Pathways to medicine

About Pathways to Medicine
This programme supports highly motivated young people from state-funded schools and colleges who demonstrate a keen interest in pursuing a career in medicine. The programme recruits Year 12 students at the beginning of their A-level (or equivalent) courses and provides ongoing support into Year 13.

If you are a successful applicant, you will take part in activities that provide insight into the medical profession, support your medical school application and prepare you for starting university.

The programme is delivered by Imperial College London in partnership with the Sutton Trust and with support from Health Education England. It is coordinated by the Outreach Team with support from the School of Medicine, led by Professor Kevin Murphy (Admissions Tutor). The programme is also supported by Vision – a student-run medical society that aims to widen participation in medicine. Medical students from the society provide ongoing mentoring support, as well as organising events to show what it is like to study medicine at university.

What to expect
During your time with Pathways to Medicine, you will participate in events and activities throughout Year 12 and 13.

Every aspect of the programme is designed to help you make a strong and informed application to study medicine at university. Most activities take place on campus at Imperial, with a few events hosted online (there is more information in the Programme Schedule below).

Activities could include:

Taster sessions in different areas of medicine
Informative talks by admissions tutors, academics and practicing clinicians
Opportunities to meet and interact with Imperial medical students (including ementoring)
Professional insight and university experience days.

We look forward to seeing applications from Year 12 students who have a passion for STEM subjects and interest in medicine.

To apply for the Pathways to Medicine programme, you must be:

in Year 12 at the time of application;
attending (and have always attended) a state-funded, non fee-paying school or college;
living and attending a school within an hour of Imperial’s South Kensington campus;
willing to travel to Imperial College London for the scheduled programme dates.