In the UK, the medical degree is based around preparing for a career as a doctor in the National Health Service. Learning what it takes to work in a caring profession which is part of a healthcare team is a journey which leads to a fulfilling and valued job.
There are many different careers in the health service and many ways to specialise in different aspects of medicine. Through studying academic medicine the medical degree can also lead to roles in research, developing new techniques or medicines which could improve life for a large number of people. Some dedicate all their time to research while others, such as clinical academics, divide their time between research and treating patients.
Studying Healthcare website
This all starts with an application to study medicine. In 2020, with the support of NHS England, the Medical Schools Council launched Studying Healthcare, a website dedicated to providing information about applications to medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. You'll notice that we have moved a lot of our information over to Studying Healthcare, and we highly recommend applicants use this resource. If you have any questions or feedback about the site, then you are welcome to get in touch.
Events and resources
On the Studying Healthcare website you can find an outreach hub which enables students, parents and school staff to access events and resources delivered and developed by university healthcare faculties across the UK.