Medicine courses
Medicine abroad is the hardest application we handle and the one where honest advice matters most. Places are scarce, fees are high, and the route to practising depends on licensing exams in the country where you want to work.
What you study
Undergraduate medicine (MBBS, MBChB or MD) takes five to six years and combines pre-clinical science with clinical placements. Graduate-entry programmes take four years after a science bachelor's. Postgraduate options include public health, biomedical science and clinical specialisms that do not lead to a licence to practise.
Levels available
Why students choose it
- A respected, globally mobile profession
- English-taught programmes in Europe and the Caribbean at lower cost than home
- Clear licensing routes into the UK, US, Canada and India
- Strong clinical training in university hospitals
- Related degrees (biomedical, public health, nursing) offer alternatives
Entry requirements
Undergraduate,Top grades in biology and chemistry (typically 85 percent or higher), UCAT or IMAT/HPAT depending on country, IELTS 7.0 to 7.5, interview.,Graduate entry,A science bachelor's at 2:1 or higher plus the relevant admissions test.,Postgraduate (non-clinical),A related bachelor's degree at 2:2 or above; no admissions test.
Where it leads
Doctor (after licensing), Surgeon, General practitioner, Public health specialist, Clinical researcher, Medical officer.
Typical graduate salary: UK foundation doctors start at about £36,000 to £42,000, rising steeply through training. Indicative and taken from published national data.
Questions students ask
Can I practise in India after an MBBS abroad?
Yes, after passing the FMGE (or the NExT when introduced) and completing an internship, and provided the school meets NMC requirements including course length and clinical training.
Which is the cheapest country to study medicine in English?
Italy through the IMAT exam at public universities, then Poland and Hungary. All are recognised across the EU.
Is medicine in the UK open to international students?
Yes, but places are capped at around 7.5 percent per school and competition is intense. Strong UCAT and interview performance are essential.
What if I do not get into medicine?
Biomedical science, pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing and public health are strong alternatives, some with graduate-entry medicine routes later.
How do I check a medical school is recognised?
It must be in the World Directory of Medical Schools and, for India, meet NMC criteria. We check before you apply.
Ready to start?
Tell us your results and your budget. A counsellor will come back with a shortlist you can get into and afford.