Can you get into medicine with bad GCSE grades?
Just because you’ve come out of school with bad grades doesn’t mean you can’t be a doctor. Sure, you probably feel a bit deflated right now (especially if you were expecting to do better), but that doesn’t mean all options are closed. You can still become a doctor despite bad GCSE or A-level results.
What GCSE grades do I need for medicine?
In order to study medicine at most universities in the UK you need to, as a standard, have at least five A* or A grade GCSEs in subjects including Maths and English. You also need to have at least one Grade B in a Science.
How many GCSEs do you need to do medicine?
Seven GCSEs must be offered, including English (both English Language and English Literature), Mathematics (or one, but not both, of Methods in Mathematics and Applications of Mathematics), Biology and Chemistry (or dual award science), plus two additional GCSEs in any subject, at grade 6 or above.
Which year of medical school is the hardest UK?
Which year of med school is the hardest?
- 1st Year. Votes: 119 42.3%
- 2nd Year. Votes: 102 36.3%
- 3rd Year. Votes: 55 19.6%
- 4th Year. Votes: 5 1.8%
Which is the hardest medical school to get into?
What are the hardest medical schools to get into?
| School Name | Acceptance rate | MCAT composite score |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | 2.3% | N/A |
| Nova Southeastern University FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | 2.7% | N/A |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | 2.7% | N/A |
| University of California–Los Angeles (Geffen) Los Angeles, CA | 2.8% | N/A |
How long is med school in UK?
five years
Is it harder to become a doctor in the US or UK?
Medical school and training in general is just less intense (but longer) in the UK than the US. Residency is done in 3 years in the US however the minimum in the UK is 5 years (if you become a GP) or much longer to be anything else. However post-graduate training in the UK provides a better work/life balance.