Medicine is one of the hardest degrees in the world, both to be accepted on to and to graduate from. International students choose to study an MBBS in the UK due to the state-of-the-art facilities, world-leading medical schools and great links and placements within the NHS.
Why do you want to study medicine?
Medical schools in the UK will challenge you, with ground-breaking research informing your teaching and education across a range of areas. On average, an MBBS in the UK can take 5-8 years to complete, including classroom learning and extensive training modules, so only the most dedicated and applicants should apply.
Medical school UK entry requirements are famously tough, with students expected to pass a rigorous application process, including interviews. But if you want to make a difference to people's lives in a respected and esteemed profession, then a career in medicine is for you.
Learn more about studying a medical degree in the UK below and if you would like to have any questions on UK medical schools answered, or the application process, arrange a free consultation with SI-UK Uganda today.
Four Reasons to Study Medicine in the UK
1. Leading medical schools
One of the top reasons to study medicine in the UK is it is home to many of the leading medical universities in the world. According to the QS World University Ranking 2022, four UK universities are in the global top 10, including the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London and Imperial College London.
All of these universities and more offer great student satisfaction rates, world class teaching and unrivalled placements at local hospitals.
2. Professional experience
Medical schools in the UK have designed their modules with practical learning at the heart of everything you are taught. Students will learn from some of the world’s most influential doctors and scientists and will take on placements at local hospital trusts early in the learning process. Many UK universities provide clinical practice in the first two months of the programme!
3. Research
The UK is famous all over the world for its research-centric approach to education, attracting the best academics and researchers who benefit from the millions of pounds which are injected into universities each year. Since 2001, the UK has claimed the second-highest number of Nobel Prizes for medicine.
All UK medical schools produce their own groundbreaking research which informs their degrees and makes a difference in the real world.
4. Employability
An MBBS degree is one of the most employable qualifications in the world. No matter where you choose to work or progress within your career, the need for skilled doctors and practitioners who can speak English and that studied in the UK will never wane.
Study Medicine in the UK
If you are thinking of studying at a medical university in the UK, then SI-UK Uganda can help. Arrange your free consultation at one of our offices, or online, today.
My counsellor contacted me every day throughout the application process and helped me receive an unconditional offer. I am so grateful to SI-UK and will never forget them. I will study very hard as I feel this is the best reward I can give the whole team. 
