The graduate entry pathway is an excellent opportunity for graduates with previous health-related degrees to become doctors and dentists for 4 or 5 years instead of the traditional 6.
No grade requirements from your previous degree/diploma
No entrance exams; only transcript and online interview
Only applicants who already have a Bachelor’s degree are allowed entry into a fast-track medical course. This option is currently available only in some Georgian and Polish universities and the acceptance rate is above 60%.
The admission requirements for the graduate entry medicine route abroad are a copy of your previous university transcript and fluency in English (for non-native speakers). Work experience is considered a plus, but is in no way mandatory.
Although rarely, some universities may require students to pass a simple entrance exam or attend an interview.
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Annual tuition fees for graduate entry medicine start from £5,800 per year in Georgia and £9,300 in Poland, which are still way more affordable than in the UK or the US. These options attract thousands of international students every year.
Living costs in Central and Eastern Europe are generally lower than those in the West as well. On average, students spend no more than £400 - £600 per month, including accommodation.
| Tuition fee difference between the UK and Europe (approx) | |
|---|---|
| UK | £9,250 |
| Europe | £7,500 |
| Difference | -19% |
| Monthly living cost difference between the UK and Europe (approx) | |
|---|---|
| UK | £1,200 |
| Europe | £400 |
| Difference | -67% |
The Doctor of Medicine degrees earned from the graduate entry pathway in Europe are recognised worldwide, just like the regular 6-year undergraduate programmes. All the available options on our website have been thoroughly checked for quality. We can confirm that graduates are currently working as doctors and dentists in hospitals and clinics all over the globe.
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The only countries whose universities offer graduate entry medical courses in English are Georgia and Poland. The programmes are of world-class quality and approved by global evaluating institutions such as the WFME (World Federation for Medical Education) and Medical Councils like the GMC in the UK, the AMA in the US, AMC in Australia, etc.
The graduate entry medicine and dentistry pathways in Europe are extremely popular amongst healthcare professionals wishing to become Doctors of Medicine or Dentistry. When asked for feedback about their experience with the accelerated courses abroad, the graduate students rated the countries and universities as:
| University | Country | Tuition fees |
|---|---|---|
| European University of Tbilisi | Georgia | £5,800 |
| Medical University of Silesia | Poland | £9,300 |
Depending on your previous qualifications and work experience, you may be granted entry into the second or third year of a 6-year medicine course in English, and the opportunity to graduate sooner.
Existing healthcare-related Bachelor’s and Master’s degree holders will be exempted from subjects they have previously studied. In the first 1 or 2 years, you will be catching up with the necessary seminars and theory needed to become a doctor. The last 2-3 years are dedicated to clinical practice in different hospital departments
Year 1
The first year consists of studying pre-clinical subjects and the foundation of medicine.
Years 2 - 3
These years are heavily focused on clinical rotations and training in hospitals.
Year 4 (final year)
The final year is an intensive clinical rotations year where 95% of the time you will be shadowing doctors and helping diagnose and treat patients.
Graduation
After successfully passing the state examinations, you will receive a Master's degree and eligibility to practise as a doctor (MD).
