How I Got Into Oxford Medicine as an International Student | My Oxford Story

A little bit more about my journey into Oxford medical school and an overview of the application process (especially for international students who may be a bit confused / have fewer resources). Hope this helps! Remember that at the end of the day it doesn't really matter where you go; what matters is your sense of purpose and passion - something that sets your heart on fire. If you can light up the lives of others along the way, that's even better :")
TIME STAMPS
00:21 goals, dreams and aspirations
03:54 side note: choosing a college
05:49 the application process
10:00 my personal experience
12:53 receiving an offer
14:05 reflection / inspiration
(more detailed tips coming soon...)
WHO AM I?
I am a first-year medical student at Oxford University, coming all the way from Singapore (international student)! I will be using this channel to document my journey and share simple tips and advice for aspiring medics and aspiring Oxbridge students :)
Feel free to contact me via my blog: www.medicinspires.com/
USEFUL LINKS
Oxford Medicine admissions: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/under...
International qualifications recognised by Oxford: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/under...
My other medicine application tips and videos:
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[@zoemadison578]

this is so impressive. you're one of FOURTEEN people who got into the medicine course at oxford as an international student. combined undergrad and grad school. i wish to have your luck when i apply.

[@PhoebeJones]

Really enjoyed watching this! Great video :)

[@Max-rl2qd]

This video was just what I needed! Will be applying coming admissions cycle. Thanks so much!

[@muhammadibrahim5514]

so did you got admission?

[@AlgSub22]

Soon I'll be the next one who will also upload a video on youtube and share some info's and experiences about how did I make it to get into this Prestigious University .. In God's Grace!♥️♥️

[@reikasamaendsupwithshousuk2889]

Hi, I hope u don't mind if I ask, if u finished an undergrad course before applying to medicine? Does the school discriminate some countries and may be a reason that can compromise a student's acceptance?

[@mahreenkhan786]

Very useful, thank you

[@ShalakaSitre]

Thank you for the video. I was wondering what our stats were? what was your BMAT score and your school GPA? and what volunteering activities did you do?

[@mulanemimi3388]

(I don't know why but I'm crying while I watch this video😢) you're living my dream⭐, although i can't be in this university (it's sooo expensive for me) i'm very happy and proud of you at the same time , and i wish you all the best luck in your life❤

[@miss9248]

Sorry dear but you can do it if you are ready now I think that you are in college right if it so you must put all your effort to made your dreams came true there is nothing you can't you can if you are please don't cry work hard on your dreams if I tell you mine I'm also love to go there for that university I'm also Muslim girl it's so hard for me and I'm still not give up I'm last year of high school I have no money and my family don't let me go there without them I'm somaali I don't know if you know somaali people but still that is my biggest dream insha allah one day I will go there I just wanna scholarship insha allah I stopped already west my time ⏲️ every day every night reading 📚 and writing so please never give up do as much as you can you can do it you can do it keep going ❤😢 you can do it

[@KAH678]

Im in 11th grade now from Bangladesh. I'm also a Muslim girl who always dreamt for studying in Oxford or Cambridge University from childhood. But my family never interfere like i can't study abroad etc. They just said me that It's better to go aboard for study after completing graduation. 😅 ​@@miss9248

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[@beulahtheunique]

Hello 🤗, I'm really so happy and inspired by you right now,I just have a question,were you always a distinction student? The times when you got scared concerning the application into Oxford Med school, how did you handle it?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Hi, thanks for the kind comment! :) Yes I always had good grades in school (if that's what you meant), and I knew my grades would make it, but the medicine application is about a lot more than exam results - they also look at many other things as I mentioned in the video, and in the end when you get to the interview stage it all comes down to how you perform in the interviews. I was never really "scared" because there was nothing to lose in trying. All the best!

[@vangmayimuppalla]

Do we have to submit our score of our high school(12 year) while applying for the University Can you make a video how to perform well in various test conducted by the oxford so that we can get selected. And does the oxford takes up the charges for flying to UK for international?

