ALL A-Level students will get a place at their first choice university if they have the grades

All A-Level students will get a place at their first choice university if they have the grades, and the caps on medical degrees will now be scrapped, ministers have announced.

Thousands of students were this week scrambling to get places at their first choice university after a screeching u-turn on A-Level results means they now have improved grades. 

Universities Minister Michelle Donelan said: ‘This has been an incredibly difficult time for students and I want to reassure them that every effort is being made to make sure all those who planned to, can move on to higher education. 

‘I am delighted that the Government and the higher education sector have agreed that all students who achieved the required grades will be offered a place at their first choice university. I want universities to do all they can to take them on this year or offer alternative courses or deferred places where required. 

‘This pandemic has highlighted more than ever the importance of our fantastic healthcare services and the need to invest in them. 

‘So I am pleased we are removing the cap on these courses and providing additional funding so more students can take up their places now and become our future doctors and healthcare professionals. We’re working closely with universities to support them, helping them to be flexible for students.