Preparing for Medicine

What's stopping you from studying Medicine?

Studying a BTEC or T-Levels? No problem.

Not studying a science A Level? No problem.

Not sure where to begin with studying Medicine? No problem.

Our Preparing for Medicine programme will demystify the whole process and maximise your chances.

Plus... it's all FREE!

Preparing For Medicine is for Year 12 /Level 3 Year 1 students.

You’ll be paired with a current medical student mentor and take part in in-person events throughout the year:

• Introduction to programme

• Welcome event

• Residential at UEA or ARU

• UCAT workshops

• Online careers evening

• Mock interviews

• E-mentoring with a current UEA student throughout the program

• A guaranteed interview to study medicine at UEA if students engage with all aspects of the program and meet the minimum course requirements.

The programme will start in Year 12 /Level 3 Year 1 and end in Year 13/Level 3 Year 2.

Here's what students have to say about it

"I found it invaluable to speak to a current Medical student and have her guide me all the way through the application and interview process. I was given so much support and encouragement and this really helped to ensure my application was as strong as possible"

- 2019 attendee, now current UEA Medicine student

What could you become?

Here are some examples of what kind of careers a degree in Medicine can lead to: 

• Surgeon

• Cardiologist

• Neurologist

• Clinical Radiologist

• Sports club doctor

• Military doctor

• Anaesthetist

• Hospital doctor

• General practice doctor

To explore more careers in Medicine, visit the NHS website here.