Medicine in Europe - How do I get started?

Hello all, I didnt get into med school in the UK and am considering going to Europe (have heard nice things about Plovdiv), how can I find out more about the application process and any requirements? Is there anything I should consider before going abroad to study medicine?
Also is it okay if I dont know any of the language before I go?


And for any current/former students at European universities, is there any advice or any recommendations you would make in preparation for studying abroad, living there, the courses, or the experience in general?

Hello all, I didnt get into med school in the UK and

am considering going to Europe (have heard nice things about Plovdiv), how can I find out more about the application process and any requirements?

Is there anything I should consider before going abroad to study medicine?

Also is it okay if I dont know any of the language before I go? And for any current/former students at European universities, is there any advice or any recommendations you would make in preparation for studying abroad, living there, the courses, or the experience in general?

@KA_P would you be able to help

Hi, what's stopping you from considering other options, such as a gap year? I'm speaking from experience that you can certainly get into medical school in the UK after a gap year and worst case scenario, you can apply to medicine in Europe if you don't get into Medicine in UK after a gap year. I just wanted to show you that there are other options (Medicine in Europe was a Plan E scenario of sorts - basically it was a plan to fall back on if nothing else worked)

Already took a gap year and was rejected again and going to Europe is my backup plan, though I understand people do take 2 gap years and apply

Are there any medical universities you would recommend looking at? (e.g. because of the quality of teaching, lots of english speaking people in the area etc.)
I mentioned Bulgaria as it seems to be quite popular, but I am open to going to other places too.
Is health insurance dependent on the healthcare system in those countries? and if they have a public health system like in the UK would I still need insurance?

I've heard about there being a 1-year preparatory language course, is it necessary or will it be taught during the medical degree?

Thanks for the help sorry for all the questions lol

I'm sorry to hear that

As I said, my sister goes to Varna, so that's the only one I can really recommend. First year was difficult, since she was still adjusting but I'd say she's got a hang of it now in second year.

I'd say the unis I mentioned before would be popular with English speaking students, so you'd definitely be able to find them. Of course, make sure you apply to the English taught course, rather than the Bulgarian one.

I don't think the preparatory language course is necessary, what did you get for GCSE English Language?

Bulgarian is taught alongside the other topics during your course.

Don't worry

I got a 9 in GCSE English Language

What about living costs? Do you have any rough estimates on yearly spending?

Where is your sister living? Is she in uni accommodation or private housing? Is one better than the other?

Its exciting for me

TIA

What about the downsides of going abroad to do medicine? Homesickness? Not knowing NHS or NICE guidelines? Is there anything I should be wary of?

Im studying dentistry in slovakia at the moment, fourth year, if you need any help let me know, I have many friends doing med at the moment here too

Hi would u be able to give advice regarding which uni are the best to go into. Is it easy to start foundation year in uk after completing the degree. Has any of ur friend did that?

Hi would u be able to give advice regarding which uni are the best to go into. Is it easy to start foundation year in uk after completing the degree. Has any of ur friend did that?