What age is 'too old' to apply for medicine

Probably about 25 if you are a girl and want to settle down relatively early

You're clearly indian haha with a backwards mentality like that

Yeah I am Indian and yeah that is why I have the backwards mentality no doubt. It isn't my fault things are the way they are and that's just me giving my opinion. It could be the reason for my answer, it may not be the reason for my answer. The Indian mentality is that once a woman starts reaching a certain age she is "put on the shelf" so to speak. That isn't me being misogynistic, it's me being a realist about what occurs. That age is often around 30. Now, if they applied to study medicine at that age, they would be pushing 35 upon graduation, which doesn't include placements etc post university. When are they going to marry then? Therefore, the age I believe is to old for a woman to apply for medicine SHOULD THEY WIH TO SETTLE DOWN RELATIVELY EARLY is 25

You're answer only applies to indian women then, marriage isn't the most important thing in life, nor is procreating.

Did I say it didn't apply only to Indian women. Inference should be used sparingly, but yes I agree, it isn't the most important thing in life

Hello. I'm an outsider. Can someone tell me the average age of a CT3 in the UK? Thanks.

It's not so much that the universities will consider you too old past that point (as many people have pointed there are people up to their 40's studying medicine.) It is more to do with when it become to old for you personally. It will be different for everyone.

For example I was considering doing post graduate medicine but I realised I would be 36 by the time I had fully complete all my training and my career would be seriously starting and I decided that was just a bit too late for me. I'm not even sure if I want to have children but I at least want the option and Medicine is not so much a job as it is a lifestyle. Although career wise I would be most happy in Medicine my life outside of medicine would be the least fulfilled at that age. This however was just my decision, it is different for everyone.

damm haha 36 and fully qualified arent you 19?

I am 21 years old, and recently applied to medicine - I already have a degree. I am not sure about my chances this year- due to my UKCAT. It's my passion, and I don't wish to concede so soon - I've made a plan to apply for medicine up till the age 24 - would I be considered too old then?

I've applied for graduate jobs - to make sure I am financially stable.

I start in September on the 5 year course (only option as need to stay in Scotland) and I will be 31,so 36 when I graduate.Yes,I will be older than your average graduating student doc but I will still have at least 25 years to work and would rather be doing a job I love than just a job I like!Uni's are not allowed to use age as a determining factor as this is age discrimination.


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