Study Medicine in the UK: A Complete Guide for Undergraduates

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The UK has a long tradition of educating medical students. UK-trained doctors practise medicine globally and are recognised for their clinical skills. In 2022, the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London, Imperial College London and King’s College London ranked among the top 20 medical colleges in the world. Here’s everything you need […]

Exploring Veterinary Medicine in the UK: What You Need to Know

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Veterinary medicine is a medical science branch that deals with animal healthcare, husbandry and breeding. It also supports human healthcare by monitoring and controlling zoonotic diseases transmitted from animals to humans and food safety when it comes to the consumption of animals. Those who study veterinary medicine often collaborate with epidemiologists and other health or […]

Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Medical Education in the UK

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4th in a 4-part series about global medical education The UK has recently become a popular destination for students looking to study medicine abroad, allowing you to directly apply for medicine at the undergraduate level; right after grade 12. Completing your medical education in the UK usually requires seven or eight years of studies and […]

Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Upcoming Medical Education Destinations

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3rd in a 4-part series about global medical education In the past few years, countries such as Singapore, Australia and China have become a popular study abroad destinations for international students. Besides business and engineering, students are now looking at these countries for medicine as well. Read on to learn more about medical education in […]

Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Medical Education across Europe

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2nd in a 4-part series about global medical education In this article, we cover undergraduate medical education in some European countries apart from the UK. Each country has its own system, which is often regulated by its government, making the medical education landscape complicated to navigate. Read on to learn more about medical education in some […]

Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Medical Education in the US and Canada

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1st in a 4-part series about global medical education Recently, more Indian students have been interested in pursuing their medical education abroad. While some countries allow students to study medicine at the undergraduate level, you can only study medicine once you complete a four-year bachelor’s degree in the US and Canada. This might seem like […]