3rd March 2026
Applying for Medicine in the UK and Australia?
UCAT is used by universities in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom for selection of students into medicine and dentistry. If you wish to apply to universities in both Australia/New Zealand and the UK, there is a specific procedure relating to UCAT that you must follow. Sit UCAT ANZ You will need to sit the UCAT ANZ 2026 in order to apply to both Australia/NZ and UK conso ...
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23rd February 2026
When Should I Start Preparing for the UCAT?
This is a very common question that students ask about UCAT. When you first start to research UCAT it can seem overwhelming and confusing. You may have many questions such as: How should I approach UCAT preparation? When should I start my UCAT prep? Do I need to prepare for the UCAT? These are all very valid questions, and this blog explores them in more detail. Is it worth prepari ...
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18th February 2026
What Is UCAT 2026?
UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. It is one of three main criteria used by most universities in the UK to select students into medicine and dentistry (the other two criteria being performance in school/university and interviews/personal statement). Unlike traditional school and university exams which assess knowledge, UCAT assesses generic skills, including verbal aptitud ...
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12th February 2026
Is Medicine for Me? 5 Tips on How to Make the Big Decision
Trying to decide whether medicine is for you? Personally, it took me months and lots of research and thought to finally make that decision. Compared to most Bachelor degrees which are usually three years in duration, courses in medicine take much longer – about 5 years to complete. Then there is post-graduate study and specialist training. You could be looking at many years before ...
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2nd February 2026
MedEntry's 2026 Charity Partners
There’s a saying that, ‘Deeds of giving are the very foundations of the world’. MedEntry has a commitment to deeds of giving to disadvantaged groups, with a focus on health and education. Every year, the MedEntry Foundation partners with a different charity organisation in each country in which we operate, helping them make a meaningful impact in their communities. Me ...
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19th December 2025
Why Some Students Don’t Prepare for Medical Interviews
Medical interviews are a crucial aspect of the selection process for entry into medicine and dentistry. For many universities, once a minimum UCAT score and academic grades are achieved, entry into medicine is based entirely on interview performance! This includes universities such as Bristol, Imperial, Southampton, Newcastle and KCL. Most people focus on their academic scores and study for ...
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10th December 2025
Sample MMI Question and Response: A Difficult Dilemma
Questions for the medical Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) can be challenging, but practicing example questions can leave you much more prepared for the live interview and give you an edge over other medical interview candidates. In this post I’m going to be taking a look at a common type of MMI question, breaking it down, and presenting some ideas to discuss and tips for organising your ...
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3rd December 2025
Just Landed: Interview Simulator
Securing a place in medical school has never been more competitive. In the 2026 admissions cycle, medical school applications rose by over 10%, with nearly 26,000 students applying. This intense demand means that every stage of the selection process matters - especially the interview. For many students, the interview is the most daunting part of the process. Students often perform poorly at ...
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28th November 2025
Preparing for the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is a common interview structure now used by a large number of universities as a key component of the medical admissions process, alongside more traditional measures like examination results and UCAT. At most universities, strong medical interview performance is integral to gaining admission, with, on average, only around one third of candidates sitting the int ...
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24th November 2025
Ace Your Medical School Interview: MedEntry's New Video Interview Curriculum
So you've completed the UCAT, congratulations! The next critical step is the interview, which thousands of students will face in the coming months. Interviews are perhaps the most under-recognised, yet critically important, part of the medical entry process. In some cases they are more important than your academic grades and UCAT score in determining entry into medicine. What Are Me ...
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