Anyone know anything about these schools?

[TristanB]

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I'm considering a few UK schools for next year specifically Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool because I hear they have no MCAT but a UKCAT. The UKCAT seems like a first choice for me because I am missing a few courses that I would need to do strong on the MCAT. And as far as I know the UKCAT is not an achievement test, but more an aptitude test.
I searched these schools but there is not much known about them it seems. I even looked at www.newmediamedicine.com I think its called and theres not much there.
The Irish schools I heard that don't have MCAT's are Trinity and Galway.

Also since I have transferred from one University to Complete my Nursing degree and I get P (Pass) grades for some things, are they going to harass me about this? Anyone else have any P grades? (We get P grades for clinical placements, and I got some for my transfer credits)

I'm basically looking for some GPA's for these places, I believe I have some good Extra Curriculars, it all just comes down to the GPA for me. And I would like to hear people's experiences at these schools!

Thanks for your time!

 

[gmacpac]

They're all very good programs. I recommend you contact admission's office for each school for specific questions. FYI: Birgmingham does not require UKCAT (but it's a tough school to get into).

UKCAT is not a tough exam at all. Also, you dont really need to show your GPA on the UCAS application. As a matter of fact, the application does not even have a slot for you to post your classes.

I wrote a list of my classes with grades at the end of my personal statement.

Lastly, UK schools are pretty competitive to get into.....so make sure you have atleast one relatively easy school in your choices. (from what I see, all 3 of your current choices are pretty competitive).

Also....I know this is tiring.....but run down the list of all programs, and contact ALL of their admission's offices to see which programs will actually look at your application. Due to variations in each applicant's profile, you'd definitly not want to be the one who's application was rejected simply because you don't match a certain basic requirment.

Best of luck.

 

[TristanB]

Thanks! I had no idea they were tough schools to get into!

Do you know any of the "easy" schools to get into haha? I'm sure if you knew you would be telling everyone, but I thought I would ask!
Canada is just ridiculous for med schools. I may not even bother applying here and save my money!

Any school in the UK and Ireland are my main goal first!

 

[Dr Noodle]

Peninsula Medical School is considered an 'easy' one to get into to because the grade requirement is less. However they'll suss you out at the interview if you aren't genuine. This is from an EU student's perspective though. There's only 14 places for international students though so perhaps more competitive for ye. We did the UKCAT (bit of a farce this year in all fairness). Again I'm not sure if this applies for internationals but sure it's one for you to check out 🙂

There are different style courses at the different unis as well which is something you should consider- which you feel will suit you. PMS for example have a PBL style course with a lot of emphasis on self directed learning and they start placements from the first week. HYMS also have this type of course but it's more guided. Cambridge, I think, have a more traditional style course involving a lot of lectures and is split into pre-clinical years and clinical years ie they won't see patients until fourth year.

Also, the fact that you are a graduate means you may have to sit the GAMSAT though not all colleges require this.

 

[nunu4]

would UEA also be considered an 'easier" choice?

 

[Dr Noodle]

From an EU perspective, nope. No idea from international perspective. Perhaps seen as 'easy' because they don't require chemistry.