GAMSAT 2010...for discussion of all things related to this exam.

GalwayEMT · 18-10-2009 09:42PM

Anyone in the Galway area interested in meeting for study group/ informal "wtf am I doing?" sessions?

I intend to sit GAMSAT Ireland in March 2010 - and have lots to do on the science front myself! Good old arts degrees. :rolleyes: Ah, what a mountain I've given myself to climb...

galwayllm · 19-10-2009 12:38AM

Hi GalwayEMT. I'm in Galway and attempting Gamsat in March too. I have an Arts degree too so all the science is new to me! Currently working through 'Organic Chemistry for Dummies' and finding it ok. Would be very interested in a study group. I'm doing an LLM at the moment so my times are pretty flexible for meeting.

imported_guy · 19-10-2009 08:17PM

fidget84 wrote: »

hi, im sitting GAMSAT in march 2010. is anyone down around cork interested in a study group?

im thinking of doing it in 2011, or 2010 im from cork i'll give you a PM

5803emma · 23-10-2009 03:35PM

GAMSAT GIRL wrote: »

HEY GUYS-JUST WONDERING IS ANYONE ELSE STUDYING TO DO THE EXAMS IN LIMERICK OR ARE ANY OF YOU THINKING OF DOING MEDICINE IN UL? THINKING ABOUT STARTING THE PREP NEXT WEEK. ANY WORDS OF WISDOM?

PS I THINK THIS THREAD WILL REALLY HELP US AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE EXAM.

I've decided today to apply to sit the GAMSAT in March. I have an Arts Degree in English and German, and only an A2 in Leaving Cert Bio, no Physics or Chemistry whatsoever so I'll be starting from scratch! I live in Clare and work in Shannon so let me know if you want to meet up and discuss the paper or swap study materials!

Emma

5803emma · 23-10-2009 03:39PM

GalwayEMT wrote: »

Anyone in the Galway area interested in meeting for study group/ informal "wtf am I doing?" sessions?

I intend to sit GAMSAT Ireland in March 2010 - and have lots to do on the science front myself! Good old arts degrees. :rolleyes: Ah, what a mountain I've given myself to climb...

I like the sound of those wtf sessions

5803emma · 23-10-2009 03:43PM

turnerc3 wrote: »

Hi there, i'm planning to to the GAMSAT 2010 in Limerick myself and was looking for anybody who would be interested in setting up a study group that would meet in UL library. Would you be interested in something like this?

Colm.

Hi Colm, would you be meeting in the evenings or during the day? I'd definitely be interested as I want to get stuck in to Chemistry and Physics ASAP. These 5 months will fly!

Emma

5803emma · 23-10-2009 03:53PM

Guys, there was one more thing (sorry for posting so much!!), I have a 2.2 degree, one per cent off a 2.1, is there much point in forging ahead with the prep for Gamsat, how strict are the colleges on the 2.1 requirement? I e-mailed them all this morning, still waiting to hear back.

fidget84 · 23-10-2009 09:03PM

as far as i know, without a 2;1 they wont look at your application

sarah_anne · 24-10-2009 11:14PM

hey guys is anyone in galway planning on sittin d gamsat exams in march if so please get in touch might be good to work as an ensemble

sarah_anne · 24-10-2009 11:18PM

actually just read d post above... have you guys actually met yet ... could i join you in the wtf sessions:rolleyes:

fidget84 · 24-10-2009 11:20PM

yep... im settin up a wtf group in cork if ANYONE is interested!!

5803emma · 25-10-2009 02:03PM

Hi guys

I'm aiming to sit the GAMSAT in March. If anyone in the region of Clare/Limerick wants to meet up and study/panic in the meantime, PM me!

Also, any ideas on what voluntary work would be most beneficial to a GEM application? I do volunteer work in a nursing home in my locality but I don't know if that kind of experience would be much good......

Thanks

Emma

galwayllm · 26-10-2009 01:26AM

sarah_anne wrote: »

actually just read d post above... have you guys actually met yet ... could i join you in the wtf sessions:rolleyes:

Hi, no haven't met yet. Was still waiting to hear back from anyone! Would love to meet sometime and discuss the exam.

sarah_anne · 26-10-2009 03:51AM

ok so .... im up for meeting so if anyone is interested send me a pm with your number n we can organise a group meeting wot ya recon?

fidget84 · 26-10-2009 11:42AM

where's yere plan to meet?

seoulone · 26-10-2009 05:39PM

Hi

I am also interested in meeting up in Galway. I have a science background but need motivation to study so really want to join a study group! Evenings or weekends suit me as I work full time.

