This information is generic, and there will always be exceptions to the rules, but generally:

• Must have or expect to have at least a 2:1 honours degree with good, supporting academic references.
• Check out entrance requirements at the medical schools of your choice to make sure you are eligible before applying for entry. Try and understand the demands of a medical degree.
• Applications for admissions to four and five year medical degrees are handled by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). UCAS provides a helpline service on 01242 227788. (Their applications request tel no: 01242 223707 or via e-mail: app.req@ucas.ac.uk)
• Relevant supporting materials which cannot be included with the UCAS form can be sent separately to the admissions staff. Most medical schools welcome additional information if you feel the UCAS form does not do you justice e.g. a CV, additional references etc. NB - wait until you have received your acknowledgement letter from UCAS with your application number, and use this on all documentation.  Make sure first though that the school you’ve applied to will look at supplementary information.  Some will not.
• The UCAS closing date is 15 October each year for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science (along with all Oxbridge degrees – excluding Organ Scholars ;) ).
• No more than four choices should be included on UCAS form.
• For advice on alternative sources of funding refer to the Careers Service publication - COURSES & RESEARCH. NB - The contents of two reference books, the Directory of Grant-Making Trusts and the Educational Grants Directory can be searched electronically using the FUNDER FINDER database if you still have access to your first universities career service.
• Currently all UK students who are in years 5 and 6 of the medical degree are eligible for NHS Bursaries covering fees and maintenance costs. However, during years 1 - 4 of the course, graduates are ineligible for LEA fee support. Graduates in the first four years of the course are eligible for student loans. Fast track courses attract means tested bursaries from Dept of Health.
• Demonstrate clear evidence of motivation including a realistic idea of what work as a doctor involves, and, if possible, relevant voluntary or work experience. Possession of the personal qualities required to be a doctor e.g. compassion, resourcefulness, stamina and perseverance.
• Despite what some schools try to advocate, there are no upper age limits.
• There are no guaranteed interviews. Anecdotal evidence from applicants attending interviews at various medical schools reveals a range of interview procedures, from brief 15/20 minute interviews, to in-depth discussions on the state of the NHS, an individuals' extra-curricular activities, and the final year dissertation.