Thinking about how best to use your UCAS 5th choice? We explain your options.
Watch our guide to your UCAS 5th choice and find out more information below:
Your 5th choice options at Queen Mary
You can apply to four medical schools via UCAS but did you know that you have an extra 5th choice that you may use to apply to another (non-medical) course? You can also apply directly to our MBBS Medicine Malta degree in addition to your four UCAS options.
If you’re looking for opportunities for your non-medicine UCAS fifth choice, the life sciences courses offered at Queen Mary could be the answer. Whether you aspire to solve medical or dental problems through the development of innovative technology and devices, become a laboratory scientist, or get involved in shaping healthcare policies, these programmes offer you exciting routes into careers that are shaping the future of global healthcare:
5th choice programmes Q&A
Q. Will medical or dental schools think I am not serious about the career if I use the 5th choice?
A. No – they would probably be more worried if you didn’t make use of this option.
Q. Will my 5th choice turn me down because my personal statement is all about medicine or dentistry?
A. No, admissions tutors understand that your personal statement will reflect your first choice subject. They will contact you if they want to know more.
Q. Can I apply to two degrees at Queen Mary at the same time?
A. Yes you can. We hope you will choose Queen Mary for Medicine or Dentistry, and for a 5th choice.