Sector overview and job profiles
Visit Prospects' site to get an overview of the healthcare sector the typical jobs profiles of:
Careers ServiceI want to work in medicine
NHS Scotland
NHS
- NHS Health Careers Doctors
- NHS Health Careers Explore Roles Medicine
- NHS Health Careers Career opportunities for doctors
- NHS Health Careers Medical school courses
- NHS Health Careers Career planning for those considering or at university
Useful online resources
- Becoming a doctor How to become a doctor and what to expect at medical school
- The Medic Portal Get into Medicine
- Medical Schools Council - all about studying medicine with clear information about applying to medical school
- Medical School Council - downloadable info sheets for applicants to medicine, including "what makes a good doctor" and "work experience"
- Royal Medical Benevolent Fund - Medical Student Advice Hub
- Studying Healthcare Careers in Medicine
- targetjobs Your career options in medicine: specialisms
- Health Jobs UK independent UK health jobs site
- AStarFuture Study Medicine in English in Europe and Beyond
Graduate entry medicine
St Andrews Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine (ScotGEM)
NHS Scotland Scotland Deanery Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine
Royal Medical Benvolent Fund Medicine as a second degree if you live in Scotland
NHS Course finder search for "postgraduate/accelerated programme" under "type of qualification"
Medical Schools Council Graduate Entry Medicine entry requirements (updated annually)
The Medic Portal Graduate Entry Medicine
Writing a personal statement (blog from current student)
GAMSAT Advice and sample questions
UCAT (University Clinical Aptitute Test) Preparation Advice and Resources
BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT)
The Medic Portal Graduate Entry Medicine Interviews