[@fatmahhassan6296]

Hi i am in the second year in my high school i want to get into Oxford madicine which exams should I take to get there and what are the obstacles that you and do they give you a mony per month? if yes how much?

[@maryamelshazly816]

If you don’t mind can you please disclose your ALs grades? I am doing ALs too and I wanna now if I stand a chance with my grade

[@slakaya8767]

Hi! I am from Turkey and I and doing IB in my school. Unfortunately, we are no able to take biology, chemistry and physics at the same time as part of the program as it is mandatory to have only one science course and one optional. For my higher level courses I take math, chemistry and biology, meaning my physics knowledge is only limited with 9th and 10th grade physics, therefore I am quite concerned that I won't be able make the physics section. Was there a part of the curriculum of the BMAT that you did not cover as part of your A levels? If there was, how did you overcome it? I would appreciate if you give a detailed response. Thanks in advance!

[@arsh949]

I also do the IB, I take chem, bio and math AA as my HLs and for the BMAT I think you used your IGCSE physics knowledge

[@tp6558]

I think you said about 150 got a conditional acceptance and then 14 were chosen. But do you know how many total international students apply to oxford medical and undergraduate combined program?

[@sailic1067]

14 Places?! I bet everyone had like 44-45 points from their IB diploma, alongside 2-year volunteering history

[@afra3105]

Is BMAT TEST is fully funded scholarship?

[@tanvi3064]

hii, i just wanted to ask about the fee structure for international students? were you offered any financial aid?

[@eshwaakhtar8313]

Your video was really helpful. But I've a question. Can you please tell how can an international student take Bmat? I'm from Pakistan and in our country they don't take Bmat. So can you please tell how can I take Bmat online under any UK institute?

[@jeyalakshminachiappan4452]

Hey! I'm an IGCSE student from Singapore in grade 9. I was wondering how old were you when you worked at the hospice? And how old must I be to start volunteering as well? If you have more tips please help me!! Oxford has been my dream since grade 5 lol so I really want to give it my all :)

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Hi! I think I was 16 (start of JC), and that was the minimum age for the hospice I volunteered at. All the best! :)

[@yourfootagevideos8243]

How long did you volunteer?

[@cady4324]

I really want to attend Oxford medical college but by the time I graduate I won’t satisfy the minimum age requirement 😕

[@rebekasouda6570]

I've completed my A-level last year and I couldn’t apply for some personal reason. I really want to apply for 2022-23 session. Is it okay to apply one year gap? I don’t know if they will accept this kind of situation, as I wasn’t able to apply immediate after my A-level. Please reply : )

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Yes, you should be able to! Many students choose to take a gap year too

[@ZQmedicinspires]

You just need to make sure that you take the relevant admissions tests (e.g. Oxford Medicine only accepts Oct/Nov BMAT) and meet the application deadlines

[@varunibhatnagar7930]

Hi, did you take the UCAT as well? What were the other 3 medical schools you applied to?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

I didn't take UCAT. The medical schools I applied to were Oxford, Imperial, UCL (schools that accept BMAT), and the two medical schools in my home country (Singapore).

[@medventurez3655]

Can you please share how can somebody get into Oxford medical college after doing mbbs from anyother country...you are really a great inspiration

[@ruyanawzad244]

Hello How can I apply to scholarship applications there ?

[@johntow2414]

Hey! i am a sec 4 ip student currently studying at ACS(I) and i would like to find out any advice you could give me if i would like to pursue medicine in oxbridge. In your opinion does going to Oxford International College help? and also what kind of commitments should i work to have if i want to stand out with all the other applicants from other countries or Ri?

[@johntow2414]

also could i find out what jc you were from 😀

[@joymerwin2705]

damn hi john. i see your on the academic grind 🆙🆙🆙🆙

[@pineapple7434]

Hi, I really want to know is there a kitchen there and do u share the bathroom with other students?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Yes, there's a kitchen, unfortunately we didn't get to use it much this year due to COVID. At the Turl Street site where first years live, some rooms have shared bathrooms while some rooms are ensuite (you have your own bathroom). There are nicer kitchens and all rooms are ensuite at Cohen Quad where some second years and third years live. (This is only for Exeter College, other colleges may be different!)

