University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world, dating back to 1209. As one of the most prestigious in the UK, notable alumni include Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin and David Attenborough. Teaching places a heavy emphasis on biomedical research with the hope that graduates will become world-leaders and embrace scientific advancement throughout their careers. Cambridge is a collegiate university so students will additionally benefit to membership to one of the 31 colleges. Your college will provide accommodation and other facilities including dining halls, study rooms and libraries. Studying at Cambridge is a unique experience based on tradition and the traditional experiences.

Cambridge attracts the strongest applicants from across the globe. With a strong emphasis on academics and BMAT score, Cambridge is an ideal choice for strong all-round applicants keen to experience a traditional Oxbridge education.

Teaching Style at Cambridge Medical School

What is the general teaching style at Cambridge? E.g. is it PBL/Traditional? etc.

Very traditional. The first three years are a lecture-based course focused on developing strong foundations in the clinical sciences. There is limited clinical exposure and some of the courses are shared with the natural science students. The final three years use a very different style which relies more on learning on the job through placements in a range of specialties both in Addenbrookes and a range of regional hospitals.

Does Cambridge offer dissection?

Yes, in the first year the course ‘Functional architecture of the body’ is taught using twice weekly full body dissection. You are with the same group throughout the year and end up building really close relationships as you work together to both learn dissection skills and understand the anatomy you are uncovering.

Does Cambridge offer a BSc? If so, how is the BSc year?

All Cambridge students have to complete a BA in your third year. This can be in subjects ranging from Physiology to Pharmacology or even Zoology or Law. It is only called a BA owing to Cambridge tradition. Students choose between doing a single subject with a project or the BBS which involves a Major subject a minor subject and a 5000-word dissertation.

What is the pre-clinical / clinical split like? Do you get early clinical exposure?

There is a significant pre-clinical clinical split. In your first three years the focus is on becoming excellent scientists and at times this can mean you have to learn subjects to a level of detail which you are unlikely to need unless you chose to specialize in a particular area. Your pre-clinical exposure comes through the preparing for patients course which provides two GP visits, two afternoons in hospital and the opportunity to speak to a pregnant person. However, once you reach the clinical years you have a huge number of placements and the structure of the course prepares you very well for these.

Social Life at Cambridge Medical School

What are the clubs and societies like? What is the social life like?

Your name it there is a club or society that does it and if it does not exist, yet you will be able to get the funding to set the society up and run it yourself! There is a work hard play hard attitude at Cambridge. We have a lot of contact hours, but this does not mean we miss out on the university experience.

Key Points

*BMAT

*Traditional Course

*Compulsory Intercalation

*Oxbridge

About the university

Key Information

Website：undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/medicine

Email：admissions@cam.ac.uk

Phone number：01223 333308

Course Information

Teaching style：Traditional 

Cambridge takes a traditional approach teaching the medical sciences first before beginning clinical placements from Year 4 onwards. The first three years (pre-clinical studies) involve lectures, practical classes, dissections and supervisions.

Course length:6 years

BSC:Yes

Intercalation in the third year of the course at BA level. This can be in a Biological, Natural Science or a non-core science subject such as History of Medicine.

Courses offered

2 courses on offer: 

A100 Standard Entry - 6 years

A101 Cambridge Graduate Course - 4 years

Graduate entry :Yes

Foundation or access :No

University Life

Local area :Cambridge

Cambridge is a vibrant city in the heart of the countryside in Cambridgeshire. The city is steeped in history and provides students with a beautiful setting to study at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The city is relatively small with most colleges located in the city centre and easy reach of lecture theatres.

Social life :

The university offers a unique social life to its students. The collegiate system provides a "family" within the university, not only providing accommodation but also social events through the JCR. This includes weekly formal dinners, music societies and sports teams. The famous May Balls (actually held in June!) take place shortly after exams and are the highlight of the social calendar with everything from circus acts to famous bands in attendance.

Interview

Interview style：Panel

Most candidates will have at least two panel interviews lasting 20-45 minutes.

Interview dates:December

Interview topics：

Knowledge of scientific basis of medicine including most recent developments

Personal qualities relating to good medical practice

Excellent communication skills

Understanding the importance of physical, psychological and social aspects of patient care

appreciation of ethical, legal and community issues with regards to medicine

Ability to demonstrate teamwork

Possess the capacity for inquiry and prepared for continued learning, teaching and evaluating research throughout your role as a doctor.

Admissions Tests

UCAT ：N/A

BMAT：BMAT required

No threshold BMAT score used, however students with a higher BMAT result are more likely to be invited to interview. 

The average BMAT score will vary between each college.

GAMSAT：N/A

Academic Requirements

GSCE ：

No minimum requirement

While there is no minimum requirement, GCSE grades are used to shortlist candidates for interview. The shortlisting process will vary between college, but it is important to remember the majority of Cambridge applicants will have majority A*/A grades at GCSE.

A-level :A*A*A

Subject requirements vary between colleges so please check the official websites. The majority of colleges require Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Some colleges stipulate an A* grade must be obtained in Chemistry.

Retake policy:NO

Scottish highers:N/A

Scottish advanced:AAA

Subject requirements: Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics, Maths

These requirements can vary between colleges so please double check.

IB：40-42 points

Subjects required: Higher Level Chemistry and one of either Biology, Physics, or Mathematics at grades 7, 7, 6

Bachelor's Degree (Gradutes Only):

2:1 Honours degree

Any discipline accepted

Statistics

applications in 19/20：1817

Interviews in 19/20：varies between college

Offers in 19/20：306

Success rate in 19/20：approx 1 in 6

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