I have sent Sarah-Anne a pm for more Information. Please feel free to contact me too!

H

Finnbob · 26-10-2009 08:22PM

Hi all,

Working and living in Kerry and wondering if there is anyone else who is based in Kerry who is preparing for GAMSAT. Would be great to get a study group together and meet at weekends. My closest town is Tralee or Dingle so perhaps a Tralee study group could be organised.

Thanks

Bob

sarah_anne · 28-10-2009 11:19AM

ok guys there seems to be some interest in the group forming. I suggest meeting somewhere like a college where we can just take over a room and talk till our hearts content. Perhaps GMIT or NUIG....? thinking one evening next week just to get kick started so may I suggest wed at 7pm for those whom may be working. PM me to let me know if this suits

SA

hhoppy · 28-10-2009 11:15PM

hey
does anyobe know if NUIG will be starting their graduate entry medicine program in 2010?
or with the current ecomonic climate etc???
thanks

TinTin09 · 29-10-2009 12:53AM

NUIG GEM is completelty scrapped for the time being.

seoulone · 29-10-2009 11:00AM

I emailed NUIG about 3 months ago, and was told that due to the current economic climate, the graduate course is on hold.

I am still hopeful that they will introduce this course in the near future, but there are no guarantees.

MicraBoy · 29-10-2009 01:01PM

The next GAMSAT Ireland will be held Saturday, 20 March 2010.

Registrations will open 2 November 2009 and close Midnight, 1 February 2010.

CAO:

The 2010 Application facility will be available from Tuesday, 3rd November (12:00).

DO IT!

fingerscrossed9 · 03-11-2009 01:47PM

I intend sitting the Gamsats in March 2010 and I am looking for a tutor. Preferably someone who has been successful in the Gamsats themselves and is available to meet once/twice a week. Tutoring experience is not necessary, just someone who feels that they have an ability to pass on their knowledge and experience. Pay negotiable

fingerscrossed9 · 03-11-2009 04:33PM

I notice a few of you mentioned a dublin based study group, is this still open to newcomers?

chilloutman · 08-11-2009 01:10PM

i am also very interested in galway study group but dont think i will be starting until january, please let me know anyway whats going on maybe we can meet up and discuss how we are going to prepare for this.

iambored · 10-11-2009 02:00PM

Hello, I am a newbie to Boards! any info re Veterinary in UCD? GAMSAT points needed, cv tips etc???

MicraBoy · 10-11-2009 03:10PM

iambored wrote:

Hello, I am a newbie to Boards! any info re Veterinary in UCD? GAMSAT points needed, cv tips etc???

First stop

CAO

Second stop

GAMSAT

imported_guy · 10-11-2009 06:33PM

is there such thing as graduate dentistry?

any one got trends/graphs etc, people sitting gamsat vs places available etc? and maybe even their background degrees vs score?

Vim Fuego · 11-11-2009 01:55PM

MicraBoy wrote: »

First stop

CAO

Second stop

GAMSAT

Don't you need to already have a 2.1 science degree to study veterinary in UCD as well as GAMSAT + experience? Seems harder to get into than GEM.

MicraBoy · 11-11-2009 02:33PM

Vim Fuego wrote: »

Don't you need to already have a 2.1 science degree to study veterinary in UCD as well as GAMSAT + experience? Seems harder to get into than GEM.

You need GAMSAT plus:

I. Hold an honours degree (NQAI Level 8) in a Biological/Biomedical/Animal Science discipline at the level of a 2.2 Honours or above, a Masters degree, or a PhD in a relevant area of biological science by June 2010.
II. Are considered as EU applicants (i.e. not deemed ‘overseas’ applicants for purposes of fees)

That seems easier to me, but I'm not sure what the required GAMSAT score is.

imported_guy wrote:

is there such thing as graduate dentistry?

any one got trends/graphs etc, people sitting gamsat vs places available etc? and maybe even their background degrees vs score?

Don't think there is. You have to go and do the undergrad afaik. It certainly doesn't require GAMSAT (in Ireland) any way.

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