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POSTGRADUATE DOCTORS AND DENTISTS VISA TO THE UK
Further study and training is available to foreign students who have qualified as doctors or dentists to pursue postgraduate foundation courses specifically in those fields. This programme allows specialist training for doctors and dentists to practice and observe UK medicine through attachments and placements in hospitals and other institutions. Although this is a limited Visa category it does allow applicants to switch into other UK Visa categories that may lead to permanent residence and British Nationality.
DO I QUALIFY FOR A POSTGRADUATE DOCTORS AND DENTISTS VISA TO THE UK?
Our Free Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to study in the UK.
POSTGRADUATE DOCTORS AND DENTISTS VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS
To obtain this Visa you will have to satisfy further criteria other than the basic prerequisites set out by the UK Immigration Authorities. You will have to show that you have successfully completed and obtained a recognised UK degree in medicine or dentistry from an approved institution
You must also have confirmation in writing that you have a full-time place on a recognised Foundation Programme and also show you have previously been granted leave as a student for at least one other academic year.
POSTGRADUATE DOCTORS AND DENTISTS VISA ENTITLEMENTS
This visa type is issued for the duration of your Foundation Programme. Upon successful completion of the course it may be possible to switch to a working category from within the UK which could lead to permanent residency in the UK.POSTGRADUATE DOCTORS AND DENTISTS VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS
| PGD DOCTOR & DENTIST TRAINING | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
| Government Application Fee | £99 | £395 |
| Advanced Migration Service | £99 | |
| Premium Migration Service | £499 | |
| PROCESSING TIMES | 1-12 weeks | 4-14 weeks |









