how should i get into medicine
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I got A*BBC at A-level (Psych, Bio, Eng Lit, History) and qualify for contextual/widening participation. I’m currently on a gap year after 2nd year at UCL doing English Lit.
I’m considering working and funding a second degree in a more competitive field. I struggled with confidence and mental health during A-levels and didn’t revise for more than a week or two thus not as hard as I could have, so I’m wondering if I should try again properly. Considering I most likely will be a retake for Biology (shame I was 2-3 marks off_
Options I’m thinking about:
Redo A-levels (take Chemistry) and apply for undergrad
Skip A-levels and apply via a foundation year for undergrad (idk cuz some dont allow graduates)
Go for a postgraduate route GEM Graduate Entry Medicine
This all includes finishing my current degree
How do I decide which path makes the most sense? Considering I most likely will be a retake for Biology I don't know how my chances are (shame I was 2-3 marks off)
I’m considering working and funding a second degree in a more competitive field. I struggled with confidence and mental health during A-levels and didn’t revise for more than a week or two thus not as hard as I could have, so I’m wondering if I should try again properly. Considering I most likely will be a retake for Biology (shame I was 2-3 marks off_
Options I’m thinking about:
Redo A-levels (take Chemistry) and apply for undergrad
Skip A-levels and apply via a foundation year for undergrad (idk cuz some dont allow graduates)
Go for a postgraduate route GEM Graduate Entry Medicine
This all includes finishing my current degree
How do I decide which path makes the most sense? Considering I most likely will be a retake for Biology I don't know how my chances are (shame I was 2-3 marks off)
(edited 1 month ago)
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