Clinical Course in UK for current non-UK student??

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Original post by Democracy

I haven't heard of such a thing and I don't think it would be possible unfortunately. Outside of Oxbridge-London and St Andrews, clinical school transfers are not a done thing here.

Won't you be taught Dutch in addition to your pre-clinical studies though?

The thing is: I am Dutch, but I've always been more interested in studying in the UK, but my parents don't allow me to go to a UK university quite yet, however for the clinical they don't really mind...

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Democracy

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Original post by Esstthheer

The thing is: I am Dutch, but I've always been more interested in studying in the UK, but my parents don't allow me to go to a UK university quite yet, however for the clinical they don't really mind...

Ahh I understand.

Well as I say, transfers between UK medical schools are actually pretty rare, let alone ones from a non-UK medical school.

You could always do an elective placement here? And after you've qualified you could come and work here for a period since you'll have an EU medical degree :smile:

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OP

you're right.. that might be a better consideration! :smile:

thanks for the advice!!

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Does your pre-clinical course lead to the equivalent of a bachelors degree? I'm wondering if you might be eligible to apply for graduate entry medicine programs here.

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Original post by Becca-Sarah

Does your pre-clinical course lead to the equivalent of a bachelors degree? I'm wondering if you might be eligible to apply for graduate entry medicine programs here.

Yeah, it leads to a Bsc, but I find it a bit strange as a student who already did pre-clinical to enroll in a programme that is meant for every Bsc.. I would be eligible, but I'm not sure whether I'd prefer that over finishing my studies in the Netherlands and then trying to get a working permit for the UK...

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Original post by Esstthheer

Yeah, it leads to a Bsc, but I find it a bit strange as a student who already did pre-clinical to enroll in a programme that is meant for every Bsc.. I would be eligible, but I'm not sure whether I'd prefer that over finishing my studies in the Netherlands and then trying to get a working permit for the UK...

Fair enough :smile:

I was just thinking that if your pre-clin course was pretty much equiv to a Medical Sciences BSc, then you'd be on a similar footing as any other biomed-type grad entering a 4yr GEP here. Staying in the Netherlands and graduating fully does seem like a more sensible option though.

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panda1093

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Hi, I started a course in the UK (I was not studying medicine), dropped out, then started Medical School in Italy and emailed the same uni as well as other unis asking if I could transfer and all of them said that EU med students can't transfer to UK medical schools, most of them said I couldn't even re-apply for 1st year entry as they wouldn't accept students who already started a course in another medical school!
It's annoying but the positive side is that studying in Italy is much cheaper and maybe it's the same in your country :smile:

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AnonymousPenguin

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Original post by Esstthheer

Yeah, it leads to a Bsc, but I find it a bit strange as a student who already did pre-clinical to enroll in a programme that is meant for every Bsc.. I would be eligible, but I'm not sure whether I'd prefer that over finishing my studies in the Netherlands and then trying to get a working permit for the UK...

You don't need a work permit to work in the UK if you're Dutch. I wouldn't advise you to try and switch countries after pre-clinical. It's difficult (impossible if you exclude GEM) and you will spend more years studying than necessary.

Moreover, isn't university nearly free in the Netherlands? A 5 year medical course in the UK will set you back 42000 GBP in tuition fees alone.

(edited 10 years ago)

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Original post by AnonymousPenguin

You don't need a work permit to work in the UK if you're Dutch. I wouldn't advise you to try and switch countries after pre-clinical. It's difficult (impossible if you exclude GEM) and you will spend more years studying than necessary.

Moreover, isn't university nearly free in the Netherlands? A 5 year medical course in the UK will set you back 42000 GBP in tuition fees alone.

Where are you getting the £42k figure from?

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AnonymousPenguin

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Original post by Becca-Sarah

Where are you getting the £42k figure from?

It's 4x9k and then for the final year it's the NHS bursary of 3k and an extra 6k from the SLC, no?

Also, as far as I know the EU health stats. Dutch consultants are better paid (GPs aren't), live in a lower cost country (albeit one with a high debt burden, since interest is tax-deductible) with bigger houses. The health system is more sustainable (hybrid insurance model) and better funded, with better outcomes.

(edited 10 years ago)

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Original post by AnonymousPenguin

It's 4x9k and then for the final year it's the NHS bursary of 3k and an extra 6k from the SLC, no?

Also, as far as I know the EU health stats. Dutch consultants are better paid (GPs aren't), live in a lower cost country (albeit one with a high debt burden, since interest is tax-deductible) with bigger houses. The health system is more sustainable (hybrid insurance model) and better funded, with better outcomes.

Ah, I see. I'd forgotten the NHS bursary only partly contributed now - I'm on the old fee system so they pay it all.

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InArduisFouette

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Original post by Esstthheer

Yeah, it leads to a Bsc, but I find it a bit strange as a student who already did pre-clinical to enroll in a programme that is meant for every Bsc.. I would be eligible, but I'm not sure whether I'd prefer that over finishing my studies in the Netherlands and then trying to get a working permit for the UK...

If you are a Dutch Citizen you won;t need a work permit for the UK - unless UKIP magically get elected and get us out the EU

a Dutch Medical degree would make you eligible for GMC registration

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