Becoming a Doctor or Dentist

Admissions guidance for S3–S6 students and parents

In collaboration with Edinburgh Central Mosque and University of Edinburgh Islamic Society

Is your child considering Medicine or Dentistry?

For many families, the journey into Medicine or Dentistry can feel confusing, competitive and difficult to navigate.

UCAT, work experience, university choices, interviews, academic requirements, extracurriculars - and, in Scotland, important differences between Scottish and wider UK admissions routes - can make it difficult to know what actually matters and what is simply noise.

At the same time, healthcare itself is changing rapidly. AI, technology, digital health, workforce pressures and new models of care are already reshaping what it means to become a doctor or dentist.

This live session is designed to give students and parents a much clearer understanding of both the admissions journey and the profession they are preparing to enter.

Whether your child is already committed to Medicine or Dentistry, or simply exploring the possibility, this session will offer practical and trustworthy guidance on how Scottish and UK medical and dental school admissions really work - and what students should be doing now to prepare well.

We’ll cover:

🩺 How Medicine and Dentistry admissions work across Scotland and the wider UK
🧠 What universities are genuinely looking for
🎯 What students should focus on during S3, S4, S5 and S6
📚 Grades, subject choices, UCAT, experience and extracurriculars
⚠️ Common mistakes, wasted effort and poor advice to avoid
🤖 How AI, technology and innovation are changing healthcare
🌍 What the doctors and dentists of the future will need to look like
👨‍👩‍👧 How parents can support their child with greater clarity and confidence

Medology has supported 15,000+ students on their journey towards Medicine and Dentistry, with students joining our programmes from 69+ countries, alongside 900+ five-star reviews and support from senior healthcare professionals and educators.

This is an opportunity for families to get credible guidance early - before important decisions around subjects, universities, experience and applications have already been made.

📍 Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh

📅 Sunday 18 October 2026
⏰ 2:00pm–4:00pm
🎟️ Entry: £3.49 per person

The small entry fee helps us manage attendance responsibly, reduce unused bookings and ensure places go to families who genuinely intend to attend - while keeping the session accessible to as many people as possible.

Places are limited and early booking is strongly recommended.