I dont know what to do

I was researching medical unis to apply for next yr as i am in yr 12. As i was looking at the requirements, all unis require a grade 6 in English Language. This is a problem for me as i got a grade 5 in English Language and was a mark away from the next grade boundary. My paper was sent in for remarking and I was surprised to see that the grade didn't change. Generally, the grade I got for English was a shocker as i was used to getting 7s and at one time an 8. Even in the exams I didn't miss any questions and wrote each answer in extreme detail. The problem is that I am now worried about being rejected from unis such as UCL and KCL of which I want to apply to. Can anyone tell me if this is something to worry about or if anyone is in a similiar situation? Thank you very much in advance

I was researching medical unis to apply for next yr as i am in yr 12. As i was looking at the requirements, all unis require a grade 6 in English Language. This is a problem for me as i got a grade 5 in English Language and was a mark away from the next grade boundary. My paper was sent in for remarking and I was surprised to see that the grade didn't change. Generally, the grade I got for English was a shocker as i was used to getting 7s and at one time an 8. Even in the exams I didn't miss any questions and wrote each answer in extreme detail. The problem is that I am now worried about being rejected from unis such as UCL and KCL of which I want to apply to. Can anyone tell me if this is something to worry about or if anyone is in a similiar situation? Thank you very much in advance

Hi @mp12345678,
Often, universities will be happy to accept either your english language or english literature grade when looking at GCSE requirements. What is your english literature grade? This may be able to cover you for this requirement, but you would have to check for each uni.
I hope this helps
Matthew
Students Ambassador

Hi thanks for your reply 🙂 I go a Grade 6 in my English Literature exam

Bristol only requires GCSE Grade 4 English - so clearly you have not actually looked at this very thoroughly at all.
And, it does not matter where you study Medicine, so forget any fancy ideas about 'better degree' or 'better Uni'. All Med degrees are accredited as equal by the GMC. The NHS wont care about 'which Uni' and neither will your future patients.
Entry requirements for each UK Med School -
Entry requirements | Medical Schools Council (medschools.ac.uk)

Hi there, I didn't specify that I am looking to go to a London uni since i live there and so its just physically and financially easier for me to go to one. Therefore I have looked thoroughly at what works easier to me and have researched on that basis.

Hi there, I didn't specify that I am looking to go to a London uni since i live there and so its just physically and financially easier for me to go to one. Therefore I have looked thoroughly at what works easier to me and have researched on that basis.