i got ma GCSE results and i got results like: A* for RE, B for Eng., A for Eng Lit, B for Maths, AA for Science, C for French, CC for Health and Social A for History and B for Ict. My dream is to be a doctor and i want to know if i could fulfill my dreams wit dis kinda results?
2006-08-24 04:41:59 · 14 answers · asked by bex 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Depends on the uni you apply to - University of Birmingham now requires 6A*s at GCSE, I know this seems mad, but the competition is extremely tough now. My adivce would be to get extremely high A-Level grades in Chemisrty (compulsory for ALL medical degrees in the UK) mathematics and something a bit different to show you are well rounded, like a language. Also, if you haven't already started, you are going to need a lot of 1st had experience of working with the public, preferably in a medical setting. This will help you decided whether or not you actually want to go into medicine - i worked i a hospital for 2 years during my A|_levels and decided that i really didn't want to be a doctor. Its a long and very tiresome course (although its hugely rewarding) and even when you qualify you will face examinations throughout the rest of your career.
I have friens at uni, who when we were all out partying and drinking, they had to study. While most people only had about 4 or six final exams, medics had 13!
Find out as much as you can about it, and then if you want it, and you think you are right for the job, go for it.
Good luck,
xSx
2006-08-24 07:15:18 · answer #1 · answered by Cheeky Chops 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Congratulations. I also want to be a doctor. I got A* in maths, french, geography, music, physics and chemistry, A in Biology, English Lang, and AA in ICT, also B in Latin and C in Eng. Lit and Media Studies. I was really pleased and hope that you are too.
About medicine, well although they will look at your GCSEs, the main thing is that you concentrate on your A levels. In addition, I hope that you are aware about the need for doing work experience and voluntary work. The bad thing about medicine is that it is so competitive to get in. At least you are thinking about. I have a book entitled 'How to get into medical School'! Think of it like writing an English paper, half of it is just about knowing HOW to answer the paper, so you need to find out how you can get into medicine, and then need to have a real drive to be able to pull it off.
But main thing is get three of four A grades at A levels, sad thing is that medical schools have so many applicants, so they can just pick and choose.
Best of luck!
Chris, Southampton
2006-08-24 11:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well it really depends where you want to go. Places like oxford, cambridge and imperial are unlikely to accept less than 7A*s with the rest As. But other places have entry criteria which are slightly lower and so you could get in. But you need excellent A levels ie 4 A grades and good interviews. The reason for these high requirements is that it is simply so competitive.
2006-08-25 05:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by iknowthis 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
u do not need 6 A*'s at GCSE to get into the birmingham university as sara sed. A-levels lead u onto university not GCSEs! Just had to say something cuz tht was stupid. Ive just done my GCSEs and i can easily get into 6th form. GCSEs just open the next door towards getting a good education, now you need to focus on a-levels as this will open the next door. If you want to go to university to get an important job like a doctor then you should aim for A's and B's at a-level. Hope that helps :)
2006-08-26 17:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
We have the same name!
Anyway, my friend wanted to be a doctor, and she got similar GCSE results. These are good results, but it really matters how you do at A level. You need two A's and a B at A level in science-based subjects to be able to study at university as a doctor. With your GCSE results it's a good start :D
2006-08-24 11:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by bex 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All these people that are saying that you need all these different results in your GCSEs to get into university are wrong, most universitys wont judge you on your gcse results they look at you A-level or equivalent.
They usually only look at your GCSE results to see how you progressed.
2006-08-27 11:08:29 · answer #6 · answered by Megan 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Congratulstions! My sister got hers : 8 A*s 3 As
2006-08-24 11:57:37 · answer #7 · answered by wolf 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well done on achieving those results. Keep working as you are, and I'm sure you will achieve your dream.
2006-08-24 11:48:52 · answer #8 · answered by missmandymoomoo24 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, that's no problem.
Once you start doing the degree that's when grades count.
2006-08-24 11:47:21 · answer #9 · answered by Shockey Monkey 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
gcse's are just the stepping stones for A-levels. then degrees. keep working hard and you'll be fine. CONGRATULATIONS!!
2006-08-24 11:45:32 · answer #10 · answered by britbabe 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