number of medical schools acceptance rates will increase

do u think the medical school acceptance r-ates will increase due to the uk leaving the e.u and the stress of the nhs. the nhs need more doctors so does that mean the number of people accepted will increase?

Reply 1

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

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I vaguely recall seeing something indicating that there was a not insignificant increase in medical school applications this year. I doubt we will see any significant changes immediately as the increased demand won't be matched by an immediate increase in supply, particularly with this governments funding model (or lack thereof), and potential further limitations on EU student applications.

Reply 2

user43254314876

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Original post by artful_lounger

I vaguely recall seeing something indicating that there was a not insignificant increase in medical school applications this year. I doubt we will see any significant changes immediately as the increased demand won't be matched by an immediate increase in supply, particularly with this governments funding model (or lack thereof), and potential further limitations on EU student applications.

Yeah, apps are up this year. Maybe on the back of the extra 1500 places over the next few years.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/early-deadline-applications-uk-universities-bounce-back
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/lt/healthcare/

Reply 3

Gregor99

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Medical school applicants are up mainly by increases in first time applicants
https://www.ucas.com/file/130741/download?token=g_2adVK0
So supply of medical places has increased but so has demand so acceptance rates may stay at a similar rate. Depends on the distribution of where everyone has applied to where the increase in places have been given.

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Applications are up by 1500 compared to last year. But I believe there is also an increase in places available this year. Let me find a source and double check.

Reply 5

kiatz

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Original post by studyious

Applications are up by 1500 compared to last year. But I believe there is also an increase in places available this year. Let me find a source and double check.

extra 1020 applicants over and above the 500 new places added for 2018

Reply 6

kiatz

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no info on where the 500 new places will be in England (rest of UK not getting any)

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Reply 7

Gregor99

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Original post by kiatz

no info on where the 500 new places will be in England (rest of UK not getting any)

I think it is that there will be an extra 500 new place for England. The Scottish government controls the intake for its medical schools which it is gradually increasing over time. I don't know about Wales and Northern Ireland.