Expert Medicine Applications - How can William Clarence help ?
If you’re hoping to submit a medicine application in the UK this year, you’ve come to the right place.
Don’t miss this video from our medicine application specialist Gareth Davies exploring what your medicine application will consist of, how best to prepare, and how exactly William Clarence can help.
What to expect when applying for medicine
It’s vital to remember that medicine always has an earlier UCAS deadline than other university subjects – for example, in 2025, the medicine deadline is October 15th at 6pm, compared to the January 2026 deadline of the other subjects.
However, you have to start thinking about applying even earlier than that. You’ll likely apply to medicine schools during the second year of your A levels or International Baccalaureate (IB), with preparation starting sooner.
The process for medicine applications in the UK follows most other UCAS applications. You’ll register for a UCAS account as usual and follow the steps to apply, crafting a personal statement and including your school reference.
Key differences of medicine applications
Unlike other courses, medicine comes with some additional caveats to be aware of. The main consideration is the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test), a test which gauges whether candidates have the professionalism, skill, and attitude to thrive as a medical student. It doesn’t test for academic knowledge, but rather assesses skills such as problem-solving, communication, empathy, and integrity, which doctors are required to have.
When applying for medical school, you will be able to apply for four medical options, whereas other disciplines can apply for 5 choices. You may still apply for a fifth, but this can’t be a medical school – however, some people choose not to put in a fifth option, or will put in medical-adjacent course such as biomedical sciences.
There are now 40+ medical schools in the UK, all with their own differences and nuance. For example, some sections of your application may be weighted differently according to different schools, so consider this when making your selection.
You’ll need plenty of evidence of past voluntary experience and work experience to support your medicine application and give you the best chance of being accepted. This improves your personal statement and allows you to demonstrate you know what a career in medicine will be like.
Medicine is a highly academic subject, so your grades (predicted or received) will need to be strong to compete to get in. Subjects such as biology and chemistry, while not essential for your application, would be beneficial for your application.
Expert medicine application support with William Clarence
Whatever stage you’re at with your medicine application in the UK, we can help. The experts at William Clarence have helped hundreds of people succeed in their medical applications and are on hand to advise on what schools to choose, subtle differences between them, and how to craft a strong personal statement.
Book a consultation with one of our advisors today to kick your journey off. We look forward to helping you succeed!