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Hi guys,

I am a foreign student and i would like t study medecin in UK or USA, I am 17 at the moment so maybe I have enough time, but what should I do? what are the steps?

What is the date of the ammission exam?

Are there courses that I could follow in order to prepare myself? maye MCAT summer camp or BMAT?
Is there a particular course at high school that I should follow?

Please answer me asap.

Thanks in advance to all.

Reply 1

roar558

Original post by pollon

I can't help you much for the USA but I thought they only accepted postgraduate students?

As for admission exams in the UK, there are 2. The BMAT and the UKCAT. The BMAT does not have set a date for the 2012 exams yet but you might want to have a look on the website:
http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/bmat

As for the UKCAT, here's the key dates:
http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/pages/details.aspx?page=keyDatesInformation

Again I would have a look through their website to gather practice material and to gain information on which universities require it.

Finally to apply to most UK universities, you will need a UCAS account. The 2012-2013 cycle hasn't opened yet but again you can get a good idea of Uni requirements etc here:
http://www.ucas.ac.uk/

Reply 2

Ceiti

Have no idea how medicine applications in America work, but for UK you need to have decent grades to start with, equivalent to AAA at A-levels, ideally including chemistry and biology. Most unviersities also look for some form of related work experience. There's two main exams: the UKCAT, which most medicial schools require (www.ukcat.ac.uk). You take it on a computer at a test centre. There's also the BMAT which fewer universites need, usually asked for by London and Oxbridge. If The best thing to do is to look at university websites and email them if you need any more information. Also take a look at http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medicine.

Reply 3

roar558

Also these threads may help
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1230653
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1696908

Finally this page may help you get an idea of the timings of interview/offers etc
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medicine_Applicants_Stalking_Page_2012_Entry

Reply 4

Helloworld_95

back on topic,

OP for medicine in the US you will need to complete an undergraduate degree first with a GPA of usually 3.4 or above, of which places will be very competitive for (you'll want to get some extra-curricular's as well because they love those) combined with the requirement of doing SAT's which cost a bucket load and the cost of tuition and room and board if you don't get into a top uni which gives out full scholarships like they're cup cakes. Then you really need to acquire citizenship otherwise the med schools won't be as eager to admit you due to the financial side of things, also because if you don't get a scholarship it spreads out the cost as some med schools ask for a lump sum at the beginning of around $200,000 from internationals whereas you can get a student loan from FAFSA if you're a citizen.

for the UK you'll want to get high marks (usually 80%+) and study up on your English, you'll also need some work experience as well to show that you know what doctor's do exactly.

Reply 5

lucas13

try to get some work experience

Reply 6

roar558

Original post by theatrical

Oh is it really?

Is the poster American?

Yeah like oesophagus and esophagus and yes I'd assume so. Btw, allow me to balance that neg.

Anyway back to the matter at hand I would also have a look at
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Studying_Medicine_in_the_USA
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/UKCAT
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Advice_for_People_Writing_their_Medicine_Personal_Statements
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Immunisations_Required_For_Medical_School

Reply 7

Oshin G

Hello Im from Bangladesh, im doing undergrad on Microbiology from an university here. we have the privilege of transferring credits to foreign universities, but i want to study Medicine in UK or US. but im not sure if i'll be allowed to give the MCATs or how to apply (because im a foreigner), im not sure how the process works plus im also doing microbiology as my major.. would that be a problem?? or would it come as an advantage? should i take more biochem courses to help me prepare for the exam?? i was planning on completing my undergrad and then apply, that shouldn't be a problem right? ?

it would be a great help if someone fills me with some information :smile: