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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Medicine course at Queen's University Belfast.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
A*AA at A-level including Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology. OR A*AA at A-level including Chemistry and either Mathematics or Physics + AS-level Biology grade B. OR AAA at A-level + A in a fourth AS-level subject including A-level Chemistry plus at least one other A-level from Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics. If not offered at A-level then Biology/Human Biology grade A as a 4th AS-level or grade B as a 5th AS-level. Grade A in the EPQ or Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate or a grade B in a 4th A-level will be acceptable in lieu of the 4th AS-level. GCSE Mathematics, English and Physics (or Double Award Science) are required if not offered at AS or A-level.
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Medicine course at Queen's University Belfast features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | A |
| Biology | A* |
| Mathematics | A* |
| Physics | A* |
| Geography | A* |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | A |
| Biology | A* |
| Mathematics | A* |
| Physics | A* |
| Geography | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A100
Here's what Queen's University Belfast says about its Medicine course.
Queen’s is an exciting place to study medicine with our students experiencing clinical practice in a variety of hospitals, general practices and healthcare settings throughout Northern Ireland from first year onwards.
The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences has close ties with the Northern Ireland community as part of its educational, research and outreach programmes. Our ‘Patients as Partners’ make a valuable contribution to the education of medical students, through their participation in the selection of medical students to the programme, teaching sessions, as well as assessments.
Queen’s medical students are welcomed in all of the hospitals within the region and in over 150 general practices. Students comment on the ease of access to high quality clinical teaching.
Our course will provide you with all the opportunities you need to become a caring and compassionate doctor, critical thinker, problem solver and reflective practitioner with excellent clinical skills who values, above all else, service to patients.
Medicine Degree Highlights
Studying Medicine at Queen’s gives students access to an exciting and innovative School.
Key features include:
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Early clinical contact with patients in first year
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Cadaveric dissection, specimens permitting, in state of the art facilities
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Student Selected Components with a wide range of choices throughout the medical curriculum
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Case-based learning in years 1-4 that integrates clinical, biomedical and behavioural science
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Excellent clinical contact in primary and secondary care settings at all levels of the course, 25% of clinical placements in primary care
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An Assistantship programme in Final year
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Intercalated study options available at Bachelors and Masters Levels
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Opportunities for international travel through the Final Year Clinical Elective
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World-class interprofessional simulation centre
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Summer Studentship opportunities in leading Research and Education Centres
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Excellent assessment feedback to help you prepare for the Medical Licensing Assessment
Student Experience 90% of students were happy with their teaching (National Student Survey (NSS) 2021). This placed QUB second in the UK overall. Many students are involved in medical based societies at Queen’s, including Scrubs, GPSoc and Students Working Overseas Trust (SWOT). In addition, the University has over 190 clubs and student societies offering the opportunity to medical students to develop their interests and explore new activities.
Source: Queen's University Belfast
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Medicine - MB
Department
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Location
Main Site | Belfast
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Clinical medicine
• Pre-clinical medicine
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
15 October 2025
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| EU | £38,400 per year |
| International | £38,400 per year |
Queen's University Belfast student reviews
Showing 62 reviews
3rd year student
1 year ago
Five stars: Excellent
3rd year student
1 year ago
Itu2019s quiet overall.
3rd year student
1 year ago
There isnu2019t many bursaries for home students.
3rd year student
1 year ago
Four stars: Great
3rd year student
1 year ago
The library is nice although busy at times. The campus is well kept and very nice.
3rd year student
1 year ago
The lectures are very good in general and the tutorials are useful. There is a good variety of modules.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen's University Belfast
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Queen's University Belfast students who took the Medicine course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
high
Teaching on my course
90%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
med
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
76%
high
Organisation and management
76%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
high
Learning resources
88%
high
Learning resources
88%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
med
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
56%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
56%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
91%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
75%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
79%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
75%
high
Student information
The Medicine course at Queen's University Belfast features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Medicine at Queen's University Belfast.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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