Your Essential Guide to UK Medical School Applications: UCAT, UCAS, Interviews & Beyond

Welcome to the Blue Peanut Medical School Blog—your trusted resource for navigating the challenging and competitive journey into medicine. Whether you're in sixth form preparing your UCAS personal statement, studying for the UCAT, or gearing up for interviews such as MMIs or panel formats, our blog provides expert guidance at every stage.

Created by practising NHS General Practitioners and experienced medical educators, each article distils practical strategies, up-to-date insights, and insider knowledge to help you achieve your dream of securing a place at a UK medical school.

Dr Imran Khan, MBChB, and Dr Abdul Mannan, MBChB 1/10/21 Dr Imran Khan, MBChB, and Dr Abdul Mannan, MBChB 1/10/21

Choosing a medical school in Australia

Dr Imran Khan, MBChB, and Dr Abdul Mannan, MBChB 2/7/19 Dr Imran Khan, MBChB, and Dr Abdul Mannan, MBChB 2/7/19

What GCSEs, IGCSEs, Scottish Standard Grade Subjects and Grades Do I Need to get into a UK Medical School?

For many people, the dream of becoming a doctor starts at a young age. Knowing that you want to pursue such a specialised and specific path means that it is very important to choose your secondary school subjects carefully to ensure you meet the requirements to get into the UK medical school of your choice.

Dr Imran Khan, MBChB, and Dr Abdul Mannan, MBChB 10/12/18 Dr Imran Khan, MBChB, and Dr Abdul Mannan, MBChB 10/12/18

Work experience for Medicine - GP Practice

A placement in a GP surgery is an excellent way to learn about what life is like being a doctor in the community as well as gaining experience that will help you in your medical school application.