Graduate Entry to Medicine
If you are thinking about studying medicine as a second degree (often called Graduate Entry to Medicine) there are a lot of different things to consider.
The first decision is which route you plan to take. There are four-year accelerated courses which you can apply to as a graduate, or you can apply to a five-year ‘undergraduate’ course. For those coming to medicine from alternative routes you may be considering a course that offers a foundation year.
These pages cover some of the most frequently asked questions, giving guidance and bringing together resources.
- Finding work experience
- Choosing a medical school course
- Funding
- Pre-entry tests
- UCAS personal statement for medicine
- Interviews and selection for medical school
- Studying medicine outside the UK
There is a lot of information and advice available online about applying to and studying medicine.
Official sites:
- General Medical Council National body that licenses doctor to practice medicine in the UK
- British Medical Association Trade union of medical doctors and medical students in the UK
- Medical Schools Council A body representing all UK Medical Schools
- University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Single point of application for Medicine programmes in the UK
Advice, guidance and networks:
- For an understanding of what skills are needed as a medical student: Good Medical Practice from GMC
- For one place that details admissions entry criteria: Medical Schools Council admissions search engine
- For an insight into the life of a medical student: Life of a Medic blog
- For free advice on a range of entry to medicine topics: Medic Portal (please note this does not represent an endorsement of paid-for products)
- To share your experiences with others in a similar position: The Student Room
