Got a 2:2 in BSc but want to apply for medicine. Should I apply for a masters?

I got a 2:2 in my biomedical sciences degree and want to study medicine. I'm wondering if I should study a master's in public health to help me get into more medical schools, but am struggling to make a decision. I am currently working as a healthcare assistant, so paying for it would not be a problem and I plan on applying to the QMUL MPH course, so I can travel form home. Financially, there is no issue. But I'm wondering if it will even be worth it. What if I still end up getting rejected and the masters ends up being a waste of money? After getting a 2:2 (I was off by less than 1% for a 2:1), my confidence has taken a hit. If I don't apply for the masters, I would continue working as a hca, take the gamsat and apply for Nottingham and Plymouth.
Any advice?

I got a 2:2 in my biomedical sciences degree and want to study medicine. I'm wondering if I should study a master's in public health to help me get into more medical schools, but am struggling to make a decision. I am currently working as a healthcare assistant, so paying for it would not be a problem and I plan on applying to the QMUL MPH course, so I can travel form home. Financially, there is no issue. But I'm wondering if it will even be worth it. What if I still end up getting rejected and the masters ends up being a waste of money? After getting a 2:2 (I was off by less than 1% for a 2:1), my confidence has taken a hit. If I don't apply for the masters, I would continue working as a hca, take the gamsat and apply for Nottingham and Plymouth.
Any advice?

I got a 2:2 in my biomedical sciences degree and want to study medicine. I'm wondering if I should study a master's in public health to help me get into more medical schools, but am struggling to make a decision. I am currently working as a healthcare assistant, so paying for it would not be a problem and I plan on applying to the QMUL MPH course, so I can travel form home. Financially, there is no issue. But I'm wondering if it will even be worth it. What if I still end up getting rejected and the masters ends up being a waste of money? After getting a 2:2 (I was off by less than 1% for a 2:1), my confidence has taken a hit. If I don't apply for the masters, I would continue working as a hca, take the gamsat and apply for Nottingham and Plymouth.
Any advice?

I completely understand how you feel. I was in the same boat two years ago when I got my final undergraduate results. It was a huge blow to my confidence, but I knew that I wanted medicine more than anything. I decided to do an online masters in psychology while working and saving up money. I applied for graduate medicine in Ulster University while doing my masters, and I was offered a conditional place last month. I’m due to complete my masters this month and will be confirmed on the graduate medicine course by summer time. It was a lot of hard work, dedication and sacrifice. But it’s honestly worth it if you really want medicine. It’s better to do the masters and increase your options, even if you’re not offered a place straight away. It’s way better than just chancing your arm with only two options.
All the best ☺️