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What do I need for biochemsitry?

What predicted grades and GCSEs do I need to have a good chance? I also got a B in my EPQ, would that reduce my chances?

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by ar406

What predicted grades and GCSEs do I need to have a good chance? I also got a B in my EPQ, would that reduce my chances?

Oxford usually shortlist for interview roughly three applicants for every available place.

Shortlisting decisions are based on:

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your GCSE grades (or equivalent) along with any AS grades/marks that are available;

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your predicted or achieved A-level grades/International Bacc. Scores (or equivalent);

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your referees report;

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evidence of interest in and academic potential for Biochemistry from your personal statement

You need a minimum of A*AA grades predicted in Chemistry and ideally two more from Maths, Biology, Physics and Further Maths.

Your GCSEs should be mostly 9/8/7 range. 😉

The EPQ won't affect your chances since it is not manadatory, only optional. 🙂

(edited 3 months ago)

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