UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER · UNITED KINGDOM
MBChB Medicine
Bachelor's · Taught in en · UCAS A106
At a glance
60 mo
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Bachelor's
Level
- 5 yearsDuration
- Accredited courseKey Feature
- Largest medical school in the UKInstitution Size
- Ranked 6th in the UK for Medicine (QS World University Rankings 2025)Ranking
- Extensive clinical experienceLearning Experience
- Personalised learning pathwaysCourse Flexibility
The MBChB Medicine course at the University of Manchester provides comprehensive training to equip you with the knowledge, professional behaviours, and clinical skills necessary to become a doctor. You will be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council upon graduation. The program emphasizes social responsibility, encouraging students to contribute to a better world through their studies and extracurricular activities. You will engage with ethical grand challenges and opportunities to address real-world sustainability problems. The curriculum integrates science and clinical learning through a variety of methods including themed case discussions, lectures, practical classes, team-based learning, and extensive clinical placements in diverse healthcare settings. Students also have the opportunity to intercalate for a year to pursue a BSc, master's, or MB-PhD in a specialized subject of interest. The university is recognized for its strong reputation in teaching and research, particularly through its links with the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre.
Curriculum
The MBChB Medicine course uses a variety of teaching and learning methods, with a core approach centered on active learning through themed case discussions. This is supported by lectures, practical classes (including anatomy dissection), team-based learning (TBL), and clinical experience throughout the five years. The curriculum integrates scientific and clinical learning, enabling students to apply knowledge and critical thinking to practical healthcare scenarios.
- Year 1-5
- Themed case discussions
- Anatomy sessions (including dissection)
- Consultation Skills Learning Centre sessions
- Clinical and community placements
- Ethical Grand Challenges
- Intercalated degree options (BSc, Master's, MB-PhD)
Careers
Successful completion of the MBChB Medicine course meets the core requirements for junior doctors. Graduates are entitled to apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council and Foundation Year 1 posts. The program prepares students for practice within the UK's healthcare system and equips them with resilience for evolving healthcare environments.
- Junior Doctor
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the MBChB Medicine program?
- Academic entry requirements include AAA at A-level (with specific subjects) or an equivalent International Baccalaureate score. Contextual A-level offers are AAB, and for UK Refugee/Care-Experienced applicants, it is ABB.
- How long is the MBChB Medicine program?
- The MBChB Medicine course at the University of Manchester is a 5-year undergraduate program.
- How do I apply for the MBChB Medicine program?
- All applications for the MBChB Medicine program must be submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview as part of the selection process.
- What are the career outcomes for graduates of this program?
- Upon successful completion of the MBChB Medicine course, graduates are eligible to apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council and for Foundation Year 1 posts as Junior Doctors within the UK's healthcare system.
Entry requirements
A-levelAAA (including specific subjects)
Contextual A-levelAAB including specific subjects
UK Refugee/Care-ExperiencedABB including specific subjects
International BaccalaureateSee full entry requirements
The course is unavailable through Clearing and is full for 2026 entry.
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How to apply
1. Apply through UCASAll applications must be submitted via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
2. Meet Entry RequirementsEnsure you meet the academic and any other specific entry requirements for the MBChB Medicine program.
3. Attend InterviewShortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview as part of the selection process.
Accreditation
Accredited course
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the MBChB Medicine program?
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Academic entry requirements include AAA at A-level (with specific subjects) or an equivalent International Baccalaureate score. Contextual A-level offers are AAB, and for UK Refugee/Care-Experienced applicants, it is ABB.
How long is the MBChB Medicine program?
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The MBChB Medicine course at the University of Manchester is a 5-year undergraduate program.
How do I apply for the MBChB Medicine program?
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All applications for the MBChB Medicine program must be submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview as part of the selection process.
What are the career outcomes for graduates of this program?
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Upon successful completion of the MBChB Medicine course, graduates are eligible to apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council and for Foundation Year 1 posts as Junior Doctors within the UK's healthcare system.