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International Medical Schools

Applying outside the UK? Select your destination for a country-specific guide covering tests, timelines, and entry requirements.

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Each country has its own admissions system, tests, and timelines. Select yours below.

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United States

MCAT · AMCAS / TMDSAS · MD & DO programmes

Test: MCAT Timeline: June–November
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Canada

MCAT · OMSAS / school-direct · Highly competitive

Test: MCAT (most schools) Timeline: July–October
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Australia

UCAT ANZ · GAMSAT · Both undergrad & graduate entry

Test: UCAT ANZ or GAMSAT Timeline: Jan–September
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Ireland

HPAT-Ireland · CAO system · Strong UK applicant pipeline

Test: HPAT-Ireland Timeline: Jan–February
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Europe

No single system · Czech, Hungary, Poland, Germany popular

Test: Varies by country Timeline: Varies widely
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United Kingdom

UCAT · UCAS · Most popular destination for UK students

Test: UCAT (most schools) Timeline: Oct 15 deadline
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Not sure where to apply? Many students apply to both UK and international schools. Check the admissions test overlap — sitting both UCAT and MCAT opens significantly more options, though the preparation commitment is substantial.

Country comparison at a glance

Country Main Test Degree Length Application System Annual Cost (approx) Key Deadline
🇬🇧 United KingdomUCAT5–6 years (UG) / 4 years (Grad)UCAS£9,535 (home) / £38k+ (int'l)15 October
🇺🇸 United StatesMCAT4 years (post-bacc)AMCAS / TMDSAS$60,000–$100,000+June–November
🇨🇦 CanadaMCAT (most)3–4 years (post-bacc)OMSAS / school-directCAD $20,000–$80,000October–November
🇦🇺 AustraliaUCAT ANZ / GAMSAT5–6 years (UG) / 4 years (Grad)Direct to universityAUD $12,000 (home) / $80k+ (int'l)September (varies)
🇮🇪 IrelandHPAT-Ireland5–6 yearsCAO€3,000 (EU) / €54,000+ (int'l)1 February (CAO)
🇪🇺 EuropeVaries5–7 yearsDirect to university€700–€20,000+Varies by country