Applying for medical school

Preparing to apply

Your application to medical school will include a number of stages:

• you need to be aware of the different types of medical school courses [1] available
• it’s important to be aware of a range of factors when choosing your medical school [2]
• your UCAS application [3] will include writing a strong personal statement
• you need to be prepared for medical school interviews [4]
• medical schools will expect you to have found out about the role of a doctor and what it's like working in healthcare. They’ll also want evidence of your skills. Gaining experience for medical school [5] can include shadowing, volunteering, paid work and other opportunities
• most medical schools expect you to sit admissions tests [6]
• you need to be aware of your options if you haven’t got into medical school [7]

• Financial support at medical school

  • Find out about financial support while studying medicine at university [8]

• Resources

  Read our section about Choosing your medical school [2].

  There are a number of books and other resources that give general advice on applying to medical school. Some also include information on what to expect when you’re there. Here is a selection, but make sure that any information you use is still up to date:

  • The Studying Healthcare website [9] which is updated by the Medical Schools Council and has detailed information, tips and resources for those applying for medicine. 
  • entry requirements information from the Medical Schools Council [10]
  • how to become a doctor pages [11] of the British Medical Association (BMA) website
  • The Medic Mentor website [12] for information about it's various activities for those considering medical school
  • The Medic Portal website [13] for information, blogs, hints and tips about getting into a career as a doctor