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Updated: Jan 27, 2023
One of the most friendly and kindest medical schools in the country, Sheffield integrates teaching, research and the practice of medicine.
The programme takes a patient-centred approach, with focus on common and crucial clinical conditions.
The course is system-based with pre-clinical learning covering each of the basic body systems. Students experience their first clinical placements in first year.
The University has many systems in place to support students too no matter what happens.
Look at the university website to find out all the details of the course to prepare for any interview questions.
Interviewers are likely going to want to know why you have chosen Sheffield and what interests you about it.
Sheffield medicine interview questions will not be based specifically on your personal statement.
Interviewers will not have read your Personal Statement, but some of the questions asked commonly relate to the sorts of things people typically write about in their UCAS Personal Statement.
Students have the opportunity to develop your clinical competencies from the very start with clinical teaching on wards in hospitals, clinics, lectures, seminars, tutorials, small group work, and personal development supported by experienced teachers and personal academic tutors. Full body dissection for anatomy learning is amazing opportunity that can’t be missed. Early Years GP (EYGP) sessions starting in first year are unique to Sheffield. The course is system-based, with pre-clinical learning covering each of the basic body systems. Intercalated degrees are available to all students at either BSc or Masters level.
The main accommodation sites are only a 15 minute walk away from the Medical School and probably a 40 minute walk from the town centre. If walking isn’t your thing, with a student pass you can get a single bus fare anywhere in Sheffield for £1. The university has its own Counselling Service; University ran GP (so you don’t have to worry about finding one) and a great Disability and Dyslexia Support Service. With the Students Union (best SU in the country) and its proximity to the Peak District the opportunities are endless. The university promotes having hobbies outside of the course, to keep students well rounded and happy. Because of this they’ve invested money in creating opportunities and providing students with grants/bursaries and subsidising society events.
Sheffield is a major city with a strong sense of community. It is a cultural centre on the edge of the Peak District national park, one of the UK’s greenest cities. It is famously relaxed and friendly, a major city with a community feel. It is home to more festivals than you can shake a glow-stick at, from music to climbing to documentaries. There are over 350 clubs and societies to get involved with. If there isn’t a club or society for you, then you can start your own. Sheffield’s sport facilities are only a 15 minute walk away from campus. The university promotes having hobbies outside of our course, to keep us well rounded and ultimately happier.
Sheffield MedSoc supports, helps, and encourages medical students to achieve their full potential as doctors of the future. They run various events throughout the academic year including academic and social events. It is the largest and one of the oldest student-run societies at the University of Sheffield. They organise events like Annual Balls, End of Exams social, Freshers Fever Socials and Medics Family Night.