I want to work in ... Medicine
This list of links and resources has been carefully compiled by our Careers Consultants and Careers Information Team to provide you with the key knowledge you need if you are considering a career in this line of work. All the links are reviewed regularly to ensure the source is reliable and the information is accurate and relevant.
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Sector overview
Sector overview of healthcare (Prospects)
Typical job profiles
Anaesthetist (Prospects)
Cardiologist (Prospects)
General Practitioner (Prospects)
Hospital Doctor (Prospects)
NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland Thinking about becoming a doctor in the NHS in Scotland?
NHS Scotland Scotland Deanery trainee information for doctors
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
BMA 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 infosheets 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
Manual dexterity skills - article from BBC News
Graduate Entry to 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
Tips for applying to graduate entry
University of Manchester Graduate entry to medicine (pdf)
University of Kent Medicine via the Graduate Entry route
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
Work experience for medical school
NHS Health Careers Gaining experience for medical school
BMA Getting medical work experience
Professional bodies
British Medical Association Information about careers, education & training
General Medical Council Information about medical education
Royal College of General Practitioners Supports GPs through all stages of their career
The Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians
To find out more about what it's like to work in this career, use the LinkedIn alumni tool to make contact with Strathclyde alumni working in this area.