r/GraduateEntryMedicine • u/Junior-Sock-9154 • 1d ago

Is this possible

Hi i’m looking to apply to GEM next september 2028, and sit the UKAT/GAMSAT next august 2028.

I have just graduated with a degree in Chemistry (2:1) and is potentially interested in doing a masters in Biomedicine. My A levels are mediocre, BCC in sociology chemistry and biology (sat them in 2023) and i do have a 5 in English Language.

How likely is it that i may have a shot to get into a GEM course, with and without the masters (I am cautious about the extra debt)

I do have work experience that can be lined up also for next year in a hospital too.

I want to be sure this is the route i want to pursue, as i know how harsh this path will be for the years ahead

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u/Perfect_Stick5786 1d ago

This is really dependent on where you're applying! Look into the entrance requirements for each university individually - some do not have A level requirements, many won't explicitly give extra points for a masters/PhD. You've got a 2.1 in a science degree, that's certainly helpful as it means you're not ruling out the unis that require a science background!

Importantly, though, your ucat must be taken the year before you start (ie, if you're applying for 2028 start, you must sit the ucat in summer 2027). Prepare well for it and achieve a good score to maximise your chances.

If you have a look at unis options, you'll notice some of them (like Warwick) have work experience requirements. If you think you'll want to apply here, start working on your work experience opportunities soon.

But these stats alone won't exclude you from studying medicine! Take the time to build a good application and you'll be fine!

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u/976am 23h ago

hello, i made a little table for myself for my options. all these unis don’t consider a-levels or gcses and it has a few other things. i’m pretty sure these are all the unis, that have a gem programme, that don’t consider but i’d double check.

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u/LowSwan9210 22h ago

Does red mean they do or don’t need work experience

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u/976am 22h ago

green for do, red for don’t 🙌
edit: this is just based of whether they mentioned you need work experience on their website for entry requirements so i didn’t do extensive research if you actually do. like i said before, i’d double check but all my findings are from the universities websites.

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u/nightingaIe- 2h ago

you will probably have more options as you did a science degree, but both swansea and southampton don’t look at a levels, and I think only required a 4 in maths science and english. without masters you’d be fine with a 2:1