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HELP! I don't know what med schools to pick!

GCSEs and full grade/subject breakdown:
- 9s: Biology, English Literature
- 8s: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, History, Spanish, English Language
- 7: Computing

A levels, subjects and predictions:
- Predicted: A*A*A* in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
UCAT and breakdown of subsections:
- Total: 2520
- Verbal Reasoning (VR): 570
- Decision Making (DM): 660
- Quantitative Reasoning (QR): 650
- Abstract Reasoning (AR): 640
SJT band:
- Band 3

Brief mention of work experience:


Work experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust



Dermatology experience at Croydon University Hospital



Volunteering at King's College Hospital (Only for 1 month due to caring responsibilities)

Any contextual or WP flags:
- Young carer
- First in family to attend university
- Live in an area of disadvantage/low progression into higher education
- In receipt of 16-19 bursary


- I'm currently considering King's Extended Medical Degree Programme (EMDP) but looking for other options. Struggling to decide on further choices and would appreciate advice on universities that would consider my profile. Is Queen Mary's too risky? And Keele? I know they prefer Band 1 or 2, so is that also too risky? Kent and Medway is also something that might fit? Is Plymouth also too risky, their cut-off's are a bit higher, so I'm not sure. Any recommendations?
Reply 1
If you considering foundation then look if you are eligible for Southampton 6 years. also write in this thread https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7312527
Reply 2
Original post by Ibmoahsa
If you considering foundation then look if you are eligible for Southampton 6 years. also write in this thread https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7312527

Thanks! I did put in the thread weeks ago with no response! My final is Oxford, Southampton foundation year, Kings EMDP and Queen Mary's, I know Oxford is very risky with my UCAT, but I still want to go for the risk.
Reply 3
Also make sure you are eligible to apply to the foundation courses.

Oxford is not only risky but highly unlikely. Apply to univ that you may get an interview as even after interview you may rejected so you need to have as many interviews as you can.
(edited 4 weeks ago)
Reply 4
Original post by Ibmoahsa
Also make sure you are eligible to apply to the foundation courses.
Oxford is not only risky but highly unlikely. Apply to univ that you may get an interview as even after interview you may rejected so you need to have as many interviews as you can.

i am eligible for the foundation courses, since oxford is unlikely, what do you reckon my final four should be? And wouldn't they contextualise my scores, or is it still a reach?
(edited 4 weeks ago)
Reply 5
I feel uncomfortable advising you as I am not expert.

please send your information in the main thread again

Good luck
(edited 4 weeks ago)
As above, best to use the megathread for these types of questions.

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7312527

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