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**dr jd** · 10-01-2006, 11:51 PM

Hi guys im new to the forum so sorry if im a bit slow.
Im thinking of applying to the access to med programme and sussex, kings lynne, norwich, mancat. just wanted to know if one is better then the other.
is there a good chance of getting into the medicine programme at a uk university.

**MollyMouse** · 11-01-2006, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by dr jd

Hi guys im new to the forum so sorry if im a bit slow.
Im thinking of applying to the access to med programme and sussex, kings lynne, norwich, mancat. just wanted to know if one is better then the other.
is there a good chance of getting into the medicine programme at a uk university.

Hi,

I'm afraid I can't help you with your first query, but I got accepted by three medical schools from the King's Lynn course. I'd say that it gave me a great chance :P It was a while ago now though, and at the time was the only access to medicine course in the entire country, and had a lot less places than it does now. So competition is tougher, and there are a lot more people applying to med school from access courses ...

Good luck!

MM
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**AmandaPollitt** · 11-01-2006, 12:37 AM

Hey there! Well im currently on the access course in Kings Lynn. I dont want to sound bias but i would deffinatly say the kings lynn course is the best in the country. The Kings Lynn course was the first access course in the UK and therefore is the longest running. Its is also the most highly respected as its students are tried and tested through the medical system. The course is also the only one in the country to be accepted by over 20 UK medical schools, no other access course is accepted by so many medical schools!
Also the course is fantastic and we have some amaizing teachers. The only thing i can say is to get hold of derek Holmes at the college. He is the course leader and he can answer any questions that you may have. If you want any more info then give me a shout

**dr jd** · 11-01-2006, 04:43 AM

Thank You So Much, Is There A Contact Number For Derek. Also Have U Got Any Advice On How To Get Into The Kings Lynne Programme Because I Definately Want To Go There If Its The Most Recognised. Im Currently 19 And Did Alevels In Biology,chemistry,psychology And As In Economics.also Whats The Atmosphere Like At Kings Lynne The Area Etc As I Am From South London That Area Is Completely New To Me.

**dr jd** · 11-01-2006, 05:11 AM

HEY THANX FOR YOUR HELP. HAVE U GOT A CONTACT NUMBER FOR DEREK. HAVE U GOT ANY ADVICE FOR ME TO GET INTO THE KINGS LYNNE PROGRAMME AS I DEFINATELY WANT TO GO THERE IF IT IS THE MOST RECOGNISED. ALSO WHAT IS THE ATMOSPHERE LIKE THERE IM FROM SOUTH LONDON SO THAT AREA IS COMPLETELY NEW TO ME.

Thanx
Jay

**AmandaPollitt** · 11-01-2006, 05:17 AM

ahhhhh there may be a problem. did you finish your A levels and just did not get good results? The thing is the course is not for that purpose. Another thing is that yes they do take people at 19 but very very rarely!!!! the normal age for this course is 21, as it is designed for mature students. The one person on my course who is 19 (well is now 20) has found it very very difficult to find a med school that will take them. This is because the med schools recognise that this is a course for mature students. It is not for people who did bad on their A levels and want to find another way in. The only thing i can say is to give them a call to see what they say. The number for the college is: 01553 761144
Thats the number for general enquiries. The course is called: Access to Medicine

**dr jd** · 11-01-2006, 03:13 PM

hey i got in touch with kings lynne and they said it was ok if you were 19, its more about the experience you have. im currently workin at the homeoffice untill september and am also doing voluntary work with st johns ambulance and a nursing home. any ideas to what else they look for? and sorry about the questions but what is the accomodation like up there.

**Lauren Jeffries** · 11-01-2006, 03:37 PM

hi they look for work experience like shadowing a doctor, etc. That's what i've done and i'm going to a chiropractor and bristol children's hospital in the summer. I also do st. john's so it is a good idea!

**dr jd** · 11-01-2006, 04:41 PM

Thanx For The Advice Ill Do That. Are You Currently At The Access To Med Programme. Do You Have Any Idea As To How Likely It Is To Get Into A Uk Medical School.

**Dan1979** · 11-01-2006, 05:04 PM

JD - could you give us some more information about your academic background? You will probably get better advice (e.g. Amanda's advice about your suitability).