Progression to Medicine, Dentistry & Optometry 2009 entry

These are the most competitive subject areas with up to 10 applicants per place. Your application will need to shine to help you secure your place on these courses.

This guide has been designed to give applicants a head start when applying to these subject areas. It includes content designed to promote research and give information about career options and application.

Key chapters:
- Which discipline?
- Alternative careers
- Case studies
- Finding a course
- Choosing your institution
- How will they choose you?
- Admissions tests 

The Progression to series helps students and advisers access good quality, useful information on some of the most competitive subject areas. They cover advice on applying through UCAS, routes to qualifications, course details, job prospects, case studies and career advice.