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.
PinDot Consultants 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:
Universities are recognised by Medical Councils from all around the world
European medical schools offer dedicated courses in English for international students
Admission requirements are flexible, as long as you have passed your higher education degree then you can gain entry
Tuition fees and living costs are highly affordable compared to Western countries
You can apply to as many universities as you like simultaneously, as there are no application limits
There's less competition for entry because you will only compete with other international applicants
European universities have modern medical facilities and use top-notch technology to perfect your educational experience
To be eligible for a graduate entry medicine pathway, you have to:
present a copy of your previous university transcript
have a passport
be capable of speaking English
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.
