Thread by @JBaylyScience

Yr 13 | Medic Applicants
BMAT results 2022
So how do the relevant Unis use the BMAT in the selection of applicants for interview?
Find out in this 🧵

1/8

Brighton & Sussex
•Assign marks to the BMAT;
•rank applicants according to scores;
•fill interview places with the top scorers who also meet these minimum scores:
Section 1: 3
Section 2: 6
Section 3: 2.5 C
Do not use personal statement (PS) at all.

2/8

Cambridge
Do not share a specific method of selection.
They take a holistic (though heavy weighting on academic) approach which Includes:
•GCSE results
•BMAT score
•PS
•Reference
Etc…

3/8

Imperial
Take into account:
•A-Level predictions
•BMAT scores - are ranked and top scorers from each section are considered
•Evidence (in PS & ref) of commitment to NHS values; motivation & understanding of medical career; community activities; leadership & teamwork.

4/8

Lancaster
•Assign points to 8 GCSEs
•Combine these with the BMAT scores
•Rank applicants by score
•Select top scorers for interview

PS not used until interviews.

5/8

Leeds
•Combine A-Level predicted or achieved grades with BMAT
•Rank applicants by score
•Top scorers invited for interview

PS not used until interview. BMAT section 3 is also used at interview.

6/8

Oxford
•BMAT scores weighted:
section 1 40%
section 2 40%
section 3 20%
•Rank applicants according to score
•Top scorers invited for interview

PS taken into account for students not automatically shortlisted. & provides evidence of commitment to study medicine.

7/8

UCL
•BMAT section 3 minimum of 2.5
•Then sum score of section 1&2 are ranked
•Top scorers invited for interview

PS not used for selection, but provide evidence of commitment to study medicine.

8/8

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