Applying to Graduate Entry Medicine (UK)

Welcome back to my KZbin Channel! This video I talk about the different stages of applying to graduate entry medicine in the UK, including work experience, UCAS, aptitude tests, the personal statement and much more!
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[@DoctorKenji]

Love the videos Jo! You are doing a really good thing!

[@thegradmedjourney]

Kenji Tomita kenjiiii :P what a surprise to see you here 😛 thank you so much!! 😃

[@DoctorKenji]

Jo's Journey to Medicine UK yeah haha! I just posted my first video and you came up as a suggestion :P

[@thegradmedjourney]

Kenji Tomita oooh I'll go check your video out!! Haha, what a coincidence! :D

[@EseKanayo]

Great channel, new subscriber :) cant wait for more uploads x

[@thegradmedjourney]

Thank you so much! And thank you for subscribing! :) x

[@UK.com2024]

Jo's Journey to Medicine UK hi.. i am doing bsc nursing and I am in first year. I have not got my gcse English just missed by three marks to get C and science or I haven't did my A-levels. I would like to do medicine afterwards but than I am not sure bcz I don't have the right gcse or A-levels. Do you think is it possible to apply for medicine?

[@thegradmedjourney]

Hi, thanks for the message. I’m sure it possible, given that you are studying nursing without the GCSEs listed, however it may be more difficult so you will need to really work hard to show your dedication and motivation to study medicine. Some universities say that your degree is all you need to enter however some also look at a levels/btecs/ GCSEs etc. So when you start looking at universities, do see what their requirements are. Good luck!

[@UK.com2024]

Thank you for replying to my message 😚 i wants to apply for Warwick university mainly and I have my maths gcse and I wants to retake my English. I did health and social care as it is BTEC and I got D*D*D.

[@thegradmedjourney]

That sounds great!! Good luck with everything! :)

[@saqibimran9342]

Can u do... 1) BTEC Applied Science 2) Then a biomedical science degree 3) Then apply for medicine

[@NehaKarim.]

Thank you ..very useful video. I have finished my 2nd year Biomedical science this may(2020). So when do i need to apply for UKCAT test?

[@georgelagalle2298]

Thank you! Very helpful :) Just Subscribed

[@mayax27]

If you are in the second year of uni and applying for medicine do you apply through undergraduate route? X

[@thegradmedjourney]

Yes - you apply through the undergrad route as medicine (normal entry or grad entry) is always an undergraduate degree :)

[@EseKanayo]

Please could you make a video about questions to ask yourself if you're considering graduate medicine. I think i want to do it, but I'm not sure if its really for me or not and I don't want to get work experience just yet because I still havent even started my first degree yet😂

[@thegradmedjourney]

Yes of course I can! Thanks for the great video idea! :) x

[@estellemills5575]

This is so fab Jo!

[@thegradmedjourney]

Thank youuu! ❤️❤️

[@Milleniumchick1]

Really informative video 😊 I was wondering if A level chemistry is still a requirement for graduate medicine?

[@thegradmedjourney]

I believe it depends on where you apply as the entry requirements do differ quite a bit between universities! :)

[@iolemaffei]

Thank you so much, this was extremely helpful!

[@louis8736]

Great video! Could you make a video about the GAMSAT maybe? The university I'm applying for requires it and I have no ide a what I am doing, Thanks!

[@thegradmedjourney]

Thanks so much!! Unfortunately I have no experience of the GAMSAT and don't think I would be much help given I've never taken it, revised for it, or anything!! Anything I would say would be just off websites and would have no personal experiences related to it, which probably wouldn't be that helpful for you - i'm really sorry!

[@louis8736]

Jo's Journey to Medicine UK No problem, keep making your videos because they’re inspiring me to carry on and apply for graduate-entry medicine!

[@hiraakbarhowtomakeloomband]

Hey I got 5B’s and 2c’s in my GCSEs and I’m currently in yr 12 and hoping to get high alevel predictions of AAA also as I didn’t focus as much in my GCSEs but working harder for my alevels what do you think I should do to get into medicine

[@lauramurphy12]

I currently work during university holidays in a care home for people with disabilities, would this count as appropriate work experience?

[@surbhiaugustine6360]

I am a Band 5 nurse in UK has joined the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register and is on work visa currently employed in NHS. Am i eliglible or can apply to GEM?

[@shoRts4Rx]

Does all the said processes apply for international students?

[@lionkai22]

Hey! Great video! Can you do a video on medical entrance exams please. I'm going into my second year of biomed and have one question. What the earliest time you can apply for graduate entry medicine? Is it at the end of second year/ beginning of third year or end of third year?

