GCSEs and A level requirements for Medicine UK 2024
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- Are you currently studying for your GCSEs/A levels and are interested in applying to Medicine? Well, watch this video to find out what grades are required and what you should do if you want to apply to Medicine.
I managed to achieve 9A*s and 2A*s and although you should aim to smash your GCSEs, not all Medical Schools will value your GCSEs the same way when assessing the strength of your application. Subscribe for weekly videos every Sunday.
2 important resources
Medic Portal page: www.themedicportal.com/applic...
Medical School entry requirements 2021 (different pdf every year): www.medschools.ac.uk/media/27...
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Newcastle Medical School's Widening Participation scheme eligibility: www.ncl.ac.uk/schools/partner...
Information about Dyslexia: www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
00:52 - GCSE grade requirements
03:54 - GCSEs don't determine Medical school performance
05:05 - A level grade requirements and choice advice
06:43 - Widening Participation and Access Scheme
07:58 - Do you have Dyslexia?
08:52 - Motivation!
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Wow thank you for this! That Newcastle partners thing is amazing too, I am eligible and it drops my requirements to BBB!
no problem Natalie!
Ayyy my guy, love to see it
Omg thank you such a helpful video
Your a fucking life saver dude, I just want u to understand how much you've helped
Him: “you probably clicked on this video because you’ve got GCSEs and A-levels coming up”
Me: “no, I was bored and my friend is also called Taha” 😭😭😂🤣
Thanks for the video, well explained
No problem 😊
Great video🎉
Thank you for the video! I'd want to ask if I have 9s in maths, biology, chemistry and physics, 7s in Further maths and a 5 in English language, as well as an A in HPQ, do I still stand a chance to get into med school, or should I resit English next year? Thank you very much!
Hello Taha, i’m considering independently studying A level chemistry, Biology, and psychology so i can apply for medicine but i will be 19/20 at the time i apply. Will med schools accept me? Specially as i was a private learner and not a sixth-form attendant. I’d preferably apply to Newcastle.
sorry that was long but would be great to get a response!
Appreciate it left a sub
Thanks
Legendary
Do medical schools frown upon gcse resits?
I didn't do well in my English gcse to the point I might be getting 3/4s. I'm thinking of resitting it as I don't want this grade to affect my chances of getting into unis like oxbridge, king's college, Edinburgh, etc. For my other subjects like maths and science I'm confident that I will get above 6s along with my options.
Let's say I do well after retaking GCSE English like get 6/7s, would this lower the risk of rejection?
The unis I'm looking into see gcse results as a 'predictor of performance' so I don't want them to think 'low' of me just cause of my English grade, just because I was going through health problems at the time.
Hello I loved this video, but if I got AAB which unis can I apply to. Because I’ve already taken 1 gap year and will do another one .
Hi Taha below are my gcse results:
8 Physics
7 Biology
7 Chemistry
7 Maths
7 RS
7 Geography
6 History
English Lit and lang 5
4 French
I'm certain all my grades will allow me to go to medical school except the english language grade. I have a chance to retake it in November but have some problems doing it. First problem is that im not sure if it is the right idea to retake whilst starting your a levels. Second problem is that im not sure whether unis accept retakes and lastly due to the pandemic in my school we were only taught one paper for english so im not confident at all on the other paper and i will have to sit both papers when retaking the exam. My A levels are Geography, Bio, chem and core maths.
Can you please give me any advice on what to do.
Thank you in advance,
great video
thank you bro!
Do you think if you got a c in english however smash the a levels I’m picking chemistry biology and maths and I’m not brilliant at English and the current circumstances I may not get past a grade 5 hopefully I do I’m trying as hard as I can will they matter
thank you for this!
No problem Bethan, subscribe for more!
if i retook year 12 and changed psych and econ to bio and chem can i still apply?
it would mean alot if u could answer this :
- i will take chem and bio and english but sadly i would replace eng with physics to keep my options open for my own country .. so getting good grades in these subjects can aquire me oppurtunity to study abroad through funded scholarships?
