Operating Department Practice students learning anaesthetic surgical skills at Edith Cavell Building.

Preparing for Medicine

Experience what it's like to be a medical student

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 is designed to demystify the whole process, in order to help you with applying for Medicine, and maximising your chances.

Preparing For Medicine is a FREE programme designed to help Year 12 /Level 3 Year 1 students.

You’ll be mentored by students who have been in the same position as you, gaining an insight into their journey into medicine. As part of the programme, you’ll get the opportunity to take part in a residential and workshops, GP work experience, and get help with applications.

Be guided by your own eMentor throughout
Meet other students interested in Medicine
Receive guidance throughout your journey into medical school

It’s all designed to support you in your journey to studying medicine!

You can expect:

Events including:

Welcome event
Residential on campus
UCAT workshop on campus led by current UEA students which demystifies the exam
3-day shadowing at a GP surgery or virtual placement
Application Support day on campus
Mock interview, coaching and feedback on campus
E-mentoring online 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.

And more! You will take part in all of this and more during the rest of Year 12 /Level 3 Year 1 - end of Year 13/Level 3 Year 2).

Plus… it's all FREE!

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.

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