If, on the other hand, you feel unfazed by studying further from home, then there's a chance that studying medicine abroad could be ideal for you.
Studying overseas has become an increasingly popular choice among students in the wake of increasing tuition fees and fierce competition for vacant places at universities domestically.
While quality, cost, and intricacies of overseas study vary greatly depending on region or institution, there are a lot of places in Central and Eastern Europe, such as Czechia, Latvia and Bulgaria, that teach medicine in English. Furthermore, under current EU directives, the resulting qualification must be regarded as equal to its UK counterpart (although we're awaiting confirmation that this will continue to be the case after 29th March 2019).
A Star Future warns that choosing to study medicine abroad shouldn't be regarded as an 'easy' option, and that the expected workload will be just as tough. The costs of study aren't necessarily cheaper than UK tuition too, the cost of completing a five-year medical degree in the Caribbean and USA is calculated to amount to over $250,000. It would also be notably difficult to transfer between institutions while you're midway through your studies.
However, studying abroad provides a rich cultural experience that's unparalleled by that of the UK and can bring huge character-building benefits and a refreshing change of scenery for some students.
For undergraduates that are curious about studying abroad, it's worth looking for individual courses and checking their entry requirements and tuition fees, and if they seem acceptable, pay them a visit and get a taste of how it would feel to gain your medical qualifications overseas.
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