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Studying
Medicine/Dentistry in
the UK
SMSUK JC Talks 2017
What is SMSUK about?
Potential Training and careers
medicine/dentistry
students
Networking Represents interests of
Singaporean students
SMSUK Events MED(UK)ATED camp 2016 ANNUAL DINNER 2017 Weekend trip to lake district Challenging Perspectives conference
What will we be covering today? 01 POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES OF STUDYING IN THE UK 02 APPLICATION PROCESS
What is studying in the UK like?
World-Class Learning Taught by Leading Research through Doctors/Scientists Opportunities Dissections Easier and Wider Access to Personal Growth and First-Rate Conferences Independence Multicultural Wider Range of Less Taxing Experience, Teaching Hospitals to Schedule Travel Learn at
On the Flip Side • Higher tuition fees and cost of living • Different style of teaching • Different culture, may be difficult to adjust to especially at the start • Less familiarity with the Singapore system • Fewer networking opportunities
Application Process
Timeline
Application via UCAS OFF TO UK!
by 15 Oct (Term starts Sep/Oct)
UKCAT (by 19 Sep) Visa application and
OR paperwork
BMAT (by 15 Oct)
A Level Examinations Offers/Interviews Release of A Level Results
2017 2018
1. Choosing a School
Accreditation
by SMC/SDC
Entry
Rankings requirements
Course
Location Factors to consider
Structure
Possible Curriculum
Funding
Cost Teaching
MethodDundee
Glasgow
Edinburgh 14 Accredited Dental Schools
Belfast Newcastle
Manchester
Leeds
Sheffield
Liverpool
London Dental Schools:
Birmingham 1. King’s
2. Barts
Wales
LONDON
Bristol
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementAberdeen
Dundee
22 Accredited Medical Schools
Glasgow
Other Universities (not shown):
Edinburgh 1. Newcastle
Belfast
2. Nottingham
Manchester 3. Southampton
4. St. Andrews
Leeds 5. Wales
Sheffield 6. Cardiff
Liverpool
Cambridge London Medical Schools:
Birmingham
1. King’s
2. Barts
Leicester 3. University College London (UCL)
4. Imperial College London (ICL)
LONDON
5. St. George’s
Bristol OxfordEntry Requirements
Cambridge Chem + Bio/Phys/Math 40 – 42
UCL Chem + Bio Manchester 39
Imperial Chem/Bio 38 Sheffield
Sheffield Chem + Bio/Phys/Math 36Cambridge
Manchester Chem + Bio/Phys/Math 37
LONDON
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementCourse Structure
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementTeaching Method / Curriculum
Traditional
Integrated
Problem-based learning
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementTraditional (Cambridge, Oxford)
• Subject-based in contrast to systems-based
- 1st year: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry etc.
- 2nd year: pharmacology, pathology, neuroscience, human Lectures + Tutorials
reproduction etc.
- 3rd year: intercalated year (BA or Bsc)
+ Clinical experience
- 4th to 6th year: clinicals
Advantages Disadvantages
• Detailed • Lack of integration between the
• Easy to understand topics
• Repetition
• BoringIntegrated
• Systems-based
• Combination of lectures + tutorials + clinical experience
Advantages Disadvantages
• Not repetitive • May be faced with patients
• Hands-on experience before you think you know
• Early patient exposure enough
• PBL not taken as seriously as
lecturesIntegrated – Imperial College London
Team-based learning
• Students prepare for
classes in which they
take a test individually
followed by the same
test as a groupIntegrated • Barts and The London School of • Leicester Medicine and Dentistry • Leeds • Birmingham Medical School • Newcastle • Bristol Medical School • Sheffield • Cardiff • Southampton • Dundee • University College London • Edinburgh • Imperial College London
Problem-based learning
• Systems-based
• PBL discussions + Lectures + Clinical experience
• Emphasis on critical thinking, active self-directed learning and
small group work
• Basic structure for PBL
- Presented with a case study or ‘problem’
- Brainstorm possible hypotheses and solutions
- Decide and identify the learning objectives to solve the problem at hand
- Gather information through private study, lectures, clinical experience...
etc.
- Present findings to the group and facilitatorProblem-based learning • Glasgow • Manchester • St George’s
Tuition Fees
*Taken from the schools’ websites
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementTuition Fees In August 2016, NHS Scotland introduced an Additional cost of Clinical Teaching (ACT) levy for Overseas Medical Students. This requires international students to pay an annual sum of £10,000 in addition to their university tuition fees.
