Considering GEM- Psychology degree- Need Advice

[Bee_1]

Hi All,

I will try to keep it short.

I am studying Cognitive Neuroscience (BPS approved Psychology degree) and I am currently on a placement year. I will be returning to university this September to complete final year. I am doing my placement in a NHS mental health clinic (specialist trauma clinic), as an assistant psychologist and a research assistant. My placement is great, I love working there, especially enjoy patient interaction and applying theory to practice. I am very lucky that I have been given this opportunity and have learned so much. I initially took a placement year because I was not 100% sure about clinical psychology and part of me have always wanted to go to med school and become a doctor.

I am now considering med school but I'm not sure if I stand a chance. Below are academic and work experience details.

GCSEs : 2*, 10As, 2Bs
A levels: ABB Biology, chem, maths
Degree: expected to get at least high 2:1
Work experiences: 1 year Assistant psychologist and Research Assistant (1-1 psychological intervention, patient group facilitation, managing clinical waiting list, conducting psychological assessments, research assistant for a clinical study).

Do I stand a chance? I am thinking to get work experience shadowing doctors? any advice would be appreciated

Thanks

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[KintheUK]

You meet the academic entry criteria (assuming you finish on a 2:i or a 1st) but your main hurdle will be the GAMSAT and/or UKCAT. Most people will get their rejection on the cutoff for those tests. Average applicant ratios range from 10:1 at Warwick and Swansea to well over 20:1 for the programmes with only a few grad spots. BUT, if you get through to interview you stand a really good chance of getting a place, basically be pleasant, sane and realistic.