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Medicine & Competitive Courses

Medicine, Dentistry & Competitive Courses in the UK & Ireland

How to apply for Medicine and Dentistry in the UK and Ireland — A-levels, the UCAT admissions test, the HPAT for Irish/EU medicine, interviews, and graduate-entry routes, with every requirement deferred to the official source.

Medicine and Dentistry are among the most competitive courses in the UK and Ireland. These guides explain the standard routes — A-level (and equivalent) subjects, the UCAT for UK medical and dental schools, the HPAT and CAO route for Irish/EU medicine, Multiple Mini Interviews, and graduate-entry programmes for degree-holders. Entry requirements, tests, deadlines, and fees vary by school and change each year, so always verify the current details on each medical or dental school's official pages and the official admissions-test sources. This is general information and is not a guarantee of admission.

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