CARDIFFSIXTH FORM COLLEGE

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Specialist Preparation for

If you wish to study at a medical, dental orveterinary school you will require dedicatedguidance and preparation to ensure the bestchance of success. CSFC can provide you with the following curricular and extra-curriculartuition and guidance:

• Dedicated tuition in BMAT (BioMedical Admissions Test) andUKCAT (UK Clinical Aptitude Test) medical admissions tests.

• BMAT IN-HOUSE TRAINING

BMAT Course in CardiffBMAT stands for Bio-Medical Aptitude Test which is used as part ofthe entry procedures in a number of Universities such as Oxford,Cambridge, Imperial College London and University College London.Our step by step guidance will help you achieve your best score.

Classroom LessonsIn these lessons the primary focus is on Section 3, which is a shortbut demanding essay. Attention is also given to Critical Thinking,which is tested in Section 1 of the BMAT paper.

Intensive Revision Course The college provides an intensive course consisting of two fulltraining days. The sessions focus on building your critical thinkingskills, increasing your confidence and giving useful tips on time-management. Guidance is given on effective essay-writing underexamination conditions.

Strategy BookThe BMAT Strategy Book provides an introduction to multiple-choice aptitude tests, and detailed strategies for the different

question types found in the BMAT. It includes time managementtechniques, and score-building review sections to complete forhomework. The Strategy Book also contains essay-writing guidelinesand tips and sample essays, in addition to extra practice essayquestions for self-study in the run-up to the test.

Full-length Practice TestsThe full-length BMAT exams taken during class will increase yourfamiliarity with BMAT-style test questions and will build yourstamina and confidence. Timing is extremely important on theBMAT. These practice tests will familiarise you with the test formatand help you with time management so that you can answer themaximum number of questions correctly on test day.

• UKCAT IN-HOUSE TRAINING

UKCAT Preparation/Revision CourseCardiff Sixth Form College offers its students a short preparatorycourse (which includes revision) to enable them to achieve theirbest score in the Tests. Students are introduced to the typical kindsof questions asked and the best strategies for answering them.

PreparationThe course consists of a 4-day intensive training in the skills andtechniques which UKCAT tests. It helps students become familiarwith the format of the test, the variety of questions asked, possiblepitfalls and the best approaches to attain your best score. Tips fortime-management and other advice are offered.

RevisionIn addition, students are given a software package to work on athome, which provides an introduction to computer-based, multiple-choice aptitude tests, detailing strategies for each type of question.

Medical, Dental & VeterinaryMedicine

• Healthcare Diploma:

• This is a course provided by former students of CSFC who arecurrently studying Medicine, or other Healthcare courses. Theyprovide students with the opportunity to obtain hands-onexperience of dissections, blood taking, administering injections,and other practical skills. They share their experiences ofuniversity life and give advice on subject-related matters. Theyalso provide help with interviews and give tips on managing thestresses and strains Healthcare courses can give.

• Weekly meetings in which they participate in talks on topicalissues affecting the Medical, Dentistry and Veterinaryprofessions, and discuss the kinds of questions asked atinterviews.

• On-going support from former CSFC students currentlystudying medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine atuniversity.

• Work Experiences:

• Regular local work experiences at GP surgeries, veterinarypractises, and other NHS organisations which are organised byan experienced, dedicated member of staff and are designed togive students a better understanding of both the NHS systemand the private sector. These work experiences are highly desiredand, for most schools, difficult to obtain. However because ofCSFC’s focused approach we are able to give each studentindividual attention.

• Work experience at medical practises and hospitals, includingthe once in a lifetime chance to shadow doctors abroad atmajor hospitals during the college’s Goodwill AmbassadorProgramme. Past students have had the chance to witness livebirths, caesarean sections and post-mortems.

• Weekly volunteering is incorporated into the students’timetable. Placements include care homes, charity shops andworking with children.

• Higher Education Guidance:

• Students benefit from one to one meetings with our CareersAdvisors (who is also a former Admissions Tutor) to assist in thewhole UCAS application process, from writing Personal Statementsto interview techniques. This is a unique feature to CSFC.

