Welcome to the new Dukes Medical Applications blog!
By Dukes Medical Applications
Dukes Medical Applications has created a blog to keep you up to date with current developments and as a platform for our tutors to share their stories with you. Make sure to check back regularly for new blog posts!
News and Articles to Help You in Your Application
Alongside our wealth of free online resources, in 2017 we have launched a brand new blog!
Here, you will find engaging articles and posts about important new developments in the world of Medicine. Our medical experts, educators, and professionals will share their stories, and you can catch up on important updates regarding the, NHS, medical conferences, and much more.
“This blog is a valuable resource for anyone looking for first-hand insights into the medical career path or considering an application to study Medicine and the medical sciences at university.”
John Wilson, Principal of specialist medical sciences college, Acorn House College, and lay member of the UCL medical admissions panel.
Dukes Medical Applications is a leading global provider of education consultancy services. We build on nearly 20 years’ experience of guiding and supporting undergraduate applications to top medical schools in the UK, such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial and UCL.
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Work Experience – Oxfam
Verity Hawley is a fifth year medical student at The University of Leeds. She writes about her time volunteering at an Oxfam charity shop.
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8 Top Universities to Study Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences is a sought after degree at most medical schools. We look at eight of the top Biomedicine degrees in the UK
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Where Should I Apply with My UCAT Score?
For most aspiring medical students, taking the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is the first step in their application. As the UCAT is taken early on, you will already have the results when you choose which universities to apply for. This means that you are able to tailor your decision to your UKCAT score, and choose medical schools where you will have the best possible chance of being interviewed or receiving an offer—whether your score is high or not so high. Because different top universities place different emphases on the various elements of your application, a disappointing UKCAT score is by no means the end of the road, nor does a high score guarantee you an interview at all medical schools. Below, we tell you where to consider applying based on your UCAT score.
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What To Do On Your Medical Work Experience
This blog details how best to make the most out of your medical work experience, including practical tips as to how best to optimise this experience.
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