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Information for applicants
You need to be both registered with us and hold a licence to practise if you wish to practise medicine in the UK.
The activities that require GMC registration with a licence to practise include:
- working as a doctor in the UK Health Services or in private practice
- prescribing drugs, the sale of which is restricted by law
- signing certificates required for statutory purposes (death certificates, etc.)
Comprehensive guidance on how to apply for registration is available on the full website.
Read about different types of registration
Read about registration requirements