[@thegradmedjourney]

Thank you so much!! Yes of course I can - do you have anything specific you'd like me to include in the video? For graduate entry medicine, the earliest you can apply is October of the final year of your degree - so if you're about to start second year, then October next year would be the deadline for UCAS (nothing stopping you from submitting the form earlier during Summer but given you'll have exams in summer and you'll most likely need to take the UKCAT then Autumn time is more realistic!). That's the earliest for graduate entry medicine, however some universities don't accept applications from individuals who haven't actually graduated yet, so read the university information carefully :) Hope I've helped! Good luck! x

[@lionkai22]

Jo's Journey to Medicine UK GAMSAT and UKCAT please. Also one other question... do you recommend taking the UKCAT test this year for practise and looking where to improve for the one that counts next year? Or should I just invest that money on training programmes? What's the best option in your opinion and experience? If it's even possible. :)

[@lionkai22]

Also interview prep please :D

[@thegradmedjourney]

Personally I think that there isn't much point in paying to do the actual test this year, mostly because it's expensive, but it might be good to do some initial practice just so you know your stronger areas and your weaker areas but i wouldn't go over the top - save the intense preparation for next year and rest well for your third year of uni - you'll need it! My UKCAT video should be up either late tonight or tomorrow so keep an eye out! :) and I shall add interview prep to the list! :D

[@LittleSuzi101]

Hey I'm doing biomed which is a 3yr course and I was wondering when do you apply? Do you apply in your 2nd year or the last year of the degree to go into medicine as soon as you graduate.

[@thegradmedjourney]

I applied in the autumn of the final year of my degree, so around a year before you are expecting to start. But you will need to start preparing your application at the end of your second year. That's presuming you want to start medicine in the autumn immediately after graduating - remember that some universities require you to have fully graduated before you can apply (i.e. have a year out first) so check with the specific universities you are applying to! Hope that helps :)

[@xm3405]

Is a GEM course done separately to a UEM course? do you work alongside undergrads or is it separate?

[@thegradmedjourney]

It depends on which university you attend! Some are GEM only, e.g. Warwick so we are all post-graduates, but some univerisities e.g. Birmingham have a GEM course that runs alongside the undergraduates, such that you end up studying with the undergraduates as well as separate sessions just with GEM students, so it really does depend on your preference and where you apply! :)

[@liliiasichko6674]

Hi, can I ask you, how hard is it to work, e.g. helth cear, and study your degree at same time

[@carmencarter5724]

Could I become a nurse and then apply to medicine and use nursing placement as my work experience. Thanks

[@shoRts4Rx]

Also can I apply into graduate medicine after offering doctor of Pharmacy?

[@DrJayPlays]

If I'm getting my academic advisor from university, do I submit there details and they get a link? or does they Uni the work in count as a Centre and it's a Buzz Word?? :$

[@thegradmedjourney]

AnimeMeetsDCMarvel hi! Regarding the UCAS application, if you're applying for graduate entry medicine you'll need to apply as an individual - that way you shouldn't be getting any options for a centre or buzz word! Then for the reference, as you say, you'll put in your referee's details and they will receive a link where they fill in the reference. Hope that helps :)

[@sarohakimg6796]

How does your tutor submit references? Is it in the UCAS application?

[@thegradmedjourney]

Yes it's on the UCAS form, there is a section for you to put in your tutor's email address which sends them a link to submit their reference (presuming you are applying as an individual and not as part of a school/organisation) :)

[@beatrizcunha486]

Hi, I'm doing GSCEs this years and then I'll do 6th form. I moved to England this year so my English is not the best yet, and I had to catch up with every subject, however I'm getting good grades for the first year but my grammar isn't in the right point so I'm a little scared to do the English exam. My question is do you think that exist any other way to get into medicine if I dont get A's in gcse. Or if I get great grades in A levels it would cover it up? because I think I'll struggle to do the GSCEs and this has always been my dream career, any advice would be nice. Thanks

[@thegradmedjourney]

Hi!! Sorry for the very late reply - i definitely remember writing a reply but perhaps i forgot to actually send it? Either way, I'm very sorry! Firstly, it makes me so happy to see you thinking about your future so early on, and how you are so focussed and determined to study medicne! Just remember you have plenty of time and don't stress yourself out yet (you have plenty of time for that in the future :P ) Basically, GCSEs are not a major issue, and you definitely don't need all As, either for undergrad or graduate entry!! A-levels are much more important for undergrad, and for graduate entry medicine it is your degree classification that has the most bearing on your application. The key thing is that you have an A in English at GCSE, and then a good number of As / A*s in most of your other subjects, but you definitely don't need it in all of them! Plus, you can always resit your GCSE english if you don't get the grade you want (I resat my iGCSE english in year 12 as I got a B, and wanted an A, and that definitely didn't hinder my application). A-levels are much more important, so just wait and see! I hope this has been helpful - Good luck with everything, and feel free to message if you have any other questions :) x

[@RE-td6xs]

what did you get in your gcse's and A levels?

