Aim Higher Aim Higher Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary

Science, DentistryScience, Dentistry

What you need to knowWhat you need to know

Aims and ObjectivesAims and Objectives Clarify why you want to be a Clarify why you want to be a

doctor/dentist/vet – skills and qualities doctor/dentist/vet – skills and qualities neededneeded

Gain relevant work experienceGain relevant work experience Examine the history of your chosen Examine the history of your chosen

professionprofession Preparation of personal statement Preparation of personal statement Knowledge of the profession eg. NHSKnowledge of the profession eg. NHS Ethics issuesEthics issues World h issuesWorld h issues BMAT/UKCAT testBMAT/UKCAT test Interview preparationInterview preparation

BMAT or UKCAT TEST BMAT or UKCAT TEST ( Problem Solving and ( Problem Solving and

Critical Thinking)Critical Thinking)CHECK IF YOUR COURSE NEEDS ONE for 2006CHECK IF YOUR COURSE NEEDS ONE for 2006 University of Bristol Veterinary School (D100)University of Bristol Veterinary School (D100) University of Cambridge Medical and University of Cambridge Medical and

Veterinary School (A100, A101, D100)Veterinary School (A100, A101, D100) Imperial College London (A100)Imperial College London (A100) Manchester University (A104, A204)Manchester University (A104, A204) Oxford University Medical School (A100 Oxford University Medical School (A100

B100)B100) Royal Veterinary College (D100, D101)Royal Veterinary College (D100, D101) University College London (A100)University College London (A100) FROM 2007 24 institutions will have UKCAT FROM 2007 24 institutions will have UKCAT

as entry requirementas entry requirement

MedicineMedicine

Approx 30 Medical Schools Approx 30 Medical Schools Applications 1000 – 3000 per institution. Applications 1000 – 3000 per institution. Intake per medical school - approx 200 Intake per medical school - approx 200

students. This included not only A level students. This included not only A level students but also mature students and students but also mature students and students from overseasstudents from overseas

Most popular universities (>2000 Most popular universities (>2000 applications) = Manchester , Sheffield, applications) = Manchester , Sheffield, Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds, Nottingham, Barts, Royal F, Southampton, Barts, Royal F, Southampton,

Medicine Entry Medicine Entry RequirementsRequirements

At least 5 grade A subjects at GCSEAt least 5 grade A subjects at GCSE GCSE Maths and English minimum at grade GCSE Maths and English minimum at grade

BB Some need 4 subjects at AS level e.g. Some need 4 subjects at AS level e.g.

ManchesterManchester Generally, at A level must have ChemistryGenerally, at A level must have Chemistry Entrance requirements at A level AAB, Entrance requirements at A level AAB,

generallygenerally Some will accept AVCE double award but Some will accept AVCE double award but

need a combinations of ay least 2 A levels need a combinations of ay least 2 A levels also - Check individual institutions.also - Check individual institutions.

May need to take BMAT test; some ask for May need to take BMAT test; some ask for questionnaire to be filled on-line. UKCAT questionnaire to be filled on-line. UKCAT test from 2007test from 2007

Selection Process e.g. Selection Process e.g. YorkYork

Based on UCAS personal statementBased on UCAS personal statement Interview processInterview process Process of selection is by RANKING Process of selection is by RANKING

i.e. a score will be given and top 370 i.e. a score will be given and top 370 out of 2000 applicants recommended out of 2000 applicants recommended for offerfor offer

Report from personal tutor to give Report from personal tutor to give evidence of mitigating circumstances evidence of mitigating circumstances and supporting the applicationand supporting the application

DentistryDentistry Approx 13 dental schoolsApprox 13 dental schools Applications 1000 – 2000 per year. Intake 55 Applications 1000 – 2000 per year. Intake 55

-200 places, includes mature students and -200 places, includes mature students and from overseasfrom overseas

GCSE 5 or 6 subjects grade A/B including GCSE 5 or 6 subjects grade A/B including Maths and English at grade B minimum , Maths and English at grade B minimum , some will want grade Asome will want grade A

Typically: Chem/Biol + 1 other subjectTypically: Chem/Biol + 1 other subject A levels AAB and/or AVCE A grade. Check A levels AAB and/or AVCE A grade. Check

with the institution.with the institution. Check if requirement for BMAT/UKCAT. Check if requirement for BMAT/UKCAT.

From 2007 UKCAT test alsoFrom 2007 UKCAT test also

Requirements for Requirements for DentistryDentistry

Evidence of manual dexterityEvidence of manual dexterity Commitment to dentistyCommitment to dentisty Team and leadership evidenceTeam and leadership evidence Non-academic interestsNon-academic interests Work experienceWork experience Fitness to practiceFitness to practice

Veterinary ScienceVeterinary Science 6 vet schools in the UK: Bristol; 6 vet schools in the UK: Bristol;

Cambridge; Edinburgh; Glasgow; Cambridge; Edinburgh; Glasgow; Liverpool; Royal Veterinary College, Liverpool; Royal Veterinary College, LondonLondon

Some courses have Veterinary Some courses have Veterinary Gateway Programme if grades not Gateway Programme if grades not predicted to be high enough at A predicted to be high enough at A level e.g. Royal College , London and level e.g. Royal College , London and LiverpoolLiverpool

High grades at GCSE ( at least 5 High grades at GCSE ( at least 5 grade A’s) and A level: AAA/AABgrade A’s) and A level: AAA/AAB

RequirementsRequirements

Awareness of welfare issuesAwareness of welfare issues Interpersonal skillsInterpersonal skills MotivationMotivation Scientific and research abilityScientific and research ability Knowledge of ethical issuesKnowledge of ethical issues Knowledge of the professionKnowledge of the profession Work experience: veterinary work Work experience: veterinary work

experience and animal work experience experience and animal work experience (may need reference from work-(may need reference from work-experience providers)experience providers)

Summary: Short Listing Summary: Short Listing CandidatesCandidates

Clear motivation for choosing Clear motivation for choosing medicine/dentistry/veterinary sciencemedicine/dentistry/veterinary science

Realistic view of the professionRealistic view of the profession Work experienceWork experience General knowledge of health care, animal General knowledge of health care, animal

welfare etcwelfare etc Interest and hobbiesInterest and hobbies Determination/conscientiousness/persistence Determination/conscientiousness/persistence Communication skills – written and verbalCommunication skills – written and verbal Autonomy and responsibility Autonomy and responsibility Intellectual potential and curiosityIntellectual potential and curiosity Manage multiple demandsManage multiple demands

Work experienceWork experience Must have evidence of Must have evidence of long-term, long-term,

regularregular experience in voluntary caring experience in voluntary caring role – contact hospices, residential role – contact hospices, residential homes, veterinary, animal welfare, homes, veterinary, animal welfare, dental practicesdental practices

King Fisher placement (see Connexions, King Fisher placement (see Connexions, Carol Bates for work shadowing)Carol Bates for work shadowing)

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