• Careers Day:

• The college regularly arranges careers days in which we inviteprofessionals such as doctors, dentists and vets to come and talkabout a day in their lives. This provides students with a uniqueopportunity to discuss with working professionals the stresses,strains and rewards that the medical, dentistry and veterinaryprofessions brings.

• Visits from university admissions tutors who’ll give insight into theuniversity application process.

• Visits from medical school staff and current medical students.

• Weekly meetings in which they participate in talks on topicalissues affecting the Medical, Dentistry and Veterinary professions,and discuss the kinds of questions asked at interviews.

• On-going support from former CSFC students currently studyingmedicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine at university.

• Regular practical insight, which includes learning terminology andmedical, dentistry and veterinary medicine abbreviations toreassembling anatomical models.

Since 2007 100% of cSFc studentsapplying for Medicine, Dentistry andVeterinary Medicine have been successfulin gaining university places for theirchosen course.

Work experience in both laboratoryand clinical settings helped cement mydecision to study medicine.Marcus Sim

CSFC – a place for success• Reputation for academic excellence.• In 2012 we were ranked the Top Co-Educational BoardingSchool and Top Sixth Form College for A Levels in the UK by TheSpectator and The Education Advisers.

• In 2011 we were placed 1st in UK League Table by Best School –www.best-school.co.uk, Best A Level Results –www.bestalevelresults.com, www.sixth-form.com and TheSpectator. More details of the league tables can be found onthe school’s website.

• The only independent school in Wales to be included in thepublication by Cambridge Student Union celebrating 800 yearsof Educational Excellence.

A Level Results

2012 99% A*-B grades | 94% A*-A grades

2011 98% A*-B grades | 84% A*-A grades

2010 100% A*-B grades | 91% A*-A grades

2009 100% A-C grades | 94% A-B grades

• Flexible subject combination. With our guidance students areable to decide on the ideal study pathway.

• 5-8 hours per week for core A level subjects, which exceedsmost traditional institutions.

• Specialist teaching provided in a wide range of subjects.• Overall Staff to Student Ratio: 1 staff : 6 students.• Frequent tests on all subjects.• Regular homework assignments.• Individual timetables allowing for private study sessionsincorporated into the school curriculum.

• Regular revision classes during school holidays and weekends ifrequired.

• Excellent Science, Sport, ICT & Library Facilities.

Magdalene Ting A Level Grades: A*A*A*A*

Subjects Taken: Biology, Chemistry,Maths, Physics

To: The University ofCambridge

Studying: Medicine

Comments:

My experience at Cardiff Sixth Form College is onewhich I believe could not be matched by any othercollege. A major feature of this college that stillcontinues to appeal to me is the small student bodywhich, complemented with the high-levels ofdedication from all teachers and staff, makes for ahighly focused approach which allows for a consistentachievement of academic excellence.

Mpho Molosiwa. DeputyInternational Head Boy 2012.A Level Grades: A*A*AA

Subjects Taken:Biology, Chemistry, Maths,Physics

To: The University ofBirmingham

Studying:Medicine

Comments:Studying at CSFC has been a good learning experience forme. It has helped me prepare for life as a medical student.The support that I have received from my teachers inhelping me work towards my goal has been overwhelming!With their help I have a secure spot to pursue my dream ofstudying medicine in a top university! There are a lot ofopportunities for students to get involved in CSFC whichhelp in developing skills essential for success. The college isalso a great cultural melting pot!

