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My son has been turned down for medicine. Can he apply through Extra or Clearing?
Your son now faces a choice. Extra and Clearing are further chances to gain a place for those who do not have one. Unfortunately, very popular over-subscribed courses like medicine and veterinary science are unlikely to be available.
Your son needs to decide whether medicine is all he wants. His options then are either:
- to reapply in the next year's cycle - possibly improving his grades or gaining some relevant health-related work, or
- attempt to gain a place on, for example, a science degree, with a view to applying for a postgraduate medicine course after successful completion.
Options
- My son is away travelling. Can I reply to offers on his behalf?
- My daughter's first choice wants a B in maths. What would happen if she got a C?
- My daughter is desperately unhappy at college and says she wants to come home. We want her to stay, but can she reapply if she leaves?
- Our daughter has suddenly started mentioning that she'd like to study in another country. Where can we get some pointers?
- My son has been turned down for medicine. Can he apply through Extra or Clearing?