The UK Medical Applicant Cohort Study

The UK Medical Applicant Cohort Study (UKMACS) is an academic research study about applying to medical school. 

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We aim to ensure the NHS benefits from having the best doctors by helping students from all backgrounds apply to medical school.

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The study is led by Dr Katherine Woolf at University College London (UCL), and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Career Development Fellowship (Grant Reference Number CDF-2017-10-008).

The views expressed are those of the researchers and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.

Visit the study website for more information about: 

  • What the research study is about
  • The research team
  • Taking part
  • What we’ve found out so far
  • Information about applying to medical school in the UK 
    If you’re interested in applying to a particular medical school, we suggest contacting the admissions tutor at that medical school to find out more about the requirements.
  • The research funder

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