help in getting into medicine with non science (ish) alevels?
im currently year 12 and studying psychology, sociology, and politics for alevel. now i really reaaaally regret not picking bio or chem as i really want to get into medicine for uni.
im unable to change schools bc of other circumstances and will probs graduate with those 3 alevels. what can i do once i graduate to get into medicine? I've heard an access into higher education for science/medicine is good, but then also heard some unis dont take it. a friend told me i could take a gap year and learn all the bio/chem content for alevel and sit the paper then, but im worried about cost and the practicals.
if it helps I do live within London but for uni im considering anywhere really
would anybody know the best way to do this?
im unable to change schools bc of other circumstances and will probs graduate with those 3 alevels. what can i do once i graduate to get into medicine? I've heard an access into higher education for science/medicine is good, but then also heard some unis dont take it. a friend told me i could take a gap year and learn all the bio/chem content for alevel and sit the paper then, but im worried about cost and the practicals.
if it helps I do live within London but for uni im considering anywhere really
would anybody know the best way to do this?
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Reply 2
The best option is doing an Access course to Medicine which will allow you to apply, but you need to have your science GCSEs too.
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by staaatichaim currently year 12 and studying psychology, sociology, and politics for alevel. now i really reaaaally regret not picking bio or chem as i really want to get into medicine for uni.
im unable to change schools bc of other circumstances and will probs graduate with those 3 alevels. what can i do once i graduate to get into medicine? I've heard an access into higher education for science/medicine is good, but then also heard some unis dont take it. a friend told me i could take a gap year and learn all the bio/chem content for alevel and sit the paper then, but im worried about cost and the practicals.
if it helps I do live within London but for uni im considering anywhere really
would anybody know the best way to do this?
im unable to change schools bc of other circumstances and will probs graduate with those 3 alevels. what can i do once i graduate to get into medicine? I've heard an access into higher education for science/medicine is good, but then also heard some unis dont take it. a friend told me i could take a gap year and learn all the bio/chem content for alevel and sit the paper then, but im worried about cost and the practicals.
if it helps I do live within London but for uni im considering anywhere really
would anybody know the best way to do this?
Hiya,
The only med school I know of that doesn't have specific subject requirements is Newcastle.
If you are a contextual applicant, foundation programmes could be an option but I'm not too familiar with these, so best checking.
Hope this helps
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by staaatichaim currently year 12 and studying psychology, sociology, and politics for alevel. now i really reaaaally regret not picking bio or chem as i really want to get into medicine for uni.
im unable to change schools bc of other circumstances and will probs graduate with those 3 alevels. what can i do once i graduate to get into medicine? I've heard an access into higher education for science/medicine is good, but then also heard some unis dont take it. a friend told me i could take a gap year and learn all the bio/chem content for alevel and sit the paper then, but im worried about cost and the practicals.
if it helps I do live within London but for uni im considering anywhere really
would anybody know the best way to do this?
im unable to change schools bc of other circumstances and will probs graduate with those 3 alevels. what can i do once i graduate to get into medicine? I've heard an access into higher education for science/medicine is good, but then also heard some unis dont take it. a friend told me i could take a gap year and learn all the bio/chem content for alevel and sit the paper then, but im worried about cost and the practicals.
if it helps I do live within London but for uni im considering anywhere really
would anybody know the best way to do this?
u also have an admissions test called the UCAT which is hard to prepare for by many.
most unis need at least chem, so best is to take a gap and do those a-levels, or redo year 12 in ur college but by choosing the right a levels for med this time
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by staaatichaim currently year 12 and studying psychology, sociology, and politics for alevel. now i really reaaaally regret not picking bio or chem as i really want to get into medicine for uni.
im unable to change schools bc of other circumstances and will probs graduate with those 3 alevels. what can i do once i graduate to get into medicine? I've heard an access into higher education for science/medicine is good, but then also heard some unis dont take it. a friend told me i could take a gap year and learn all the bio/chem content for alevel and sit the paper then, but im worried about cost and the practicals.
if it helps I do live within London but for uni im considering anywhere really
would anybody know the best way to do this?
im unable to change schools bc of other circumstances and will probs graduate with those 3 alevels. what can i do once i graduate to get into medicine? I've heard an access into higher education for science/medicine is good, but then also heard some unis dont take it. a friend told me i could take a gap year and learn all the bio/chem content for alevel and sit the paper then, but im worried about cost and the practicals.
if it helps I do live within London but for uni im considering anywhere really
would anybody know the best way to do this?
Hi! Most medical schools require science A levels to be studies. You may need to complete A levels tailored to getting you onto the course or looking into postgraduate schemes. Discuss further with your academics they can help alot also!
Trenyce (Kingston rep)
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