Getting into University: Medical School 2026 Entry: Create a Standout UCAS Application and Secure Your University Place

This best-selling guide is updated annually to cover all aspects of the medical school application process, helping you stand out from the competition. From writing a persuasive personal statement to what to expect at your university interview, this book will be your step-by-step guide to securing a place to study medicine.

‘A great read for … pupils interested in a career in medicine’

CAREER MATTERS MAGAZINE

The ultimate guide to securing your place at university to study medicine. 

Now in its 30th edition, Getting into Medical School is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information to guide you through the decision-making process and help you prepare a strong university application. 

This practical and comprehensive book will lead you through every stage of the process, including: 

• Support on how to prepare a winning UCAS application and personal statement in the new three-part format for 2026 entry
• Latest details of the UCAT admissions tests 
• Advice on gaining that all-important work experience 
• Information on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shine 
• Summaries of current issues in medicine that you might be asked to discuss 
• First-hand case studies from medical students and advice from admissions tutors 

MPW Guides make the complex process of getting into higher education clear and accessible to all. Written by acknowledged experts in a concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.

• | Author: Adam Cross, Emily Lucas
• | Publisher: Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
• | Publication Date: Mar 27, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781911724360
• | ISBN-10: 1911724363