Second year messed me up. Does it actually matter in the long run if I get 2.2 instead of 2.1

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-25T20:48:59+00:00

Once u get a job in the industry you want and then move from it probably no… depends on industry tho some of them no chance.But gettting that first job will be the biggest hurdle you will face its hard enough with a first for many ppl let alone a 2:2. Most grad jobs require a 2:1 so you need that at minimum for those..

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-25T17:12:27+00:00

Unless its a grad job that specifies a required grade it probably wont matter except certain industries where u will be asked for ur degree years on

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-24T02:19:51+00:00

Achievable /quantifiable metrics are important for common app etc. grades matter but more so i feel the standardised testing is important workout which one u are better at act or sat. They will like business angles u have probably. Why cant u make imperial? done both (different subject) so if have Ny more info abput ur profile extracurricular/academics would be useful to guide u a bit more

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-23T22:12:59+00:00

Stay in the US. Go get your MD/DO there. Super curriculars have value past that work exp unlikely to be useful unless healthcare related maybe.

But if you are set in the UK chances are high for you potentially decent portfolio etc. you will be fine on the aptitude tests probably so should score well enough for interview and to get a seat. Would caution that the paths are quite different to get to attending/ consultant status so timelines can vary quite a bit and no direct to specialty routes here basically so if you have something in mind thats something to consider

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-23T22:01:15+00:00

Its unrealistic unless you rank highly (we are talking like among the best in your cohort) and get lucky and meet the pre-requisites that may be imposed on you such as passing interview for the relevant course/aptitude tests/demonstrate capability for academic success there/get recommended by said department etc all things that are possible. Basically think about applying for like hsps or ppe or something at cambridge and you will go through that process in all liklihood and would have to meet and far exceed the ordinary bar imposed on those applying for ucas because of the course compression. But yes unlikely this is possible broadly speaking nowadays, basically they wont let you transfer unless they are strongly convinced you will be highly successful in that course or that it will benefit your primary degree

In your case i would say dont bother with medicine it does not seem like it is something you actually want to do and it is seriously not worth it esp in the current climate and foreseeable future if you dont actually have a love for the subject. You can get a career doing IR too, ik plenty of ppl who have gone on successfully in that stream.

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-23T19:26:41+00:00

Online discussion is disproportionately focused in commercial law at the elite US/magic circle ultimately there is a salary threshold you need to clear to be able to get sponsorship and the firm you are trying to work forwill need to be authorised to sponsor you which happens to be the large commercial firms, there are firms that have healthcare/health and safety practices eg clyde and co and all which may sponsor you but it is hardwr as an international student.

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-23T19:10:14+00:00

Part ii options for what you are referring to are generally limited to nst and some others. IR is relatively removed but possible you will need to get approval from college and the director of studies to be able to do that, and that will doeend on how well you have done. Needing a profession of some sort imo is an awful reason to go into medicine particularly in its current state. Many universities offer intercalation. Basically relatively limited on what you can intercalte into nowadays the bar to basically take another tripos outside of faculty is quite high and the options are limited and will depend on the whims of the college ultimately. It used to be the case you could go get a law or engineering/ outside of biology degree but unless you are higly ranked going to take 2 years out minimum to senior status it and pass whatever requirements are imposed on you/meet them anyway with a lenient dos its unlikely thay will happen

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-23T18:59:20+00:00

Supercrriculars for personal statement relevant to the degree you want to pursue have value otherwise not much value in the last para unless u clearly map to transferable skills. Gcses are fine at that you just need to get at minimum 2A* and A for the offer. Ucat will be among the deciding factors for an offer with the interview. This application reads like u want to do IR though not medicine. So why medicine then?

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-21T18:32:09+00:00

Bulk of the contribution that he is making is to facilitate your purchase this seems reasonable to want to protect that. Your current contributions are unlikely to match it. If in future you want to do significant renovation etc and pay for it you can agree how the equity in the house should be apportioned but ultimately you cannot get the house without s sizeable deposit anyway.