Cost of Living
S$26,000
Average cost of living
in London (per yr)
S$21,000
Average cost of
living outside of
London (per yr)
*Taken from UK’s National Union of StudentsPossible Funding
A*STAR
Pre-Employment Grant
Others
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementA*STAR National Science Scholarship (MBBS-PhD) Eligibility qExcellent A level/IB results qApply and gain admission into YLLSoM or LKCSoM qMust gain an offer from UK universities offering the intercalated MBBS-PhD programme qStrong interest in pursuing a career as clinician-scientists Coverage and Bond • Financial support for up to 9 years • 6 year bond
Pre-Employment Grant Eligibility qApply before entering or during clinical years Coverage and Bond • Either a 1, 2 or 3 year grant can be offered • Covers up to 60% of the annual tuition fees for remaining years of study, up to a cap of S$50,000 per annum • 3-4 year bond with MOHH More information found at: http://www.physician.mohh.com.sg/PEG/application.html
Other funding • Loke Cheng Kim Scholarship - Full overseas scholarship with no bond - Prefer other degrees to Medicine • The Lee Foundation Overseas Medical Bursary Education Fund - Eligibility: gross monthly per capita household income S$1,900 or less - Receive S$30,000 for only one year (either Year 2 or 3) - Bond-free bursary
MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD
CAMBRIDGE
Location
LONDON CAMBRIDGEMedical School Rankings
QS 2017 Guardian 2017
1 University of Oxford 1 University of Oxford
2 University of Cambridge 2 University of Cambridge
3 University College London 3 Queen Mary
4 Imperial College London 4 Dundee
5 King’s College London 5 University College London
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementWebsites
Get Me Into Medical School
The Medic PortalUCAS APPLICATION • Closing date is 15 October • You can only choose a maximum of 4 schools for medicine/dentistry although there are 5 choices given. Cambridge Applications – 20 September Deadline for UCAS applications from students wishing to be considered for interview overseas in Singapore
UKCAT – UK Clinical Aptitude Test
• Required for Medicine and Dentistry
• For most schools (except those that require BMAT)
• Entry in 2018; Cannot carry results from one year to the next
• Allowed to take once in each test cycle
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementTest Structure • Online 2h MCQ Test • No scientific knowledge required • Divided into 5 sections 1. Verbal reasoning 2. Quantitative reasoning 3. Abstract reasoning 4. Decision making 5. Situational judgement
Dates
May July
2 May 3 July
Registration opens
Bursary scheme opens
Testing begins
September October
2 Oct
19 Sep
Booking/
Registration closes
rescheduling closes
Bursary deadline
3 Oct
Last testing dateResources Official website www.ukcat.ac.uk • Guide • Practice tests • Question tutorials
Tips • Be very familiar with the test format and online interface (especially the calculator) • Do practice questions (at least all the free ones available) • Practice under timed conditions
BMAT – Bio Medical Admissions Test
Required for
• Medicine for Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, UCL, Leeds
• Dentistry for Leeds
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementTest Structure
Section Items Time
• 2h Written Paper
Aptitude and
• No Calculators Allowed Skills
35 MCQ 60 min
• Divided into 3 Sections
1. Aptitude and Skills Scientific
Knowledge
2. Scientific Knowledge and Application and
27 MCQ 30 min
3. Writing Task Application
Writing Task 4 choose 1 30 minDates
September October
1 Oct
1 Sep Standard entry fee
Registration opens closing date
15 Oct
Registration closes
November December
2 Nov
1 Dec
BMAT Test
Register for the test at: relc.org.sg/eb/bmat Deadline for
24 Nov
querying results
Release of resultsResources
Find free specimen and past year papers on www.admissionstestingservice.orgTips • Revise O Level content for Science and Math • Start early, BMAT during exam period
3. Personal
Statement
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementWhat should I include in my personal statement?
Academic and/or How can you
Introduction contribute to the
professional
and why you’re About the school?
interest?
applying subject and
Why course
Enthusiasm for the
medicine? subject? What have you
Future career done?
plans?
