Transcript Aim Higher Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry

Aim Higher Medicine,
Veterinary Science,
Dentistry
What you need to know
Aims and Objectives
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Clarify why you want to be a doctor/dentist/vet –
skills and qualities needed
Gain relevant work experience
Examine the history of your chosen profession
Preparation of personal statement
Knowledge of the profession eg. NHS
Ethics issues
World h issues
BMAT/UKCAT test
Interview preparation
BMAT or UKCAT TEST
( Problem Solving and Critical
Thinking)
CHECK IF YOUR COURSE NEEDS ONE for 2006
 University of Bristol Veterinary School (D100)
 University of Cambridge Medical and Veterinary
School (A100, A101, D100)
 Imperial College London (A100)
 Manchester University (A104, A204)
 Oxford University Medical School (A100 B100)
 Royal Veterinary College (D100, D101)
 University College London (A100)
 FROM 2007 24 institutions will have UKCAT as
entry requirement
Medicine
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Approx 30 Medical Schools
Applications 1000 – 3000 per institution.
Intake per medical school - approx 200 students.
This included not only A level students but also
mature students and students from overseas
Most popular universities (>2000 applications) =
Manchester , Sheffield, Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds,
Nottingham, Barts, Royal F, Southampton,
Medicine Entry Requirements
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At least 5 grade A subjects at GCSE
GCSE Maths and English minimum at grade B
Some need 4 subjects at AS level e.g. Manchester
Generally, at A level must have Chemistry
Entrance requirements at A level AAB, generally
Some will accept AVCE double award but need a
combinations of ay least 2 A levels also - Check
individual institutions.
May need to take BMAT test; some ask for
questionnaire to be filled on-line. UKCAT test
from 2007
Selection Process e.g. York
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Based on UCAS personal statement
Interview process
Process of selection is by RANKING i.e. a
score will be given and top 370 out of 2000
applicants recommended for offer
Report from personal tutor to give evidence
of mitigating circumstances and supporting
the application
Dentistry
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Approx 13 dental schools
Applications 1000 – 2000 per year. Intake 55 -200 places,
includes mature students and from overseas
GCSE 5 or 6 subjects grade A/B including Maths and
English at grade B minimum , some will want grade A
Typically: Chem/Biol + 1 other subject
A levels AAB and/or AVCE A grade. Check with the
institution.
Check if requirement for BMAT/UKCAT. From 2007
UKCAT test also
Requirements for Dentistry
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Evidence of manual dexterity
Commitment to dentisty
Team and leadership evidence
Non-academic interests
Work experience
Fitness to practice
Veterinary Science
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6 vet schools in the UK: Bristol; Cambridge;
Edinburgh; Glasgow; Liverpool; Royal
Veterinary College, London
Some courses have Veterinary Gateway
Programme if grades not predicted to be
high enough at A level e.g. Royal College ,
London and Liverpool
High grades at GCSE ( at least 5 grade A’s)
and A level: AAA/AAB
Requirements
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Awareness of welfare issues
Interpersonal skills
Motivation
Scientific and research ability
Knowledge of ethical issues
Knowledge of the profession
Work experience: veterinary work experience and
animal work experience (may need reference from
work-experience providers)
Summary: Short Listing Candidates
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Clear motivation for choosing
medicine/dentistry/veterinary science
Realistic view of the profession
Work experience
General knowledge of health care, animal welfare etc
Interest and hobbies
Determination/conscientiousness/persistence
Communication skills – written and verbal
Autonomy and responsibility
Intellectual potential and curiosity
Manage multiple demands
Work experience
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Must have evidence of long-term, regular
experience in voluntary caring role – contact
hospices, residential homes, veterinary,
animal welfare, dental practices
King Fisher placement (see Connexions,
Carol Bates for work shadowing)
Go to Open Day – see websites
Use contacts
START NOW !!!! Not just in the summer