My apologies but I am only 17 and want to study medicine at the finest University . Please tell mr what to do.

Answer 1

go up to a teacher and say OINK

Answer 2

I'm assuming you want to study in the UK since you're in the UK and Ireland section.
To be accepted onto a medicine course here you need to have a very good science background - Top grades in Chemistry, plus at least one other of Biology, Physics and Mathematics.
Competition for places is very tough - you must apply through UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk) and you can select up to four universities to apply to (you can also choose two other courses, which can be subjects allied to medicine but not medicine itself).

In addition to this you may well be required to sit an additional aptitude test and also attend an interview at the university before being offered a place.

Candidates are usually expected to show some interest in medicine beyond their academic studies, volunteering and work experience come into play here. You need to be exceptional in all areas, so achievement outside the classroom is important too.

If you don't have the required grades or scientific background, you do have the option of doing a foundation course, which should bring your knowledge up to scratch and enable you to apply to medical school.

To find the best places to study, search for Medicine courses using the UCAS website, check the universities on the list and you should find some that are right for you, you can then contact the universities directly if you have further questions.

To start you off, here are some recent ranking tables compiled by national newspapers:
http://browse.guardian.co.uk/education?SearchBySubject=true&FirstRow=0&SortOrderDirection=&SortOrderColumn=&Subject=Medicine&Institution=&Tariff=6

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/displayPopup/0,,13431,00.html

You can also check out the research assessment ratings here: http://www.hero.ac.uk/rae/Results/ for the specific fields of medicine that interest you.

Good luck!

Answer 3

First pick an undergrad major that you like and you will do well at! Most medical students did very well in their undergrad major. After you finish your undergraduate degree, you will need to sit for the MCAT. This test is the prerequisite to all medical schools in the US. Depending on that score, and your overall academic record in college will depend on where and if you are accepted into medical school. Also doing humanitarian and volunteering medical work will also work toward your advantage while applying. Medicine is great, but a lot of Hard work!

Good luck in your quest to go to medical school. I am a nurse at a top Boston hospital directly affiliated with Harvard Medical School. It is a great atmosphere to be around people who are as interested in medicine as you are.

If you have any questions, please feel free to write back.

Answer 4

More info please, you can edit your question.....we need to know where you are, what qualifications etc....