Work or other CCAs?
experiences What sets you
Other
apart?
achievements
Previous studies? What was interesting & attributes
Work experience? about them? What
Volunteering? did you learn?Writing Tips
• Genuine engagement and enthusiasm
- Admission tutors may be sceptical about exaggerated descriptions of a
revelatory moment or a lifelong desire to become a doctor.
- If difficult to pinpoint a defining moment, write about what you have
done or experienced to sustain your interest
• Avoid overused opening statements and cliches
❌From a young age I have always been interested in
❌For as long as I can remember I have been interested in
❌I was born to be a doctor
❌Biology is my life
❌It has always been my dream to be a doctorWriting Tips
• Show that you have carefully considered the demanding nature
of a career in medicine/dentistry and have a realistic view of it
• Demonstrate the qualities expected of a medical professional
through relevant experiences
- Dental applicants should include skills that demonstrate manual dexterity,
e.g. musical instruments, cross-stitching, jewellery making
• Show a life outside of studying
• Don’t simply describe and list out your experiences but REFLECT
on them (What insights did you draw from them? What have you
learnt about the role?)4. Interviews
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementTypes of Interviews 1. Multiple Mini Interviews – many short independent assessments in a timed circuit 2. Panel – Traditional 3. Academic – Oxbridge
Oxbridge Interviews • Asked a range of questions including scientific and ethical problems • Does not focus on ‘why medicine’ ‘It is the ability to see both sides of an argument, think on your feet, explain your views to others, present information and cope with pressure’
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) • Number of stations vary • Evaluates various aspects - Medical Ethics - Healthcare System - Communication Skills - Personal Statement - Data Interpretation - Scientific Questions - Standard Interview Questions
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
• Examples of stations
§ Station 1: Write a short essay on a medical ethics question, discuss it with
the interviewer
§ Station 2: Read about a short ethical situation and answer what you
would do as a doctor
§ Station 3: Talk about yourselfInterview Preparation • Prepare and practice standard questions • Anything in your personal statement can be asked, so be very familiar with it! • Do prior research on your school and course • Be updated on recent medical research, healthcare and social issues
Dentistry
Choosing Entry Teaching Cost of Admission
a School Requirements Method Living Location Tests Interviews The End
Accreditation Course Tuition Possible Rankings Personal Dentistry
Structure fees Funding StatementEntry Requirements: Bio + Chem
• IB: typically overall 38, 766 higher level, 5s at standard
• A levels: As in bio and chem
• English language proficiency
Admission Tests: Mostly UKCAT, a few none, Leeds BMAT
Teaching Style
- Much smaller cohort size: most below 100 except King’s
- Pre-clinical content similar to medicine: physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology,
neuroscience, with focus on the anatomy of the head and neck
- Lectures, tutorials, seminars, PBLs, e-learning, labs, clinics, hospital attachments,
outreach clinics are all possible forms of teaching
- Early exposure to clinical setting from year 1Interview: MMI or Panel
• Standard questions similar to medicine
- Why study in UK/this particular school/dentistry
- What can you bring to the uni (what makes you special)
• Usually no specific dental questions
- Good to read up about your chosen uni, the area and their
teaching style
- Show you’re holistic (other interests and hobbies)
- Manual dexterityTips
• Know why you want to do dentistry
• Reflect on work experience. It usually isn’t explicitly a
requirement, but is definitely a bonus
• Be honest
• Write a good personal statement
- Go onto the school’s website to find out what they are looking for in
students, reflect them in your statement
SMSUK Dental Officer Email: dentalofficer@smsuk.comOther things to consider • Health checks - HIV/Hep A/Hep B/Chickenpox etc - You might have to repeat it once in the UK • Disclosure & Barring services check • No transferring into Dentistry from a different course • Ask your uni of choice about deferring if applicable (every school has a different policy) • Be organized. Leave time to get things done
Life after Graduation?
Singapore
PGY1 Residency (Specialties)
1 Year 3-7 Years
UK
FY1
FY2 Specialist Training (ST)
GMC Registration
1 Year 3-7 Years
1 YearWhat’s Next • Clinical attachments • Volunteering • Individual research and browse forums (BrightSparks, The Student Room) • Slides and other resources available at: http://www.smsuk.com/studying-in-the-uk/
All the Best! SMSUK Official Email: sms.unitedkingdom@smsuk.com SMSUK Liaison Officer Email: liaisonofficer@smsuk.com SMSUK Dental Officer Email: dentalofficer@smsuk.com
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