Getting into Medical School 2024 Entry
28th Edition
Published on 1. March 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-912943-82-1 (ISBN)
Description
Medicine is an incredibly popular career choice and competition for university places remains extremely high. Top grades are no longer enough to secure a place; you'll also need to prepare thoroughly, gain work experience and be able to demonstrate your commitment to studying medicine.
Now in its 28th edition, Getting into Medical School is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information on what you need to do to secure a place on the course of your choice and take the first steps towards your dream career.
With practical, step-by-step guidance, this book will lead you through every stage of the application process, including:
Support on how to prepare a winning UCAS application
Latest details of the UCAT and BMAT pre-admissions tests
Advice on gaining that all-important work experience
Information on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shine
Summaries of current issues in medicine that you might be asked to discuss
First-hand case studies from medical students and advice from admissions tutors
MPW Guides explain the complex procedures for getting into higher education. Written by acknowledged experts in a clear and concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.
Now in its 28th edition, Getting into Medical School is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information on what you need to do to secure a place on the course of your choice and take the first steps towards your dream career.
With practical, step-by-step guidance, this book will lead you through every stage of the application process, including:
Support on how to prepare a winning UCAS application
Latest details of the UCAT and BMAT pre-admissions tests
Advice on gaining that all-important work experience
Information on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shine
Summaries of current issues in medicine that you might be asked to discuss
First-hand case studies from medical students and advice from admissions tutors
MPW Guides explain the complex procedures for getting into higher education. Written by acknowledged experts in a clear and concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.
More details
Edition
28th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-912943-82-1 (9781912943821)
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Adam Cross | Emily Lucas
Getting into Medical School 2025 Entry
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03/2024
29th Edition
Trotman
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Adam Cross | Emily Lucas
Getting into Medical School 2023 Entry
Book
04/2022
27th Edition
Trotman Education
€38.56
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Persons
Adam Cross is Vice Principal at MPW Birmingham and has many years' expertise in helping students gain entry onto competitive undergraduate courses, such as dentistry and medicine. He is also the current co-author of Trotman's Getting into Dental School guide. In addition to his careers guidance expertise, Adam also helps students with pre-admissions tests such as the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). Adam is a highly regarded teacher of biology and has 20 years' experience of delivering GCSE and A level courses.
Emily Lucas read medical science at the University of Birmingham before obtaining a master's degree in genomic medicine from Queen Mary, University of London. She currently holds the position of University Support Officer at MPW, and helps students with their university applications, as well as supporting students with pre-admissions tests such as the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). As well as teaching, Emily is currently undertaking a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Southampton. Emily also teaches biology, and is the current author of Trotman's Getting into Veterinary School guide, and co-author of the Getting into Dental School guide.
Emily Lucas read medical science at the University of Birmingham before obtaining a master's degree in genomic medicine from Queen Mary, University of London. She currently holds the position of University Support Officer at MPW, and helps students with their university applications, as well as supporting students with pre-admissions tests such as the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). As well as teaching, Emily is currently undertaking a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Southampton. Emily also teaches biology, and is the current author of Trotman's Getting into Veterinary School guide, and co-author of the Getting into Dental School guide.
Content
Contents
Introduction
Studying medicine
Work experience
Deciding where to apply
The UCAS application
The personal statement
The interview process
Current issues
Results day
Non-standard applications
Fees and funding
Careers in medicine
Further information
Glossary
Introduction
Studying medicine
Work experience
Deciding where to apply
The UCAS application
The personal statement
The interview process
Current issues
Results day
Non-standard applications
Fees and funding
Careers in medicine
Further information
Glossary