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UK Medical School Entry Requirements

  Undergraduate medicine entry requirements Students applying to a medical school in the UK broadly have two main course choices; the A100 medicine programme or the A104 medicine with foundation year.   UCAS Medicine Courses Standard entry medicine (UCAS code: A100) Standard entry medicine is usually five years long, but can be six. It can have different abbreviations, such as MBBS or MBChB, but all result in the bachelor’s degree in medicine.   International Baccalaureate: 37 points including chemistry and another science subject. A-level: AAA including chemistry and one other science, such as maths, physics biology or psychology. IELTS: 7.5 overall, with no lower than 7.0 in any one component. Graduate entry medicine (UCAS Code: A101) Graduate entry medicine is open to application from those who already have a bachelor’s degree. Many universities require the previous degree to be health-related, but not all. It is a four-year accelerated degree in ...

How to Pick a University from the Course List your Advisor Sends You

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  Choosing a course from the list your advisor provides may bring an overwhelming feeling, but using three W’s (what, when, and where) can help you narrow down your options to choose the 3-5 suggested courses that are perfect for you!   What?   The first ‘w’ stands for “what”. What is important to you as an individual and a student? When exploring universities in the UK, make sure they offer amenities that are important to you. For example, health and fitness is essential to me. My university offers weekly fitness classes, and has a gym on campus that is easily accessible. As a student, library access is important to me as well. My university’s library is open 24 hours a day, allowing me to take a short walk from my accomodation to study at uk universities . Browse university websites to see what they have to offer. Write the down things that you like and dislike to later compare the different universities that you are interested in.     When? ...

How do I make such a big decision? How do I know which school is right for me?

  These are probably all questions you are asking yourself, and they are so valid! Something tells me that you readers are very capable of making this huge decision especially considering you had to do it before!   Close your eyes and think back to when you had to make a decision on which university to attend for undergrad. Think back to the factors that played a role in your decision. For most of you, your decision ended up giving you the best 3-5 years of your life! Trust your gut….   The criteria below might help you make feel comforted in your decision-making process toward your next adventure of a lifetime for studying in the uk.                              1. WHAT PROGRAM FITS YOUR DREAM CAREER BEST?   Each university has a list of programs and descriptions for every degree that is available. Reading through course d...

Why You Should Study at the University of Roehampton

  Posted by Across the Pond Student Ambassador on 23rd June 2020 When you set out choosing the perfect university for you to complete your studies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. After all, the UK has a lot of great universities to offer and narrowing it down to the right one can be a huge task. With the help of Ukstudy advisors and students however, the final decision is made much easier. As a postgraduate student at the University of Roehampton, I may be biased but in my time here, I’ve come up with a few reasons why you should get your degree here.   Location, location location   The first one is pretty obvious but honestly, London is one of the best cities in the world and the fact that Roehampton is located here makes it a pretty great option. While there are many universities to choose from within the city, Roehampton is located just southwest of Central London. Because it’s a little bit removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, the campus is quie...

UK Pharmacy Courses

  Introduction to Pharmacy A Pharmacy degree is perfect for students interested in chemistry and how medicine assists patients with their condition. Whether working at a local drug store to dispense medication from a General Practitioner, or working in a vast and complex hospital to ensure doctors, nurses and patients receive the correct advice and assistance, a career in pharmacy is ideal for those interested in health, disease and science. SI-UK can help you apply to study Pharmacy in the UK. Arrange your free consultation online or at our offices in London or Manchester today. Pharmacycourses university uk generally last for four years and modules will look at pharmacology, biology and physiology pharmaceutics, chemistry, ethics and economics. Students will also benefit from work placements within the industry to provide valuable insights and professional experience. State-of-the-art labs will help finesse your skills with replica medicine-dispensing stat...

How to Make the UK Feel Like Home

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When I first arrived in the UK to start my master’s program, the main thing I did not really expect was the homesickness. I had studied abroad before, I had even lived abroad by myself before, and I thought I had the whole “culture shock” thing down. I could even call my family every day if I wanted, and besides that, I knew the UK wasn’t that far different from the US where I grew up.   Let me tell you, though, that homesickness hits you when you least expect it. In my first week in the UK, I remember going to the grocery store and looking for eggs. I looked by all the refrigerated dairy aisles where I expected eggs to be and found nothing. Getting frustrated, I stopped a worker and asked if he could direct me towards the eggs. He responded with typical British sarcasm:   “Well you see, there are these signs at the top of the aisles, so what you’re going to do is walk down until you see the one that says ‘eggs’ and you’ll find them there.”   Trying to shake...

5 Step Process to Making the Most of Your Across The UKstudy advisors

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  5 Step Process to Making the Most of Your Across The UKstudy advisors If you are going to use the Across the Pond services, then these steps are a MUST in order to take advantage of the organization and all of the help they provide.   ***First remember that not many people had or have access to an advisor or mentor that is willing to help (FOR FREE on your part) through the application and visa processes. Applying to school, especially one that is on a different continent, can be challenging. It is important to realize how lucky you are to have these mentors guiding you and helping you through the whole process because it makes your life easier in so many ways! This person is a mediator between you and the university you are aiming to gain acceptance into.   If you are like me, you will have a lot of questions! No worries…because your advisor will come to your rescue!   1. GET TO KNOW YOUR ADVISOR!   Your Across the Pond advisor is sort of ...

COSTS TO STUDY IN THE UK

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 COSTS TO STUDY IN THE UK Studying in Britain is cheaper than you think READY TO BEGIN? SIGN UP HERE NEED TO KNOW MORE? FULL DETAILS HERE Studying in the UK is generally cheaper than studying at equally ranked universities in the United States.  Given that degree programs are also often shorter than those at home, students are poised to get the best bang for their buck by pursuing a British education.  Tuition fees for UK undergraduate and graduate degrees generally range from $17,000 - $25,000 (depending on the exchange rate at the time of study).  On average, students need between $1,300- $1,600 for living expenses per month of study (depending on if you decide to live inside or outside London).  Education will cost money, almost with no exceptions.  Before we dive into the specific expenses, check out this blog post for some great advice about funding your time abroad and consider this thought in the meantime: VALUE FOR MONEY Before purchasing anything, ...

why GCSE is very important?

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  As you know GCSE in the Uk stands for (General Certificate of Secondary Education) which is a set of exams taken in England by students aged 15–16, after the last two years of study in secondary school. Compulsory education finishes in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland after GCSE exams in year 11 when the students are 16-17 years old. However, taking GCSEs is not compulsory and it is up to schools whether to enter pupils for examinations. Here some Grades during 2014-2015     GCSE BIOLOGY Grade Distribution 2005-2014 (Male Candidates)  Cumulative Percentages  YEAR A* A B C D E F G U  2005 15.06 41.10 66.56 87.07 95.29 97.77 98.75 99.15 100.00  2006 16.57 41.99 67.78 87.75 95.43 97.81 98.73 99.18 100.00  2007 16.42 42.49 68.09 88.03 95.51 97.74 98.74 99.23 100.00  2008 17.81 46.66 74.01 90.32 95.69 97.84 98.84 99.36 100.00  2009 18.03 46.25 73.73 91.50 96.84 98.47 99.27 99.63 100.00  2010 17.34 44.72 73.91...