Applying to med school without biology

Hey guys! Anyone here who's applying to med school without biology or sucessfully got accepted into med school without biology? I TOTALLY regretted not taking bio during As level and I think its too late to do a crash course since I'll be applying to med school this year. Out of the 30+ medschools, I can only apply to 8 of them since most...

Help with Forensic Science Courses in Scotland!

Hi, I have just started my final year in High School and at the end of this year I'm gonna have to start applying for Universities. I want to do Forensic Science, Forensic Biology at Uni and my first pick would be Napier University in Edinburgh. Currently I'm doing Higher Human Biology, English and Maths and Intermediate 2 Chemistry. I ha...

Worth applying IOE?

Hi guys, gosh it's been forever since I've been on this forum! I'm applying for my PGCE now and I know it's late! I have reasons and well, from what I can see on GTTR places are still available for maths. I'm finishing off uni so don't have time to do more experience. My question is, do you think it's worth me applying to IOE. Currently h...

Imperial Sciences 2014 entry

Hey, I couldn't find a page about Imperial for 2014 entry, only 2013 entry so I thought I would do one. Is anyone thinking of applying to Imperial for any science based degree? Imperial is my top choice for a Biology BSc :) I am doing Biology, chemistry, maths and physics and love Imperial's range of units in the biology course, especiall...

A level trouble

Hi everyone! I am in 6 form and nearly finishing my first year At the start of the year I did Maths Chemistry Biology and Law. I got dropped from Law as I wasn't making any effort to do homework and revise for half term tests (which i regret) So now I have no choice but to do Maths Chemistry and Biology at A2 next year. I am loving maths...

Head Girl Application

Hey guys, I'm applying to be Head Girl and I was wondering if you could give me any idea or help in filling out my application, I'm at a loss when it comes to making myself look good on applications such as this because I haven't had much practice. The Questions are as follows: 1) Why do you want to represent the school as Head Boy or Hea...

Guys underwear and growing up

OK so I'm form the UK and there's loads of posts on here about tighty whities (which nobody has in the UK) and briefs and guys changing to boxers when there about 13 coz they get embrassed about wearing briefs when they hit puberty. I think it's kinda different in the Uk or it is at my school anyway so I though I'd do this survey. I go to...

Secondary Maths Applicants

Hi, I just need some general advice about applying for Maths courses in a few months time, bearing in mind I am from a school with little guidance and a low turnover of university applicants. I am studying Maths, Further Maths, Biology and History at A level, although near enough self-teaching Further with a couple of sessions a week help...

Secondary Biology 2 help

Ok so I'm about to go into my final year at secondary school and I have an edexcel biology 2 exam coming up and I'm struggling to revise! Any help?...

Can you apply through UCAS by yourself?

Hi! I graduated from high school (international) which had our own weird qualification but I am really interested at applying to UK colleges. Only qualification which would satisfy me is American qualification (self study) with SAT+AP because I achieved almost perfect SAT score and 5s in AP. But I will apply through UCAS by myself because...

University of Nottingham, accommodation for biology students

Hi, Im applying for a biology course at nottingham university starting September 2013. I'm booking my accommodation now and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for halls that are best for biology students. I think that I want catered halls but I'm not bothered about what kind of room it is. Thanks in advance...

Applying to Uni - Need Help!!

Hello. I have a few questions, that if anyone can answer I would be very Grateful! Abit of a read, but i need to get it clear. So I have lived on my own since I was 16 (now 23) and with my partner for the last 5 years. When applying for student loans/grants will this mean anything? I am willing to work part time for money, but I need to k...

Sixth form Biology ISA AS Leaf Stomata Paper

hey guys, if anyone has any helpful tips on what kind of questions come up in the AQA Biology ISA paper on lead stomata, it would be greatly appreciated! :)...

AQA Empa aqa biology 2013

Hi guyss just wondering who has done EMPA task 1 AQA Biology as level. There are so many threads on this topic but no one has actually helped. so guys some help pleaaase?...

