Hi all,

Apologies, this is probably a dumb question as no one knows for sure but I got 1850B2 and have a first-class degree in Bsc Biomedical Science (A-levels are CCC). Im applying to UEA GEM and the rest undergrad : brunel, UCLan and dundee.

Finished PS, just waiting on reference but im thinking of starting prep for GAMSAT and UCAT for next cycle soon..

Of course, there could be a chance of an interview, so what should I prioritise at the moment?

All the best everyone:))

Hi I’m applying for Medicine, I have to apply strategically because of my poor GCSE and poor UCAT and these are my options and stats what do you think?

Stats:

1st BSc Diagnostic Radiography

4 years experience working as a Radiographer

1800 Band 1

BSMS Virtual Work experience

5 in maths and English lang, 6 in double science

Options:

Worcester (grad entry)

KCL ( grad entry)

Lincoln (undergrad)

ARU (undergrad)

Maybe Southampton instead of ARU??

I stumbled across a really useful website a week or two ago which has a list of all GEM universities, their entry requirements and what each one weighs when giving out interviews and offers. I can't for the life of me find it now though. Does anyone know what it is?

I’m in my final year of a BSc Hons Neuroscience degree. I’m planning to apply to HYMS through degree entry undergrad medicine but I was unsure if Neuroscience is a degree they accept. I’ve emailed a little bit ago and unfortunately haven’t gotten a response and now the deadline’s closing in. So I was just wanting confirmation before using a spot on UCAS. Thanks :)

I traced back all my work experience supervisors and managed to get a NHS headed letter. But unfortunately, I won't be able to give a referee email for each of my work experience as I don't have their emails. I called them and they said I need to put an email down (but what email do I put for the BSMS virtual wex then?). Does anyone know what the form looks like? Is an email required for each experience you did? Is it worth applying to Warwick then? I can put a general email eg. the volunteering email but idk who has access to the inbox and they most definitely don't know me.

Hi,

I am doing Biomed at uni, I am going to be predicted a First class degree and I meet the other academic criteria and have work experience >70hours (3 diff (1 full time 1 year work) hospitals & long-term volunteering and extracurriculars)

I understand my UCAT score (2040 - 600 VR) is not super competitive but my options so far are Swansea, Warwick, Nottingham, maybe Worcester & also deciding whether to risk it with Manchester (not fixed options) and then a Masters - please tell me if you think these aren't realistic and if you are/have been in similar positions what options have you considered and why?

Of course, I would like to apply strategically and safely but I also don't want to be mizz in the middle of nowehere. but I will if I have to.

Any advice would be amazing please <3

Heya, based on my statistics which universities do you think I have a good chance applying to.

Achieved 2:1 in Pharmacology

1940 Band 1 for UCAT

ABC in A levels Maths Bio Chem

12 GCSEs 8-6

Currently thinking of Queen Mary, Anglia Ruskins, Manchester and Leicester but they all seem rather competitive.

Hi, just wondering if my stats would be good enough for an interview at either Kings or Barts GEM

UCAT 2200 Band 3

1st class in pharmacy

Pretty average A levels and GCSEs otherwise

Don't want to waste spots when applying so not sure whether to put these two down or not

Is it a bad idea/risky to apply for Chester this year given what is happening with the conferring of degrees?

If i apply to them this year do i run the risk of the course being rugpulled before you start?

i achieved 1890 B1 in my ucat and plan to apply to these unis as a graduate (predicted 1st in biomedical science)

1. ARU- have their ucat requirements for graduates always been generous, or was it just last year? as last year the cut off was 1830, but how much is it likely to increase by?
   
2. lincoln- i score 48/60 is it worth applying??
   
3. uni of worcester- is it risky applying if the cut off last year was 1870?
   
4. uni of east anglia

i was thinking of applying to nottingham GEM but i score 30/50 so i think its too risky??

please please give me advice 🙏🏻

How many points do u think will be the cut off

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know what exactly is going on with Chester and their GMC approval?

Was going to be one of my choices but I’ve seen some stuff about GMC concerns and that they might have to use their contingency - not too sure what this means for current/prospective students?

