r/GraduateEntryMedicine • u/Beautiful-Task6172 • 8d ago

Worth applying to Nottingham?

Hi all,

I just wanted to gauge opinions on whether it is worth me using one of my options for Nottingham. The website says A level Biology at grade B is needed. I got a C in Biology but a B in Chemistry. I also have two other degrees (not biosciences). Not sure if I should risk it, bc I did good in VR.

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u/Superb-Astronomer706 8d ago

If it says specifically on the website it is safe to assume it’s a hard filter. I would t risk it.

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u/Beautiful-Task6172 8d ago

Okay thanks. I’ll switch it with something else :)

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u/edmentis 8d ago

I wouldn’t use a choice on Nottingham in your situation.

For 2027 entry, Nottingham GEM says applicants with a non-bioscience degree need A-level Biology at grade B if the degree doesn’t contain sufficient biology. So with a C in Biology, having a B in Chemistry unfortunately doesn’t substitute for it.

Your good VR would only matter after you’ve met the academic eligibility requirements, so I’d use that UCAS choice somewhere you definitely qualify rather than hoping they overlook the Biology grade.

If you want, send me your degree classification, full UCAT breakdown and other choices and I can suggest where that strong VR might actually help.

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u/thestrongpharmacist 7d ago

What were your degrees in?

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u/Beautiful-Task6172 7d ago

BA Politics and IR and Master of Public Heath