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What Medical School would I get into?

I'm wondering what the most realistic schools to apply to would be.
I'll meet the prediction requirements but my UCAT score was 2400 B2.
I'm currently thinking of applying to Cardiff (guaranteed interview), Hull York, KCL (edmp), and Exeter.
I'm open to any others as well and I have until October 16th to submit it.
I wonder if I have a realistic chance of getting into any of them because I'm not sure how the process works and I know I'm quite disadvantaged due to my UCAT score and GCSE's. (Maths 7, English Language 8, Biology 7, Chemistry 7, Physics 6 and the rest 6665 + I'm unsure because I did a vocational L2 Drama where I got a Distinction)
Also, I’m pretty much a contextual student in all UK school / WP. (FSM+ bursaries)
I’ve done one week of clinical work experience and one week work experience in boots. I also did 3 months volunteering by mentoring students and I have done more extra curriculars.
Any thoughts?
(edited 2 months ago)
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Reply 2
Original post by marsaria
I'm wondering what the most realistic schools to apply to would be.
I'll meet the prediction requirements but my UCAT score was 2400 B2.
I'm currently thinking of applying to Cardiff (guaranteed interview), Hull York, KCL (edmp), and Exeter.
I'm open to any others as well and I have until October 16th to submit it.
I wonder if I have a realistic chance of getting into any of them because I'm not sure how the process works and I know I'm quite disadvantaged due to my UCAT score and GCSE's. (Maths 7, English Language 8, Biology 7, Chemistry 7, Physics 6 and the rest 6665 + I'm unsure because I did a vocational L2 Drama where I got a Distinction)
Also, I’m pretty much a contextual student in all UK school / WP. (FSM+ bursaries)
I’ve done one week of clinical work experience and one week work experience in boots. I also did 3 months volunteering by mentoring students and I have done more extra curriculars.
Any thoughts?

options seem good x
Reply 3
I dont think Exeter is the best option(they need A*A*A* Predicitions with a high ucat maybe decile 6 not too sure ) maybe plymouth instead and HYMS ranks gcses have you checked the score you would get maybe look at sunderland (need a lot of volunteering)
(edited 2 months ago)
Reply 4
try apply to this if you get on its a guaranteed interview
Next Step Bristol | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol
Reply 5
Original post by ricky joe
try apply to this if you get on its a guaranteed interview
Next Step Bristol | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol

Just applied, thanks
Reply 6
Original post by ricky joe
I dont think Exeter is the best option(they need A*A*A* Predicitions with a high ucat maybe decile 6 not too sure ) maybe plymouth instead and HYMS ranks gcses have you checked the score you would get maybe look at sunderland (need a lot of volunteering)

I’ll check Plymouth, thanks.
Original post by ricky joe
I dont think Exeter is the best option(they need A*A*A* Predicitions with a high ucat maybe decile 6 not too sure ) maybe plymouth instead and HYMS ranks gcses have you checked the score you would get maybe look at sunderland (need a lot of volunteering)

If you’re a contextual student for Exeter would it be worth applying to it with a 5th decile score ? My offer is AAB having done their scholars program and I’ve gotten AAA in my predicted, it’s not finalised yet but I’m hoping to get two a star predicteds or even three, depending on how I can persuade my teachers, I’ve achieved an a star in bio chem end of year mock. And my GCSE’s are more than enough for Exeter
Reply 8
Original post by marsaria
I'm wondering what the most realistic schools to apply to would be.
I'll meet the prediction requirements but my UCAT score was 2400 B2.
I'm currently thinking of applying to Cardiff (guaranteed interview), Hull York, KCL (edmp), and Exeter.
I'm open to any others as well and I have until October 16th to submit it.
I wonder if I have a realistic chance of getting into any of them because I'm not sure how the process works and I know I'm quite disadvantaged due to my UCAT score and GCSE's. (Maths 7, English Language 8, Biology 7, Chemistry 7, Physics 6 and the rest 6665 + I'm unsure because I did a vocational L2 Drama where I got a Distinction)
Also, I’m pretty much a contextual student in all UK school / WP. (FSM+ bursaries)
I’ve done one week of clinical work experience and one week work experience in boots. I also did 3 months volunteering by mentoring students and I have done more extra curriculars.
Any thoughts?

Hello,
Sorry I just wanted to ask, what does edmp mean??
Reply 9
Original post by Gracie212
Hello,
Sorry I just wanted to ask, what does edmp mean??

Emdp** (I spelt it wrong in my post) is an extended medical degree programme, so an extra year (year 1 taught for 2 years instead of one to allow for easing) it’s only for students who attended state schools though, I thought of applying but I’m not too sure anymore because I’m not sure about the UCAT requirements for it. I think the offer reduces to either AAB or ABB. It’s the A101 course.

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