[@osmankawser2211]

Sister..I am from Bangladesh ...I like Oxford university..my dream is I will admitted in Oxford university...I hope that I can do it...I inspired myself when I see your vlog.

[@NafisaNowrin]

That's totally me..🥹 Oxford is my dream university..

[@gunman2660]

How many hours in residency day as surgeon in UK , please? Can you increase it too?

[@giftyappiah2397]

God help me the same as you helped your girl 🥺🙏

[@williamgodoi9971]

I'd love to know how much u pay for the room, food, monthly payment. And things about medical residency in Oxford, because I'm already studying med and Oxford could be a choice in the future :)

[@ZQmedicinspires]

It tends to vary between different colleges and even different rooms! In my first year I paid £23.34 per day for my room and £20+ is considered normal for college accommodation. Food depends on whether you choose to eat in hall (college catering) or to cook for yourself. It also varies a lot depending on your college (some are more expensive than others). I would say each meal can be about £3-5, so about £10/day for food, but much cheaper if you cook for yourself (about £25/week). You can check this link for estimates of students' living costs: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/living-costs. But ultimately the specific living costs are hugely dependent on your personal spending habits.

[@williamgodoi9971]

@@ZQmedicinspires thank u very much for your willingness to help

[@satabdisatabdi637]

does Oxford University give scholarship international students for medicine subject?

[@mimimina19]

Can you please tell me if you have find the answer ? Because i couldn't find the answer

[@truptigodase3974]

Just wanted to know what kind of work experience you had as you mentioned in the video Btw even I'm going to apply for studying medicine at Oxford University not this year but the next one and I'm an international student (Indian)

[@ZQmedicinspires]

I volunteered at a hospice! But I know a lot of people do attachments in hospitals or GPs.

[@truptigodase3974]

@@ZQmedicinspires thanks for the advice, your videos really help a lot , like a LOTTT

[@pleuroplasma67]

@@truptigodase3974 hey there fellow indian. How much studying medicine there costs

[@arushi1306]

@@truptigodase3974 did u get into Oxford? Also what did u do?? I also wanna go :(

[@008drishtigupta]

Hello... I want to know if you gave SAT exam for getting into Oxford. And did you do an undergraduate program also in the field of science?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

I took the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Level (and the BMAT admissions test). Medicine (what I am doing now) is my undergraduate degree.

[@008drishtigupta]

@@ZQmedicinspires Ok..........thank you so much for replying

[@themanwiththebeard4632]

How did you manage to finance this? studying medicine in oxford is RIDICULOUSLY expensive as an international student (40k british pounds a year) I can't spend more than 10k british pounds a year on tution, so what would your advice be?

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

Very few black students apply to Oxford due to perception about the cost and the reputation.😊😊 There are other Schools out there as well but Oxford stands out for its special manner of treating even average students for entry.😊😊

[@sanaahmed6639]

Plzz sister reply,,when u finally at January selected ,them when ur clases start? Month,,plzz just explain this

[@lovelyedita5455]

Hii! I’m in middle school ( year 8 ) and have been stressing about grades, and my dream is to go to Oxford, so do you have any tips? 💗✨

[@ZQmedicinspires]

I would say try not to worry too much as it's still quite early for you! For now it's probably enough to focus on doing well in school. I don't have specific tips for middle school (also differs depending on which country you're in), but you can check out my blog for some studying and productivity tips www.medicinspires.com/category/education/studying-and-productivity/ or application tips www.medicinspires.com/category/university-applications/, and I'll try to do more videos on that in the future if it helps! :) All the best!✨

[@sharadyadav847]

Relatable

[@user-ft4hr4zq8p]

hello, does oxford focus on extra-curriculars, such as sports, etc or solely on academics and what extra curriculars did you do?

