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Just Curious

Im new here and i dont really know how this works but, im tryna get Into med school, im currently doing AS as an international student and i just thought i could start off early

Reply 1

solitary-dispute

I think you must take the UCAT at the end of the year and chemistry a level and two other subjects

Reply 2

dude_!

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by solitary-dispute

I think you must take the UCAT at the end of the year and chemistry a level and two other subjects

I take chem bio n math, im pretty sure thats what required. Thanks alot, I'll look into UCAT

Reply 3

medschlpls

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by dude_!

Im new here and i dont really know how this works but, im tryna get Into med school, im currently doing AS as an international student and i just thought i could start off early

Definitely start looking into your supracurriculars. Read around the science or patient-related things that interest you (not just for the sake of it). Look for some competitions, lectures, events etc.
If you are able to then definitely try to find some work experience.
See if you can volunteer in a local hospital, care home or somewhere similar

Reply 4

solitary-dispute

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by dude_!

I take chem bio n math, im pretty sure thats what required. Thanks alot, I'll look into UCAT

That is standard med subjects so that is fine. I think oxford require A*AA but it will be better to get a better grade such as A*A*A or even A*A*A*

Reply 5

FiBox

If thinking of applying next year for 2027 entry then you need to do UCAT next summer (booking opens May and testing is from July to September). You also need to do some work experience, ideally at least a couple of days in a hospital. I would sign up to some UK ‘virtual’ work experience programs to find out about the NHS as well, especially if you are abroad. Also do some volunteering in a hospital/care home/youth groups etc. You have missed open days this autumn but there will be more next June (and autumn) and it would be a good idea to go to a couple at least (there might also be virtual ones).

Reply 6

ErasistratusV

Start learning a lot of news about the UK health service and how it works as well as topical medical news, particularly any research or areas which personally interest you.

Decide upon which areas of medicine might be the parts that really grab you and read about them from time to time. What is new. What case reports are there, also take the time to read about any failures of care and why/how did they happen? The more high profile cases will be in the press and likely in the professional memory of doctors for many years to come.

Also start learning about medical ethics and the four (five) pillars. Also learn about capacity and consent and Gillick competence. It helps to start to appreciate that in a lot of ethical areas there is no true 'right' answer and sometimes much ambiguity or disagreement.

For medical interviews they will not expect you to have much if any pre-existing medical knowledge but you need some material you are aware of so you can use it to illustrate your points and build on your experiences when in interview.

When you think you are ready tag me on this thread or DM me and the other good people here and we will fire interview style questions at you.

Hot issues will be things like GLP-1 agonists, should smokers have their healthcare rationed, there are countless others.

Buy some old second hand anatomy or physiology text books to glance through from time to time. It will help keep you focused on your end goal whilst studying for A levels.