What do Medical schools mainly look for in an application?

All medical schools require specific grades according to each university's entry requirement. They all mostly ask for As and beyond, depending on the specific medical school you are applying to. It is also important to bear in mind that there are different courses for medicine including the graduate entry to medicine (4 year programme), the standard 5 year MBBS course and the 6 year extended course where the entry requirements are lowered. Personal statement are a vital part of the application process and are tailored to each individual for universities to truly understand the reasoning behind your decision to do medicine. This personal statement is specific to that individual and will show the level of commitment they are willing to put towards this stimulating course. It is important to include any work experience done in the field, e.g. hospital placement, care home work, volunteering at hospices, as well as personal achievements and extra curricular activities which will make you stand out from the rest of the applicants. According to each university's admission test policy, you will either have to sit the UCAT, BMAT or GAMSAT (for 4 year graduate entry). The higher the score, the more likely you are to get in. Of course, after having gone through all of these stages, you will be selected for an interview where they will test your scientific knowledge, your knowledge of the course itself, the community you will be working in (e.g. NHS) and your determination to do Medicine.