[@ZinaAldabbas]

If its related to what ur applying to, then ya sure. For example, try try doing an internship at a hostpital

[@ioanahelw5905]

What exactly do you think made you stand out?

[@rhondalalremsangpuii7748]

Maam i would like to know if u can tell me how u i can get into oxford with full scholarship

[@raisa8352]

Hi! May I know which subjects you took on your A levels? Also is physics mandatory for studying medicine?

[@azaleahhhh815]

All the sciences are required I’m pretty sure

[@ZQmedicinspires]

I took H2 Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, China Studies in Chinese, as well as H1 General Paper, Project Work, and H3 Biology (these are slightly different from UK subject choices as I took my A Levels in Singapore). I believe Physics is not required for most medical schools, usually Chemistry is required, plus Biology OR Physics or even Maths for some schools (Biology is compulsory for some schools). Checking the entry requirements on the university's website would be the best way to make sure.

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

@@ZQmedicinspires Yeah Biology and Chemistry are the most important subjects that you need and desire out there.

[@charlottelanglade260]

Hi, I'm a French high schooler and I'm applying to med school in the UK (Oxford, Leeds, UCL...( I passed the IELTS with an 8 overall but I'm really anxious about having to complete the BMAT. Would you have any advice to give me ?? I'm so stressed.

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Hi, you can have a look at my old videos with my BMAT tips: Overview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2mVmmiXrtCcmrM Section 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TVf6ZslMlobas Section 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKrRi6muepebd9k Section 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3WQpaZpn6loaZY Or my blog posts: www.medicinspires.com/category/applying-for-medicine/bmat/ All the best! :)

[@ruyanawzad244]

Hi Can I request some help about applications please ?

[@KAH678]

Now u are an Oxford student?

[@chochomeow1525]

May I know how much you got from GCE ? And any scholarship?

[@kesarism7624]

I am just 16 and my dream is to be like you.I am also a international student so I am little afraid whether I will able to get in or not.

[@lanaauroravukic1859]

Same situation.🇭🇷 Hopefully the process would be as smooth as a non internation student.

[@holyinquisition8854]

my question is how can i get a loan since uk left EU? and would allow me to also pay for the cost of living?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Hmm I'm not very sure about loans for EU students. Perhaps you can have a look through the uni website: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

[@holyinquisition8854]

@@ZQmedicinspires apparently no, anyway, i don't think i really have a chance to enter, since my Gpa is 3.4 on average, i still have the 12th grade remaining, but is now more difficult with the brexit

[@matthewgoh3263]

If you don't mind me asking, what was your BMAT score?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

7.1, 6.6, 4A

[@matthewgoh3263]

I see. Thanks for the information.

[@farihaahsan2381]

hey! i loved this vid... can we give ucat instead of bmat?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Yes, many UK medical schools accept UCAT instead of BMAT :)

[@farihaahsan2381]

@@ZQmedicinspires does oxford accept UCAT?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

@@farihaahsan2381 Nope, Oxford only accepts BMAT

[@farihaahsan2381]

@@ZQmedicinspires okay! thank you

[@senalsankalpa4876]

hey, i'm an advance level student in sri lanka. can i apply to oxford medicine as a undergraduate student ? and can u plz tell me what are the edu. requirements for undergraduate student 😇

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Hi, the entry requirements can be found here for undergraduate medicine at Oxford: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/medicine

[@humajaveria6312]

After 10th class, do we need to complete gcscs or any cbsc level will do

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Hi, all the information you need should be on this page: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/medicine

[@starrysatoru]

is the 14 students for all of oxford?

[@jamshidhasherinvp-wm9xz]

Can you pls update about fee structure

[@ioanahelw5905]

Do they offer scholarship?

[@eimanabdulahi-uh8rq]

I need to learn faculty of ITC (Information Technology communication...University of OXFORD PLEASE HELP ME How to Learn of school ship

[@ioanahelw5905]

What was your Bmat score?

