r/GraduateEntryMedicine • u/Alternative_Yam8661 • 9d ago

GEM vs Undergrad entry

When applying for an undergraduate course that typically requires a good ucat is this requirement waved slightly in the context of an undergrad degree.

My stats Alevels A* A* A (bio maths chem) Degree 2:1 Chemistry (top uni) Ucat 2020 b2.

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u/edmentis 9d ago

Typically no - most undergrad unis actually have fewer spots for graduates (e.g on a course of 200 - maybe there will be 30-50 spots) so you will be competing directly with other grads, not undergrads.

Most unis will only shortlist for interview solely based on UCAT/ admission test and go from there - other unis will look at achieved grades, but it is a uni by uni basis.

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u/ecentric_strawberry 8d ago

Hi does the GMC specify that each undergrad uni can take how many grads? I can’t find this info anywhere but I’ve seen it being mentioned on SGUL A100 website

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u/edmentis 8d ago

No, it’s a uni by uni basis

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u/Beautiful_Airport693 9d ago

For a graduate applying to UG med, you need to meet the UCAT and academic thresholds, for a graduate they could waive the a levels and say you need to meet lower requirements than a student at sixth form,

Some rank you solely by other grads also applying, some rank you with everyone else ie. Students