As part of the programme, you will engage in several activities exploring the field of medicine and to help prepare you for applying to Medicine. This programme is an exciting opportunity to meet like-minded people interested in medicine, as well as meeting clinicians, academics and current medical students.
You will take part in a varied timetable, including a residential Summer School, preparing you for medical school and beyond!
Application timeline
Step 1
Check you are eligible
You may apply to a Pathways programme if you:
- Are studying in Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, or S5 in Scotland (or equivalent)
- Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded school or college (non-fee paying) in the UK
Step 2
Applications open
It’s a very simple application form, mostly yes/no questions but it does include one longer question[s] as follows –
“Please give a brief personal statement (of no more than 300 words) explaining your suitability for the programme and why you would like to participate”
Step 3
Applications close
4th November
Step 4
Decisions announced
Dependent on each programme and university – usually early October – early December
October - December
Step 5
Launch of Pathways programme
Dependent on each programme and university – usually around November – December
November - December
