Medicine at Cambridge: Webinar and Q&A

St Catharine’s hosted a webinar with staff, academics and students, to provide insight into applying for and studying Medicine at the University of Cambridge.
We’ve uploaded the full presentation and Q&A to ensure all prospective applicants have access to the same information, whether they could attend or not. If you have any further questions about St Catharine’s and the admissions process, you can email us at [e-mail].
Professor Stefan Marciniak, one of the Directors of Studies for Medicine at St Catharine’s, gave a presentation which was followed by a Question and Answer session with the panel:
Professor Stefan Marciniak, Fellow in Medicine
Dr David Bainbridge, Admissions Tutor for the Sciences
Kathryn Singleton, Schools Liaison Officer
Megan Walsh, Undergraduate Admissions Administrator
Students at St Catharine’s in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Year
Presentation:
00:01:20 Introduction by Prof Stefan Marciniak
00:02:00 Teaching at Cambridge and at Catz
00:10:20 Entrance requirements
00:19:30 How do we select students and what are we looking for?
00:22:25 Course outline
Q&A Session:
00:25:00 Can you intercalate in non-medical subjects?
00:28:00 What’s the best thing about studying Medicine at Catz?
00:30:00 Is there anything you wish you knew before coming to Cambridge?
00:30:57 What is the biggest difference between Oxford and Cambridge?
00:33:51 Are there opportunities for Medicine students to get involved in sports and extracurricular activities?
00:37:50 What do the students think of the style of the Cambridge Medicine course, with regards to clinical experience?
00:40:40 How many extracurricular activities do you have time for? Would four be too much?
00:43:43 Can you apply before knowing your BMAT result?
00:44:20 What will happen if I sit my A-Level exams in Autumn 2020
0044:43 Can I apply with two science subjects and Psychology at A-Level?
00:45:10 What is the status of EU applicants?
00:46:00 Did you have any preconceptions about Cambridge when applying and were they disproven?
00:47:44 What is the Medicine Society (MedSoc) at Catz?
00:50:34 What is pastoral care like at Catz and Cambridge? How are you supported by the College and the University?
00:53:11 How does Cambridge support students applying to the AFP (Academic Foundation Programme)?
00:57:21 What stands out in a personal statement?
00:59:16 Which other med schools teach in a similar way to Oxbridge?
01:00:42 If you mention something in your personal statement, how much do you have to know about it?
01:01:42 What is a trend you notice in successful candidates?
01:04:25 What is the state/independent school ratio like at Cambridge?
01:05:43 Would having an A in Chemistry disadvantage me?
01:07:14 Is Gibbs a good structure for Cambridge personal statements?

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[@ElMostafaBenafia]

Very useful video. Quick question. I came to uk in 2016 hence during my gcse period I had to learn English and study my gcse also my st target grade was a 3 because I wasn't here to sit it but I still managed to get 5A* 3A and 2 B my worry and question is will my 2Bs disadvantage me (especially because they are both in english)? Even if my boat interview work experience and a levels are great? Another quick question is I've done work experience in pharmacy 2 weeks and 1 week in clinic. I'm still looking for long term care home. Do u think that in order to be competitve and cancel out those 2 bs I should look for more? If so where and how many more? Or do u have an approximate amount of hours most successful candidate had ? Let me know thanks

[@StCatharinesCollegeCambridge]

Hi Mostafa. Thank you for getting in touch. Your questions are best answered by email so can you please contact [e-mail] to discuss your situation and queries. Kat, Communications Manager

[@pigeonlove]

Based on your paragraph above, it looks like they already took your personal situation into account when they gave you the B grades.

[@rubiksworld2170]

@@pigeonlove this is a weird and uneducated response because most GCSEs aren’t based highly on the quality of English. Except English and essays. Also you don’t get advantage marking for having English as a second langage, so the person’s response is extremely impressive.

[@dinashaaban3822]

Hello, is there any kind of full scholarship support for non-EU students?

[@StCatharinesCollegeCambridge]

Hi Dina. Thank you for your question. Depending on your circumstances, there is a range of financial support for students once they have secured a place. Support can be accessed from the College, the University and/or the Cambridge Trust: www.cambridgetrust.org/scholarships/?country=°ree=Undergraduate&subject=all&college=all&submit=Search. If you have any questions about your eligibility, it might be worth contacting [e-mail].

[@romanstaszak244]

Hello everyone 😃👍 Are you students are having a Polish tutor as Marciniak is a Polish surname?
I will appreciate to tell me a bit more about it. Thank you 🌞😎👍

[@StCatharinesCollegeCambridge]

Professor Marciniak is British and doesn't speak Polish. But we have had Polish students here even recently! If you have any questions about studying medicine here, we'd be happy to help.

[@talhamalik8688]

Just a quick question. I want to apply for Medicine in Cambridge but I am doing High School Diploma so do you guys accept APs and SATs

[@StCatharinesCollegeCambridge]

Thank you for your question. Please contact [e-mail] so they can help advise based on your specific circumstances.