GEM is a 4-year accelerated medical degree for students who already hold an undergraduate degree. It's designed for graduates from both science and non-science backgrounds who want to train as doctors.

Not always. Some GEM courses prefer or require a science degree, but others may accept non-science degrees as long as you meet their entry requirements. Some may require A-level Biology or Chemistry instead.

It depends on the medical school:

• Many require the UCAT (e.g. Warwick, SGUL, Newcastle)

• Some require the GAMSAT (e.g. Swansea, Plymouth, Nottingham GEM)

Our strategy sessions help you choose the right pathway for your background and strengths.

GEM is often more competitive, with far fewer places and higher applicant-to-offer ratios. Some GEM courses accept fewer than 40 students per year — and may receive over 1,000 applications.

A strong UCAT/GAMSAT score, a focused personal statement, and a strategic school choice are essential.

Reapplying to GEM is common — and many students succeed on their second or third attempt. In our sessions, we help reapplicants identify what went wrong (e.g. school choice, interview performance, weak personal statement) and rebuild a stronger application.

Absolutely. Many of our students are juggling full-time jobs, family responsibilities, or other degrees. Our tutoring is flexible, online, and tailored to your availability. You’ll get a realistic plan that fits your life — not the other way around.

That depends on:

• Your degree background

• Whether you've taken UCAT or GAMSAT

• Your academic history (A-levels, degree class, etc.)

• Whether you're a UK or international applicant

We guide you through school selection in our GEM strategy sessions so you don’t waste a choice on a course you're unlikely to get into.

Most of the time, relevant healthcare or patient-facing experience will add a lot to your application.

This could be through:

• Paid work (e.g. HCA, support worker)

• Volunteering in care homes, hospices, or clinics

• Shadowing GPs or hospital doctors

• Mental health or social care roles

More is expected of graduate applicants than undergraduates - you have to show what you have done beyond your degree to make you stand out.

We help you reflect on your experiences to show maturity, insight, and suitability for medicine — even if your background isn’t clinical.

Yes, but options are limited. Most GEM courses are primarily for UK and EU applicants due to funding and NHS placement restrictions. Some universities may accept international graduates, but it’s important to check entry requirements and tuition fees directly.

We can help international students identify viable options and prepare strong applications.

• UCAT is a fast-paced, skills-based exam

• GAMSAT is a much longer, knowledge-based exam testing science, reasoning, and written communication

If you’re unsure which test suits you best, we help students assess both and build a prep timeline accordingly.

A strong GEM personal statement should focus on:

• Why you’re pursuing medicine as a graduate or career changer

• What experiences have given you insight into the profession

• What you’ve gained from patient contact, ethical dilemmas, or teamwork

• How your degree and skills transfer to a medical career

We offer 1:1 personal statement coaching specifically for graduate-entry applicants — tailored to your background, tone, and goals.

Yes — you can mix and match undergraduate and graduate-entry medical courses on your UCAS application, and many people do. Just be aware:

• Some schools will expect a different focus in your personal statement

• You’ll need to meet both sets of criteria (e.g. A-levels AND degree)

• Interviews may ask why you’re applying to both routes

We help students create a balanced application strategy that fits both pathways.