UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · UNITED KINGDOM
Graduate Entry Medicine MBChB
Master's · Taught in en · UCAS A101
At a glance
48 mo
Duration
6.5
IELTS
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Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- 4 yearsCourse Duration
- A101UCAS Code
- Full-timeAttendance Mode
- SeptemberStart Date
- Clinical placements from Year 1Clinical Experience
- Focus on under-represented groupsTarget Audience
This four-year MBChB programme is designed as an alternative route into medicine for graduates with a background in life sciences who come from groups currently under-represented in higher education. The course allows you to join the standard MBChB programme at phase two, condensing the typical five-year medical degree into four years. The curriculum focuses on providing you with the essential clinical knowledge and skills needed for modern medical practice. You will engage in a blend of theoretical learning, practical skills development, and extensive clinical placements in various healthcare settings across Yorkshire and surrounding areas. The program aims to equip you with the competence to diagnose, treat, and manage patients effectively, while also preparing you for the transition to foundation doctor training.
Curriculum
The Graduate Entry Medicine MBChB is structured in phases, building upon foundational clinical knowledge and skills. Students enter at phase two, bypassing the first year of the standard MBChB programme. The curriculum progresses through clinical sciences, practical skills, and extensive clinical placements, culminating in preparation for foundation doctor training.
- Year 1-2 (Early Years)
- Accelerated clinical knowledge and skills recap
- Clinical medical sciences
- Clinical skills development
- General Practice placements
- Research project
- Student Selected Components (SSCs)
- Year 3-4 (Later Years)
- Extended clinical experience
- Specialty clinical attachments (e.g., Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry)
- Acute and continuing clinical care
- Medical sciences and community/public health
- Longitudinal Integrated Clinical Placements (LICP)
- Student Assistantship (six weeks)
- Preparation for Foundation Doctor training
Careers
Graduates of the MBChB programme are prepared for a career as a doctor. The final year includes a student assistantship designed to provide direct experience and readiness for foundation year training. Upon successful completion of the degree and passing the Medical Licensing Assessment, graduates are eligible to join the General Medical Council register.
- Foundation Doctor
Frequently asked questions
- Who is this Graduate Entry Medicine MBChB programme for?
- This four-year MBChB programme is designed for UK graduates with a background in life sciences who come from groups currently under-represented in higher education. It is not available to international students.
- What are the academic entry requirements for this programme?
- You need a 2.1 in a life sciences degree and must meet specific Widening Participation criteria. A-Levels require BBB including Chemistry or Biology, or 32 points with 5 in three Higher Level IB subjects including Chemistry or Biology.
- Is there a specific test I need to take to apply?
- Yes, all applicants must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). You need to register and sit this test within the specified testing window.
- How long is the programme and when does it start?
- The Graduate Entry Medicine MBChB programme is four years in duration and runs full-time, starting in September.
- What are the tuition fees for this course?
- This course is not available to international students. Specific tuition fee amounts for Home students are not provided and should be confirmed directly with the university.
- What are the application deadlines?
- The UCAS application deadline for medicine programmes is usually in mid-October. UCAT registration and testing typically runs from July to October.
Entry requirements
A-LevelsBBB, including Chemistry or Biology
Life Science Degree2.1 (or equivalent)
Widening Participation CriteriaMust be met
International Baccalaureate32 points with 5 in three Higher Level subjects, including Chemistry or Biology
IELTS6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (or equivalent)
This course is specifically for UK/Home students from backgrounds under-represented in higher education. It is not available to international students. Applicants must also take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
Fees
Tuition (international)This course is not available to international students.
Tuition (home)—
Living—
Specific tuition fee amounts for Home students are not provided on the course page and should be confirmed directly with the university. As this is a graduate-entry programme for UK students from under-represented backgrounds, fee status and funding may differ from standard undergraduate routes.
How to apply
1. Check EligibilityEnsure you meet the specific entry requirements, including the academic qualifications, the requirement for a 2.1 in a life sciences degree, and importantly, the Widening Participation criteria. Confirm you are a UK/Home student, as this course is not open to international students.
2. Take the UCATAll applicants must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). Register and sit the test within the specified testing window.
3. Submit UCAS ApplicationSubmit your application through UCAS by the relevant deadline. Ensure all sections are completed accurately, including your personal statement which should address your suitability for medicine and your motivation for graduate entry.
4. InterviewsShortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The format and criteria for interviews will be detailed by the admissions team.
5. Receive OfferSuccessful applicants will receive an offer, which may be conditional or unconditional.
6. Meet ConditionsIf your offer is conditional, ensure you meet all the specified conditions (e.g., achieving required grades in your degree) before the given deadline.
7. EnrolUpon meeting all conditions, you will be able to enrol on the course.
Accreditation
Graduates will be eligible to register with the General Medical Council (GMC) upon successful completion of the degree and the Medical Licensing Assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this Graduate Entry Medicine MBChB programme for?
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This four-year MBChB programme is designed for UK graduates with a background in life sciences who come from groups currently under-represented in higher education. It is not available to international students.
What are the academic entry requirements for this programme?
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You need a 2.1 in a life sciences degree and must meet specific Widening Participation criteria. A-Levels require BBB including Chemistry or Biology, or 32 points with 5 in three Higher Level IB subjects including Chemistry or Biology.
Is there a specific test I need to take to apply?
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Yes, all applicants must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). You need to register and sit this test within the specified testing window.
How long is the programme and when does it start?
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The Graduate Entry Medicine MBChB programme is four years in duration and runs full-time, starting in September.
What are the tuition fees for this course?
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This course is not available to international students. Specific tuition fee amounts for Home students are not provided and should be confirmed directly with the university.
What are the application deadlines?
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The UCAS application deadline for medicine programmes is usually in mid-October. UCAT registration and testing typically runs from July to October.