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The graduate entry medicine pathway (commonly referred to as "fast-track" and "accelerated MD") allows biomedical/life science graduates and healthcare professionals with similar academic qualifications to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree.
Using the recognition of previously studied subjects, graduate entry students can enter into a 6-year undergraduate course at a later stage, usually in year 2 or 3.
Another option is to apply for a standalone 4-year MD course. These are accelerated MD programmes for students who already hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field. They are designed to deliver a comprehensive medical education over a shorter period by building upon the student’s prior knowledge and skills.
In European countries, such as Georgia, Poland, and Ukraine, the term "graduate entry" means entering as a graduate with a BSc degree to an undergraduate MD course. The standard medical courses in Europe are 6 years long. By entering as a graduate, you will have some subjects recognised, so you don’t have to study them again. The university will review your BSc transcript to estimate your semester of entry.
Admission teams will assess your subjects, study hours, and credits. These will then be equivalated to exempt you from the subjects you already studied in your Bachelor's degree. In turn, the university will allow you to shorten your study duration by reducing the number of subjects you must study to graduate.
The graduate entry route in Europe is popular among but not limited to Bachelor's degree holders such as nurses, biomedical and biochemical scientists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and much more.
Medlink Students will guarantee your acceptance on the graduate medicine pathway as long as you have a relevant degree. You will neither have to do an entrance exam nor attend an interview!
The accelerated MD routes are highly sought-after because they allow you to skip a few years of a conventional medical course. You will be one step closer to fulfilling your dream of becoming a doctor by graduating sooner. Medical schools in Europe realise the importance of producing more doctors in a shorter period of time, so they have designed the graduate entry pathway to medicine.
The reasons why you should obtain a fast-track medical degree from Europe are:
To be eligible for a graduate entry medicine pathway, you have to:
As part of their entry requirements, some medical universities in Poland may require you to pass an entrance exam, attend an interview, or take an English test. If you are looking to study graduate entry medicine in Europe without entrance exams, a medical school in Poland or Georgia will be your best option.
Medlink Students offers a FREE assessment of your documents and personalised consultation on your best options for studying medicine or dentistry abroad. Schedule a call with an experienced student advisor now and get instant insight on the most suitable accelerated medical pathway abroad for you.
Here are the best options in both Europe and the Caribbean for graduate entry paths into medicine:
However, please keep in mind that applicants need to meet specific criteria in order to be accepted.
At Medlink Students, we work with 100+ of the top medical schools in Europe and the Caribbean. Sign up for a free consultation to discover more grad entry medicine options and to receive personalised guidance on choosing the best option according to your goals, ambitions, and circumstances.
Medlink Students offers an exclusive tuition fee scholarship that can significantly reduce the cost of studying at Richmond Gabiel University. We award our scholarships based on academic performance to reward students with the opportunity to receive a high-quality medical education at an affordable price.
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All medical universities we recommend are listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools by the World Health Organisation. In other words, these institutions are recognised worldwide.
To confirm that the accelerated route is recognised in your country or the country you wish to practise in, it's best to contact one of our expert student advisors. They will review your specific case and give you tailored options based on your previous qualifications and the potential year of entry.
Doctors know what’s best for future doctors. That’s why Medlink Students is the leading agency for the most popular graduate-entry routes in Europe. Whether you’re a graduate or a transfer student, we will equivalate your previous qualifications and hours to get you exempted from the initial years of medical school.
You can schedule a call with our experienced student advisors at any time. We will assess your documents completely free of charge. What you will get in return is tailored advice based on any preferences you may have about countries, universities, tuition fees, accreditation, accommodation, leisure time, and much more.
We work very closely with the medical universities in Europe, so any promises we make will be definite. You will get 100% guaranteed admission into graduate entry medicine abroad. Our agreement with you states clearly that if you don’t get on your desired course, then you get your deposit fully refunded.
These fast-track pathways are extremely popular because an abundance of candidates meet the criteria to apply. "Guaranteed acceptance" is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. We advise you to apply as soon as possible.
It's not difficult to get into a grad entry pathway in Europe. If you have a previous degree from a health-related field, you already qualify.
In most cases, the graduate entry medicine route allows you to enter into a 6-year course from year 2 or 3. The duration depends on your previous degree, credits earned, and work experience.
At the moment only Poland offers this option.
Yes, they are absolutely worth it because they are recognised worldwide and allow you to graduate sooner and become a practising doctor faster.
