If you want to work in alternative therapies, you can study at diploma level. But to be a doctor, dentist, surgeon or nurse you need an undergraduate degree and post-graduate research may be important as well.

You can study medicine around the world. In the US most students gain a pre-med undergraduate degree first, and then go to medical school. In the UK the numbers of international students they can admit to medical university are limited by the government. In Australia you can sometimes combine your medicine degree with other studies for a joint degree.

Look for a medical college or nursing college with a good reputation for research in modern medicine. You will usually combine your academic study with clinical experience, or an internship in a hospital, vet clinic or doctors practice.

No matter where you go, it's worth taking specialised English language study before you start your medical degree, to help you learn and understand the terminology.

We have selected almost 4000 health, medicine and veterinary studies courses at different levels of cost and reputation for you to apply to online.

• Subjects required - Science (Physics, Chemisty or Biology) and Maths - see course profiles for further details
• Tuition fees - range on average from US$10000 to US$40000+ per year depending on the subject, level and the institution.
• English level - from IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (paper) 213 (computer) - depending on the subject, level and institution*

*Students with a lower score may still be accepted if they complete an English language course or a foundation year before going on to their chosen degree.

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