UK medical school requirements

4 Year Doctor of Medicine Degree

The program entry and admissions requirements for the 4-Year Graduate Entry Medical Doctor Degree (MD) program for applicants from Australia and NZ include: a first degree, minimum Bachelorโ€™s or equivalent, in any discipline (science-focused study preferable but not mandatory), from an accredited university.

Undergraduate Entry 5.5 Year Doctor of Medicine Degree

The 5.5 Year Undergraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree is open to qualified non-US citizen students who do not yet hold a Bachelorโ€™s degree who seek an accelerated pathway to completing their medical education.

Medical School Prerequisites

Medical School Prerequisites
  • Biology: 1 year
  • General Chemistry: 1 year
  • Organic Chemistryโ€ : 1 semester
  • General Physics*: 1 semester (4 credit hours)

All course include laboratory
* Statistics or Calculus can be substituted for Physics.
โ€  Biochemistry can be used to substitute for Organic ChemistryMedical Admissions Test

Medical Admissions Test
  • Non-U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents: MCAT

Please note that AUC will not consider MCAT scores that are more than five years old.English RequirementRequired for non-native English speakers, or applicants who graduated from institutions in which the education is not delivered in English, or as requested by the Admissions Committee if deemed necessary to assess success at AUC.ย One of two exams may be taken:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS):AUC will consider applicants who achieve a 6.5 or greater on the IELTS; however, we recommend a score of 7.0 or above.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): AUC will consider applicants achieving a score of 78 or higher; however, we recommend a score of 85 or above.

Supporting Documents

  • Personal Statement of no longer than 750 words.
  • Letters of Recommendation: A minimum of one letter from an individual academic professor who taught you (science preferred, but not required) and one professional letter. Two academic letters can be submitted if a professional letter cannot be obtained.

TranscriptsOfficial transcripts from all schools attended. Notarized copies of the original transcripts may be directed to AUC when official transcripts are not readily available. However, official transcripts must follow the notarized copies prior to matriculation.Educational/Employment History:ย CV or ResumeA chronological history of your educational, employment, and volunteer experience.

MEDICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE*

* AUC School of Medicineโ€™s $80,000 USD International Scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of a country outside the United States or Canada. Requirements for eligibility are outlined below.

Undergraduate Entry 5.5 Year Doctor of Medicine Degree

The 5.5 Year Undergraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree is open to qualified non-US citizen students who do not yet hold a Bachelorโ€™s degree who seek an accelerated pathway to completing their medical education.

Award Amount

  • Maximum award amount is $80,000, based on continued eligibility requirements. Monies are awarded in US dollars.

Eligibility Requirements

  • This scholarship will only be awarded to citizens/permanent residents of countries outside the United States or Canada
  • Students who hold dual US-Canadian citizenship are not eligible for this scholarship
  • Incoming first-semester students and transfer students are eligible for this scholarship
  • For continued eligibility: Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
  • Must have undergraduate degree (bachelorโ€™s level)  
  • Applicants must hold an offer of admission to AUC School of Medicine for the scholarship to be awarded
  • If a transfer student is accepted, granted advanced standing, and scholarship-eligible,then that studentโ€™s maximum award amount is dependent on his/her semester of placement.

How to Qualify

  • This scholarship will be awarded to qualified applicants during the enrollment process, after submission of a completed application to AUC School of Medicine.

CLASSES START THIS JANUARY

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), through our partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), in Pretson, UK offers a 4-Year Graduate Entry Medical Doctor Degree (MD) program for graduates with a first degree, minimum Bachelorโ€™s or equivalent, from an accredited university.

  • AACM accredited medical program, Recognized by the Australian Medical Council^ & General Medical Council of the UK+
  • Eligibilty for medical practice pathways in the US, UK, Australia and abroad.
  • Clinical training at leading hospitals in the US & UK
  • Medical School Scholarships for International Students*
  • Listed in the World Directory of Medical School
  • Diverse student body, with graduates from over 78 countries

THE AUC ADVANTAGE

  • 1. Small class sizes & 1:1 dedicated supportFrom your very first day at AUC-youโ€™ll have access to teams and resources dedicated to supporting you throughout your journey. Enjoy small class sizes with expert faculty who are committed to your success.
  • 2. Great Outcomes & Residency SuccessAUCโ€™s curriculum is designed to prepare students to succeed on all parts of the United States Medical Licensing Examinationsยฎ (USMLSยฎ). In 2019, AUC students earned a 94% USMLE first-time pass rate, and a 92% first-time residency attainment rate for 2019-2020 grads, securing placements throughout the United States and Canada.
  • 3. Study in the Caribbean or in the U.K. 1Eligible students may begin their journey to become a doctor on the AUC campus in Sint Maarten or in the United Kingdom through our partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
  • New disclaimers:1The U.K. track option is only available to eligible non-U.S. citizens.

HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

  • DHIR GALA
    AUC U.K. Track Student
    Class of 2024

AUC has a proven track record for matching students into residency positions in Americaโ€ฆ AUC offers small class sizes which leads to a more targeted teaching and better learning experience. The professors are always available outside class times to clarify any doubts. My medical school experience has been challenging but rewarding.

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ยฉ 2020 American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. All rights reserved.American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine is accredited through 2021 by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM, www.accredmed.org), which is the accreditor used by the country of St. Maarten.

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* For those who qualify and apply
+ Effective for students who started in September 1, 2019 or later. Students who started AUC prior to September 1, 2019 can apply to take the PLAB test and apply for GMC registration once the GMC has completed an individual assessment.
++ First time Residency attainment rate for AUC graduates 2019-2020
^ In 2018, The Centre for World University Rankings placed UCLan in the top 3.3 percent of all worldwide universities, according to the CWUR 2017 Centre for World University Ranking.

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Students applying to a medical school in the UK broadly have two main course choices; the A100 medicine programme or the A104 medicine with foundation year.

UCAS Medicine Courses

Standard entry medicine (UCAS code: A100)

Standard entry medicine is usually five years long, but can be six. It can have different abbreviations, such as MBBS or MBChB, but all result in the bachelorโ€™s degree in medicine.

  • International Baccalaureate: 37 points including chemistry and another science subject.
  • A-level: AAA including chemistry and one other science, such as maths, physics, biology or psychology.
  • IELTS: 7.5 overall, with no lower than 7.0 in any one component.

Graduate entry medicine (UCAS Code: A101)

Graduate entry medicine is open to application from those who already have a bachelorโ€™s degree. Many universities require the previous degree to be health-related, but not all. It is a four-year accelerated degree in most cases, but at some universities it is a five-year course. 

  • International Baccalaureate: 37 points.
  • A-level: AAA.
  • IELTS: 7.5 overall, with no lower than 7.0 in any one component.

Medicine with a preliminary year (UCAS code: A104)

This course takes the form of either a five-year Standard Entry Medicine with an additional year at the start, making a six-year course, or sometimes the preliminary year is taken as a standalone one-year course. It is also known as Medicine with a Foundation Year, or similar.

  • International Baccalaureate: 34 points.
  • A-level: AAA.
  • IELTS: 7.5 overall, with no lower than 7.0 in any one component.

Medicine with a gateway year (UCAS code: A108)

  • International Baccalaureate: 32 points.
  • A-level: BBC at A level to include Chemistry. Grade B must be achieved in a science subject.
  • IELTS: 7.5 overall, with no lower than 7.0 in any one component.

Medicine Personal Statement

Your personal statement is a crucial part of the application process when wishing to study in the UK and, because of the competitive nature and limited number of spaces at medical schools, it is vital that your medicine personal statement is of an extremely high standard. Important topics to cover include:

  • What you wish to achieve as a doctor
  • Work experience at any GP or medical institution and what you achieved
  • Your commitment to medicine and the NHS
  • Your achievements academically
  • Why you will succeed on the course
  • Hobbies and interests

Medical Work Experience

Work experience is valued highly by medical school admission boards as it showcases the relevant skills and strength of character needed to become a doctor. Practical work experience also recognises a studentโ€™s ability to work independently or in a team, as well as communication skills, enthusiasm and responsibility.

Many medicine programmes require a student to have completed work experience, but if you missed out on a placement, there are still a number of medical schools which will accept your initial application.

Study Medicine in the UK

If you are interested in studying medicine in the UK, theย Medicine Serviceย will help prepare you fully for being accepted at a UK medical school.ย Arrange a free consultationย with SI-UK London today to begin your UCAS application.


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