Studying Medicine in the UK
Did you know Canadian students can apply to Medical School in the UK straight out of Grade 12?
With access to high-quality education, clinical exposure, research opportunities, and a multicultural environment, studying Medicine in the UK can be a great choice if you are looking to pursue a career in healthcare.
Despite Medicine being one of the most competitive courses to gain entry to in the UK, StudyIn helps hundreds of Canadian students get accepted into UK medical schools every year.
Please remember you need to apply one year in advance of the start date of the course. Contact your Consultant for more information about starting your Medicine application.
Begin your medical school journey by reviewing the pages below:
Choosing a Medical School
There are more than 40 undergraduate medical schools in the UK, so when applying to study Medicine in the UK, there are a number of factors to consider such as rankings, reputation, tuition fees and location.
StudyIn Medicine Service
Our Medicine Service provides students with additional support with their Medical School application. We will ensure your application is the best it can be and have an 80% success rate of getting our students into a UK Medical School.
Medical School Admissions Tests
The majority of UK medical schools require you to sit an aptitude test before you apply. Not every Medical School requires the same admission test but the majority will require the UCAT or the GAMSAT.
UK Medical School Entry Requirements
If your High School grades are a minimum of 85% and you have studied Biology, Chemistry and either Mathematics or Physics, then you can apply!
In addition to academic achievements, applicants have to meet other requirements to be eligible to receive an offer.
Are you interested in studying Medicine at a top-ranked university? Get a free consultation today and begin your application to a UK University.
International students can study medicine in the UK directly after Grade 12. If your average is a minimum of 85%, and your Grade 12 classes include Biology, Chemistry, as well as Physics and/or Mathematics, then you can apply!
If you have a strong first degree and a GPA of at least 3.2 (not necessarily in a science field) you can also apply to Medical School in the UK. Students will require work experience in a hospital, care home, hospice or another care environment. Please send us your transcripts so we can let you know if you are eligible to apply.
StudyIn offers free one-to-one consulting and support for students applying to Medical Schools in the UK from North America so don’t apply alone, contact one of our UK Medicine Consultants today so we can assess your transcripts and advise which Medical School and which route is best for you!
Our Medicine Service is designed to help you select the right UK medical schools to apply to based on our history of student acceptances, our knowledge of which universities accept students from North America and our ability to review transcripts with our partner medical schools in the UK. We will ensure your application is the best it can be and our 80% success rate means that if you meet the entry requirements the chances of you getting a place are extremely high!
We will support you with the application, and the personal statement, prepare you for interviews and you will work with our team of doctors based in the UK. Please remember you need to apply one year in advance, however, we do have some options where if you miss the October 15th deadline you can still apply.
The majority of medical schools in the UK will require you to sit an aptitude test before you apply. The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is part of the selection process of some UK medical and dental schools. It is an online test designed to test cognitive abilities, attitudes, critical thinking, and logical reasoning. There are four reasoning tests and a situational judgment test.
The test is taken at your local test centre, with each subtest in a multiple-choice format. Past papers are not available but there are specimen questions on the UCAT website.
StudyIn offers UCAT training to ensure you are well-prepared for your exams. As part of our Medicine Service, students will have the opportunity to attend a one-day online intensive group UCAT preparation course. Visit our UCAT Training page for more information on this UCAT assistance.
Some UK Medical Schools accept the GAMSAT for their Graduate Entry Medicine programs. This test evaluates student ability and skill level in problem-solving, critical thinking and writing, focusing on their experience and knowledge of basic scientific principles.
Whilst a science degree is not always a prerequisite it must be stressed that success in GAMSAT is unlikely without knowledge and ability in the biological and physical sciences.
Speak to an StudyIn Consultant to learn more.
Learn more about the best Medicine universities in the UK below:
Direct entry:
- University of Aberdeen School of Medicine
- Anglia Ruskin School of Medicine
- Aston University Medical School
- Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry – Queen Mary University
- University of Birmingham Medical School
- University of Bolton Institute of Medicine
- Brighton & Sussex Medical School
- Brunel Medical School
- Bristol Medical School
- University of Buckingham Medical School
- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge
- Cardiff University School of Medicine
- City St George’s Medical School
- University of Dundee School of Medicine
- University of Edinburgh Medical School
- University of Exeter Medical School
- Glasgow Medical School
- Hertfordshire Medical School
- Hull York Medical School
- Imperial College School of Medicine
- Keele University School of Medicine
- Kent and Medway Medical School
- King’s College London School of Medicine and Dentistry
- University of Lancashire Medical School
- Lancaster Medical School
- Leeds School of Medicine
- Leicester Medical School
- Lincoln Medical School
- Liverpool Medical School
- Magee School of Medicine – Ulster University
- Manchester Medical School
- Newcastle University Medical School
- Norwich Medical School
- University of Nottingham Medical School
- Oxford University Medical School
- Peninsula Medical School – University of Plymouth
- Queen’s University Belfast
- Sheffield Medical School
- Southampton Medical School
- University of St Andrews School of Medicine
- St Mary’s School of Medicine
- Swansea University Medical School
- University College London Medical School
Graduate entry:
- Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry – Queen Mary University
- Chester Medical School
- King’s College London School of Medicine and Dentistry
- Magee School of Medicine – Ulster University
- Manchester Medical School
- Newcastle University Medical School
- University of Surrey School of Medicine
- Swansea University Medical School
- Three Counties Medical School – University of Worcester
- Warwick Medical School
Study Medicine in the UK
If you are interested in studying Medicine in the UK, arrange your free consultation today. Don’t forget the Medicine Service provides interview practice with a doctor who sits on the admission panel of a UK medical school. Click here to view our Medicine Service brochure.
