Exploring graduate entry into medicine
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Exploring graduate entry into medicine

 
Exploring graduate entry into medicine

Exploring graduate entry into medicine Just a quick note to say that the application form for the next Exploring Graduate Entry into Medicine (19 February 2010) is available on our website at http://www.careers.lon.ac.uk/output/page118.asp?id=624

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Yusria

Yusria Hi there ... I was wondering when you will be holding the next talk on graduate entry? I joined just after you did the February one but I am really interested and would love to come to your next one. Please let me know when it is. Thanks xx

November 10 at 5:47am · Report
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Exploring graduate entry into medicine
Hi Yusria, it looks like the next one is 19th Feb 2010 - Helen
November 18 at 7:06am
Michelle Xchail Alvarez

Michelle Xchail Alvarez Do you know of any graduate entry medical schools in Italy? I just graduated with a BS degree in Biological sciences from UC Davis and would like to study in a different country

November 8 at 1:46pm · Report
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Exploring graduate entry into medicine
Hello Michelle, I do not know of any courses in particular, but I am less familiar with schools in Italy. You can find medical schools there using this link http://avicenna.ku.dk/database/WHO_directory/ and some entries give details of how long the courses are and what language they are taught in. Hope that is useful. - Helen
November 19 at 3:11am
Fatima Nicholas

Fatima Nicholas Hello,
I want to get into Medicine but didnt get thru due to my alevels being in art subjects applied but got rejected. If I do a joint degree in chemistry and law would I be able to apply for the GEM, but would I be classed as a medical background student or not, as it is Chemistry and not biology. If someone could get back to me asap please. Thank you

November 6 at 12:02pm · Report
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Exploring graduate entry into medicine
Hi Fatima, some medical schools would certainly accept you on GEM as they will in fact accept people from any degree, but this varies by school. When it comes to chemistry, some schools do consider it a good specified degree to do, others do ask for something more biological. You would need to research specific school's requirements - consider ... See Morewhere you would like to study, what degree you are most likely to get the best mark in, and what will give you the broadest range of schools to apply to in the competition for places. See here for an overview of medical school requirements: http://www.medschoolsonline.co.uk/index.php?pageid=11
Mon at 8:29am
Exploring graduate entry into medicine

Exploring graduate entry into medicine Some interesting ideas and statistics here - a fall in applications from white males has led to under-representation at medical school, yet certain specialisms like surgery remain very male-dominated. Women tend to choose specalisms that involve more patient contact and more regular hours?

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Natalie Kyranides

Natalie Kyranides hi, i was just on univ of southampton's website and they have on their that they require the UKCAT, but when i came to your workshop in febuary u said they didnt, could u confirm please?

September 20 at 5:19am · Report
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Exploring graduate entry into medicine
Apologies for the slow response. I would rely on Southampton's website Natalie, as it will have the latest info. It looks like they may have changed their admissions policy. - Helen
October 8 at 2:05am
Uchini Shamilka Kosgodage

Uchini Shamilka Kosgodage I'm a biomed student in 2nd year just wantd to know when I shud apply for med, Kings told i should get ma 2nd year results in order for them to assess me ...... I'll finish my current degree in 2011 so I need more information on applying & the procedure . Also I would like to know about any future seminars related to ...this . Can anyone please help me ?? thank u

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September 6 at 3:54am · Report
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Hi Uchini! I expect they are asking for your 2nd year results so they can get a more secure prediction of your degree result. You may be a little early this year to apply for courses starting in 2011, most institutions request applications a year in advance of the course start date, so around Oct 2010 for you. You can always ask the admissions department they will accept your application for deferred entry if you have a really strong application, but you might find an extra year's medical experience, and dedicated interview and UKCAT/GAMSAT/BMAT practice will be more beneficial.

Application procedures vary by university (and seem to change year on year), so I recommend exploring this website http://www.medschoolsonline.co.uk/ to find out more about the general procedure, then using the links to various unis offering 4-year medical courses to verify the latest requirements of each.

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- Helen
September 14 at 7:43am
Tom Allison

Tom Allison hey people, i am also looking to go into medicine after my current degree which i finish in 2010. I am applying this summer so i can start (if i get in) the medical course sept 2010 i.e straight after i graduate. However i e-mailed Liverpool Uni med school and they have said i need my degree and results before applying. Is this the case for all med schools?

July 29 at 1:55am · Report
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Exploring graduate entry into medicine
Hi Tom, this is not the case for all medical schools. Quickly looking around I can see Swansea and Nottingham will accept predicted degree results - there may be more.
- Helen
September 14 at 7:51am
Matt Adams

Matt Adams i'm just about to go into the 3rd year of my degree and am applying for medicine over this summer, please let me join this group!!!! Definitly a good idea

July 9 at 4:26am · Report
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Exploring graduate entry into medicine Hi John. You are welcome to apply to the undergraduate degrees of many medical schools. But do also check with the individual medical schools (admissions tutors) on entry requirements as well as the UCAS medical school listings.

May 13 at 2:38am
John Regan

John Regan Anyone know if you can apply for the standard 5 year medicine courses instead of the grad entry schemes? I want to get in based on my university degree and result, is that possible?

May 7 at 4:05pm · Report
Jacob Stack

Jacob Stack Hello all, just to get an idea, how many people here are planning to go into graduate medicine, 2010 entry? If there are a few I'll start a group for us so we can discuss any worries anyone has about applying/switching careers. I'll also try to put various deadlines/important dates up there too, so please reply if interested!

May 3 at 2:10am · Report
Jacob Stack
Jacob Stack
Great! Come join the "Refuge for Potential Graduate Medics" group :)
May 17 at 4:43am
Natalie Kyranides
Natalie Kyranides
me too!!! and i have a worry...
has anyone done the ukcat yet?
July 14 at 1:27pm
Exploring graduate entry into medicine

Exploring graduate entry into medicine Hi Natalie, Bursary information and funding is handled by the student welfare office. You could contact the relevant offices for the colleges you are interested in.

April 22 at 7:59am
Natalie Kyranides

Natalie Kyranides Hi, i have a question. Do all Unis offering GEM part of the NHS scheme and thus offer a bursary in year 2?

April 6 at 12:08pm · Report