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Top Tips To Prepare For Your First Medical School Interview
MAR 8, 2023
For many applicants, the medical school interview is one of the first experiences you’ll have of a formal interview setting. This can be quite daunting, but the right...

Which Medical Schools Will Consider Low UCAT Scores?
MAR 7, 2023
A lot of students, not knowing that we have a highly successful UCAT course, come to us after they have sat the exam asking us 'what to do if I have a low UCAT score?'....

How to Score Highly in Section 3 of the BMAT
MAR 9, 2023
When you mention the word “essay” to the prospective medical student, shivers are sent down the spine! Many think you are expected to conduct a long thesis and...

How To Score Highly In The Decision Making Section Of The UCAT
MAR 9, 2023
Decision Making (DM) was first introduced in 2016 (having only been a part of the test since 2017) before which it was known as ‘Decision Analysis’. The section...

How Do UK Medical Universities Use The BMAT?
MAR 8, 2023
The Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is a prerequisite for medical, dentistry, and veterinary programs at eight UK institutions. There are 8 BMAT universities in the...

Five Top Tips for Balancing UCAT Preparation and A-Levels
MAR 9, 2023
It’s no secret that the medical applications process can be stressful. Trying to balance A-level work on top of this may seem overwhelming, but it is possible with...

Which Universities Accept Average UCAT Scores?
MAR 9, 2023
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is used by many universities across the UK, for medical programs (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Foundation...

Where To Apply With Average GCSE Grades?
MAR 9, 2023
With the limitation of applying to only 4 medical schools, it is important to tactically consider your options. Most universities consider an applicant’s A-level and...

How to Score Highly in Section 1 of the BMAT
MAR 9, 2023
The BMAT is split into three sections, each of which tests a different set of skills. Section 1 tests your problem-solving and critical thinking abilities using a...

Medical School Interviews: Will They Be Online or In-Person?
MAR 8, 2023
Hopefully, at this point, you’re starting to hear back from medical schools (but if you haven’t, don’t panic! There’s still plenty of time)! It's always great to start...

Which Universities Demand High UCAT Scores?
MAR 9, 2023
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is used by many universities across the UK, for medical programs (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Foundation...

The LAST UCAT Guide You’ll Ever Need!
MAR 9, 2023
The UCAT is arguably one of the most important, yet stressful and time-pressured aspects of the application process. I can almost guarantee the UCAT will be unlike any...

Top 10 Tips To Maximize Your Verbal Reasoning Score In The UCAT
MAR 8, 2023
As already mentioned in our previous blog post, How to Score Highly on the Verbal Reasoning Section of the UCAT, Verbal Reasoning (VR) is considered to be the hardest section of the UCAT. To help you ace this section, we decided to come out with the best UCAT tips. So, let’s dive right into it...

A Week in the Life of a Final Year Medical Student
MAR 9, 2023
Final year feels like the end of a marathon, you’re tired and you’ve done so many miles your feet are about to fall off, but the finish line is in sight, and you’re so...

How To Score Highly On The Situational Judgement Section Of The UCAT
MAR 9, 2023
The situational judgement test (SJT) tests your way of thinking and isn’t something you can cram for with intense revision a few days before the test. It assesses your...

Essential Overview of UCAT’s Quantitative Reasoning Section
MAR 8, 2023
Is quantitative reasoning hard in the Ucat? The Quantitative Reasoning section of the UCAT assesses your ability to use numerical skills to solve problems. It assumes...

How Do Medical Universities Across The UK Use The UCAT?
MAR 8, 2023
Finding out how universities use the UCAT is part of a strategic application, and if done correctly, will maximise your chances of getting into medical university. If...

How to Prepare for the GAMSAT – A Step by Step Guide
MAR 9, 2023
The GAMSAT is, without doubt, one of the scariest and most overwhelming of the medical school entrance exams. Reserved for universities which accept graduates only, it...

Which Universities Require High GCSE Grades?
MAR 8, 2023
As mentioned in many previous FutureDoc articles, applying tactically to medical schools is massively important when deciding your top four university choices. Usually,...

A Guide To UK Medical School Interviews - Future Doc
MAR 8, 2023
So you’ve made it through the UCAT and have submitted your personal statement - if all goes well, you might be invited to an interview! Though it seems daunting, the...

