Your Student Sick Note, Sorted
Missed lectures or exams due to illness? Need evidence for coursework extensions?
FastDoc connects you with a GMC-registered UK doctor who reviews your case and issues your sick note digitally - straight to your inbox.
No waiting weeks for GP appointments, no missing more classes to get documentation, no stress during already difficult times. Just fast, affordable certification when you need it most.
What is a Student Sick Note?
A student sick note is an official medical certificate issued by a doctor that confirms you were unwell and unable to attend university, college, or complete academic work during a specific period. UK universities and colleges require medical evidence for exam deferrals, coursework extensions, and to meet attendance requirements.
Student sick notes can only be issued by registered medical practitioners including GPs, hospital doctors, and registered doctors working in telehealth services like FastDoc. Each note includes the doctor's assessment of your condition, the period you were unwell, and their GMC registration details.
Your university or college is required to accept a sick note issued by any GMC-registered doctor, not just your GP. FastDoc's student sick notes meet all institutional requirements and are accepted by universities, colleges, exam boards, and student finance for evidence of mitigating circumstances.
A Professional Note Your University Will Accept
Every FastDoc student sick note is issued on official headed paper and includes everything your institution needs:
- Your full name and student details (if provided)
- The dates you were unwell and unable to attend
- The doctor's medical assessment of your condition
- The doctor's full name, signature and GMC registration number
- FastDoc contact details for institutional verification
Delivered as a professional PDF directly to your email - ready to submit to your university, college, or exam board straight away.
Too Ill to Study? We Can Help
You will typically need a student sick note for:
- Missing exams or assessments due to illness
- Requesting coursework deadline extensions
- Meeting attendance requirements for your course
- Explaining absence from lectures, seminars, or practicals
- Supporting mitigating circumstances claims
- Student finance evidence of illness affecting studies
Most universities require medical evidence within a specific timeframe - often within 5-7 days of the absence or deadline. FastDoc delivers your sick note within 1 working day as standard, or in as little as 30 minutes with priority service - helping you meet institutional deadlines without stress.
Why Choose FastDoc?
Fast Delivery
Standard delivery within 1 working day. Choose priority service at checkout for delivery in as little as 30 minutes.
GMC-Registered Doctors
Every sick note is issued by a fully qualified, GMC-registered UK doctor.
Accepted by All Institutions
Our sick notes meet all requirements and are accepted by universities, colleges, and exam boards.
Secure & Confidential
Your medical information is encrypted and handled with complete discretion.
Digital Delivery
Delivered securely to your email as a PDF - ready to submit to your institution immediately.
Student-Friendly Pricing
Fixed price from £24.99 with no hidden fees. More affordable than private GP appointments.
How It Works
Complete the Online Form
Answer a few simple questions about your illness and the dates you were unable to study. Takes less than 5 minutes.
Doctor Reviews Your Case
A GMC-registered UK doctor reviews your submission and makes a clinical assessment.
Receive Your Sick Note
Your sick note is delivered to your email as a PDF. Standard service within 1 working day - choose priority at checkout for delivery in as little as 30 minutes.
Trusted by Students at UK Universities & Colleges
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Doctor-Certified
Every sick note signed by a GMC-registered UK doctor
100% Secure
GDPR compliant with encrypted data handling
Fast Delivery
Within 1 working day, or as little as 30 minutes with priority service
Fixed Price
From £24.99 with no hidden fees or surprise charges
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my university or college accept this sick note?
Yes. Our student sick notes are issued by GMC-registered doctors and meet all institutional requirements for medical evidence. UK universities and colleges are required to accept medical certificates from any registered medical practitioner, not just your GP. FastDoc sick notes are accepted by all UK universities, colleges, exam boards, and student finance.
Can I use this for exam deferrals?
Yes. Our sick notes are valid evidence for exam deferrals and mitigating circumstances claims. The note confirms the dates you were unwell and unable to attend, which is what exam boards require to process deferral requests. Submit the note according to your institution's mitigating circumstances procedure.
How quickly will I receive my sick note?
Delivery speed is selected at checkout. Standard service delivers your sick note within 1 working day. If you need it urgently for an approaching deadline, our priority service delivers in as little as 30 minutes. Once approved by one of our GMC-registered doctors, your sick note is sent directly to your email as a PDF.
Do I need to see my GP or student health centre first?
No. FastDoc is designed for situations where getting an appointment is not possible or practical - especially common with student health services. Our GMC-registered doctors assess your case remotely based on the information you provide. The sick note they issue is just as valid as one from your GP or student health centre.
Can I get a backdated sick note?
Our doctors can issue sick notes covering recent periods of illness based on your reported symptoms and circumstances. However, doctors cannot backdate certificates for periods long in the past. The note will confirm the dates you were unwell based on your consultation with our doctor.
Will this work for coursework extensions?
Yes. Universities typically require medical evidence when requesting deadline extensions. Our sick notes confirm the period you were unwell and unable to complete work, which is what your department needs to approve an extension. Check your course handbook for specific extension procedures.
Can I use this for Student Finance evidence?
Yes. Student Finance England and other UK student finance bodies accept medical certificates from GMC-registered doctors as evidence of illness affecting studies. Our sick notes include all the information they require including the doctor's GMC registration number.
Is my information kept confidential?
Absolutely. Your medical information is encrypted, securely stored, and only accessed by the doctor reviewing your case. We are fully GDPR compliant and never share your information with your university, college, or any third parties without your explicit consent.
Get Your Student Sick Note Today
Standard delivery within 1 working day. Choose priority service at checkout for delivery in as little as 30 minutes. Fixed price from £24.99.
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