kingston Reps

Hey @hello738,
First off, big congratulations on your A-Level Results! I can understand why you'd want to go straight into MPharm, especially if you have previous pharmaceutical experience.
According to our Clearing list (linked here.), Pharmacy MPharm (B230) is currently in Clearing, so it would definitely be worthwhile calling up our Clearing line and discussing the possibility of making the switch with one of our members of staff. They'll be able to give you a better answer of whether or not the change is possible - the typical offer for MPharm B230 is listed at 120-136 UCAS points (BBB), but it's still a good idea to discuss your options with someone nonethless.
Our Clearing line is available on 0800 0483 334 (or +44 20 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK).
Hope this was helpful, and if you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask. 🙂
Eve (Kingston Rep).

hi, yes thanks for ur response. i did and unfortunately i cannot be offered the place due to my results being CCC and not close enough to BBB. very unfortunate but everything happens for a reason i guess

Reply 4

hello738

Original post by Kingston Reps

Hey @hello738,
First off, big congratulations on your A-Level Results! I can understand why you'd want to go straight into MPharm, especially if you have previous pharmaceutical experience.
According to our Clearing list (linked here.), Pharmacy MPharm (B230) is currently in Clearing, so it would definitely be worthwhile calling up our Clearing line and discussing the possibility of making the switch with one of our members of staff. They'll be able to give you a better answer of whether or not the change is possible - the typical offer for MPharm B230 is listed at 120-136 UCAS points (BBB), but it's still a good idea to discuss your options with someone nonethless.
Our Clearing line is available on 0800 0483 334 (or +44 20 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK).
Hope this was helpful, and if you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask. 🙂
Eve (Kingston Rep).

by any chance do requirements to getting into unis through clearing end up going down a little bit more if the course isn’t full?? maybe i can be accepted if it isn’t full in a few days time??

Reply 5

Kingston Reps

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Original post by hello738

by any chance do requirements to getting into unis through clearing end up going down a little bit more if the course isn’t full?? maybe i can be accepted if it isn’t full in a few days time??

Hi @hello738,

I'm sorry to hear you couldn't be offered a place on Pharmacy MPharm B230. Nonetheless, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences (Pre-Pharmacy) FdSc seems like a fascinating course, and if you're passionate about pharmacy, you should get a lot out of it. After all, you'll still be able to enter the second year of MPharm in two years time - and trust me, if your time at Kingston is anything like mine, those two years will fly by. 😂

It's hard to judge whether requirements would change in the coming days if the course isn't full, but I do know MPharm is a popular course here at Kingston University. You can definitely phone the Clearing hotline in a few days time to check if requirements have changed, but right now I'd focus on celebrating the results you have achieved and the place you've been offered on Pre-Pharmacy. Getting into university is a great achievement, and no matter what, you'll be studying a subject you love.

Eve (Kingston Rep).

Reply 6

Anonymous #1

Heyy I got into the uni by clearing and I’m doing Financial Economics foundation year - is there any way I can find out how many people are usually enrolled in this course

Reply 7

Kingston Reps

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Original post by Anonymous

Heyy I got into the uni by clearing and I’m doing Financial Economics foundation year - is there any way I can find out how many people are usually enrolled in this course

Hi,

Firstly congratulations on you place!

I don't think there is anywhere online you could get this information and I am also not sure on the numbers, however you could always contact admissions in a few days to find out. They will be very busy today and for the next few days so I would contact next week, unless it is urgent. Here are the contract links
Student recruitment team - [email protected]
Admissions enquire - https://www.kingston.ac.uk/enquire/undergraduate-ksa/
Admissions Contact - https://www.kingston.ac.uk/contact-us/#blockid22719

I hope this helps :smile:

-Grace (Kingston Rep)

Reply 8

Claudi1000

Hi there, my son has been accepted through clearing on the Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng. Is there anything he can do in preparation for the course before starting? Do you know who his lecturer will be?

Reply 9

Kingston Reps

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Original post by Claudi1000

Hi @Claudi1000

Many congratulations!

Some courses send an email with a reading list that can help prepare you for the course. However not to worry if your son has not received an email like this as not all courses do.

I do not know who the course leader is for this course, but again emails should start to come through in the next few weeks with more information.

So if he keeps checking his emails, he will get all the information he needs to be ready to start in September.

-Grace (Kingston Rep)