UK

Keele University's approach to applications differs from other UK universities in several ways:

1. Admissions Criteria: Keele University values the applicants' academic qualifications, acknowledging diverse backgrounds and experiences. They also cosider credits obtained from other universities or alternative programs at Keele.

2. Application Process: For all undergraduate courses, applications at Keele are exclusively made online through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Services. Guidance is available from various sources, including school advisers, local career organizations, British Council offices, and overseas centers for international applicants.

3. Recognition of Prior Learning: Keele University implements a policy regarding the recognition of prior learning, taking into consideration previous study or work experience when evaluating applications.

4. Enrollment Periods: Keele University offers two primary enrollment periods, commencing in September and January.

5. Acknowledgement: Keele University confirms receipt of applications within 24 hours.

6. Decision: Keele University endeavors to review applications and provide a decision within 20 working days.

Both Keele University in the UK and UPES in Dehradun, India provide MBA programs with unique strengths:

Keele University, recognised as the UK's top-ranked university by its students, offers an MBA programme fostering skills for ethical and sustainable organizational leadership. They also present a 100% online MBA course achievable within 24 months.
Meanwhile, UPES is a prominent choice for MBA studies, particularly in fields like oil and gas, power management, and energy trading. Boasting a 90% placement rate, UPES secures an average annual placement package of 4 lakhs.

Keele University requires a minimum of three years of relevant work experience for admission to its full-time MBA program, while its online MBA programme requires a minimum of two years of work experience. On the other hand, as per UPES Dehradun's admission requirements, an applicant should have 50% marks in Class 10th, 12th, and graduation. Additionally, they need to take the UPES Management Entrance Test (UPESMET) or can seek admission through national-level entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, CUET PG, and GMAT.

United States- You will have to clear the USMLE exams ( especially step 1, step 2ck and cs) in order to qualify participating in the match programme which is done every year to match candidates into residency positions across the country. Residency positions (which is a term used synonymously with post graduation) in the US are very competitive and IMGs (i.e. international medical graduates) are usually picked for only a few specialities such as internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry and family medicine, which are considered less conpetitive. The highly competitive branches such as General surgery, obstretrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology, ent, etc. are tough to get but not impossible. You require tremendously high scores and a good profile to even be considered for the highly competitive residencies.

United Kingdom- You will need to clear the PLAB exam, which is divided into 2 parts, a theory exam which is based on multiple choice questions and a practical exam which tests your clinical skills. However, you will be required to work as an intern for 2 years in the UK, where you will be posted in various departments. After that, you can pick a speciality of your choice and that requires a further three years to complete. Similar to the US, highly competitve specialities are a little tougher to get for non Uk citizens.

PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)

Its a two part exam

PART 1 - theory MCQs- Examination conducted twice internationally annually (March/Nov).

PART 2 - Practical examination with clinical scenarios - Examination conducted in Manchester, UK

The United Kingdom offers post-study work visa (PSW UK) or work permit to international students that allows them to stay back in the UK to search for work for a period of 2 years after completing their graduate studies. To apply for the post study work permit in the United Kingdom, international students need to pay an application fee of GBP 715 along with an annual health surcharge of GBP 624. Also to get a post study work permit, international students must:

• Be in the UK
• Have studied a bachelor’s or postgraduate or other eligible degrees from the UK for a minimum duration with your Student visa or Tier 4 student visa
• Have a visa which is a Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa
• should get a confirmation of course completion to the home office from their university/college

The application fee for the UK Student Visa (formerly Tier 4 (General) Student Visa) is GBP 363, if the students are applying from outside the UK. The United Kingdom offers three types of student visa to international students.

• Short-term Study Visa: Short-term UK Study Visa is for those who want to study an English language course for up to 11 months
• Student Visa: This visa category is for students coming to the UK for higher education. It was formerly termed as a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa, popularly called a Tier 4 Student Visa
• Child Student Visa: This visa is for children who are between 4 and 17 years old and wish to study at an independent school in the UK. It was formerly termed as Tier 4 (Child) Student Visa