Before 2017, approximately half of medical students left Cambridge after the pre-clinical course as there were not enough places on the clinical course for them all; common destinations included medical schools based in Oxford, London and Manchester. From 2017, all medical students continue to study in Cambridge for the full six years provided they pass the pre-clinical component of the course.
Before 2017, medical students leaving Cambridge after completing the pre-clinical course due to limited clinical course spots; common destinations included Oxford, London, and Manchester. Starting in 2017, all students at Cambridge continue their studies for six years, provided they pass the pre-clinical component of the course.