MB ChB Medicine
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
About this programme
This course is the primary medical qualification awarded by the University of Bristol and is recognised by the General Medical Council.On this course, you will learn about the art, science and craft of medicine through:early clinical exposure in hospital, community and primary care settingsa blend of lectures, case-based learning and practical workstate-of-the-art anatomy facilities, including cadaveric prosectionsintegration of basic science and clinical learning throughout the courseinter-professional working on placement with allied health professional studentsbroad experience in a variety of clinical academiesa substantial student choice programme to explore personal interests in more detail, experience potential career options, and gain the opportunity for involvement in audits and researchan exciting opportunity to choose the placement of your final year electivea final year that is constructed explicitly to prepare you for your first job as a foundation doctor.Health and conductCertain health conditions may be incompatible with some careers in medicine. Further information can be found with our pre-course information, within General Medical Council guidance, or you can contact our Occupational Health team.If you have a chronic health condition please contact the enquiries team for guidance on making an application.We have excellent support services available including disability services, students' health services and wellbeing counselling.Medical students must complete a health questionnaire and undergo a medical examination. Non-immune students must be immunised against hepatitis B and tuberculosis.In accordance with General Medical Council guidance, all medical students undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with other UK health-related courses.Age requirementApplicants must be 18 years of age (or above) on 1 September of the year that they enter the undergraduate medical programme. This is to ensure that our students have the legal capacity to be bound by the rules of confidentiality of our NHS partners and enable them to undertake clinical experiential learning in our teaching general practices and clinical academies.InterviewsApplicants must be available for an interview from November to April immediately following the submission of their application.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 5 years
- Tuition
- £45,800 / year
- English
- IELTS 7.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
A-level standard offer: AAA | A-level contextual offer: ABB | Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (6)
- Black Futures ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- Bristol Think Big ScholarshipsPartial funding · Rolling, several rounds per year
- Think Big about Veterinary Science Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- University of Bristol BursaryLiving stipend · Claim by start of summer vacation each academic year