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Medicine

  • Number of students per year: 11
  • Typical offer: A*A*A or equivalent; we accept a wide range of
  • Essential subjects: Chemistry plus two other science or mathematics subjects from Mathematics, Biology, Physics or Further Mathematics
  • Useful subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Further Mathematics

At ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ we provide a supportive and challenging intellectual environment for our Medical students.

The College has first rate study facilities, such as the Quincentenary Library, which has an excellent collection of textbooks and resources related to the Medical and Veterinary course. There are also two rooms dedicated to Medical and Veterinary teaching and meetings in the new West Court building.

We have a Fellow teaching in most of the core subjects:

Other high profile medical Fellows in the College include Professor Sir Bruce Ponder, Professor Alastair Compston, and Professor John Danesh.

Our clinical students are also an important part of Medicine at Jesus, providing both teaching and mentoring for undergraduates.

Our medical students go on to a variety of positions within the NHS, public health organisations, and private practice. Graduates have gone on to do everything from general practice to working at the World Health Organisation.

Medical and Veterinary Society

The student run Medical and Veterinary Society supports students through their six years of study. The Society organises both social and professional events.

Around twice a term the Society invites speakers to talk and have informal discussions about their speciality and career path. Recent speakers include Dr Pixie McKenna from Embarrassing Bodies and Dr David Maxwell, respiratory consultant, Olympic silver medallist in rowing, and Jesuan.

What we look for

Requirements

Our typical offer is for A*A*A at A-Level or equivalent.  If you are taking four relevant A-Levels you may be asked for A*A*AA or A*A*AB. We will usually require you to achieve an A* in Chemistry.

Our Medical and Veterinary course requires a solid grounding in science because the first three years are taught as Natural Science. You should have an A-Level or International Baccalaureate Higher in Chemistry, in combination with two other science or mathematics subjects from Mathematics, Biology, Physics or Further Mathematics.

Preparation

It's important that you understand what it means to be a doctor and what the profession demands. We like to see that you've had some work experience, for example volunteering at a care home or special needs facility, a GP practice, or as a hospital assistant.

Written test 

All applicants to study Medicine must sit the at an authorised assessment centre. You must register in advance to sit the UCAT, and the deadline for registration is 19 September 2024. You must have taken the UCAT by 26 September 2024. 

Please note that the registration process, including deadlines and test locations, is different from previous years.

Interviews

In 2024-25, we’ll be interviewing shortlisted applicants virtually, with interviews taking place in December.

The interview process aims to assess your intellectual ability, potential, and commitment to the subject. Candidates are typically interviewed by at least three subject specialists, including the Director of Studies, and total contact time will be between 35-50 minutes in total. This could be in a single interview, or in separate interviews. Further details will be made available to candidates closer to the time.

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Written work

You don't need to submit any written work.

International applicants

We mostly refer to A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate for our entry requirements, but we accept a wide variety of qualifications from all over the world. The University website lists the . We expect students to be on track to achieve the highest grades in whichever qualification system they are studying. See our dedicated page for international students for more information.

Deferred and post A-Level entry

We're happy to consider applications for either immediate or deferred entry in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine, or from post qualification applicants. We also welcome applications from mature students.

Find out how to apply to study at Jesus.

People

Ramsay Bowden

Dr Ramsay Bowden

Ramsay Bowden is a Clinical Geneticist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and a Fellow of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´, Cambridge.

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Dr Sybil Stacpoole

Sybil Stacpoole is a Consultant Neurologist and Undergraduate Specialty Director for Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine. She is based at Peterborough Hospital and contributes to the specialist Multiple Sclerosis service at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. She trained in Medicine at ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´, both as a pre clinical and clinical student, and later returned for her PhD studies, completed in 2012. She was appointed as a consultant neurologist in 2015, and shortly afterwards took up her position as a College Fellow.

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Jim Ajioka

Dr Jim Ajioka

Jim Ajioka is a University Senior Lecturer in Molecular Parasitology and a Fellow of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´. He is a Director of Studies in Medical Sciences. Jim's current research combines science and engineering, employing population genetic tools and large scale molecular biology to investigate host-intracellular pathogen interactions using Toxoplasma gondii as a model, and implement Synthetic Biology methods for construction of genetic systems in microbes.

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Dr Siân Stinchcombe

Siân Stinchcombe is a Fellow of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ and a Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine at Addenbrooke's Hospital, with specialist interests in lung development, regenerative medicine, tuberculosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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    Fatima

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    I enjoy the strong scientific focus of the Medicine course at Cambridge for the first three pre-clinical years. The way the course is delivered is unique and, while it’s not for everyone, it is something that really pushes me. Despite the initial scientific focus, there is plenty of opportunity to see the clinical side with the ‘Preparing for Patients’ course, and through optional clinical sessions held by the upper year Jesus clinical medics. ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ itself has such beautiful grounds and is a wonderful place to study. It has so...

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    Devavrata

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    Studying Medicine at Jesus for the past two years has been a great privilege. The course has been challenging, but extremely rewarding, especially as I enjoyed biology at school. The course is packed full of science for the first two years, and in third year you can choose to study a similar or entirely unrelated course. After that there are three years of clinical studies. Renowned for its amazing musical, arts, and sporting facilities, ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ not only gives you a top-class medical education but a true sense of belonging...

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