Teachers’ Guide to Medicine #8: Clearing, Plan B and More

Clearing

If your student did not receive an offer for medicine, getting a place through clearing could be an option. 

The following universities offered places for medicine through clearing in 2020:

• Anglia Ruskin University
• University of Buckingham
• University of Central Lancashire
• University of Leicester
• University Newcastle
• University of Sheffield
• St George's University of London
• Swansea University

While the universities which offer clearing differ from year to year, it is worth checking these universities in 2021, as students need to act fast to secure a place.

Alternative paths to medicine

Not all of your students will get into medicine, but there are alternative pathways for those who are not ready to give up, including graduate entry medicine and foundation and access courses.

Studying medicine abroad is also an option, including:

• Eastern Europe
• Ireland
• Australia and New Zealand

Gap year

We offer free guides for students who are considering a gap year, as well as real students’ reflections on their gap years.‍

Alternative careers in healthcare

If a student is keen to study a healthcare-related course outside medicine, there are several options to choose from, including nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, midwifery and public health.

Widening access to medicine

Medify was established in 2009 with a vision and mission to widen access to medicine by providing affordable products and services to help students. Currently, 2 in 3 medical school applicants use Medify to prepare for the UCAT.

Please email us for any queries on medical school admissions or for information about purchasing Medify UCAT or BMAT access for your students at a discount.

Beyond admissions

Medify also has an excellent set of free resources designed to help students start their first year in medicine.