2025 Medical School Open Days – Key Dates & UCAT Tips for 2026 Applicants

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2025 Medical School Open Days – Key Dates & UCAT Tips for 2026 Applicants

Planning to apply to medical school for 2026? Whether you're just starting your journey or preparing for the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test), attending open days is a crucial step in choosing the right medical school.

This guide includes:

  • A full list of 2025 UK medical school open days

  • What to ask on the day

  • Why UCAT preparation is essential

  • How to start your free UCAT trial with Pastest

 

Why Are Medical School Open Days Important?

Medical school open days give you the chance to:

  • Explore campuses and accommodation

  • Meet tutors, current students, and admissions staff

  • Understand the course structure and teaching methods

  • Attend live Q&A sessions, talks, and taster lectures

  • Discover extracurricular opportunities and student support

UCAT Tip: Some medical schools have UCAT cut-off scores, while others use it heavily in shortlisting. Visiting open days gives you insights into their admissions process.

 

 

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What to Ask on a Medical School Open Day

To make the most of your visit, consider these questions:

  • Does the medical school offer early clinical placements or is it more theory-focused?

  • What’s the average UCAT score of successful applicants?

  • Is the course problem-based, traditional, or integrated?

  • What are the accommodation options and costs?

  • Can you attend any UCAT workshops or admissions talks?

  • What societies, sports, or mentoring schemes are available?

 

 

2025 Medical School Open Day Dates

The UCAS medicine deadline is 15 October 2025, so most open days take place between spring and early autumn.

Aberdeen

  • Undergraduate medicine in-person open day on 07/06/25.

  • Open days on 26/08/25 and 04/10/25 will also include medicine as a subject.

Find out more about open days at Aberdeen

Anglia Ruskin

  • Undergraduate open days on 07/06/25 and 16/08/25 in Chelmsford.

Find out more about open days at Anglia Ruskin

Aston

  • Undergraduate open days on 04/07/25, 27/09/25 and 15/11/25.

Find out more about open days at Aston

Barts and The London

  • Undergraduate open days on 11/06/25 (online), 13/06/25 and 14/06/25 (on-campus).

Find out more about open days at Barts and The London

Birmingham

  • Undergraduate open days on 27/06/25, 28/06/25, 11/10/25 and 15/11/25.

Find out more about open days at Birmingham

Brighton and Sussex

  • In-person open day on 07/06/25.

  • Virtual open day on 08/05/25 and 10/07/25.

Find out more about open days at Brighton and Sussex

Bristol

  • Undergraduate open days on 13/06/25, 14/06/25 and 01/11/25.

Find out more about open days at Bristol

Brunel

  • Undergraduate open day on 28/06/25.

Find out more about open days at Brunel

Buckingham

  • In-person open day on 26/04/25.

Find out more about open days at Buckingham

Cambridge

  • Undergraduate open days on 10/07/25 and 11/07/25.

  • Colleges open day on 12/09/25

Find out more about open days at Cambridge

Cardiff

  • Undergraduate open days on 27/06/25, 28/06/25, 13/09/25 and 18/10/25.

Find out more about open days at Cardiff

Dundee

  • Undergraduate mini open day on 17/06/25

  • Undergraduate open days on 27/09/25 and 25/10/25

Find out more about open days at Dundee

Edge Hill

  • Undergraduate open days on 04/07/25, 05/07/25, 16/08/25, 18/10/25 and 15/11/25.

Find out more about open days at Edge Hill

Edinburgh

  • Undergraduate open days on 20/06/25, 04/10/25 and 25/10/25.

Find out more about open days at Edinburgh

Exeter

  • Undergraduate open days on 28/05/25 (Penryn campus), 30/05/25 and 31/05/25 (Exeter campuses).

Find out more about open days at Exeter

Glasgow

  • Undergraduate open days on 19/06/25, 03/09/25 and 18/10/25.

Find out more about open days at Glasgow

Hull York

Find out more about open days at Hull York

Imperial

Find out more about open days at Imperial

Keele

  • Undergraduate open days on 27/06/25, 28/06/25, 16/08/25, 11/10/25, 12/10/25 and 15/11/25.

Find out more about open days at Keele

Kent and Medway

  • Medical school open days on 08/06/25 (Canterbury Christ Church University), 26/04/25 and 05/07/25 (University of Kent).

