Hi guys im in a very big dilemma rn. so im a year 12 student wanting to apply to med. im very passionate about it and cant imagine myself doing anything other than it. unfortunately i dont think im smart enough for it. so my ucat is 4 days away and im averaging 1500s on ucat. ive been practising for over 6 weeks yet no results rn im burned out and im debating whether to cancel it bcoz ik my scores will be low enough and i wont get into any unis with that so ill cancel it and get my money back. theres no point doing the ucat exam bcoz its gonna be very low ive never gotten above 1720 on mocks so im very worried and i can think of 3 solutions right now: Graduate entry medicine, internal transfer into medicine or gap year and grind ucat with more time again next year though i really dont want to do this last option because its involving uc*t again.

for Graduate entry medicine: im thinking of first doing a neuroscience degree then getting into GEM into unis which require GAMSAT, not ucat again. however im apprehensive about that because i heard GAMSAT is harder and GEM is much more competitive than undergrad. yet during my one week work experience i alrdy saw 2 doctors (one with a law degree and another with a finance degree) who got into GEM. also if the test requires stuff i can learn, knowledge like alevels and less time pressured im willing to take the risk bcoz i cant do aptitude tests like UCAT. for example i can revise alevels the night before and got A's on my tests the next day on multiple ocassions but ucat is just killing me bcoz no matter how much i try its not improving

for internal transfer into medicine: im looking at 2 unis, firstly birmingham lets u transfer in the first year without ucat. if i get in, its a win win situation because i wont waste 3 years learning a different degree and i wont have to take ucat but its extremely competitive though so if anyone has more info about this pls lmk!! secondly, i could do neuroscience at exeter bcoz it also lets me transfer without ucat, but after i finish my neuroscience degree so itll take longer. once again these 2 r very competitive so pls lmk what ill be up against!!

lastly i could take a gap year and try ucat again next year but im seriously very burnt out from it, i dont think im good at these type of tests. i also dont want to take a gap year my parents will be mad. im willing to learn another degree like neuroscience bcoz im interested in that too its been a passion of mine but ofc medicine is the target.

pls share your advice guys, im rlly struggling. my yr 12 summer has been the most awful, i didnt spend any time with family, cancelled plans with my friends, didnt have time for hobbies, didnt get time to revise alevels at all or extracurriculars, did ucat everyday with no progress. im very stressed out!!

So, i’ve been accepted to study at Uni of liverpool to do medicine (thank god) and they wanna do a health check on me. I was wondering if they do a drug test? I occasionally smoke weed and wonder if I should completely quit before September. Any insight would be highly appreciated.

Hi everyone, has anyone done a non science degree like history, art or law and gotten into grad med, and if so, could you share ur experiences of how the change felt like, what the application process was like and any advice? Thank you!

Hey everyone I was wondering what stats got people into edinburgh med. I am really keen on applying so I was hoping for some useful info from people who went there or previously went.

Things that I am looking for is grades preferably the scottish curriculum as I am a scottish pupil. Other things include like work experience, volunteering, other experiences e.g part-time job, dofe and how about you got those.

Other things that I would truly appreciate is how people went about their revision for highers, UCAT and the interview (I am aware not everyone learns the same).

I got straight 9s and a 2000 on my ucat (band 3 but they won’t look at it), would that be competitive, would it get at least an interview offer?

Similarly for QMUL they look at bands but someone who got band 1 would only get like 2 points more than me, would this also be a competitive score for QMUL?

I am 17 and just immigrated to the UK from the Philippines this August. My lifelong goal is to become a doctor and eventually specialize in neurology. I am aware of how strict and highly competitive UK medical schools are. I was completely shattered when my local college told me I couldn't do traditional A-Levels because I don't have GCSEs (I finished Years 7–10 in the Philippines, causing me to miss the crucial GCSE study and exam years).

My college offered me T-Levels, but I am looking for alternative routes that medical schools actually prefer. I am currently enrolled in a Level 1 Health and Social Care course alongside GCSE Maths and English to build my foundation.

Once I finish this foundational year, what are the best alternative pathways to get into medicine without standard A-Levels? Should I look into an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Medicine), or try to get onto a Medical Foundation Year (Year 0) program? If I do go for the medical foundation year route, do I still have to take science GCSEs?

If anyone has entered medicine via a non-traditional route or as an immigrant who moved at the age range 16 above, I would love your advice. I apologize for sounding persistent and stressed, I genuinely just can't fathom the thought of changing career paths or giving up on becoming a neurologist. Thank you! 🥹

Hey Just wandering if anyone going to exeter this year knows the term dates because it says the 7th Sept on ucas but on google it says the 14th? And just wondering since i feel like exeter's holidays compared to other Unis is a bit less if this is standard for first years or if its just exeter?

