Medicine is an extremely competitive degree course, an early UCAS application is essential and there is a deadline of 15th October for submission of the UCAS form. Applicants are allowed a maximum of four choices.
Applicants are often called for interview and will face searching questions about their motivation, their work at school and their personal interests.
In 2004 the Biomedical Admission Test (BMAT) was introduced for applicants for Medicine and Veterinary Science at some institutions including Oxford and Cambridge. Further information is available at www.bmat.org.uk
In 2006 the UK Clinical Aptitude Test was introduced for applicants to Medical and Dental School. Further information is available at www.ukcat.ac.uk
The School of Medicine at Cardiff University have produced a one-stop look-up guide including information on acceptable subjects and qualifications, general admissions requirements and additional testing requirements for all medical schools. This guide is available on the UCAS Website.
The BMA produces advice and guidance covering all stages of medical education, including undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education.