How can you become a GP when you are already 23 and got only average grades in non related subjects

Question

id never get into uni on what i have, they are mediocre and in non realted subjects, but i think i would be really good at it, ive got the right sort of personality and i do have a lot of knowledge self taught, its just not all down on paper!

Answer 1

In life you have to prove yourself to get relevant jobs, by getting the necessary qualifications you can prove you are made of the right stuff, but if you really want something go for it! Don't waste anymore time and find out how you can get qualified, be it retakes or anything else.  

Answer 2

First off you need to get decent A levels to get you into uni - so that's 2 years at the local college doing biology, chemistry & whatever. Then the standard medical degree is 5 - 6 years. Then you'll have to have at least two more years of supervised training before you're allowed to practise.

Answer 3

you have to study medicine to doctorate level. It takes many years even for someone who is starting with relevent subjects, so unless you are Really commited and can afford the tuition and time off working, it will be challenging to say the least.

Answer 4

Average grades are not good enough for any job today.

With average grades there is a range of options you have but medicine isn't in the pack.

All you could do is resit A-Levels and get the required grades or just accept you are not doctor material. I know this sounds harsh but it's because of the competition for the university places and afterwards the training posts to become a GP.

Today more people are going to university and more and more people are finding that even with high training in an area the jobs and openings are just not there. Twenty years ago you would have needed a full set of A's for medical school. It's a profession that has been in fashion for a long time.

With the high numbers of graduates not finding work in the industry they trained for we will begin to find taxie drivers with degrees, you'll need one soon to work for McDonalds. There are not enough jobs to go round.

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Answer 5

Hello,

(ANS) My dad was a GP for 35 years in Toxteth in Liverpool, he was also an examiner for the Royal College of GP's entrance examination. To become a GP the first steps are that you go to university & study for a degree in medicine.

**I guess you have two major choices here at this stage which might be:-

a) Study for the specific subjects and grades to get you into university to study medicine. Which might mean studying VERY very hard to reach the required level. **Bear in mind that medicine is a VERY technical subject area, such as anatomy & physiology, lots of biology & biochemistry etc. It's NOT just soft skills or people skills although of course that's a part of being a good doctor too.

b) If you don't have the purely academic abilities or exam passes then you might have to think again about your career direction or career path.

**It ALL comes down to how much to you REALLY WANT TO BE A GP?? how badly do you want this? and how hard will you work to make that become a reality.

**Being a GP involves LONG hours, hard work, and its a VERY unglamorous job, it has its down sides like you don't get much free time to see or be with your wife, kids or family, you will see lots of very sad cases for whom you probably can do very little or nothing, as a GP you will deal with death & dying people as well as young mums to be and with post natal depression, mental health issues,etc,etc. Being a GP may not be anything like its made out to be on the TV or in the media, it might be very different from how you imagine it to be.

Best Wishes to you & your future from Ivan.

Answer 6

You can't become a doctor just because you want to.  Nor a rock-star, nor an airline pilot.

Answer 7

Go to college for a related course and take the options from there.

Answer 8

Why don't you consider nursing. I'm afraid to say you have no hope of becoming a GP with your current qualifications.

Answer 9

Take Chemistry or Biology or both and apply for medicine. If you get rejected apply to a science base degree and one you finish that apply for the Graduate Entry Program. Which is 4yrs instead of 5. Believe me, that is your ONLY options.

Answer 10

Well if your definitely determined to be a GP then there are several steps to lead to this:

First of all you should go to college and get A Levels in Chemistry, Biology and maths. Hopefully you get AAA or AAB in these.

You then have to apply to a medical school - there are 31 different ones (in the UK)....you have to fill in an admission form, go to an interview, do immense research and take an exam before the interview - this will help the interviewers decide on if you get through to the school you've chosen.

If you get in, the next step is the 5 year course which you do there - this gives you a degree in medicine. Once you've passed all your exams after the five years, you go into a foundation programme - this is called Foundation Year 1 & 2. you do several things in these two years (i'll give u some links after on info about it) and then after the two years, (if / once you've passed) you choose a speciality to go into; either a general practioner (GP), consultant or another speciality.

once you choose, you have to become a member of the Royal Colllege of general practioners (as u want to be a GP) and then a further 3 years studying to be a GP. at the end of this you get a certificate which says you are a qualified GP and can start working.

So, in total it takes 10 years!

Answer 11

Enrol at night classes to do the appropriate A levels and get the highest grade, at least B. Then you apply to medical universities for entrance. You will be interviewed and if accepted you will embark on at least 5 years of learning where you will be assessed every step of the way. Once you have qualified as a doctor you will then need to train in a hospital for another 2 years after which you can then apply for work as a GP. Could all take beween 7 and 10 years with earnings only when working at the hospital. Best of luck

Answer 12

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Answer 13

Hi, have you thought about an access to medicine course such as that offered by the college of West Anglia?  It is a course equivalent to the A levels needed for medicine for those aged 21+?  This link should help!  http://www.col-westanglia.ac.uk/atm-cont...

Answer 14

You might start by checking out a local community college. You can get testing there to learn which remedial classes you need to enter. Then do that, get all of the classes you need to get into the community college as a freshman (if any) Make sure what ever you do that you study study study. forget dating, movies anything that takes you away from the books longer than an hour or so. eat right, sleep a lot and study more. Try for an A (4.0) average and get your Associates Degree. During your community college time talk with the counsellors lot. Make sure you are taking as much science and math as possible and get a tutor if you need help in the beginning. Check out Universities. Find one that will accept you knowing you may have to get a BS before applying for a medical program. Depending on the state and colleges you attend you could be a working PA in 4-6 years. But ONLY if you study study study. Learn more than you are asked to know. when everyone goes out to party, you study and go to bed early so the next day you KNow your stuff and they are tired and worn out from partying. check out the links below. You can do it but you will have to sacrifice. And remember your resume is only as good as the school you attend. State Operated Schools are usually best in my opinion. Short cuts dont work and waste time and money. Great question, thanks. ma

Answer 15

I'm afraid self taught knowledge is not enough.

Firstly you would need to go to college and get the necessary entry qualifications for university.

Then you would nedd to complete the medical degrees (it's a 6 year course)

Good luck

Answer 16

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