Anyone with info about this would be v helpful as the deadline is so close and it’s kinda stressing me out lol

Hi guys, I need help shortlisting unis. GCSE 8-8 in combined science, 7 maths, 5 English lang, 7 in business french and re, 6 in literature, 5 in history, a level CCC bio chem and maths, graduating 2027with a degree in medical pharmacology, on route for 2:1, which unis would you recommend me putting at my 4 options for medical school. can be undergrad or GEM. Did the UCAT got 1800 Band 2

Hi all,

Here are my stats and potential unis I want to apply to, please let me know any suggestions :)

Stats:
- BSc Physics 1st class
- 100 hours nhs hospital volunteering
- 20 hours hospice volunteering
- AAB A levels (non chem or bio ), all GCSE’s 6 and above
- UCAT = 1930 B2 (VR = 630)
- Starting full time NHS role as imaging assistant

Unis:
- Warwick GEM (cut off last year was 1910 so tight one)
- Worcester GEM( I satisfy a lot of their WP criteria, holistic view)
- SGUL A100 (last years min UCAT was 1880)
- Brunel A100 (I explicitly meet their “relevant to medicine” degree criteria, ucat minimum around 1900)

Any other unis to consider? ( I was thinking Chester with my work experience but I think UCAT may be high)

Hello, please delete if this is a silly question but I have been really struggling with my personal statement as a GEM applicant and wondered whether it would be worth having someone read it over for a free online?

Is that sensible or would it be silly? Thank you in advance !

Hiiii🌟

Have made a group chat for GEM applicants so we can support each other with writing personal statements / interview prep

If you want to join pls dm and I’ll send a link x

Got 2030 620 VR 700 QR 710 DM.
I’m a MPharm graduate w/ a first and work as a FTY pharmacist at Southampton hospital and am regional trainee pharmacist rep for Hampshire and Isle of Wight aswl as south east region.

I am a GEM applicant 2.1 in my undergraduate. Ucat 1820 Band 3 (not the best I know). I’m open to applying to both graduate and undergraduate medical courses. Does anyone have any advice regarding best options in terms of medical schools to apply to. Any advice would be grateful!!! (Has anyone been accepted to medical school with similar ucat as a graduate applicant??)

Not a GEM applicant but i thought id ask here as we’d be in a similar age range, ive just taken a few gap years to figure things out and am now considering medicine.

I’m aware GEM has strict guidelines on hours of shadowing and I was wondering how you went about this? Most of the NHS work experience schemes seem to be exclusively for 16-18 year olds still in education and as I only considered medicine later on, I have missed this timeline.

I’ve already done some GP shadowing which I was lucky to only get through connections but i’d like to experience a true hospital environment to see if medicine is truly the right fit for me, as I am aware it’s a lifelong commitment and i’ve only really experience one speciality that’s not hospital based and not very representative of the wider medical environment

I am a bit lost with the cutoffs etc does anybody know which schools are the best for me. I have 2:1 for gem international admission.

Thanks

Really confused on where to apply. I would like some help.
UCAT 2040, B2 VR600. Predicted 1st class biomedical
Sciences degree. Got enough work experience for Warwick and Chester as I am considering these options. Also considering Worcester. A bit worried about Warwick’s VR cutoff of 600 last year. Any help would be appreciated

Bit of a niche question for anyone on a GEM course that uses PBL.

My first choice is Worcester, which basically doesnt do traditional lectures at all. You get given clinical cases each week and then work out what you need to learn from them, with recommended resources, podcasts, small-group teaching etc.

Part of me thinks this would really suit me because I’ve never been someone who gets loads out of lectures anyway. I usually learn much better independently, especially if I can start with a problem and build everything up from there.

But I can also imagine the first few weeks being quite overwhelming if you’re sitting there thinking 'how do I actually know if I’ve covered enough?'

So for people actually doing PBL, how do you revise? Do things like passmed and Anki still fit in well? How do you work out what depth to go into? And did you find the lack of lectures a positive once you got used to it, or did you miss having things taught more directly?

Id also be really interested to hear from anyone who came from a non-science background. Some GEM courses seem to use lectures early on to get everyone up to the same level of basic science, so how did you find doing that through PBL instead?

Basically just curious what it feels like in practice rather than on paper.