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Intercalated degree

An intercalated degree is an extra degree taken part way through medical school.

Updated 13 October 2026 (1 minute read)

Summary

  • It adds one year to the course.
  • Some medical schools expect every student to take one. At others, students have to apply.
  • The medical school decides at what stage it can be taken.

Sources

  1. NHS Health Careershealthcareers.nhs.uk/…/length-training
  2. NHS Health Careershealthcareers.nhs.uk/…/intercalated-medical-degrees

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