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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Studying Dentistry

26th September 2017

Wondering what studying dentistry is really like? Hear from current dental student Joelle on 5 things you didn't know about studying dentistry!

Weekly News Summary – 25th September 2017

25th September 2017

The World Health Organisation have indicated that not enough new antibiotics are being developed to combat drug-resistant strains of bacteria.

My Medical Elective in the Czech Republic: Mariam

19th September 2017

Wondering what a medical elective is like abroad? Here, read all about Mariam's experience of her placement in the Czech Republic!

Weekly News Summary – 18th September 2017

18th September 2017

An ongoing study conducted, the Global Burden of Disease, has found that as many as one in five deaths worldwide is linked to poor diet.

4 Reasons to Study at a New Medical School

15th September 2017

Interested in studying at a new medical school? We spoke to Aston Medical School about their top four reasons to study at a new university!

Interim UKCAT Scores for 2018 Entry

15th September 2017

Wondering what the interim UKCAT scores are for 2018 entry, and which decile you're in? Find out how competitive your score is here!

What’s it Like Using a Digital Anatomy Table at Med School?

12th September 2017

Wondering what it's like to use digital anatomy tables instead of cadavers at medical school? Read one student's experience at Peninsula Medical School!

Weekly News Summary – 11th September 2017

11th September 2017

New research shows that e-cigarettes that contain nicotine could increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Read more medical news here!

Should you sit the BMAT in September or November?

7th September 2017

Are you taking the BMAT in September or November? In this blog, we spoke to different students about their reasons for choosing each session!

Competence and Confidentiality: A Guide

6th September 2017

Wondering how competence and confidentiality will affect you as a medical student? Read all about different scenarios here!