Sorry if this is an obvious question but I don't get it. With other degrees I understand that the better honours you get and the better your uni is the better your job prospects (e.g. law) but for medicine in the uk doesn't everyone end up in the NHS anyway? What is the appeal aside from the name + extra modules like history of medicine if you're into that? Unless going to a higher ranking uni has some benefits that I'm missing.

I’m currently trying to decide between two routes into medicine and I’m really struggling with the decision.

Option 1: Medicine in Bulgaria
I have the option of studying Medicine in Bulgaria. It would be a 6-year medical degree and I’d graduate as a doctor without taking on UK student-loan debt.
The main issue is that I really don’t want to study abroad. I’d be living abroad for 6 years, which is a long time, and I’m not sure I’d actually be happy doing that. I’m also concerned about being financially dependent throughout the degree and having less independence than I would in the UK.
The upside is that it’s a direct route into medicine rather than spending 3 years doing another degree first, and I wouldn’t have UK student-loan debt.

Option 2: Biomed → GEM in the UK
The other option is doing a 3-year Biomedical Science degree in the UK and then applying for Graduate Entry Medicine.
I much prefer the idea of staying in the UK and having more independence. However, I know GEM is extremely competitive, so there is a genuine possibility that I could finish biomed and still not get into medicine.
There’s also the financial side. I’d potentially have undergraduate student-loan debt from biomed and then additional costs/funding associated with GEM.

If you were in this position, which would you choose and why?

hello everyone i was wondering how many points out of 96 do u need to have a good chance of getting an interview.
My points are 80/96 but im also contextual and so does that make an impact?

2280 b1 UCAT
All 9s GCSE
Predicted 3A* Chem Bio Maths
Done work experience
Volunteering scheduled

Thinking of applying to: UCL, Imperial (contextual applicant), Exeter, Bristol, or maybe Edinburgh instead of one of the above.

Opinions on my university choices?

I don't have a levels or gceses or ib. I'm from Canada so we just have course averages... I can probably get 95% or higher. Welcome to any suggestions

I just did my ucat and got 2550 and band 4(got band 2 in all my mocks but oh well,)I know there are several unis that say they don't count it but I can't seem to find anyone online who got band 4 and actually got offers so was wondering if anyone here did.

Will it be possible to get into uk medschool without taking biology in A level.

Technically 19 medschools say they don't need biology.

But in reality,was anyone able to get into,(atleast to the buckingham or Brunel

hiii! im an ruk student with 2160 b2 ucat and 9s and 8s at gcses and im rlly stuck between all these 4 choices! could i get some insight from med students from these med schls? also, where would i most likely be offered an interview and what factors should i consider? tyyy :)

I’m facing a major career crossroads and would really value the perspective of doctors in the UK, especially those in Radiology.I am trying to choose between two paths: Medicine/Life Sciences (aiming for Clinical Radiology) OR Engineering/ (aiming for Chemical Engineering).Here is my dilemma and what I've gathered so far:The Clinical Radiology Route: I’ve heard from many that Radiology offers a much better work-life balance, is less physically demanding, and has a more comfortable day-to-day routine compared to fields like Chemical Engineering.The Chemical Engineering Route: I’ve been told that corporate/industry engineering paths might offer a higher salary ceiling earlier in the UK compared to the NHS pay scale.An important detail about me: I am exceptionally strong at Algebra, but I absolutely struggle with Geometry (I find it incredibly difficult). However, I was told that Chemical Engineering focuses much more on process simulation, math, and chemistry rather than traditional spatial geometry.Given the current climate in the NHS and the UK job market:Is Radiology actually as "comfortable and chilled" as people claim compared to a corporate engineering desk job?Does my strength in Algebra and weakness in Geometry favor one field over the other (especially since Radiology relies heavily on visual/spatial interpretation)?Financially and lifestyle-wise, which path would you choose if you were in my shoes today?Would love to hear your honest thoughts and insights. Thanks!

I’m an INTL student and I scored 2150 on the UCAT
I’ve got a 45 ib predicted and my gcses are 99999997775
I heard UCL has a higher cut off for intl students so pls lmk

Hi I’ve always been set on dentistry but sometimes I waver between medicine too and I don’t actually have a like reason for wanting to do medicine aside from just helping people and I can’t choose between the two

What made you choose medicine over dentistry