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GCSE results for applying vet school (need some advice pls)

I am an international student from Hong Kong studying in Uk. I have just received my GCSE results today, I have always wanted to be a vet in the future but I am not sure if these GCSE are ok with it.
I got a 9 in art, 7 in english literature & Japanese H & Maths & chemistry, 6 in English language &Biology & Physics
I know that most of the universities need 7 in 5 GCSE including bio and chem but I got a 7 in biology. I checked the grade boundaries it's only 3 marks off a 7, do u think it is possible to resit it to get a better mark? (I am doing edexcel biology H btw )
I am also thinking about taking bio, chem (psychology/math), and art for alevels. What do u guys think about it?
Please give me some advice, thank you very much!!
Original post by cookieeeeeeee_
I am an international student from Hong Kong studying in Uk. I have just received my GCSE results today, I have always wanted to be a vet in the future but I am not sure if these GCSE are ok with it.
I got a 9 in art, 7 in english literature & Japanese H & Maths & chemistry, 6 in English language &Biology & Physics
I know that most of the universities need 7 in 5 GCSE including bio and chem but I got a 7 in biology. I checked the grade boundaries it's only 3 marks off a 7, do u think it is possible to resit it to get a better mark? (I am doing edexcel biology H btw )
I am also thinking about taking bio, chem (psychology/math), and art for alevels. What do u guys think about it?
Please give me some advice, thank you very much!!


First of all congratulations on your results :smile:

Given how close you were to that 7 you might want to just have a read through our Appeals and Remarks guide as it might be something to at least consider?

Appeals and Remarks 2024
Original post by Evil Homer
First of all congratulations on your results :smile:
Given how close you were to that 7 you might want to just have a read through our Appeals and Remarks guide as it might be something to at least consider?
Appeals and Remarks 2024

Sure! i will go and try
Original post by Evil Homer
First of all congratulations on your results :smile:
Given how close you were to that 7 you might want to just have a read through our Appeals and Remarks guide as it might be something to at least consider?
Appeals and Remarks 2024

Also do u know any university in Uk that allow biology with 6
Reply 4
Contact the university and see what they recommend. Good Luck
Original post by cookieeeeeeee_
I am an international student from Hong Kong studying in Uk. I have just received my GCSE results today, I have always wanted to be a vet in the future but I am not sure if these GCSE are ok with it.
I got a 9 in art, 7 in english literature & Japanese H & Maths & chemistry, 6 in English language &Biology & Physics
I know that most of the universities need 7 in 5 GCSE including bio and chem but I got a 7 in biology. I checked the grade boundaries it's only 3 marks off a 7, do u think it is possible to resit it to get a better mark? (I am doing edexcel biology H btw )
I am also thinking about taking bio, chem (psychology/math), and art for alevels. What do u guys think about it?
Please give me some advice, thank you very much!!

I thought only top unis looked at gcse results??? Also well done
Original post by AnVeryBigIdiot
I thought only top unis looked at gcse results??? Also well done

idk cuz there's only 11 uni in uk that have vet med and from what i have seen most uni need five 7 in gcse including bio and chem
Reply 7
Original post by AnVeryBigIdiot
I thought only top unis looked at gcse results??? Also well done

Vet Med is a different (and crazy!) set of standards


They're also expected to put body parts up some sheep, it's only for the brave :sheep:
Reply 8
Original post by cookieeeeeeee_
idk cuz there's only 11 uni in uk that have vet med and from what i have seen most uni need five 7 in gcse including bio and chem

Have a read of this article from @louisvbird
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/apply/october-applicants/how-do-i-choose-a-vet-school

And the links from it :yy:

sure i will have a look thxxx

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