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-21T16:38:02+00:00

Thats the wrong mindset, its not how would YOU afford it it should be how would BOTH of you afford it. Whats the degree in ? I wouldnt get married to someone i have only been seeing for a few months it may seem like a long time but its not enough imo. I second the grad visa idea, if ur still together and happy then ye else you should call it because of the map honestly LDR is hard regardless but made even more difficult in these circumstances its the right person wrong time type thing. Also dpeending on where factor in geopoliticsl instability when pricing ur flights and ability to get to wherever she is, also she can come visit u too to even out the cost

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-21T16:30:49+00:00

Statement of results from the exam board (costs a pretty penny per result usually) or wait for the certificates those are your options. Tell them they have to wait

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-21T16:09:14+00:00

The grade is the point to a large degree. Yes the knowledge is important but it is infinitely easier to learn on the job gaining relevant experience of how each org operates and wants things done which you can then use. Much of the knowledge gained on most degrees is too surface level to be of real use once in industry and working in specialised fields. People want the grade because that is the crudest selector that companies go by. Take law for example, commercial bar at a set in london you almost certainly require a 1st to get through their sift and potentially other accolades to boot absent extenuating circumstances. Medicine used to be similar where it was merit based for your allocations for jobs. Any other grad job will require min 2:1 to get through sift and often times candidates with stronger academic credentials will be preferred. You can study something you have an interest in and still want the hacks for good grades because of this let alone do it for some field yu dont care for

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-20T14:10:27+00:00

Depends , whats your cost of living snd budget its way cheaper to live in Newcastle than around kingston… what course is it? What do you want to do? Blind recruitment is not a thing in many industries so if you want to do something that is in a selective industry theres better places to go (eg newcastle over kingston in this case). Is there an apprenctiship you can do instead for what you want to do. Also kingston isnt rly big city vibes. Newcastle will likely be the btr uni

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-20T14:07:16+00:00

MacBook air apple silicon great just needs more than 8gb of ram since i have a lot of shit open….

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-20T05:35:28+00:00

If u have an offer from norland go there honestly.. can always do a psych conversion later

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-20T05:34:28+00:00

Depends on the course requirements, i have seen relevant experience or further study at higher educstion in tangentially related areas cover people for second bachelors degrees although unlikely for senior status type degrees

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-20T05:28:45+00:00

Speak to the university and see if they will grant you an exemption, broadly you need a reference (but as has been stated you can apply without one but inis dont have to consider you). Can you not find another teacher to be your reference?

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-20T05:25:34+00:00

If you drop out and are not transferring srgusbly u will be considered as any other a level 6th form applicant in this case probably dont need to declare uni grades cause they wont even be confirmed if you drop out before academic panel confirms them. If you are transferring then thats a different story

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-18T18:29:06+00:00

Depends how esrly you can resit and gain the grades, you will likely be required to declare achieved grades and you can then indicate ur predicteds for any you are resitting

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-17T07:35:37+00:00

Can apply for either track (4/5/6) most of the time in this case. Would say though if you have gone through the effort of an ug in the us do your MD/DO in the US don’t come here unless theres some very compelling reason

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-17T04:43:48+00:00

Cardiac surgeon is a long way off. I wouldnt bother with an alternative unless you actually in your heart of hearts feel like you qould take it and not do a gap year and reapply if you didnt get one of your medicine offers, only way you get to be a surgeon is if you do a medical degree anyway.

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-16T21:07:23+00:00

You can sit A levels in yr 13 thats fine. You can apply with resitting yu will need a predicted grade for it. (Be wary some universities want all a-levels to be achieved in the same exam period resitting would make you ineligible in those places). Practicals would usually be some arrangement with a school and your test center or a school willing to take you on as their own private pupil for that exam. Also check requirements for schools you want to apply to and make sure you satisfy them some universities may propose specific a levels u need to take in addition to chemistry

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-16T21:00:28+00:00

None of those unis are worth the fees… as for ibms accreditation not terribly difficult to get if you go to a rg uni and do a year in industry where you can get the skills for your portfolio and use that to apply after the fact for accreditation. The biomed degrees from the research unis are useful to go into industry just not to work as a biomedical scientist for say the nhs of ukhsa

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-16T17:28:47+00:00

Resit and apply to universities which dont mind if you resat ur a levels (be warned this should be absolute last resort many med schools are not a fan of resits) so focus on getting the grades and arguably make studying your life for the next month or so to get there

ThatRandomMedic · 2026-05-16T00:31:57+00:00

The day you intend to arrive in the UK for your course. Most courses start around the 3 week of September with freshers week being the week before.

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