Key Dates

Some key dates are outlined below. Do note these may change year on year.

Start Research & Work Experience

Year 11 - Year 12

A good starting point to decide if medicine is for you. There is a dedicated WEX week at the end of Y11 but this doesn't have to be medicine related yet.

TSP Writing Begins

Summer Year 12 (May - July)

While there is a dedicated week for TSP writing, do start writing early. This is an extensive research project that will be very important for your Personal Statement.

UPP Week

July

This is the University Preparation Programme, with various activities as a taster for the Med course. Expect a trip to the Hunterian museum, ethical debates and UCAT prep.

UCAT Registration Opens

Early June

The first proper step of your medical journey. Make sure to wake up early to book your UCAT appointment. Booking opens at 6:00am!

UCAT Testing Window

Early July - Late September

You'll sit the actual UCAT within this period. Leave time for rest but most of this holiday will definitely be dedicated to gruelling exam preparation.

Personal Statement Writing

August-September

The end of your holiday will be spent writing your Personal Statement. On the first day back, you'll have a 1-1 feedback session with a teacher reviewing your personal statement.

UCAS Medicine Submission

15 October (Year 13)

Medicine (alongside Oxbridge) applicants must have their UCAS application submitted by today. You'll have had plenty of time to finish your Personal Statement and receive feedback.

Interview Invites

Late October - February

Hopefully you'll have received your interview invites for your chosen universities. Time to begin interview preparation.

Interviews

November - March

This will be when you actually do your interviews, either "normal" 20-30 minute discussion based ones or MMIs depending on the university.

Decisions Released

January - March

You will receive offers (incl. conditional), rejections or be placed on hold while the admissions teams finalises results.

Reply to Offers Deadline

May

This is when you must choose a "firm" and insurance choice on UCAS. Make sure you've thought carefully about the conditions of your offers and where you'd be happiest studying.

A-Level Exams

Mid-May - late June

Time to sit your final A-level exams. Good luck!

A-Level Results Day

Mid-August

Your results are released and UCAS updates with confirmation of whether you've met your offer conditions. If not, you may enter clearing or reconsider alternative routes.

Start University

September

Have fun!