Student Results 2011Student A Level Grades Degree Course University

Rachel Patel A*A*A*A* Medicine University of OxfordShirley Jayasekara A*A*A*A* Medicine Kings College LondonCheuk Kiu Ng A*A*A*AA Dentistry University of BristolAysha Hadid A*A*A*A Medicine Cardiff UniversityMoustafa Sabry A*A*A*A Medicine Kings College LondonGrant Sugiura A*A*A* Pharmacy Cardiff UniversityHow Yue Mak A*A*A* Veterinary Medicine University of BristolZartash Javaid A*A*AA Medicine Cardiff UniversityJaskirat Channa A*AA Dentistry University of LeedsKavill Bhudia A*AA Pharmacy Cardiff UniversityOmolola Afelumo AAAA Medicine University of BirminghamPatrick Long AAAB Medicine Peninsula Medical SchoolCaryl Thomas AAA Veterinary Medicine University of LiverpoolQassim Malik AAA Medicine University of KeeleSaira Safdar AAA Dentistry University of DundeeShriti Patel AAA Pharmacy Cardiff UniversityKueni Igbagiri AAA Medicine Cardiff UniversityJoshua Carbis AAA Dentistry Cardiff UniversityMay Lewis AAA Dentistry University of BristolKatrina Kwong AAA Pharmacy Kings College LondonZita Li AAA Pharmacy University of BathLeena Ahmad AAA Dentistry University of BristolPhilip Roberts-Burt AAA Medicine University of SouthamptonEric Cheong AAA Medicine University of St Andrews Roderick Li AAA Medicine University of St Andrews

CARDIFFSIXTH FORM COLLEGE

www.ccoex.comCardiff Sixth Form College, 1 & 3 Trinity Court, 21 – 27 Newport Road,

Cardiff, CF24 0AA, UK.

Tel: +44 029 2049 3121email: enquiries@ccoex.com

roughout my ASyear, I have shadowedhealthcare professionalsin many differentsettings – from clinics tohospitals. eseexperiences are trulyinspiring. Together withthe Healthcare Diplomaorganised by the college,I have reaffirmed mycareer choice. Carly Mak

Student Results 2012Student A Level Grades Degree Course University

Riman Ho A*A*A*A*A*A Medicine with Surgery Hong Kong UniversityJoseph Lo A*A*A*A*A*A Medicine with Surgery Hong Kong UniversityAndy Kwong A*A*A*A*A Medicine with Surgery Chinese Hong Kong UniversityEric Tsui A*A*A*A*A Pharmacy University of Bath Michael Fok A*A*A*A*B Medicine with Surgery Peninsula Medical SchoolMagdalene Ting A*A*A*A* Medicine University of CambridgeMarcus Sim A*A*A*A* Medicine University of CambridgeAaron Shao A*A*A*A* Dentistry Cardiff UniversityNeng ChiengCarly Mak A*A*A*AA Medicine with Surgery Chinese Hong Kong UniversityAshkan Sedeh A*A*A*AA Medicine University of Leeds Lai Zong Bao A*A*A*A Medicine Univeristy of Nottingham Moustafa Sabry A*A*A*A Medicine Kings College LondonLisa Liew A*A*A*A Dentistry Cardiff UniversityStephanie Poon A*A*AAAA Medicine Peninsula Medical SchoolAshley Yee Chiam A*A*AA Medicine Keele UniversityChloe Chau A*A*AA Medicine Peninsula Medical SchoolMpho Daniel A*A*AA Medicine University of Birmingham MolosiwaKaren Wong A*A*AA Dentistry Queen's University BelfastAnna Marie A*A*A Medicine University of Birmingham KrawieckaJaneece Taj A*A*A Pharmacy Cardiff UniversityKit Wing Lam A*A*A Medicine Cardiff UniversityTamara Lewis A*A*A Medicine Univeristy of SouthamptionZara Khan A*A*A Medicine GAP yearIrene Cheng A*AAAA Pharmacy University of Bath Harry Lee A*AA Pharmacy Cardiff UniversityRabia Rafiq A*AB Pharmacy Cardiff UniversitySarah Lovell AAAAB Medicine Brighton and Sussex Medical SchoolBetty Chan AAAB Pharmacy University of Bath Adil Sheikh AAA Pharmacy Cardiff UniversityGreg Barrett AAA Pharmacy University of Nottingham Salma Mahmood AAB Pharmacy Cardiff UniversityAmna Akhtar ABB Pharmacy Cardiff University