Medical School in England?

[djzabr]

I was wondering if anyone's ever heard of an American going to England for medical school. Is it possible with the differences in our education systems?

I honestly have no clue about any of this, so any information would be great!

Thanks

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[Meatwad]

It's harder for an American to get into an English med school than for an American to get into an American med school. They have a few spots for foreigners, but mostly fill those spots with students from underserved countries (Africa, etc.) I believe. Unless you are an amazing candidate (4.0, extremely unique ECs) I wouldn't bother. You can go to Ireland, of course, which is much more common. And ****ing expensive.

 

[debolivia]

In England, they begin medical school at the age of 18 (or one's freshman year). For foreigners or someone with a bachelor already, they would have to apply for the "graduate entrance program". It usually lasts for 5 years, where the first year is spent reviewing the basic pre-requisites.

Most schools now also ask for the UKCAT, which is also a computer based test that is logic-based/verbal-based.

Although they do accept foreign students, the places alloted are few. Priority goes to people with EU passports as well.

But, I mean, it's worth a shot. (you might want to check out hte tuition first though...phew...it's def. expensive)