Question regarding GEP and 5 year course

kotoreru · 06-01-2009, 02:13 AM

If you've got the personality, background and answers to their questions then I'd say you have good chances.

Best of luck.

**iheartmedicine** · 06-01-2009, 03:35 AM

I am still waiting to hear about the five year programme. When were you told about your interview Anat? Congratulations on this achievement!

**Anat** · 06-01-2009, 01:32 PM

Hi All - thanks for your notes - I meant statistical chances - but found out answers - the website says 950 intervviews for 600 places

kotoreru · 06-01-2009, 08:39 PM

So if you've got an interview then the hard part is over, hm? 2/3 chance of getting in once you're sat in front of the panel. How many applications for 950 interviews, I wonder...

**ric87** · 12-01-2009, 10:31 PM

If anyone is a graduate who has applied for the 5 year course, or is on the 5 year course, do u think they will ask u why u did not apply for the 4 year course? I dont really have an answer except for " I thought I would have a better chance!"

**gryffindor** · 12-01-2009, 11:09 PM

I don't think they would ask that but you could say that the structure of the 5 yr appealed to you more, like the fact its at a slower pace etc. So depending on what your first degree is that may suit you better. I've heard that if you have a human biology background then the first year of the 5yr is a doss, but if your coming from another discipline then that would prob be beneficial.

**ric87** · 13-01-2009, 01:28 AM

damn lol.....biomedical sciences (Anatomy) Im really hoping there wont be any questions on Anatomy......i am very rusty now :S aaaah

**Molsey** · 17-01-2009, 05:59 AM

certainly no anatomy questios ric, its literall this:
1. why do you want to be a doctor?
2. give an example of when you have shown leadership/sensitivity?
3. discuss the video that you will have just watched!
4. laugh at eachother's jokes!!

its fun, believe me. the hardest thing is the damn prioritisation task (given a list of 6 scenarios, you are the SU president and have to put them in order of importance to address in the meeting with staff and students.things like a student's constant absence and troubled home life, a girl who wants to take a year out to compete in olympics, a lecturer who wants to advertise his groundbreaking research etc. they want you're REASONING, not correct answers!!).

GEP is very (very very very) intense, but as a graduate you can just about handle it. give up on any notion of high marks though, even the best of us just pray to pass. as for UKCAT, i only got 630, but i reckon this year 660/680 should do from what i've seen and heard. the gys on the 5 year course are certainly more care-free and less serious than us, i have spoken to quite a few of them. GEPs will go library in their 1 hr break for example, the 5 years will chill over coffee. BUT, i have to say it generally feels like a more adult surroundings (depends on your preference-sorry if i've offended anyone).

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