Japsimar
3 min
Updated: Mar 25, 2023
The University of Warwick is a world-leading university, born out of boldness, imagination and collaboration.
They have a strong reputation for upholding the highest academic and research standards.
Graduate-only students provide a unique and diverse learning environment, bringing their own different strengths and experiences to the course.
Students are guaranteed to develop the knowledge and attributes needed to be a good doctor as they are taught by academics at the forefront of their subjects.
Warwick expects a minimum of 70 hours work experience in the two years before you apply.
It is important you know details about the course and university you have applied to since some questions in the interview can be about the course.
Know your personal statement well and be prepared to discuss any aspect of it in detail.
Getting to grips with the timing and structure of Warwick’s MMIs is key to helping you feel comfortable on the day.
I’d recommend listening to The PostGrad Medic on YouTube, who is currently a final year student at Warwick.
In preparation for your MMI you may wish to reflect on your work experiences and the core values that medical schools are looking for as set out in the NHS Constitution and explained in the MSC guidance core values and aptitudes needed to study medicine
The course is designed specifically for graduates, with the integration of clinical placements and small group case-led learning. Graduates to draw on each others strengths and learn from one another. The course is very flexible, you can make up your own day and direct your own learning. It provides early induction into clinical environment. They encourage patient contact from first year which gives you an opportunity to practice histories and hone your examination skills. The medical school covers eight specialities that are some including: psychiatry, acute medicine and child health over the period of the 4-year course.
Warwick is a well-known supportive and welcoming space where everything you need to study, live and have fun is close to hand. The accelerated 4-year course is a challenging but very rewarding programme. Case-based learning is the main teaching style for the medical degree here, with the support of lectures, small group sessions, experiential learning and clinical skills. Explore what Warwick has to offer, and you’ll develop a skillset that sets you apart, and sets you up to succeed. As well as having a dedicated personal tutor, students benefit from a strong peer support network. The medical school runs a buddy scheme, and students in higher years get involved in teaching those in lower years. There's a wide range of societies and sports clubs available for students to socialise in their free time.
Although the Warwick MBChB programme is intensive you should find time to get involved in an impressive array of sports, charitable initiatives like SKIP (Students for Kids International Projects), Sexpression, and community interactions which medical students have established. There are over 250 societies covering the most diverse interests. Warwick Sport also supports 76 sports clubs as well as organising a wide range of exercise classes and sports courses. Some students choose to live in the nearby town of Leamington Spa, around 25 minutes’ bus journey from campus. The campus is always buzzing with activity – from the award-winning Warwick Arts Centre and our busy Students’ Union to our great sports facilities and live events.
MedSoc put on events throughout the year which serve as a great way to get to know other medics both in your year and across the school; Medic Parents dinner, Drs and Nurses night and the show-stopping winter and summer balls. They provide a great opportunity to relax with your peers, a crucial part in surviving the 4 years of Med school. The medsoc also offer a wide array of societies and sports clubs linked to MedSoc that are worth getting stuck into - there is something for everyone! MedSoc also provide support to help you along your way in a demanding degree. This is done through a medic-parent’s scheme, the society’s welfare team and also through peer-support, a peer led teaching program.