Career Pathways: Medicine

Medicine is a vocational degree, allowing undergraduates to develop both the practical and clinical skills specific to medicine and the professional and personal attributes necessary to become a doctor. Following the medical degree, individuals complete a two year foundation programme, and then speciality training pathways.

View the diagram on BMA here.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Medicine, we would recommend the following A Levels;

• Chemistry
• Biology
• Any other A Level

Universities are looking for a range of elements within an application to study medicine such as:

• A strong GCSE profile (A*'s and A's preferred)
• A Level predictions ranging from AAB – A*'s, dependent on the University
• Strong academic reference
• Work experience with reflective learning in a range of health and community settings
• Extra and super curricular activities that have developed suitable skills and qualities relevant for Medicine.