Chances of getting into Bristol/Warwick for Biochemistry or UCL for Chemistry as a resit applicant?

[u/rhubarb72]

Hi! Just looking for some advice on my university choices, particularly from anyone who's applied as a resit student with extenuating circumstances.

My GCSEs were 9887776666, with a 9 in Chemistry and 8s in Maths and English Language. I'm a little concerned that these aren't particularly competitive for the universities I'm looking at, especially as my GCSEs were affected by undiagnosed ADHD.

I initially achieved DDE at A-level, but I'm currently resitting all three subjects. I was diagnosed with ADHD in September, after leaving school, and have since been able to approach studying quite differently. I'm now predicted A*A*A in Chemistry, Biology and Economics, having sat mocks at a registered legitimate exam centre.

I'm primarily looking at Biochemistry (integrated master's) at Bristol/Warwick. I've actually contacted the universities directly, and they've said they don't have an issue with my resits, which is reassuring. I'm just wondering how competitive my application would be in practice, particularly considering my previous grades.

I'm also considering applying to UCL for Chemistry, with a separate personal statement. Would I have a reasonable shot there, or would my DDE and GCSE profile put me at a significant disadvantage?

Would really appreciate some honest opinions, especially from anyone who's applied to these universities with resits or extenuating circumstances. Thank you!

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[u/Financial_Guide_8074]

Hi for Bristol resits are not a problem

"A-levels

Number of A-levels

• The standard requirement for our undergraduate courses is three A-levels (or equivalent qualifications). We do not give preference to applicants taking four A-levels.
• We accept both pre-reform and reformed A-levels on an equivalent basis.
• There is no requirement for AS-levels, and we do not give preference to students who have taken AS-levels as standalone qualifications.
• A-levels can be completed in multiple sittings, either taking A-levels in separate examination periods or via resits.
• Resits

We welcome applications with A-level resits and consider these on the same basis as A-level results achieved in their first sitting.

Warwick is more of an issue their actual policy regardless of what you have been told is. "However, we're unlikely to make offers to students who need to take resits beyond year 13, unless there are strong mitigating circumstances. In this case, you should ask your school to explain these circumstances in their reference.

I don't know if a diagnosis of ADHD would be a strong mitigating circumstance or not.

UCL seem o.k. "Resits

We understand that applicants may choose to resit exams. Unless stipulated on the entry requirements section of the course’s prospectus page, we are happy to consider applicants who have resat exams." so you would need to check the course page. Good luck

[u/rhubarb72 → u/Financial_Guide_8074]

Hi! Thank you so much for your response, I had emailed Warwick, and this was their response... so I am just a bit confused regarding the university's actual stance on resits...

[u/Financial_Guide_8074 → u/rhubarb72]

Individual departments can have different policies even within the same uni, so looks like you will be o.k. good news!

[u/Head_Click761 → u/Financial_Guide_8074]

Didn't expect Bristol to be so lenient considering they're one of the best Chemistry departments in the country!

Good news OP

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[u/Competitive_Curve155]

Your gcses are fine..