How to list U.K. masters grades on app?

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I just wrapped up a master’s in the U.K. and I was wondering how I’m supposed to list my grades on my MD application (I won’t be applying for a bit, but I’m curious). Formally, you’re only given a fail, pass, or distinction, the last of which requires you to get above a certain mark overall and on every component (it’s a bit like Latin honors in the US). These marks are associated with particular percentages, but I don’t believe they’re listed on the transcript. Should I be listing this as a pass-fail course with a distinction elsewhere (if I get one)? Thank you!

 

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You dont, foreign degree grades are not calculated into AMCAS, nor will they accept foreign transcripts. Individual medical school may want to see the transcripts but that is school specific
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Gonnif, thank you very much for your reply. Out of curiosity, if a school were to request the transcript, do you know how they might perceive the differing grading system? If marks are included, they're startlingly lower than those in the US system, with distinction beginning at just 75%, and good scores starting in the mid-60s. Should I provide a note of some sort to contextualize it? I'll also be earning a PhD at that same institution in the UK. Do MD admissions committees care about master's if they're followed by a PhD? Thank you again for your help!

 

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Out of curiosity, if a school were to request the transcript, do you know how they might perceive the differing grading system? If marks are included, they're startlingly lower than those in the US system, with distinction beginning at just 75%, and good scores starting in the mid-60s. Should I provide a note of some sort to contextualize it?

They won't take your word for it. You would need a transcript translation service, like WES, to convert the English standard "marks" into the equivalent American "grades."

 

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They won't take your word for it. You would need a transcript translation service, like WES, to convert the English standard "marks" into the equivalent American "grades."

Given how idiosyncratic each degree is at my university, I doubt there's a service which would accurately provide that information. There's no standard definition of distinction between courses. In the U.K., the marks are generally a lot lower. For example, one of my term papers was given a 79%, which is considered distinction, and I was told to publish it. I’ve never actually seen someone get in the 80s. Overall, I suspect this is fairly low stakes with regard to my med school admissions given the rest of my CV, but I don’t want there to be any confusion.

 

[Catalystik]

Given how idiosyncratic each degree is at my university, I doubt there's a service which would accurately provide that information. There's no standard definition of distinction between courses. In the U.K., the marks are generally a lot lower. For example, one of my term papers was given a 79%, which is considered distinction, and I was told to publish it. I’ve never actually seen someone get in the 80s. Overall, I suspect this is fairly low stakes with regard to my med school admissions given the rest of my CV, but I don’t want there to be any confusion.

You could use a space in the Experiences section in the "Other" category. Or alternatively, work it into a response to a Secondary prompt, when appropriate to the information you want to convey (though all schools won't provide a relevant prompt). If you have an idea of your school list already, you can look up the prompts in the School Specific Discussions Forum to see how many will suit your needs.

 

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You could use a space in the Experiences section in the "Other" category. Or alternatively, work it into a response to a Secondary prompt, when appropriate to the information you want to convey (though all schools won't provide a relevant prompt). If you have an idea of your school list already, you can look up the prompts in the School Specific Discussions Forum to see how many will suit your needs.

I'll be sure to keep that in mind! Thank you very much for your help. I really appreciate it.