Resitting 2026
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to reach out for some advice or encouragement because I’m feeling quite lost right now. I applied for Medicine for 2025 entry but didn’t get any offers, and I ended up with a BCC in my A levels. I was predicted A*AA, so it honestly broke me a bit when I saw my results. Medicine has always been what I’ve wanted to do, and even though I still want it more than ever, I’m scared that maybe it’s not possible anymore.
I’m taking a gap year (possibly two) to work, resit my exams, and prepare for the UCAT again. I’m hoping to reapply for 2027 entry if I can get AAA on resit and strengthen my application. I’m on a Skilled Worker Dependant visa, so I’m not eligible for Student Finance yet.
If anyone’s been through something similar, getting lower grades, resitting, or taking time out before reapplying for Medicine, I’d really love to hear from you. Did you manage to make it work? How did you stay motivated, and what made the biggest difference in improving your application?
Right now, I’m just trying to figure out if Medicine is still realistic for me or if I should start looking at other paths that still connect to healthcare. Any advice, stories, or even reassurance would mean a lot.
Thank you so much for reading ❤️
I just wanted to reach out for some advice or encouragement because I’m feeling quite lost right now. I applied for Medicine for 2025 entry but didn’t get any offers, and I ended up with a BCC in my A levels. I was predicted A*AA, so it honestly broke me a bit when I saw my results. Medicine has always been what I’ve wanted to do, and even though I still want it more than ever, I’m scared that maybe it’s not possible anymore.
I’m taking a gap year (possibly two) to work, resit my exams, and prepare for the UCAT again. I’m hoping to reapply for 2027 entry if I can get AAA on resit and strengthen my application. I’m on a Skilled Worker Dependant visa, so I’m not eligible for Student Finance yet.
If anyone’s been through something similar, getting lower grades, resitting, or taking time out before reapplying for Medicine, I’d really love to hear from you. Did you manage to make it work? How did you stay motivated, and what made the biggest difference in improving your application?
Right now, I’m just trying to figure out if Medicine is still realistic for me or if I should start looking at other paths that still connect to healthcare. Any advice, stories, or even reassurance would mean a lot.
Thank you so much for reading ❤️
Reply 1
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So, you're going to medical school.... MKII
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Increase in the NHS Bursary and expenses for placement
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Work Experience as a Graduate or Mature student
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by Studies123ALHi everyone,
I just wanted to reach out for some advice or encouragement because I’m feeling quite lost right now. I applied for Medicine for 2025 entry but didn’t get any offers, and I ended up with a BCC in my A levels. I was predicted A*AA, so it honestly broke me a bit when I saw my results. Medicine has always been what I’ve wanted to do, and even though I still want it more than ever, I’m scared that maybe it’s not possible anymore.
I’m taking a gap year (possibly two) to work, resit my exams, and prepare for the UCAT again. I’m hoping to reapply for 2027 entry if I can get AAA on resit and strengthen my application. I’m on a Skilled Worker Dependant visa, so I’m not eligible for Student Finance yet.
If anyone’s been through something similar, getting lower grades, resitting, or taking time out before reapplying for Medicine, I’d really love to hear from you. Did you manage to make it work? How did you stay motivated, and what made the biggest difference in improving your application?
Right now, I’m just trying to figure out if Medicine is still realistic for me or if I should start looking at other paths that still connect to healthcare. Any advice, stories, or even reassurance would mean a lot.
Thank you so much for reading ❤️
I just wanted to reach out for some advice or encouragement because I’m feeling quite lost right now. I applied for Medicine for 2025 entry but didn’t get any offers, and I ended up with a BCC in my A levels. I was predicted A*AA, so it honestly broke me a bit when I saw my results. Medicine has always been what I’ve wanted to do, and even though I still want it more than ever, I’m scared that maybe it’s not possible anymore.
I’m taking a gap year (possibly two) to work, resit my exams, and prepare for the UCAT again. I’m hoping to reapply for 2027 entry if I can get AAA on resit and strengthen my application. I’m on a Skilled Worker Dependant visa, so I’m not eligible for Student Finance yet.
If anyone’s been through something similar, getting lower grades, resitting, or taking time out before reapplying for Medicine, I’d really love to hear from you. Did you manage to make it work? How did you stay motivated, and what made the biggest difference in improving your application?
Right now, I’m just trying to figure out if Medicine is still realistic for me or if I should start looking at other paths that still connect to healthcare. Any advice, stories, or even reassurance would mean a lot.
Thank you so much for reading ❤️
I think the following threads would really help:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7209108
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7609105
It's definitely possible to resit and reapply successfully, it's happened before and it will continue to happen.
Keep an eye on this thread for resit policies, as well as the relevant university website course page:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6649138
Looking at gaining some work experience over your gap year can help make your decision if you're determined to do Medicine as well
(edited 1 month ago)
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by KA_PI think the following threads would really help:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7209108
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7609105
It's definitely possible to resit and reapply successfully, it's happened before and it will continue to happen.
Keep an eye on this thread for resit policies, as well as the relevant university website course page:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6649138
Looking at gaining some work experience over your gap year can help make your decision if you're determined to do Medicine as well
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7209108
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7609105
It's definitely possible to resit and reapply successfully, it's happened before and it will continue to happen.
Keep an eye on this thread for resit policies, as well as the relevant university website course page:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6649138
Looking at gaining some work experience over your gap year can help make your decision if you're determined to do Medicine as well
Thank you so much!!
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