[@chinmayeesingh9751]

I have already completed my MBBS n internship in India how can I apply for post graduation in Oxford school of medicine kindly guide

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Sorry I'm not very familiar with that, perhaps you could try asking a post grad student?

[@chinmayeesingh9751]

@@ZQmedicinspires can U please ask any post graduation students n let me know Actually I don't know any post graduation trainee It ll b a great help for me

[@anushalolla502]

@@chinmayeesingh9751 even I am trying to apply.

[@anu5hkaa]

updates!!

[@ha.366]

I am from The Netherlands. I just got my high school diploma, I’m about to start college and I was wondering if you know what the starting requirements are for applying to Oxford

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Hi, they can be found here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/medicine. All the best! :)

[@rishikeshubarhande7256]

can international student get scholarship

[@sanashaikh370]

Can u plzz tell abkut the ielts requiremnet in uk for medicine

[@ZQmedicinspires]

I'm not sure about that, but you can find all the info online. I think it may be a bit different for different unis, but in general it seems to be "For international students wishing to study Medicine at undergraduate level, an IELTS score of no less than 6.5 across all four categories - reading, writing, speaking and listening - with an overall 7.0 score generally required at most universities." (according to this website: www.studyin-uk.com/popular-courses/medicine/)

[@sanashaikh370]

Thank you for helping......but i have another question....... if we can sit in tests after applying in uk and send tests scores afterwards....... like any tests(ielts,ucat,bmat etc) can we do that?

[@vikashstudent2]

Hii iam indian students undergraduate student iam want to MBBS in oxford university in UK please help me and i can say how many doller in oxford university

[@eugeneng4055]

Hi I am just curious if Poly student able to get into Oxford too?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Hi, I’m not too sure on that but you should be able too. You’ll just have to check online which qualifications / exam results they accept for admissions!

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Not sure if this might help: www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine/pre-clinical/requirements/academic. You may need to try and find yours in the international qualifications.

[@eugeneng4055]

Thank you for your help esp the extra miles of sending the links!

[@menghengseng7109]

Hi, could ask some question?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Yes, what is your question?

[@rafah000]

what extracurriculars did u do?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

I was in the Student Council and Badminton! I also did some other projects like service-learning projects, etc.

[@cutesofia5798]

Does oxford university offer any scholarships to international students.plz reply . I really love your videos. Keep going

[@ZQmedicinspires]

Yes, the eligibility for each scholarship depends on your course/degree and your country of origin. The university's list is here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/oxford-support (scroll down for international student scholarships).

[@cutesofia5798]

@@ZQmedicinspires thank you very much

[@NEETHUB25]

Did u get any scholarship

[@ZQmedicinspires]

No, unfortunately I'm not on scholarship (very limited for studying medicine overseas)

[@fatmamohmed2858]

Hallo l admire 💟, l wante to be on a day as you Can you help me and send to me syllabus of frist grade of your university, please🙂

[@user-jr8sq7ku7f]

Doesn't Oxford demand IELTS and SAT or ACT ?

[@ZQmedicinspires]

No, I don't think so, but it depends on which country you're from and which exams you normally take (whether it's recognised by the university). For IELTS, you can check here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/international-applicants/english-language-requirements You can find which exam results are acceptable for your country: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications For other admissions tests, it depends on your course (e.g. BMAT for Medicine).

[@czandryacheong5222]

in Singapore, we take the GCSE A Levels exams by Cambridge, and as long as a C grade is achieved, there's no need for IELTS and SAT/MAT/ACT

[@sayanikasaha7660]

You didn't get any scholarship, did you?

[@tabirrizwi325]

I am from India and I met to you in 2023....😉😉

[@dr.r9678]

Hi,sister can I study in the oxford university with free scholarships? Please answer me💚

[@czandryacheong5222]

why dont u have a singlish accent lol :/

[@ZQmedicinspires]

I do when I talk to Singaporeans 😂

[@khagendradahal2586]

R u single?

[@khagendradahal2586]

Ask u so many times,,