r/GraduateEntryMedicine

I got 4 rejections again. Warwick I expected because it was awful. Ulster I have no idea why they rejected me as I didn't put a foot wrong and thoroughly researched the course and university. I did around 80 hours of work ex. GAMSAT 58, UCAT 1940 Band 1. Play a sport semi professionally. Seems like everyone on tsr got offers except me. Is anyone going to study abroad and where are you going?

Hello, I need some help on what to do. So I’m a third year biomedical science student finishing up this year and I’m thinking of starting a one year masters program this September. I also plan on applying for GEM this year. My only issue is assuming that I am successful in getting into GEM, will the start time not clash with the masters? I’ve even emailed one of the universities I’m applying to for masters about their course end time and they weren’t able to give me a definite end time. If anyone has been in a similar situation then any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

I’ve wanted to study medicine for a couple years now. I’m starting university in 2027 because I’ve decided to take a gap year to work in healthcare as a HCA in operating theatres.

My GCSES were not good at all, nothing higher than a 6, however I did pass maths and English at a grade 5. My A levels consist of three Level 3 courses in Health and Social Care, Psychology and PE at Distinction*, Distinction, Distinction, I originally applied for Science A-Levels but my sixth form didn’t let me do them because of my GCSE grades.

In 2027, I am going on to study either Biomedical Sciences, or Biological Sciences, I have found a few universities that’ll take my subjects for this, which gives me hope. After my undergrad degree I plan on applying for GEM, however, I’m not too sure if this is unattainable because of 1. My grades at GCSE and 2. The subjects I had to choose at A-Level (not necessarily the grades). I have always wanted to be a doctor and I’m not sure if I should be looking at more achievable careers instead.

Any tips or advice would be great thank you!

I need to take my A-levels again to apply for GEM. I am thinking of splitting them them over two years (Chem and Maths in 2027, Bio in 2028). Will that cause issues for applications? Thank you

so i work for branch banking and my grandad visiting accidentally let it slip abt my admission to med to a colleague of mine
my colleague advised me to maintain full transparency but im just so upset rn
apparently it would’ve been worse if i handed my notice etc knowing all the training thats been spent on me cus it would’ve pissed off my manager even more
my initial plan was close to leaving i’d ask for possibly transferring to a branch in my new city but it wouldn’t have been enough notice if i asked a month before leaving according to my colleagues advice
so I am gonna be brave and let my manager know but at the same time he said i might be trained as a diff type of role which i don’t wanna do before being sent as part time to that branch
that role means i wont be able to earn much money at all basically so its a pointless part time
i assumed i could do my current role hybrid in the new branch but idk i guess i’ll have to explore my options with my manager when i break the news
i have a bad feeling abt this, is maintaining transparency the right thing here
knowing i could go to uni with a part time job sorted is a reassurance tho financially so i am very torn
what should i do?

Hi guys, i just booked for my first ever GAMSAT and i’m rethinking my whole life rn…
I’m a 2nd year psychology student, my average at the moment is so close to a 1st class level. I did okay in my A-Levels (BBB) and i’m aiming to get some healthcare work experience soon. I’m aiming to apply to Surrey and St George’s. Be honest… am I completely unreasonable for wanting to do medicine?
I’m an anxious girly🫣

Hi there, I have a bit of a niche question and I’m just wondering if anyone has any advice/similar experiences!

I finished my final year of Law today. I was offered places on the two Gem courses and I firmed one pending DBS/Occ health/ Transcript. I’ll get my uni results in June and I’ll be able to send this to the uni in mid July. I wasn’t worried about my QCA as I above a 1st as it stands. However, I sat a really bad final exam today. I’ve never failed or gotten a significantly bad grade before but this was definitely the worst I’ve ever sat. 2Qs and I couldn’t answer 1. I have to pass the exam to pass the module otherwise I’ll have to repeat it in August. The exam went down very badly with the majority of my course and I’m hoping there’s some kind of bellcurve. I wasn’t worried just wondering worst case scenario, should I be considering that I’ve lost my places if I do fail. Or would my prospective uni be accommodating given the circumstances.

