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Application Guide 2025:
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Applying to Medicine in the UK from Hong Kong 2025
Medicine Admissions Experts
Introduction
Everything you need to know about applying to the UK to study medicine in 2025 from Hong Kong as an international student. This includes information on the UCAT in Hong Kong and UCAT tutoring in Hong Kong.
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Applying to study medicine in the UK from Hong Kong
The UK is home to many world-class medical schools, making it an ideal destination for prospective medical students looking to study abroad from Hong Kong.
Additionally, most UK universities make the process of applying from Hong Kong very easy, detailing their specific HKDSE entry requirements online. In this guide, we detail some of the key considerations that you should make throughout the process of applying to study Medicine abroad in the UK.
Medical students applying from Hong Kong should make use of the HKMSUK (Hong Kong Medical Society of the United Kingdom). Their website has plenty of up-to-date information and resources about applying to the UK.
You should also check out our in-depth guide on applying to study Medicine in the UK as an international student. This page is designed with information specific to Hong Kong to supplement that general, more in-depth walkthrough of the application process.
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UCAT in Hong Kong 2025
If you are applying to any medical school in the UK, you will be required to sit the UCAT. Fortunately, there are testing centres for both of these in Hong Kong.
The UCAT is an aptitude test that is used by most universities in the UK. It can be sat in Welkin Systems Limited, Mongkok, or Pearson Professional Centres (Hong Kong), Wan Chai. UCAT Tutoring for students in Hong Kong is something that we can help you with.
The BMAT was an exam that was previously used for entry to some UK Medical schools - however, the BMAT has been cancelled from 2024 onwards.
If you are looking for some extra help with the UCAT, then check out our guides or the packages of expert 1-1 tutoring that we offer here at TheUKCATPeople.
👉🏼 Read more: Compared: UK Medical School Fees For International Students (2025 Updates)
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Medical interviews in Hong Kong 2025
Another consideration when applying from Hong Kong will be your medicine interviews. As a student from Hong Kong, you have a unique perspective on how medicine works in the UK as you are viewing it externally.
You will be expected to have an understanding of medicine in the UK in your interviews, so should be prepared to demonstrate this. In particular, you should research the NHS: how it works, what its core values are, and what the key challenges that it will face moving into the future are.
You should also make a habit of reading through UK healthcare news - even spending 5-10 minutes each day on the health section of BBC News or Sky News. This will help you to get used to how healthcare works in the UK.
Many universities are currently offering online interviews, and some also offer interviews in Hong Kong - such as Bart’s Medical School and the University of Manchester.
Some will require you to fly to the UK for an in-person medicine interview, however. You can check out the specific details of each medical school on their individual websites.
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Other information on applying to study medicine from Hong Kong
Another important consideration when applying from Hong Kong is that, depending on your passport/visa status, you may have to sit the UKVI IELTS.
This is an English-language exam that is required for you to demonstrate sufficient competency both for universities and to get a visa here.
There are plenty of testing centres in Hong Kong, including in universities and schools, so you should have no trouble booking and taking this exam.
The IELTS is quite straightforward if you have a good understanding of the English language from your schooling, and is very unlikely to require extensive preparation. It can last up to 2 hours and 45 minutes.
It is important to recognise that a MBBS degree in the UK is recognised from some institutions which can be found in the batches - these include Oxford, Cambridge Imperial, Manchester etc.
👉🏼 Read more: IELTS Exam English Language Requirements For Medicine In The UK
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Good luck!
Best of luck with your application! If you are looking for more help, then check out the other parts of our UCAS guide or our other guides to components of the application such as the UCAT tutoring and personal statement.
You can also contact our expert team of tutors for assistance with studying for the UCAT, writing your medicine personal statement, or medicine interview coaching.
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Are there any universities in the UK where I can apply to solely as an international student?
Yes - you can apply as direct entry to Brunel Medical School, Buckingham Medical School, UCLAN Medical School and Queen Mary's Malta.
This means that you can apply here in addition to the four UCAS choices that you make.
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List of Recognised UK Medical Schools To Work In Hong Kong (2025 Updates)
If you’re a student in Hong Kong researching how to apply to study Medicine in the UK, it’s crucial to understand which medical schools hold recognised qualifications for special registration by the Medical Council of Hong Kong.
Being aware of these approved institutions can streamline your university choices, ensuring that the degree you earn will be acknowledged back home for career progression and practice.
Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of top UK medical schools whose qualifications are currently recognised. Each institution is linked to detailed guidance and admissions advice, providing valuable insights into entry requirements, UCAT scores, interview preparation, and personal statement tips.
This information will help you strategically select the right medical school, maximise your chances of admission, and lay the groundwork for a successful medical career bridging both the UK and Hong Kong healthcare systems.
Below is the updated list of recognised UK medical schools (as at 28 June 2024),
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 5-year medical programme
(Also recognised: 4-year medical programme)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 5-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 6-year Gateway to Medicine medical programme
(Also recognised: 4-year medical programme)
Bachelor of Surgery (BChir); Bachelor of Medicine (MB) – 4-year medical programme
Bachelor of Surgery (BChir); Bachelor of Medicine (MB) – 6-year medical programme
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Bachelor of Surgery (BChir), Bachelor of Medicine (MB) – 9-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB); Bachelor of Medical Sciences – 6-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 5-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 6-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 5-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 5-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 4-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 5-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 6-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 4-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 5-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 5-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 6-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 4-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 5-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB); Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSci) – 5-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM,BCh) – 4-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM,BCh) – 6-year medical programme
Queen Mary University of London
(Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 4-year medical programme (London Campus)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 5-year medical programme (London Campus)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 5-year medical programme
(Also recognized: 6-year medical programme)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM,BCh) – 4-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM,BCh) – 5-year European Medicine Programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM,BCh) – 5-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM,BCh) – 6-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 6-year medical programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – 4-year medical programme
Joint UK-Singapore Programme:
(Nanyang Technological University & Imperial College London)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 5-year jointly offered medical programme
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