[@thegradmedjourney]

GCSEs I got 7A*, 2A and B A levels : BBB(b)

[@joannemarange6361]

Hi, is it possible to apply for graduate entry medicine if I study a biomedical course regardless of whether I have A-levels in science subjects?I ask as I currently study, BTEC level 3 biomedical science and aim to study biomedical science as an undergrad degree.

[@thegradmedjourney]

Hi! yes i am sure it is possible - graduate medicine will depend more on your undergraduate degreem and having done biomedical science BTEC, you will be covering the science material required to do the degree - do check with specific universities as their entry requirements may differ. Good luck!

[@sgkhattak3127]

For your experience did u use HCA as one of your experience and was u a bank healthcare assistant or was you a permanent?? As I am a bank HCA will I get a reference isn't it

[@thegradmedjourney]

I was (and still am!) a bank HCA - your staff bank office / HR department should be able to give you a reference :)

[@katienye1529]

Is neuroscience a good undergrad to get into graduate entry medicine?

[@AnabolicBeing]

Hi, does clinical placement during uni(i m a physiotherapy student) count as work experience? Thanks 4 the info :-)

[@thegradmedjourney]

FabioA. Hey! Thanks for the question! That's a tough question and may depend on the medical school you're applying to! I personally wouldn't count it as it's part of your current degree and doesn't necessarily show that you are really comitted to medicine. Also, because it's part of your degree, when you're at placement you're likely focusing on the physiotherapy side of things and learning how to do things as opposed to giving regular patient care - both are obviously extremely important in a clinical environment but focus on different things. If I were you I'd do other forms of work.experience, such as regular volunteering and shadowing during your holidays etc just to really show your commiment to medicine and prove to yourself and to them tothat you know physiotherapy isn't for you! This doesn't mean you can't use your experiences from placement in the personal statement and even in some.interview circumstances but i personally wouldn't use it as a definite work experience , more as a top up! Hope I've made sense! And sorry this is so long!

[@AnabolicBeing]

thanks :-)

[@AnabolicBeing]

sunbeam88 thank you...for those interested in the matter i e mailed warwik uni and they told me that they do count physio placement as work exp without mentioning the specific setting...

[@girlslov-vb8gd]

can i do a neuroscience degree then apply for postgrad med.. neuroscience is also a bsc degree

[@Nico.Robin7]

Yes. You can. Infact a lot people who get into graduate med don't even have a science degree. I know someone who got in with a dance degree and art.

[@katienye1529]

is neuroscience a good degree to apply to postgraduate entry medicine?

[@vc07441]

halo! Nice videos! Can i know what exercise do you do to prepare your examinations? I am a year 3 med student. I wanna find MC exercise that is organized by different system e.g. reanl, cardio, etc. THX!

[@thegradmedjourney]

Hi, thanks for the comment! Unfortunately, I'm currently just a first year med student so can't help with your question? I would recommend you either make up your own questions using your learning objectives or use a question bank like passtest? Hope I've been somewhat useful! :)

[@vc07441]

thx Yap i wanna find a question band . i just dont know which is good

[@vc07441]

thx Yap i wanna find a question band . i just dont know which is good

[@unboxandplay8533]

If I do a Biomedical science degree than work as a healthcare assistant does that sound good enough for grad medicine?

[@thegradmedjourney]

That's definitely a good start yes, but is not the only way there, plus in itself probably would't be enough! You would probably need to do some other forms of work experience/shadowing/volunteering in addition to working as a HCA - e.g. Warwick require 70 hours of experience, but must be composed of at least 2 as no 1 placement can account for more than 50 of those 70 hours :)

[@vyshnavmanathana4346]

@@thegradmedjourney i am medical coder , shall i ?

[@chaucerflanders7918]

You are So sweet x

[@akifrahman]

Hi im doing a biomed degree at a non-russell group university with 7 As and 4 Bs at GCSE along with grades BCC at A level, do you think I stand much of a chance if I get enough work experience and do well in the entrance exams?

[@hinasajjad8510]

Hi, I think you can apply to like 8ish med schools that don't have alevel requirement. And going to a Russel University or not has no impact on your application provided you have meet all the other requirements.