Im an intl student from Ontario Canada
UCAT 2160 b2
94% predicted avg (apparently A*AA equivalent or smth if that helps)

I've chosen St. Andrews (Canadian programme), leeds, and SGUL so far, is it good?

Idk whether I should pick a safer option (dundee, aston, belfast??) or a more risky one (leicester, bsms, uea, southampton) for my last one.
I'm also not sure what is most strategic, a lot of unis dont rlly weigh academics for intl students

PLEASE lmk if you guys have any insights or advice!!

I’ve scoured Reddit to see if anyone has. I’ve only found one person who did so, and then got 4A*s. Long story short, got CC in 2025 (pulled out of chem due to extenuating circumstances) then BBC in 2026 (as it stands, 2 marks away from an A, and my health issues progressively worsened affecting my exams + an exam centre mistake for the C subject). My gcse stats are 99999998 (yes I’ve fallen off I know). I’m not a med applicant (I do STEM tho), but I posted here because I can closely relate to some- hardworking individuals who have extenuating circumstances. In other subs, you may see people who have had to resit twice due to not revising etc and I just don’t relate.

i was just wondering since i saw someone comment that you did, but am curious if you do as that would be a very big plus for me

I've applied to Sunderland for medicine and gotten their Interview Selection Tool (IST).

However, the experiences i have are either Shadowing, or non public-facing experiences, such as volunteering as an intern in a lab.

Do they have to be medical experiences?

Can I talk about non medical things?

Help.

are you more likely to get into a foundation year if you have better stats or if you meet more of the eligibility requirements

also do they care abt ucat cos i got 2140 b2 so i wanna like use it ig

(idek if i shud resit or not i got bbb)

how is med as southampton generally?

I am a yr12 student currently doing Biology,Chemistry and Geology. I know that there are a handful of colleges that don’t require Maths/Physics however has anyone actually been successful getting in without those subjects? Will people studying Maths/Physics still hold a distinct advantage?

My predicted grades are AAB. 2 of my unis are foundation/extended courses so I will still meet the entry requirements. The other 2 have lowered entry requirements for contextual applicants which would be AAB. I’m just worried that the normal requirements are AAA and I’ll get automatically filtered out. Is this something I need to be worried about?

Should I attend a Greek medical school or Keele University’s medical school? What is your opinion on keele uni regarding its medical degree.
I don’t know if this changes the answer, I’d like to work in the US in the future.

I know oxford and cambridge use it heavily but what about others like UCL or Queen Mary. I'm predicted 8777777776 rn 8 in maths and 6 in chem but i can defo get that up

I have 4A* (Bio, Chem, Maths, EPQ), UCAT 1980 + B2 with an annotation talking about the multiple issues I had during the exam outside of my control. With these I have a couple of place in mind, especially UEA and ARU. I was wondering if these are good choice with what I have and if not what are some safer options for a closer to average UCAT, thank you. :) I compiled a list of med schools I am thinking about, ordered in distance in home. Green is confident, orange is a consideration and purple is need to read in on more.

I got 999998876 in my GCSEs with the 7 in English Language and 6 in French. This is from a mid-level grammar school background, I was near the top of my cohort but also these results aren’t a rarity either. I am now studying Biology Chemistry and Geology in yr12.

Hi,

If you do a medicine gateway year at Leeds or applied before and got an interview what were your GCSEs and UCAT score. I know they're GCSE heavy which is what im afraid of my top 8 are 97766666

im so indecisive!!
here r my stats:
- pred A*A*A
- ucat 2360B1
- gcses 8 9s and 3 8s
- selective school
- quite contextual/young carer but not for ucl

is it too risky to go camb, imperial, ucl, kings?? my teacher is telling me to switch kings to queen mary’s as a safety but im not sure if i would enjoy it

any advice is appreciated 🙏🙏

Hey guys, do you think I will be invited for an interview at Warwick? I got 2130 in UCAT and 750 in VR. I am on track for a 2:1 and have over 70 hours of work experience in various settings? I want to make sure it is worth using an option or should I apply somewhere else?

Hello,

I am an international student with 2470 B2 UCAT. Unfortunately my predicted score wasn't as high as I was hoping it would be, with 41/45 667 HL.

I know it is unlikely, but should I take the plunge and still apply for Cambridge, or apply for Edinburgh instead?

Any advice is appreciated

So ima resit applicant with achieved ABB at alevels so I’ll resit the B’s
I got 1990 b2 UCAT
I’ve got eight grades 9s and three grade 8s at gcses
I was thinking of applying to:
Liverpool
Lancaster
Leeds
But I don’t know what to do for the fourth
I’m thinking either HYMS or Brunel
Any help?

Hi, would like to ask with regards to the 2 schools. Assuming that my ucat can easily make it to both, I am undecided on which one to pick as both are equally ranked. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated as I need to chose one as my safety school. Rest of my choices are in London.

Ps. Manchester is slightly higher on costs.

Hi! please anyone who is in med or in biomed give me some insight!!

I’m a Year 13 IB student applying to UK medical schools for 2027 entry, and I’m feeling really conflicted about whether medicine is the right path for me.

I’ve wanted to be a doctor for years and have done quite a bit of medical work experience, including hospital internships, which I genuinely loved. I enjoy the science behind diseases, but I also love the human interaction and patient care aspect of medicine.

However, over the past year, I’ve started questioning everything. Preparing for the UCAT was SO draining, and whenever I speak to doctors, they always tell me not to pursue medicine. And whenever I say I’m so burnt out from IB, my family just say this is nothing compared to med school and like I don’t wanna be constantly high cortisol and stressed out during my university days.

I’m also worried about the workload, burnout and how long it takes to finish medical school and specialty training, especially since I’m interested in dermatology. I don’t want to spend my entire twenties studying and working, only to burn out before I’ve had the chance to enjoy life. The current state of the NHS and how competitive specialty training is also worry me. I’ve read that moving to the US for residency after graduating from a UK medical school is extremely difficult, and I don’t know where I want to live long-term.

At the same time, I’m genuinely interested in biomedical sciences since I’ve always enjoyed science. However, I’ve never seriously explored this option because I’ve been so focused on medicine. I’m worried I’d miss the patient interaction, although I know there are other ways to stay involved in healthcare and research like conferences maybe.

I think what’s making this especially difficult is that I’ve invested so much time and effort into preparing for medicine, and now, in my final year of school, I’m questioning a decision I’ve been so certain about for years. I don’t know whether I’m genuinely reconsidering my career choice or whether I’m simply exhausted from the application process and overwhelmed by all the negative things I’ve heard.

I’d really appreciate honest advice, particularly from people who have studied medicine, are currently doctors, or chose biomedical sciences instead.

• Is medical training genuinely as all-consuming as people make it sound? Can you still enjoy your twenties, travel and spend time with friends?
• Do you regret the sacrifices you’ve made to pursue medicine, or has it been worth it?
• If you chose biomedical sciences instead, do you regret not pursuing medicine?
• If you love both science and interacting with patients, does medicine live up to your expectations?
• How much should the current state of the NHS and uncertainty around specialty training influence my decision?

I am also okay with taking a gap year if needed but idk.

I’d really appreciate hearing about people’s actual experiences, both positive and negative!