Am I good enough for KCL Medicine?

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Hi,
I’m currently a Y12 studying biology, chemistry, psychology and maths in context. And I would like to go to KCL for medicine. My stats are:
Predicted: A*AAA
GCSES: 888888766 & passed algebra award.
Wex: 1 week in hospital, 3 months volunteering in chem class, 3 months maths tutor, 6 months English tutor & head prefect.
I am planning to get my predicted grades up to A*A*AA and hopefully get 2000+ on the UCAT. But is this good enough?

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Reply 1

TSR Hippocrates

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Reply 2

Teile

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I want to ask the same question as I am also looking into unis like KCL, UCL, Imperial etc. I think as long as you have a strong UCAT score you’ll have advantage

Reply 3

Teile

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Does anyone know if unis like KCL and UCL place a greater emphasis on GCSEs grades? Or is it fine as long as I meet their requirements

Reply 4

Scotland Yard

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Original post

by Misha.m

Hi,
I’m currently a Y12 studying biology, chemistry, psychology and maths in context. And I would like to go to KCL for medicine. My stats are:
Predicted: A*AAA
GCSES: 888888766 & passed algebra award.
Wex: 1 week in hospital, 3 months volunteering in chem class, 3 months maths tutor, 6 months English tutor & head prefect.
I am planning to get my predicted grades up to A*A*AA and hopefully get 3000+ on the UCAT. But is this good enough?

Probably, but it's all highly theoretical until you know your UCAT score. That's the thing that will make or break your chances.

Reply 5

Scotland Yard

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Original post

by Teile

Does anyone know if unis like KCL and UCL place a greater emphasis on GCSEs grades? Or is it fine as long as I meet their requirements

KCL rather unhelpfully doesn't publish their shortlisting criteria for interviews so who knows.

UCL on the other hand, does ( https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/divisions/medical-school/study/undergraduate/mbbs-admissions/selection-interviews/selection-procedure ), and they only check that you meet the entry requirements, and then they shortlist applicants for interview based solely on UCAT scores.

Reply 6

Jia1233

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Original post

by Scotland Yard

KCL rather unhelpfully doesn't publish their shortlisting criteria for interviews so who knows.
UCL on the other hand, does ( https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/divisions/medical-school/study/undergraduate/mbbs-admissions/selection-interviews/selection-procedure ), and they only check that you meet the entry requirements, and then they shortlist applicants for interview based solely on UCAT scores.

yeah kcl don't share much but I found some statistics from their website here, hope this helps: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/assets/about/pdf/strategy/admissions-statistics/admissions-statistics-for-undergraduate-medicine-ucas-code-a100.pdf

Reply 7

zozow

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Original post

by Misha.m

Hi,
I’m currently a Y12 studying biology, chemistry, psychology and maths in context. And I would like to go to KCL for medicine. My stats are:
Predicted: A*AAA
GCSES: 888888766 & passed algebra award.
Wex: 1 week in hospital, 3 months volunteering in chem class, 3 months maths tutor, 6 months English tutor & head prefect.
I am planning to get my predicted grades up to A*A*AA and hopefully get 3000+ on the UCAT. But is this good enough?

Yeah at the moment your stats are fine, if you can get the grades bumped up that'd be brilliant. Also the UCAT is now out of 2700 not 3600. For kings I'd aim for at least 2050+ to have a shot at getting an interview offer. If possible I'd recommend doing some research into a topic you're into too e.g. Essay comps, Imperial's poster comp, EPQ, etc. Good luck!

Reply 8

oliviaaaaaa_xx

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Original post

by Misha.m

Hi,
I’m currently a Y12 studying biology, chemistry, psychology and maths in context. And I would like to go to KCL for medicine. My stats are:
Predicted: A*AAA
GCSES: 888888766 & passed algebra award.
Wex: 1 week in hospital, 3 months volunteering in chem class, 3 months maths tutor, 6 months English tutor & head prefect.
I am planning to get my predicted grades up to A*A*AA and hopefully get 2000+ on the UCAT. But is this good enough?

you should be good. kcl does weight gcse's (like 40%) but im pretty sure they measure 8s and 9s the same. for UCAT, i'd aim for 2100 and above (as a minimum), and either band 1 or band 2. good luck!

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