Want to become a doctor?

Exploring medicine

Discover whether medicine is right for you, what the journey involves and how you can begin preparing with confidence

The Medic Life has been brilliant for helping me understand what a career in medicine could actually look like. The guides, webinars and resources have answered so many questions I didn’t even know I had and helped me feel more confident about exploring medicine.

Daniel Thompson

I started exploring medicine without really knowing where to begin. The Medic Life made the process much clearer and gave me practical advice on everything from subjects and work experience to the medical school application. It’s been a really useful place to start

Amira Hussain

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Explore Medicine

Where to get started

Our webinars give you the essential insights into life as a doctor and how to apply, while our work experience helps you build knowledge, skills and strengthen your application

Which option is right for you?

Webinars

Best for gaining insights into medicine, the application process and what it’s like to become a doctor

Which option is right for you?

Work Experience

Best for gaining hands-on experience, exploring medicine and developing valuable skills for your application

Which option is right for you?

Resources

Best for practical guidance, expert insights and free resources to support your medical or dental application

Webinars
Work Experience
Resources
Medicine Overview

Explore Medicine

Is Medicine Right for you

Explore what it means to be a doctor and whether medicine could be right for you

What Does a Career in Medicine Look Like?

Explore life as a doctor, from medical school to different medical specialties

A Medicine Application Timeline

Understand the key stages of your journey to medical school.

Frequently asked questions

When should I start exploring medicine?

You can start exploring medicine at any age. Year 10 and 11 are great times to learn more about the profession, attend medical careers events and look into volunteering or work experience opportunities. By Year 12, you should start thinking more seriously about medical school requirements, work experience, the UCAT and the application process.

Do I need work experience to apply for medical school?

Medical schools do not all have the same requirements, but gaining experience of healthcare can help you develop a realistic understanding of medicine. What matters is not simply the number of hours you complete, but what you learn from your experiences and how you reflect on them.

What type of work experience can I do as a medical applicant?

There are many ways to explore healthcare. You could consider hospital or GP placements, volunteering in care homes or hospices, healthcare charities, medical insight days, virtual work experience, careers events or medical workshops. If you cannot secure a traditional hospital placement, there are still plenty of ways to learn about healthcare.