Official Trade Apprenticeship Standard
General Practitioner (GP Doctor) Apprenticeship Pathway
Everything you need to know about starting a General Practitioner (GP Doctor) apprenticeship: entry qualifications, wage progression, Levy funding rules, and training provider options.
Apprenticeship Standard Details
DURATION
36 Months
START WAGE
£42,250/yr
SOC CODE
2211
Entry Requirements:
- MBBS or MBChB Primary Medical Qualification
- MRCGP Certification & General Medical Council (GMC) License to Practice
Typical Learning Modules:
• Clinical Diagnostics & Prescribing
• Chronic Disease Management
• Patient Consultations
• Minor Surgery
Certification Outcome
Degree / Professional Accreditation for General Practitioner (GP Doctor)
Top Training Providers
- Imperial College London
- University of Manchester
- QA Higher Education
Apprenticeship Standards & Source Attribution
Primary Source: Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) Occupational Standards • UK National Apprenticeship Service.
Wage Information: Minimum wage benchmarks reflect the UK National Minimum Wage for Apprentices (2026/27). Qualified pay rates reflect ONS ASHE survey data.
Last Reviewed: August 2026 • Next Review: April 2027
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