How to become a doctor in europe

Medical entry requirements for European universities

Your starting point for researching medical entry requirements for European universities is going to be the university’s own website. The information you need should be readily available on the website, but if it is not, contact them via email or phone and they will be able to help you.

• __Six Year Medical Degrees__ — Most European universities offer a six year medical degree course which includes clinical practice and training with patients. Whilst all countries teach and train in English, there are exceptions to this general rule – in the Czech Republic and Finland most teaching is still done in their local language.
• __Four Year Medical Degrees__ — Some universities do offer four year medical degrees but these are very rare in Europe as they are fast-track programs with very limited places available. Studying a four year course means that your clinical practice and training would take place after graduation in your home country. You should check with your country’s professional body for doctors about this option because some countries do not recognise foreign medical degrees completed without having undertaken clinical training at an accredited hospital within that country

Medicine entry requirements for UK universities

To apply to study medicine in the UK, you must have achieved grades at GCSE level (or equivalent) in English language, maths and sciences. Most universities also require that you have studied a humanities subject and/or modern language. A-levels (or equivalent) in chemistry, biology and either physics or maths are normally required by most UK medical schools. Some universities will want you to achieve an A* grade at GCSE level in the relevant subjects.

UK qualifications required for entry into medical school include:

• Three or four A levels including chemistry, biology and either physics or mathematics;
• The International Baccalaureate with 36 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Biology plus Chemistry plus either Physics or Mathematics;
• Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers – AAAAB including Biology plus Chemistry plus a third science subject;
• Access to Higher Education Diploma – full award (360 credits), of which at least 240 credits must be graded with 120 credits graded at Distinction with no less than 45 Distinctions in science units;
• BTEC National Certificate/Diploma – DDD/DDM with 18 Merit grades from the science units of which 12 must be from Human Biology.

International Baccalaureate (IB) and European Baccalaureate (EB) subjects

The International Baccalaureate (IB) and European Baccalaureate (EB) are qualifications that are widely accepted in the European higher education system. In most cases, you will be required to possess one of these qualifications to apply for medicine in Europe.

For IB, students typically study math, biology and chemistry (alongside one language).

For EB, you need to have studied math, biology and chemistry at a minimum of standard level.

Please note these are general requirements; however each medical school has its own set of requirements so it is worth checking their website directly before applying.

If you are studying a different qualification

If you are not studying a-levels to gain entry requirements for medicine, a number of other qualifications will also be accepted. These include:

• Scottish Advanced Highers
• European Baccalaureate
• International Baccalaureate
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (DMM)
• Cambridge Pre-U Diploma with 10 principal subjects including 3 at Distinction, 1 at Merit and 6 at Pass

Studying medicine in Europe – the application process

If you want to be a doctor, you can now study medicine in Europe. While the application process for medical schools in Europe varies, there are some basic steps that all prospective students should know about.

• Application deadlines for medical schools in Europe vary depending on the country and university. Some universities have an early deadline of October or even earlier, while others have a later deadline of March or April. However, it is important to note that some countries and universities accept applicants throughout the whole year. Make sure to check out each university’s individual website (links provided below) so that you will know when their deadlines are and when they accept applications throughout the year. The most popular time to apply is in February – May when most application deadlines fall between these months.
• Application fees for medical schools in Europe are normally no more than 100 EUR per university application (they can be as low as 10 EUR). For example, University of Helsinki’s application fee is 60 EUR per application, whereas University of Gothenburg charges 75 SEK per semester which is just over 7 EUR at the current exchange rate.

Work experience as part of your application to study medicine

Before you apply to study medicine, you’ll need a significant amount of work experience. Not only will it help you put together a strong application, but it will also give you an insight into the medical profession, help you understand the realities of life on the wards and enable you to make more informed choices about your future career.

What is work experience?

Work experience is any time that you spend shadowing or working alongside medical professionals in real clinical settings, such as hospitals, GP clinics or care homes. It can also include voluntary work with community health projects and charities.

To gain as much insight as possible from your work experience placements, it’s a good idea to try doing different types of placement – for example, spending some time in a hospital during peak times and quieter periods so that you can see how busy hospitals get at different times of year. Also consider seeking placements across a range of departments – general practice (GP), surgery and A&E are usually seen as particularly desirable areas to gain work experience in.

In addition to gaining first-hand insight into what being a doctor involves on a day-to-day basis, your work experience will also demonstrate your commitment to becoming one when applying through UCAS. You should detail relevant aspects in both your personal statement and reference (from the individual giving details on your suitability for studying medicine).

References and personal statement

We will ask you to tell us about your work experience and how this has helped develop your personal qualities and your motivation towards a career in medicine. You may wish to include details of employment, voluntary work, projects, etc.

For the shortlisting process we require two references; one from an academic referee and one from an employer or someone who can speak about the applicants work experience. They should be people who know you well enough to make a judgement on your ability to study medicine based on their observations of you. We will only accept academic references from teachers or lecturers involved in teaching at school or college. We will not consider references from relatives or friends. References must provide details of when they taught you and what subject(s).

Please note that we are unable to return any documents submitted as part of the application process so please do not send any original certificates/qualification transcripts with your application form unless specifically requested to do so.

Entrance tests and interviews

The interview process is one of the most common ways to determine if a student has the right personality and qualifications to become a medical student. Usually, in this type of interview, you will be asked questions about yourself, your views on certain past or current medical events and how you would react as a doctor in such situations. This part of the exam is more subjective than others. The people conducting these interviews are looking for a passionate and intelligent person who has the potential to become an excellent doctor.

You can expect to be asked about your previous studies, goals for the future and why you want to practice medicine. It is recommended that you prepare for this kind of conversation by researching what kinds of answers are expected from applicants and by practicing in front of other people before your interview. It can be helpful if you ask your friends or family members to ask questions so that they mirror those which will typically be asked during an official medical school entrance examination.

Entry requirements for studying medicine at European universities will differ from country to country, but the most common requirements include high grades in mathematics, biology and chemistry at secondary level. You will also have to demonstrate relevant work experience or volunteering in the medical field.

Entry requirements for studying medicine at European universities will differ from country to country, but the most common requirements include high grades in mathematics, biology and chemistry at secondary level. You will also have to demonstrate relevant work experience or volunteering in the medical field.

Study medicine in Europe at a top 5 school as ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds). Entry requirements for studying medicine in Europe are very similar to that of the US. The majority of students who study abroad choose to study Medicine in English. However, there are many options to study Medicine in Polish or Spanish as well.