Mental Health During Interview Season
MAR 9, 2023
Interview season may be a stressful and difficult time for students, as you are nearing the end goal of your applications and are faced with the challenging process of...

What Should The Personal Statement Contain?
MAR 8, 2023
The Medical School Personal Statement October 15th is the deadline for your medical university application. Hence, whether you have started your personal statement or...

What Medical School Teaching Style Suits Me Best?
MAR 8, 2023
What medical school teaching style suits me best? Read on to find out… There are a wide variety of medical schools and they all vary in their teaching style. The...

How To Study In Medical School
MAR 9, 2023
Introduction So, you’ve passed your A-levels with the grades you needed for medical school, and you’re looking forward to embarking on your degree this September – but...

New Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship
MAR 9, 2023
Medicine is arguably the most difficult degree to gain entry. With a record number of applicants, many talented individuals are missing the opportunity to gain a place in medical school. With the current staff shortage and demands of the healthcare system, it is evident something must be done to ease the pressure on the NHS…

How To Apply Tactically To UK Medical School
MAR 7, 2023
How to maximize your chances of applying to medical school One of the most paramount and fundamental pieces of advice that you will receive when applying to medicine...

How to Score Highly in Section 2 of the BMAT
MAR 9, 2023
If you haven’t read our how to score highly in Section 1 of the BMAT, make sure to give it a read here. What does section 2 test? BMAT Section 2 tests your...

How to Make the Most of the Summer Before A-Levels
MAR 9, 2023
The medical admission cycle is ruthless and takes no prisoners. It’s packed with exams, applications and interviews, all set against preparation for A-Level exams and...

Applying To Medicine At The University of Cambridge
MAR 8, 2023
About The University Of Cambridge Overview According to the University of Cambridge, "Cambridge has welcomed and nurtured students for hundreds of years. The...

How I Achieved 4A*s At A-Level
MAR 9, 2023
A-Levels are rough. Taking place when university applications and the consequences of missing your offer loom overhead one can’t help but feel the pressure to perform...

GRADUATE ENTRY MEDICINE: TIPS FROM A TUTOR
MAR 9, 2023
Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) is often seen as an overwhelming and challenging prospect, the super competitive elder brother to undergraduate medicine, a true challenge...

A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT
MAR 9, 2023
As a first-year medical student, you can often feel like you are at the bottom of a very large and overwhelming mountain. I can remember that feeling very well, but it...

Advice For International Students Applying To The UK
MAR 9, 2023
The process of applying to university is daunting enough as is, let alone when you’re applying to also commit to live in a new country, away from your home and comfort,...

How to Answer the Age-Old Question: Why Medicine?
MAR 9, 2023
The age-old question of ‘Why medicine?’ is one that every medical school applicant cannot escape. When writing your personal statement, your introductory paragraph must...

Interview Tips: How To Demonstrate Your Interest In Medicine
MAR 9, 2023
Congratulations, you have made it to interview! You have already proven your interest in medicine, but what should you talk about, and how? Every interview question...

Interview Tips: MMI Roleplay
MAR 9, 2023
Medical school interviews can be daunting, and then they ask you to act! The most important part of preparing for these stations is to practice them yourself, so that...

How To Score Highly On The Verbal Reasoning Section Of The UCAT
MAR 8, 2023
If you came here from our ‘How To Apply Tactically To UK Medical School’ blog post, where we mention the importance of scoring highly on the UCAT, you’re in the right place! In this post, we will talk you through the basics of the Verbal Reasoning section of the UCAT. Verbal Reasoning (VR) is considered...

Interview Tips: Breaking Bad News
MAR 9, 2023
The aim of the various interview stations in MMIs is to test critical skills which will form the foundation of your training in medical school and beyond. Using your...

HOW TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE REVISION TIMETABLE
MAR 9, 2023
We’ve all been there – the workload seems to be piling up and you can’t decide where to begin with revision. Luckily, there is a simple solution – if you plan your...

Can I do Graduate Entry Medicine with a non-science or humanities degree?
MAR 8, 2023
If you came here from our ‘How To Apply Tactically To UK Medical School’ blog post, where we mention the importance of a strategic and well-informed application, you’re...

