Can I give the UCAT before I go to medical school ?

So my issue is that this year I was not able to apply and get into the medical schools that I originally wanted. Because I know what I'm capable of and what I can do, I want to try this medicine applications thing one more time. In fact I have received an interview from one university and waiting on two others. My question is I'm doing the IB and our results come out on the 5th of July and I was wondering because I do not want to lose my current medical school (if I hopefully get an offer), can I give the UCAT, see my result and then I decide if I want to withdraw or accept the offer of my firm. I do not know if the offer is confirmed instantly after you get IB results or do you have like days to confirm it. My parents especially do not want me to risk this medical school If I get a bad UCAT again. For instance for the 2024 UCAT testing cycle, testing started on the 8th of July and if my IB results were announced on the 5th, could I potentially give it on the 8th without losing my offer. Thank you.

Reply 1

TSR Hippocrates

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Reply 2

amazinggradesplz

What happened, I'm in a similar position

Reply 3

anonymous56754

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by amazinggradesplz

What happened, I'm in a similar position

I was in a very similar position above, I got a medical school, but instead of IB, I did A-levels and the results came out on the 14th August. I re-did my UCAT and waited for results day then rejected my firm. I can't tell if I've made the right decision now but it really depends on how much risk you are willing to take