Sixth Form Unit 1 Biology is disgusting. AQA

Hi guys, Is it me or is unit 2 biology AQA A levels is much easier than unit 1? I revised so much for unit 1, yet I only got 78 in unit 1 in June, whereas, in unit 2, I got nearly full UMS but I did about half as much revision for unit 2 than unit 1. Isn't it supposed to get harder as you go along the units? E.g. Get a better percentage U...

Sixth form AS Biology help!! urgent pls!

I have two AS Biology exams in about 4 weeks time and I'm struggling on every bit of this subject. This is partly because I have very poor revision techniques and also on the whole, completely shut down when revising biology....please I need: tips to revise well and break down the topics good revision websites for AS Biology (edexcel) adv...

Sixth form Human Biology vs. Biology at AS/A Level?

Hello. I'm just asking out of curiosity; do universities favour Biology over Human Biology? I know that "traditional" Sciences (Bio., Chemistry, and Physics) are well-respected, but is Human Biology still a "traditional" science? Thanks!...

Information about PreMed MUA

Hey guys I am a prospective student for MUA. I really want to attend this school. Some background info. i have a 2.8 CGPA and am taking the MCAT in March. I wanted to weigh my options and felt like maybe the premed program was best for me. I have taken sciences just not anatomy/physiology. I wanted to know how successful people are after...

Sixth form Self-taught AS Biology? Any exam boards without a biology practical?

Hi, At my current school we use OCR gateway for science. And triple science (So modules B5,B6,C5,C6,P5 and P6) were all taught in 15 minutes of form time, 3 times a week. Obvoiusly we did not have time to complete this and as a result I have had to pretty much had to learn all of B5 and B6 at home , from the revision guide, in the two da...

EPQ Biology Topic's?

Hey guys, i'm going to be starting my EPQ after my exams. I was wondering whether 'is cancer actually curable' a good topic or not? I want to do a topic within Biology and i am pretty creative so if i got the chance to make a cell model or something i'd totally be up for it. If any of you have got any idea's about what i could do please l...

What books to buy to prepare to apply for medicine????

Is buying 1 book for the UKCAT sufficient enough or would buying 2 help more? (not sure if they will just repeat questions?) "Medical School Interviews: A Practical Guide to Help You Get That Place at Medical School - Over 150 Questions Analysed" - did anyone find this book useful? Because I see it all the time on the shelves and if (hyp...

Radiology students - diagnostic and therapeutic

I am planning on applying to South Bank and Kingston/St Georges London. Can any current students tell me how much Maths and Physics is included in the course. I have currently finished an Access course and gained distinctions in my Chemistry and Biology and am hoping I'll be up to the required level and not struggle. Also what is the teac...

Sixth form Biology coursework!

Hey Guys, Basically I have to give in my Biology Unit 3 Coursework on Tuesday and I am planning to stay up all night doing it today. I need tips on how to get the best marks and also if Alzheimer's is a good topic to do it on. Also let me know of any other topics I can do? Thank you. I'm on Edexcel btw.

Will I get a U grade overall for OCR Biology?

I took the January exam for F211 Biology with OCR and got a B grade of 68 UMS (70 for an A) and this exam was 30% of my overall grade. I've also done the practical evaluative and quantitative tasks which I think I got 100% on. I really want to drop this subject as there is no way I can catch up with the next module which up to this point,...

Molecular Biology @ Bristol Uni

Hello, been a while since I have last posted something. Anyway, I have been looking at Universities and where I want to go with my life. And I would love to go to Bristol, preferably to study something like molecular biology and immunology. First of all, my GCSE predicted grades. English Lit - A English Lang - A Maths - A* Physics, Chem &...

Dropping AS Biology. Help

Hey, I'm currently doing AS OCR biology and I'm finding it pretty hard. I got a C on the January exam and I'm aiming for a B but I'm worried about how it gets harder in A2. I have been given the option to drop Biology and do AS & A2 politics in my 2nd year which they think I could do due to there being no January exams next year. This wou...