Why There Could Be Fewer Medical School Places
MAR 9, 2023
Thinking of applying to medical school? Competition for 2023 and 2024 entry may be increased. This is due to an interplay of several different factors. This article...

Interview Tips: Talking About Volunteering
MAR 9, 2023
You’ve spent all those hours volunteering, but how can you stand out at an interview? Here are 5 top tips! Talk about specific examples

Interview Tips: Ethics
MAR 9, 2023
Medical Ethics is a guaranteed question at medical school interview whether for undergraduate or graduate applications. Not only is the ability to understand and apply...

Medicine Application Timeline
MAR 9, 2023
You’ve made the decision to apply to medical school, now it’s time to figure out exactly what that entails. It is really important to be prepared for the amount of work...

GAMSAT: Highest-Yield Study Tips
MAR 9, 2023
The GAMSAT has a scary reputation – if you’re a graduate who has even thought about applying to medical school, you’ve very likely been warned of its cruel nature. It’s...

How to Stand Out as a Graduate Entry Medicine Applicant
MAR 10, 2023
Safe to say, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed when planning your first steps in a Graduate Medicine Application. With over 10,000 applicants each year, it’s natural...

Medicine vs Dentistry – Which One Is Right for You?
MAR 10, 2023
The age old debate… Medicine or Dentistry? It is a position many of us will find ourselves in when selecting our future career path. Medicine and Dentistry have many...

How Doing an EPQ Can Boost Your Application to Medical School
MAR 10, 2023
The extended project qualification (EPQ) is something that you have probably heard of if you are picking or sitting A-levels, and particularly if contemplating applying...

Choosing Between Your Medical School Offers
MAR 10, 2023
So, you’ve had your interviews, beaten the statistic, and secured offers to medical school – what next? It can be a difficult decision to make, and is a life-changing...

GEM Application Cycle
MAR 10, 2023
Applying to medical school can be a daunting prospect but applying as a graduate can feel like an insurmountable task. Not only do you have to jump through all the...

HOW YOUR A-LEVEL KNOWLEDGE CAN BE USEFUL IN UNIVERSITY
MAR 9, 2023
Many people see A-Levels merely as a stepping stone to university. In fact, I don’t think it’s farfetched to say many students disregard a lot of what they learn in...

What Happens After Medical School
MAR 10, 2023
In this article, we will explain what goes on after medical school and the training process for new doctors in the UK. It is important for you to have an idea of this...

Interview Tips: How To Approach Creativity Questions
MAR 9, 2023
So you have prepared for the ‘why medicine’ question, you can finally recall the four pillars of medical ethics, and you have been keeping up to date with NHS news… but...

Medical School Interviews: Will They Be Online or In Person?
MAR 9, 2023
There are several steps to the admissions process in order to enter medical school and begin your training in the medical field. Once you submit your UCAS application...

Interview Tips: How To Be Confident At Your Medical School Interview
MAR 9, 2023
Interviews in themselves can be daunting, with medical interviews among the most stressful. Being confident can improve how you come across, as well as your outcome, so...

medicine-with-a-foundation-year
MAR 10, 2023
What are foundation courses? There are currently 20 medical schools in the UK which offer foundation courses. These courses are typically designed to enable students...

What are the hardest GEM universities to get into?
MAY 30, 2023
Graduate entry medicine (GEM) is a route offered to applicants who want to apply to medical school in the UK and already hold a previous degree. Typically, GEM courses are accelerated and so are only 4 years...

What are the places to study medicine in the UK as an international?
MAY 30, 2023
The UK is a sought-after destination for international students, with hundreds of thousands of internationals coming to the UK yearly to study. There are endless reasons...

What are the easiest GEM universities to get into?
MAY 30, 2023
Graduate entry medicine (GEM) is a route offered to applicants who want to apply to medical school in the UK and already hold a previous degree. Typically, GEM courses are accelerated...

University access and widening participation schemes
MAY 30, 2023
Many medical schools in the UK have access and widening participation schemes to allow all students to have the opportunity to get into medical school. They are aimed at people from under-represented backgrounds...