If in the unfortunate event I do fail. I would plead my case to repeat and be regraded before the UCAS deadline but if that’s not possible, I’d just like to be realistic.

Any advice is much appreciated, thank you!!

Hello!

This is my first time on Reddit honestly, but I heard people here give real good advice, so I’ll take my chances and hope someone helps me out.

I’m 21, moved to the UK 3 years and applied to Radiography in both London South Bank University and City & St.George University, but got a foundation year in City (Because I only have Level 2 math) (didn’t have the time to study GCSE math). You might be wondering what does this have to do with Graduate med, but my plan long term is to apply to Med and become a doctor, but my fall back plan if I change my mind is to become a radiographer, but with the state of the NHS and the job freezes, with graduate doctors not even earning spots, and the fact that studying for that long is excruciating and just plain hard, I’m worried I won’t not only have the discipline to do it, but that I won’t be smart enough to do it.

I’d like to think that radiography would be a good pay, but I also feel like I’ll quickly get bored of the job, I truly want to help people in ways more, and it may sound corny, but I just want to be able to make a change too.

I’d like to know what it’s like for other graduate medicine students? What’s the best approach for me to take? Do you think it was worth it?

Any opinion would greatly be appreciated!

(I’d also love to know what the entry requirements is like, or what it was like to take the UCAT/GAMSAT and how to study for it)

I am barely hanging on and haven't broken the news to my family yet🥲. Praying real hard that I don't have to wait too long

Hi guys, Ive received offers from both Manchester and Newcastle for the accelerated courses and I’m torn between them. If anyone has any insight then I’d appreciate it, I’m unsure about specifics regarding the teaching, placement locations, cost of living differences, general regard of the school from student perspectives?

thanks!!

I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I was 7 years old. It was always my dream. But some bad advice at school left me without a biology A Level ( I did chem, maths and geography). So I was unable to apply to medicine.

I left school in 2009 and went to study chemistry at uni. I ended up dropping out at the end of my first year because it wasn’t what I wanted to do and my heart wasn’t in it. I guess I thought I HAD to go straight to uni after school and there was no other option. Then when I dropped out, I figured I HAD to get a full time job.

I worked retail management until I was 26. I then joined a big 4 financial services firm and qualified as a chartered accountant. In 2024, I did a top-up masters which converted my professional qualification into an MSc by way of doing a dissertation. I did this with the goal of being able to apply for GEM since I don’t have an undergrad degree.

I currently work in a global corporation as an in house tax specialist. I have a good solid career, a decent standard of living and am generally happy. But I can’t help but wonder if I’m missing out on my dream of medicine.

However, with the state of the NHS and the lack of jobs and training positions available, is this a wise move? I am 35. I’d start GEM (hopefully) in 2027 when I’m 37 and graduate at 41. Do I give up what I have? Has anyone been in a similar position? Does anyone have any advice or insights? I guess I’m just torn. What if I “follow my dream” but my dream actually turns out to be a nightmare?

Edit: I’ll only be applying to Ulster if I do go for it.

anyone have any ideas when the results will be released?

I GOT AN OFFER EEEEEEEEEEEK

Guys I thought this would never happen to me. I had completely given up hope. Just got the email while I was in clinic and got shivers all over. Went into the work toilets and jumped up and down in glee. I'm in COMPLETE shock

Hi !! Just received my only Offer for GEM !!! Very excited. What are some things I should know/buy before Med School ?? I already have a Littmann Cardiology IV. I've found indemnity insurance. I have a book on medicines/drugs. What are some other things?? Thank you. ❤️

I had such a terrible day as well, thinking about how I was gonna break it to my family that I got rejected. I actually cannot believe it !!!!

I called UCAS today, and they told me that Warwick can still send out offers, but you will automatically be rejected at midnight today, they can change it. Is there anyone else in this situation who is still on the waitlist? This wait is so tiring and if it's just to get rejected in the end, it will be really depressing.

Hi all,

Just finished my last exam in my undergraduate degree (finally).

I was thinking, would it be to book UCAT late (like mid-sep)? would there by any repercussions because of this?

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