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At the School of Medicine we aim to support you throughout your studies, providing a nurturing and friendly environment from day one.

We know that, for many of you, university may be your first time living away from home or even in the UK. We also understand that our students face many challenges, both academic and personal. With this in mind we have a substantial range of student health and counselling services available. Led by a team of experienced administrators, our University student support team are well placed to address any queries you may have whilst studying at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ. 

In addition to the support provided by the School of Medicine,  operates a which offers comprehensive advice on all aspects of student life.

Personal tutors

Your personal tutor is a key part of your support. You’ll be assigned an expert who will work with you to help identify and address any problems and make the most of your learning opportunities. 

Personal tutors are usually doctors (for medical students), or relevant allied health professionals (for Cardiac Physiology, Audiology, Radiology and Medical Ultrasound students); academic staff who are assigned to support you during your undergraduate journey.  

They’ll provide you with academic and pastoral support should you require it, or alternatively, refer you to a person or service better placed to help you. The advice offered by personal tutors may be specific to your course, personal life or your future career.  

Student profile: Shiwei Ooi

Regular meetings were scheduled throughout the term where I was able to catch up on how I was coping with my studies, get support in writing personal testimonies or simply have a friendly chat with a fellow medic.

Counselling services

We know students can experience significant life challenges throughout their studies. To help, we have services in place to support you during difficult periods. 

Your personal tutor is on hand as the first point of contact, and the  can work with you to maintain your health and wellbeing. It's important to us that our students don’t suffer in silence and that you can reach out to your personal tutor or the wider University support network to seek help when you need it.  

Programme-specific support

There’s a wealth of resources available to support you with issues specific to your studies, such as timetable clashes. Our programme staff, personal tutors, and the Learning and Teaching Office are all on hand to address any concerns or queries you may have. 

You can also take advantage of to get better acquainted with university life and further enhance your learning. This includes MedSoc’s Medical Undergraduate Mentoring Scheme (MUMS), the Peer Assisted Learning Scheme for Medics, and the Radiography Peer Mentoring Scheme.

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Careers

During your time studying at the School of Medicine, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect and think about different career pathways and the necessary skills required to achieve your career objectives.  

You’ll be able to work with your personal tutor or our careers experts to consider your career options early on. This will help you make sound future decisions, ultimately increasing your motivation to succeed and job satisfaction once you get there. 

Our course is designed to meet the General Medical Council’s Outcomes for Graduates. Throughout the course, we’ll work hard to prepare you to take your Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) and join the UK Medical Register, too, with our students consistently achieving high pass rates.