Find out more about open days at Kent and Medway

King's College

  • Undergraduate open days for Health & Life Sciences on 14/06/25 and 12/07/25.

  • Virtual open day on-demand is available.

Find out more about about open days at King's College

Lancaster

  • Undergraduate open days on 28/06/25, 12/07/25, 13/09/25 and 11/10/25.

Find out more about about open days at Lancaster

Leeds

  • Undergraduate open days on 13/06/25, 14/06/25, 04/10/25 and 18/10/25.

Find out more about about open days at Leeds

Leicester

  • Undergraduate open days on 05/07/25, 13/09/25, 04/10/25, and 08/11/25.

Find out more about about open days at Leicester

Lincoln

  • Medicine open day on 31/05/25.

  • Undergraduate open days on 04/07/25, 05/07/25 and 27/09/25.

Find out more about open days at Lincoln

Liverpool

  • On-campus open days on 20/06/25, 21/06/25, 20/09/25 and 11/10/25.

  • Open day on-demand is available.

Find out more about open days at Liverpool

Manchester

  • On-campus open days on 21/06/25, 28/06/25, 04/10/25 and 11/10/25.

  • Online open days on 28/04/25 to 02/05/25, 14/07/25 to 18/07/25 and 10/11/25 to 14/11/25.

Find out more about open days at Manchester

Newcastle

  • Undergraduate open days on 27/06/25, 28/06/25, 04/10/25 and 22/11/25.

Find out more about open days at Newcastle

Norwich

  • Undergraduate open days on 05/07/25, 06/09/25, 25/10/25 and 29/11/25.

  • Virtual Open Day is available on-demand.

Find out more about open days at Norwich

Nottingham

  • Undergraduate open days on 27/06/25, 28/06/25, 13/09/25 and 11/10/25.

  • Graduate entry medicine open days on 07/06/25 and 27/09/25.

  • Virtual open day is available on demand.

Find out more about open days at Nottingham

Oxford

  • Undergraduate open days on 02/07/25, 03/07/25 and 19/09/25.

Find out more about open days at Oxford

Pears Cumbria

  • Graduate Entry Medicine virtual open days on 24/04/25 and 15/07/25

  • On-campus open day on 20/06/25

Find out more about open days at Pears Cumbria

Plymouth

  • Undergraduate on-campus open days on 26/04/25 and 21/06/25.

Find out more about open days at Plymouth

Queen's

  • Undergraduate open days on 07/06/25 and 06/09/25.

Find out more about open days at Queen's

Sheffield

  • Undergraduate open days on 21/06/25, 05/07/25, 06/09/25, 18/10/25 and 22/11/25.

Find out more about open days at Sheffield

Southampton

  • Undergraduate open days on 21/06/25, 22/06/25, 14/09/25, 05/10/25 and 18/10/25.

  • Virtual open days on 02/07/25 and 08/11/25.

Find out more about open days at Southampton

St Andrew's

  • Undergraduate in-person visiting days on 11/10/25, 29/10/25 and 05/11/25

  • Online visiting days on 23/04/25 and 21/05/25

  • ScotCOM virtual event on 22/05/25

  • ScotGEM virtual events on 16/04/25, 28/05/25, 25/06/25 and 23/07/25

Find out more about open days at St Andrew's

St George's

Find out more about open days at St George's

Sunderland

  • Undergraduate open day (City Campus) on 07/06/25.

Find out more about open days at Sunderland

Swansea

  • Undergraduate on-campus open day on 14/06/25, 13/09/25 (NHS), 18/10/25 and 08/11/25.

Find out more about open days at Swansea

UCLan

  • On-campus open day (Preston campus) on 21/06/25.

Find out more about open days at UCLan

UCL

Find out more about open days at UCL

Warwick

  • Medicine open days on 14/06/25 and 21/06/25.

Find out more about open days at Warwick

 

When Should I Start Preparing for the UCAT 2026?

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Final Thoughts: Plan, Prepare, Perform

  • Attend medical school open days to ask smart questions and compare courses

  • Start your UCAT 2026 preparation early with expert tools and mock exams

  • Take advantage of the Pastest free trial to experience our platform risk-free

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