Graduate Entry Medicine

What is Graduate Entry Medicine?

Graduate Entry Medicine is a pathway for existing graduates and degree-holders who want to study Medicine. Postgraduate Medicine programmes are accelerated, so they usually take four years to complete instead of the five or six years on standard entry courses.

Graduate Entry Medicine began 20 years ago, with the first courses offered by St George’s in London and the newly created Leicester–Warwick Medical School. It’s such a popular route that it now accounts for 10% of all admissions to Medical School, according to BMC Medical Education.

How Competitive Are Graduate Entry Medicine Courses?

The latest data from the MSC shows that some Graduate Entry Medicine courses get 34 applicants for every place – but not every Medical School declares this, so the reality is likely to be much more competitive.

Which UK Medical Schools Offer Graduate Entry Medicine Courses?

There are 14 Medical Schools in the UK that offer Graduate Entry Medicine courses – and nine of these will accept graduates with non-science degrees.

The table below outlines which schools offer these courses, how many places they have available each year, whether you need to have a science degree, and which aptitude test they require.

What Are the Entry Requirements for Graduate Entry Medicine?

The entry requirements for Graduate Entry Medicine vary depending on which course you’re applying to, so you need to check with each Medical School first. In general, you need:

• At least a 2.1 degree
• GAMSAT, UCAT, or BMAT results
• Relevant work experience
• Strong references
• A compelling Personal Statement

Do I Have to Sit GAMSAT?

Some Graduate Entry Medicine courses will require that you pass the GAMSAT. Others will want you to ace the UCAT or BMAT exams.

We have everything you need to know about GAMSAT and the universities that require this on our GAMSAT guide.

How Do I Apply to Graduate Entry Medicine?

You have to apply to Postgraduate Medicine through UCAS, just like you would have done for your undergraduate degree. When you apply, you’ll need to submit a Personal Statement for Medicine and sit the aptitude test required by the Uni.

How Can I Get Help With My Application?

We offer bespoke private Interview Tutoring sessions to provide expert help with your Graduate Entry Medicine interview. Find out more on our Interview Tutoring page!

What Are The Alternatives To Graduate Entry Medicine?

If you don’t get a place to study Graduate Entry Medicine, you may want to consider studying Medicine abroad. A number of EU medical schools now teach their medical degrees in English – and these are open to UK graduates.