I want to go into Medicine, but achieved 2 A's and 3 B's at AS Level, with only one A in a science...?

Question

I got my results for AS subjects today. I got Biology: A, Chemistry: B, Maths: B, Physics, B and Computing: A.

My dream is to get into Med school, but all universities require 2 A's and a B at A Level (not AS). Would they still call me for interview with the grades I have, after I apply via UCAS in September/Oct? Any advice?

Answer 1

You should take A levels and aim to get the required grades.  There are plenty of people wanting to get into medical college who have these grades.  Why should they accept people with lesser qualifications, we the public, deserve the very best.

Answer 2

Medical Schools not only look at your grades, they also look at your MCAT scores. If you score high enough on the MCAT, you don't have to have all A's to be considered.

Answer 3

Hi You have a couple of options. You can either get the required A levels. Or u can get 150 open university points that are required in specific subject areas.

Alternatively, you could work for a few years in a healthcare environment and when you are 21 can apply for foundation for medicine course.

I qualified as a nurse in 2002, then after working for a bit, i did the foundation for med course at Kingston, and am now at St Georges Med School in Tooting London.

Assuming your about 18, i would get the A levels required as when u get into med school they will come in handy with the basic molecular sciences course content.

I know this seems like an obvious thing to say but the younger you start med school the better it will be for your overal career pathway.

What ever u decided to do. GOOD LUCK.

If u like u can take a look at St Georges entry req section of their website. The address is:  http://www.sgul.ac.uk/index.cfm?E8787C81...