St Andrews PhD Decision

Hi guys, I applied for a phd at St Andrews on 31st January and received an email (or e-newsletter according to St Andrews) and it said what I can expect to happen over the next few months. It said that I will receive a decision within 6 weeks or so. It also has information about applying for scholarships and arranging a visit etc. The ema...

MSc Mathematical Biology - No Biology Degree

I want to do a mathematical biology masters after my degree which will be "Maths with Economics" from LSE. Unfortunately, you can see that I don't have the Biology which would make the MSc very difficult. Do you think UCL or KCL would let me sit in in Biology Lectures to give me a feel for it? I really want to do this.

2013 biology paper

Hey Guys, tomorrow I've got a biology test and i was wondering if anyone who did the 2013 paper in January could tell me what topics i should revise for and how hard the paper was?...

Sixth form AQA A2 Biology unit 4 Mark scheme

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone, anyone had the AQA A2 Biology unit 4 Mark scheme? I would be so grateful! Thanks, have a lovely day and please don't stress about your exams, breath and you will be fine!...

Secondary 2013 biology paper

Hey Guys, tomorrow I've got a biology test and i was wondering if anyone who did the 2013 paper in January could tell me what topics i should revise for and how hard the paper was?...

Sixth form Biology & Chemistry A level help!

hi guys, i was just wondering if anyone currently doing chemistry and biology at a level could just give me a brief description of what its like, what you do and how you find it. I know this may be a bit tedious, but i would really appreciate it. I hope to study medicine so any help or advice would be awesome. thanks x...

Any Rasmussen graduates out there?

Hi, I plan on applying to Rasmussen's Tampa campus during their next term. I just had a few questions for any graduates of Rasmussen's program. I'm not sure how accredited they are, and I want to transfer to a school like USF after so that I can work on my Bachelors in nursing. Will that be possible? And are Rasmussen graduates finding it...

Has anyone had 'the summer' that things changed?

Hello :) So i was just wondering whether anyone had had 'the summer', the summer where things changed for them mainly for the better. For example, perhaps its the summer you've really found your true self or the summer in which you've met someone perfect for you, or the summer in which you think you've suddenly matured or taken on a new a...

GAMSAT, UKCAT and Medical School Preparation Books for Sale

Hello all, I got my place on the Grad Entry course I wanted so I now have some Medical School books to sell, including GAMSAT, UKCAT and general preparation coursebooks. The list is below: GAMSAT: MedPrep GAMSAT Home Study Course Books 1 & 2 £120 (RRP £289+) The famous GAMSAT book, expensive, but it covers everything! Well worth it in the...

SL Biology VS Chemistry

I am choosing my group 3 subjects. I will definitely make it SL. However, I am not sure about which to choose. It will be either Biology or Chemistry. Any comments will be appreciated. :) *Note: I am better in Biology than Chemistry for now (in IGCSE level), but I enjoy Chemistry more than Biology.

Can you sit an exam that you haven't studied in school?

Hi guys :) I'm doing my A Levels next year, if I studied at home on my own and learnt a course, could I sit it in school? Or can you only sit subjects that the school teaches? Posted from TSR Mobile...

AQA AS AQA Biology - How to revise?

Ok, it's about a month until my Biology exams and I'm planning to start revising tomorrow. I have the AQA textbook, but I don't know how to efficiently revise for my unit 1 and 2 exams. I'm aiming for an A/A* by the end of A2, but I have no clue as to how I revise. What do you guys do? Cheers! Posted from TSR Mobile...

Placement/sandwich year for a biology degree

Hi guys, I'm in the second year of a 4 year sandwich degree doing applied and human biology, and I'm looking to find a placement for next year. I've applied to a few places but been rejected for all of them, and pretty much everywhere has closed their applications. I'm not particularly specific over what I want, provided it has something...

Does getting a bad A2 grade mean that the AS level of that subject is not counted?

Say if one was to get an A in AS Biology, then after completing their A2 Biology they get an overall D. Can they still claim to have an A AS in Biology whilst ignoring the A2 or is the AS mark wiped?...