Study Medicine: Applying for Medical School and Becoming a Medical Student

Posted 4 years 3 months ago by The University of Glasgow

Study Method : Online
Duration : 3 weeks
Subject : Healthcare & Medicine
Overview
Thinking about becoming a doctor? Get tips for writing your medicine application and learn what it's like to be a medical student.
Course Description

Explore the prospect of a career in medicine with a leading UK medical school

Is a career in medicine right for you?

On this course, you’ll explore the process of becoming a doctor and learn what to expect from your time at medical school and beyond.

Alongside academic experts from the University of Glasgow who are well-versed in the requirements of medicine course applications, you’ll explore what personal attributes and experience will be helpful when applying to medical school.

As well as learning how to maximise your chance of getting a place on a medicine course, you’ll discover what it’s like to be a medical student, and explore the possible career path options once you’ve qualified.

The University of Glasgow School of Medicine is one of the largest in Europe and this course offers anyone with an interest in studying medicine at university the chance to learn first-hand what to expect and how to improve their medical school application.

Requirements

The University of Glasgow School of Medicine is one of the largest in Europe and this course offers anyone with an interest in studying medicine at university the chance to learn first-hand what to expect and how to improve their medical school application.

Career Path
  • Describe the basic components of applying to medical school
  • Engage with other applicants and medical school staff
  • Explore the different styles of learning and source of support in a medical curriculum
  • Explore some of the career pathways that a doctor can pursue upon graduation