Get a same-day medical certificate signed by a UK-registered doctor — for requesting sick leave, explaining exam or lecture absence, or supporting deadline extension requests.
If illness, injury, or other health-related issues have affected your academic performance, attendance, or exams, your university may ask for official medical evidence.
At Merlin Health, our UK GMC-registered doctors issue same-day medical certificates for students who need documentation for illness-related absences, special circumstances, exam rescheduling, or coursework extension requests.
Each doctor’s note clearly explains your condition and how it has impacted your studies, helping your university understand your situation and provide appropriate support.
You can apply entirely online — no appointment required. Every application is carefully reviewed by a registered doctor to ensure your note is accurate, professional, and trusted by universities across the UK.
Our secure online process allows a UK-registered doctor to review your case and, where appropriate, issue a professional medical note that universities can trust. Here’s how it works:
Provide some details about your illness or condition, how it has affected your attendance or performance, and the time period you’ve been unwell.
A UK GMC-registered doctor carefully reviews your information. If more detail is needed, we’ll contact you before issuing your certificate to ensure accuracy.
If appropriate, your doctor’s note for university will be issued and emailed to you the same day, usually within a few hours. Each document is signed, dated, and verified with a secure QR code.
To help our doctors assess your case properly, you’ll be asked to provide:
Everything is handled securely online and stored in line with UK data protection standards. If our doctors require more information, they’ll contact you before completing your note.
“When illness affects your studies, the last thing you need is unnecessary stress or delays. At Merlin Health, our doctors carefully review every request and issue professional medical notes that universities can trust. Each certificate clearly explains how your health has impacted your academic performance, helping you access the support and consideration you need.”
Dr Michael Jones, Co-Founder & Lead Doctor at Merlin Health
“When illness affects your studies, the last thing you need is unnecessary stress or delays. At Merlin Health, our doctors carefully review every request and issue professional medical notes that universities can trust. Each certificate clearly explains how your health has impacted your academic performance, helping you access the support and consideration you need.“
Dr Michael Jones, Co-Founder & Lead Doctor at Merlin Health
Every medical note for university or college issued by Merlin Health is a professionally written medical certificate, prepared after a detailed review by a UK-registered doctor. It provides clear, verifiable evidence of your illness and how it has affected your studies. Each doctor’s note includes:
Universities often require medical documentation to confirm when illness or health issues have disrupted your studies. A doctor’s note for university provides clear, professional evidence that you were unwell and explains how your health affected your ability to study, attend, or complete assessments.
At Merlin Health, our UK GMC-registered doctors can issue same-day medical certificates to support a wide range of academic situations, including:
Yes. If you’ve been unwell and need to explain your absence or request sick leave, our doctors can help. Simply complete our online health form describing your illness and how it affected your studies. After a careful clinical review, one of our UK-registered doctors may issue a doctor’s note confirming your sickness and recommending a short period of academic leave. Your signed, verifiable certificate will be delivered straight to your email inbox — usually within just a few hours.
Yes. Missing an exam due to illness can be stressful, but your university will often accept a medical certificate as evidence of genuine illness. Our doctors can issue a sick note for exams confirming that your condition affected your ability to attend or perform, supporting your request for exam rescheduling, deferral, or special consideration.
Absolutely. Health challenges —whether physical or mental —can have a serious impact on your academic performance. If you’re applying for extenuating or mitigating circumstances, our doctors can issue a medical letter explaining how your condition has affected your studies. Examples include:
Yes. If illness caused you to miss a coursework, essay, or dissertation deadline, our doctors can prepare a medical certificate explaining your health issue and recommending that your university consider an extension. Simply complete the online assessment outlining your symptoms and how they affected your ability to complete your work, and our doctors will review your case promptly.
Yes. Mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue are legitimate medical reasons for academic support. Our doctors treat these cases with complete confidentiality and care. After reviewing your situation, they may issue a doctor’s note for mental health confirming how your condition has impacted your ability to study or attend university, helping you access wellbeing or academic support services.
While NHS GPs can sometimes provide a medical note for university, they often cannot accommodate urgent requests or non-NHS administrative letters. Appointments and turnaround times can take several weeks, especially during busy periods.
At Merlin Health, we offer a faster, private alternative, allowing you to request your note online and receive it — after a doctor’s review — within hours, without the need for a GP appointment.
Yes. At Merlin Health, we can issue doctor’s notes for students in the UK and worldwide. Our notes are formatted for global recognition and include QR-code for instant verification.
You can apply for a doctor’s note online through Merlin Health in just a few steps. Complete a medical questionnaire, and one of our UK GMC-registered doctors will review your case. If appropriate, your signed doctor’s note will be emailed to you the same day — usually within a few hours.
You’ll need to share your basic details (name, date of birth, and university), a valid ID, and a description of your symptoms or condition. Our doctors use this information to verify your eligibility and ensure your note accurately supports your academic needs.
Most students receive their certificate within a few hours of applying. If you submit your request before 9 p.m. (UK time), your doctor’s note is issued the same day.
Yes. A doctor’s note is valid if it’s issued by a GMC-registered UK doctor and reflects accurate medical information. All Merlin Health certificates include the doctor’s registration number, digital signature, and a QR code for verification, ensuring authenticity.
Yes, our medical certificates are accepted by most UK universities and colleges for sickness absence, missed exams, or deadline extensions. We recommend checking your institution’s specific documentation policy before submission.
Yes. International students enrolled at UK or overseas universities can use Merlin Health’s service. Our certificates are in English and comply with UK medical standards, making them widely accepted across institutions.
Your certificate will include:
Your name and date of birth
A summary of your symptoms or condition
How your health has affected your studies or attendance
The doctor’s name, GMC number, signature, and issue date
A secure verification QR code
Yes. Our doctors can issue notes for stress, anxiety, or other mental health concerns if these have impacted your coursework, attendance, or exams. The note will describe how your condition affected your academic performance and may recommend adjustments or rest.
Most universities require medical evidence if illness caused you to miss an exam or assessment. A Merlin Health doctor’s note confirms that you were unfit to attend and supports requests for resits, extensions, or extenuating circumstances.
A single certificate can recommend up to 14 days of sick leave, depending on your condition. If your symptoms persist, you can submit a new application for an updated certificate for continued medical support.
Yes. Our doctor’s notes are suitable for extenuating or mitigating circumstance applications where illness or health issues have affected your academic performance or deadlines.
A doctor’s note from Merlin Health costs £49. This includes same-day review by a GMC-registered doctor, a signed digital certificate, and free verification support for your university.
After submitting your form and payment, a doctor reviews your information. If a certificate can be issued, you’ll receive it the same day. If not, you’ll receive a full refund — no questions asked.
Usually, universities don’t need to. Each certificate includes a QR code and verification link that allows staff to confirm its authenticity instantly online.
For any queries or special requests, you can email us at info@merlinhealth.com. Our support team responds quickly to ensure your university receives the correct documentation.
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