International

Information for applicants from countries other than the UK, on studying and living in the UK. 

Studying Medicine at the University of Glasgow

There are only 22 places for candidates from non-UK countries. For non-UK qualifications and/or qualifications not listed under academic entry requirements, please contact the Admissions Administrator.

Visa applications

All International students should be aware of important changes that have been made to visa applications.  Any international student planning to study full-time in the UK with a start date after March 2009 will need to apply for their visa under Tier 4.

International students will still be able to complete their undergraduate studies with a student visa.

Legislation for International Medical Graduates

On graduation from a UK medical school international medical students will be eligible to apply for leave to remain in the UK as a Postgraduate Doctor to undertake a 2 year Foundation Programme and therefore to register with the General Medical Council.  An application for extension of current Tier 4 leave to remain is required.  This needs to be made in advance of beginning the Foundation Programme.

Non-UK/EEA doctors who are graduates of UK medical schools and currently undertaking Foundation Programme training will be able to apply, via the Tier 2 sponsorship category, to take up specialty training posts after they have finished the foundation programme, which follows successful completion of the MBChB Course. 

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