Not too sure about funded scholarships, something for you to ask the medical schools by contacting them through email and phone 👍
@@TahaButt i see thankyou :D
please help i have just started my A levels in a sixth form college i have chosen chemistry biology and environmental science . But I don't like my third subject . What can i change it to ? Im thinking about chemistry , biology and business right now . but I don't know if it is suitable for medicine
Which unis accept retakes in gcse
Can I apply to medical college in uk after olevel and take predicted grades in As(A level first year)
your underrated
Med with a foundation year in uni of notts requires 5 grades 6s minimum in gvse I've got:7 in maths 6 in English lang 6,5 in combined science ( they require a 6'6) 7 in computer science, 6 English literature 6 in geography and 4 in pe considering I get the required a levels grades do u think they'll let me in. I've got all the grades down its just the 6,5 in science im stressed about because it doesn't meet requirements but im hoping they do let me off
Did they accept you ?
Is the widening participation access scheme still there that’s massive bro.I’m in y11 how long will it stay
Yep still there. For Newcastle medical school it is called partners programme
What if I had bad GCSEs (English B ,Maths D+ and science CD) if I did those subjects in A levels to up the grade would it still matter about the Ds and Cs or would they just look at the A level results?(hopefully i would get all As in A level)
depends on the unis, some don't look at your gcse so it's about the uni you want to go to. but A level is really important so i hope you smash those
Hey my name is also Taha!
I loved your video, it was great MASHALLAH.
Can I please ask, I'm considering medicine AND a degree in math/Computer Science (so I wanna keep my options open). So can I take Chemistry, Maths and Computer science and get into medicine?(Since apparently Biology is not compulsory)
Salam Taha… there can only be one of us… 😂
So Taha you need to find a set of medical schools that only require chemistry at a level and not biology. Once you find that set look at their other requirements like UCAT/BMAT GCSEs and then look at the courses and cities and narrow down which few you like the best 😊
@@TahaButt thanks a lot
@@TahaButt are you sure about that
great gob , l got a question can we take GCSE from other countries for studying in the UK??
Yeah if you mean studying at university in the Uk you can apply with international grades I’m sure
Do you think biology chemistry and pe are good subjects to take or should I add maths because I heard that sometimes pe isn't accepted alongside bio
i am taking PE GCSE and we do learn a lot about the human body/anatomy but i would take maths if you wanna stay safe- look at your local colleges and see the requirements:)
Hi so sorry I didn't see this comment, so honestly it depends on where you want to apply. I think if you want to go to Cambridge then definitely take maths as they want more science and academic subjects but I think for other medical universities like Newcastle it should be fine.
P.E you learn about the anatomy and it is more related to medicine i would say. Check with the resources in the description and if you're still unsure definitely contact the medical schools office and enquire whether they value PE and maths the same or if it doesn't make a difference
hey im applying for 2022
And i got a big problem my gcses arnt the best very average 4,5,6s (predicited)
but for my alevel im getting A and A*
how much of a problem is this for me and do u recommend any unis due to my situation i cant find any
Watch from 2:50
Also Newcastle med school I know don’t look at your GCSEs 👍🏽 check the description as well for useful links
Can I get into medince or dermatology with math core?
Hey Taha, do you reckon I cn apply for London Universities with these GCSEs :
9s in Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, chemistry.
8s in Physics , Media , Geography
7 in music and 6s in RE and German.
Also, I have done maths challenges , Additional Maths (FSMQ) , Work Experience at a Pharmacy , Play the Keyboard which I get graded by Trinity.
Do you think I can try for London Unis like Imperial, Queen Mary , Saint George's, King's...
hi is there anyway i can contact u on like Ig or smthg im in yr 11 rn and i really need some advice if possible.
Yeah it’s best to contact the universities you mentioned and ask how much do GCSEs add to the strength of your application. I know St George’s used to rank their applicants according to their GCSEs score so it may be harder to get into there but I’m not sure about the other London Med schools. I think most Med schools want 3As at A levels, good interview, good PS and good GCSEs maybe (some unis don’t look at GCSEs). Your GCSEs look good though
So for widening participant in Newcastle. If you need AAA and get ABC is that fine?
So I believe it’s AAB or ABB - I would google it to make sure
Hello Taha, can I go to medical school without A levels such as pre-universities or foundations? A Level is really expensive in our country and just only with igcse, my family is in debt😭
Sorry to hear about that Samuel, I’ll be honest I’m not sure but I’m thinking it’s unlikely without A levels, I would google and contact Med schools for help 👍🏽
Just was gonna ask are these ok a level subjects chemistry biology and history
yep they're fine :)
In my GCSEs I got 7 A*s, 2 As and 3 Bs. But I only got a 7 in maths and a B in English. For my a levels I'm predicted AAAA ATM in bio, chem, maths and German. Do I even have a chance of getting into medicine?
