Medical School Open Days 2026

What are the Dates for Medical School Open Days 2026?

Open days give you the chance to meet current students and lecturers, and to find out more about the structure and teaching style of the medicine course.

Most medical schools hold their open days over the summer, but some will also hold them early in September.

A key thing to remember is that the UCAS deadline for medicine is 15th October, so make sure you’ve made all of your medical school decisions before this date!

Here we’ve compiled a list of medical school open days for 2026. Information is accurate at the time of writing. Please check university websites for further details.

How Should I Pick Which Medical Schools to Visit?

You can only apply to four medical schools, so it’s essential you apply strategically to ensure you increase your chances of being invited for an interview.

There are many different factors you should consider when choosing the four universities you want to apply to, including:

• Whether you think you will meet the GCSE entry requirements (See: GCSE Requirements for Medicine)
• Whether you think you will meet the A-Level entry requirements (See: What A-Levels Do You Need to be a Doctor?)
• How each school will use your UCAT score (See: UCAT Scores Guide)
• How each school will use your personal statement (See: How Medical Schools Use Your Personal Statement)
• Whether you would suit the medical school’s teaching style (See: Which Style Would Suit you? Take the quiz!)

Want more help with choosing a med school?

• Want to know how each medical school ranks in the UK? See all Medical School Rankings>>
• Want tips on what to do on an open day? Read how to make the most of a med school open day>>