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If you are considering a career in medicine or dentistry, it is important that you start your research early on in the Sixth Form. Both occupations are highly competitive, but equally rewarding at the same time.
A career in medicine or dentistry is compatible with an interest in biology and chemistry, and above all, helping others.
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Use UCAS and Unifrog to research the different careers related to medicine and dentistry, and the different pathways into your chosen career.
Visit the Success at School Medicine and Healthcare page to find out more about what this career involves.
Use UCAS and Unifrog to research the grades you need to study medicine or dentistry.
Regularly check the careers google classroom for any medicine or dentistry related opportunities, such as online university lectures or workshops.
Make yourself familiar with the UCAT and BMAT - the entrance exam required by some universities to study medicine and dentistry.
Regularly visit medicine and dentistry websites to help support you in your application, such as The Medic Portal or Medic Mentors.
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Mentor younger students in a related subject, such as Biology or Chemistry, as one of your Super Curricular activities - this will demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm to potential universities and employers. Speak to your teachers about this.
Start a science club for your peers or younger students.
Develop commercial awareness by researching the healthcare sector, the sectors you would work with, and the key contemporary issues.
Undertake work experience in a relevant environment, such as a hospital, care home or dentist surgery to demonstrate your interest in these areas.
Attend lecture series in school related to medicine or dentistry.
Listen to a medicine or dentistry related podcast such as RSM Health Matters or Bedside Rounds .
Visit the Royal Society of Medicine's 'So you want to be a doctor?'
Read books, magazines or journals around medicine and dentistry, such as The Lancet.
University guidance videos
University guidance videos
So you want to be a Doctor? Applying to study Medicine at University With St George's, University of London and the University of Aberdeen.
An introduction to studying Midwifery, Nursing and the Allied Health Professions with the University of Bradford and the University of Hertfordshire.
An introduction to studying Veterinary Medicine with the Royal Veterinary College, University of London.
An introduction to studying Medicine, Health and Social Care at university. With Lancaster University, the University of Gloucestershire and the University of Southampton.
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