Yeah of course, those are great gcses. If you're worried choose to apply to a uni that doesn't look so much at gcses such as Newcastle but you should be fine. Now it's on to nailing the UCAT/BMAT and nailing the interviews (my most recent video is on interviews).
I'm doing the exact same A levels.
How tf did you get 9 A*s??? Mashallah
Mashallah, motivating muslims like me ❤️
I have a grade 5 for english language but i came to this country in year 9 so can i still apply to Newcastle ?
In my description there's a link to the medic portal which has a list of gcse requirements for all the medical schools.
For Newcastle it states: "Newcastle University does not have any GCSE requirements for its Medicine A100 course, and instead has A Level or IB requirements."
I think I'm expecting A*A*A* for A levels but my gcses were kinda bad. Do you think I'll be an issue? I'm thinking of retaking english and maths gcse (got Cs in both).
Those are amazing predicted grades well done! So in the description there are 2 links that you should look at (under "2 important resources"). It will give you an idea of what universities expect their applicants to achieve at GCSEs. As I said some universities may look at your GCSEs whereas some universities like Newcastle tend to not as long as you take Bio and Chem at A level. After looking at the resources I would choose medical schools that don't really look at GCSEs.
It might be worth calling their student office or contacting someone who deals with applications and ask them if their med school looks at GCSEs.
Don't worry though I know medical students with not the best GCSES. You can do it!
Eh excuse me , I’m currently studying physics bio business and maths at AS levels can I apply for medicine?
Hi! It’s probably best to take chemistry to open your doors but I think there are Med schools that accept biology without chemistry 👍🏽 I would google and check how many would accept that
did u get scholarship or u were already in uk if u went to uk to study please tell how u did it
I’m born and raised in the UK 👍
what if i only took 5 GCSEs? will i be at disadvantage even if i get 7, 9,9,9,7?
Some med schools don’t look at GCSEs and some do. I would say to open as many doors as possible to take at least 9 but if you’ve already done or achieved 5 then universities like Newcastle don’t look at GCSEs. I’ve attached important resources in the description
What about MCAT then
Informative video :)
Can you help me I need advice PLEASE, these are my GCSE results:
english language- 8 (A*)
english literature- 7 (A)
history- 8
combined science- 7-7
maths- 6 (b)
arabic- 5
creative i- media- L2D (grade 8)
sports- L2D (grade 8)
GENERALLY SPEAKING IF I DO GOOD IN ALEVELS INTERVIEWS ETC, DO YOU THINK I CAN GET INTO medicine ?? im stressing so much
(i feel like a B in maths (6) may deny me a space but the requirements are 6
Honestly you will see how little GCSEs actually matter, it really depends on the medical schools you apply to.
Some like St Georges look at your GCSEs and even rank you based on them.
However some like Newcastle don’t even look at your GCSEs.
So it’s important to look at uni entry requirements and if you’re concerned about your GCSEs then avoid applying to unis like St Georges that look at your GCSEs.
Biggest things are A levels, UCAT/BMAT, personal statement (some unis don’t even look at PS) and interviews 👍🏽
What age you started medical college and how many years we need to stay in A levels …
So I entered medical school at 18 and you study A levels for 2 years
What if u do good in GCSEs but mess up A levels?
So A levels is the biggie tbh. When medical schools give you an offer it’s based on whether you can meet their A level requirements. There are things you can do if you don’t meet the A level requirements on the day like call and ask for clearing. I think I’ll make a video on this soon…
Hello I am taking a level Biology, chemistry and design technology. Could I still do Medicine?
Yep definetly just check the universities that you want to apply if they have any subject preferences. I know some like Cambridge I think want academic subjects but you should be fine applying to most universities. Check the link in the description for Medic portal.
@@TahaButt hello , thanks for replying . Is design technology an academic subject ? Also keep up the work, as their are a lot of confused gcse students like me and this will help you channel grow inshallah. Also could you please answer my question thanks
@@AKzMODz1 JazakAllah khair thank you. I am not sure. I've done some google searches and reading whether DT is an academic subject but I can't find a clear answer.
The best thing to do for you is to email your DT teacher and ask and also email/call UCAS and ask. These people will know best. But depending on which university you want to apply to, Bio Chem DT are good A levels. The main thing is getting the 3As...
