So, what is it really like to study medicine?
Ever wonder what a day in the life of a medicine student looks like? Uwa talks to us about her life as a medicine student.
University is an exciting time. You’re getting hands-on practical experience in various clinical settings, being taught by leading academics, and building the knowledge for an exciting career. But university is not just about studying. It’s also about meeting new people and trying out new things.
That’s why we’ve asked current Medicine BMedSci and BMBS* student, Uwa to share what a typical day for a medical student looks like.
Meet Uwa
Uwa is currently studying our five-year Medicine BMedSci and BMBS course at our Medical School based in Queen’s Medical Centre. While she studies there, this is just an example of how your day may look as a medical student (which will be similar for both our five and six-year Medicine courses (A100 and A108) and Graduate Entry Medicine).
No two days are the same and that variety is what makes medicine just a fascinating subject to study. Here is a summary of a typical day for her.
Start strong
6am – I do start my day quite early. I love to start my mornings with a strong gym session, getting the happy hormones going and getting the blood pumping. It puts me in a great mood, and I feel motivated for the rest of the day.
After the gym, I have a hearty bowl of oats and get ready for the day.
Lecture time
9am to lunchtime – This morning I had two lectures, followed by a little break for lunch at Hipps Cafe. I then headed home to do a couple of hours of independent study. This varies from revising, catching up on lectures or just general uni work.
Hands-on in the Anatomy Suite
Late afternoon – I head back to the Medical School for my dissection class. We're unable to film these sessions but they provide me with an insightful look at human anatomy and the chance to get stuck in.
Get involved – societies, sports, and volunteering opportunities
Tonight, I’m off to a game of Bonkerz Bingo with my housemates. This is one of the many student events that MedSoc puts on for medical students. MedSoc has loads of societies and sporting clubs just for medicine and healthcare students at both Nottingham and Derby.
I’m a part of the MedSoc Netball team and I go to their weekly training session. It’s nice to do something in the evenings that’s not revising or uni work. I also enjoy exercising and meeting other students.
You can also join any society or sports club at the university. Not just the MedSoc ones! So, there will definitely be something that takes your fancy.
*This is an example of what a day looks like for one of our medicine students. If you choose to study our Graduate Entry Medicine course, you will be based at our Medical School at the Royal Derby Hospital and not the Medical School at Queen's Medical Centre.