@@TahaButt thank you 🙏
Asalam o Alikum bro. My name is also Taha as you can see. If I get all As but no A stars in O level do I have a chance in any medical school
Yes! There are some medical schools such as Newcastle that don’t even look at your GCSEs/o levels.
@@TahaButt Thanks alot for the help Sir. May Allah bless you.
Hi my name is Taha Butt, a 3rd year medical student and my dad is a cardiothoracic surgeon. How can I help you today ?
Anas you big gue 😂
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I’m really stuck which subject to pick as a third subject: Psychology and English Literature. I understand that Psychology will open more opportunities, however english lit is my stronger subject, but is it considered as a ‘general study’ and will I still be able to go to med school with Chemistry, Biology and English lit (and/or Psychology)?
Check with your teacher but I don’t think eng lit is considered as a general study so it should be fine. Also that combo is perfect for most med schools unless you want to apply to somewhere like Cambridge or Oxford 👍🏽
Pick the 3rd subject that is your favourite or whichever one you think you can get an A in easier
Can grade 5 in gcse maths get me in Oxford?
i think 4 grades higher would work
Is this applicable for international students too like India
So there may be other stuff like proof of ability to speak English through certain exams. If you google Medical schools UK entry requirements then you should find a helpful pdf which should include information for international students
Hello Taha. I want to become a doctor too. But I'm worried that maths might stop it. Here are my GCSE grades:
Maths 5
English literature 6
English language 6
Science 7
RE 8
Business enterprise: distinction
Health and social care: enterprise: Pass
Geography 7
Is there any universities in London that you recommend that might get me accepted?
Thanks
Hi John, in the description there’s some useful links. One of them is a pdf with the entry requirements for all the different medical schools in the uk and the other is the medic portal website which gives infortmation on entry requirements for GCSEs and A levels for med schools in UK.
Not sure about London but I know that Newcastle currently don’t look at your GCSEs and focus more on your A levels. 👍🏽
Bro another question sorry for annoying you , is a grade 5 counted as a B?
So it looks like a high C. 4 is standard pass then 5 is strong pass. Check with your teachers though 👍
yes a 5 is a b- because alot of unis considered a 5 as a b, so yes it is
@@bhg582 hi Could you please tell me which uni’s do accept a 5 as a B?
@@gdjgigufugug2768 quite a lot, but off the top off my head: aston, ntu, manchester,surrey, leicester, southampton(i think) and more
@@bhg582 ok thx
My igcse is shit like Es but my as level result is AAB I took 3 science
Will Universe accept me
Visit this website it should tell you about grade requirements for Medicine. www.themedicportal.com/application-guide/choosing-a-medical-school/gcse-requirements-for-medicine/
@@TahaButt okay thx
Does it matter if i retake one or two GCSEs
Hell yes
Are a levels really hard ?
Yeah I can’t lie they’re a big step up
Can you get to medicine with As
Yep so depends on the university. If you mean GCSEs there's plenty of people at Newcastle med school who didn't get all A*s or As at GCSEs. some of my friends achieved a few Bs and they are on the course. I don't think Newcastle look at GCSEs, there may be other medical schools like that.
@@TahaButt I meant AS level
@@mohammedbadi3081 yep 3As is the normal offer
i got three 7s four 6s and two 5s - five in maths but ive resat and waiting for result do i have any chance for med??
In my description there's a link to the medic portal which has a list of gcse requirements for all the medical schools. If you're worried unis like Newcastle don't look at GCSEs as long as you do bio and chem at a levels 👍
I need you help to get in medical college
Shoot me a dm on Instagram @taha_butty where you can ask your questions
I'm not on Instagram
Ya Allah may they not look at my gcses at allll😭
Do you know junaid
That's my G, I live with him and 4 other medics. Collab incoming soon... 👀
@@TahaButt Thas soo Klmm must be so livee
Is a grade 5 counted as a B?
yep this is your answer. www.google.com/search?q=gcse+grade+equivalents&sxsrf=ALeKk02R8hkqB1bbuit4uyGkpftO6mRJkQ:1610785882280&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwig28mChaDuAhUgURUIHfwkCy0Q_AUoAXoECCsQAw&biw=1440&bih=732#imgrc=QYRpw6vczfVPbM
POV im a failure