Medicine - MBChB Standard entry
University of Bristol
UCAS Code: A100 | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
University of Bristol
UCAS Code: A100 | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
Entry requirements
A level
Standard offer: AAA including Chemistry and either Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Graduate offer: Graduates are required to obtain a 2:1 in their degree plus BBB at A-level, including Chemistry and either Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Contextual offer: ABB including A in Chemistry and B in one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits at Distinction from Chemistry units; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. Mature students can contact [email protected] to check the suitability of their Access course.
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must also meet these GCSE profile requirements: advanced numeracy requirement (7 or A in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) and standard literacy requirement (4 or C in GCSE English or equivalent). For more information: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and 5 at Higher Level in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: AA in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics
Scottish Higher
Standard Higher: AAAAB
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
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About this course
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 settings;
- a blend of lectures, case-based learning and practical work;
- state-of-the-art anatomy facilities including cadaveric prosections;
- integration of basic science and clinical learning throughout the course;
- inter-professional working on placement with allied health professional students;
- broad experience in a variety of clinical academies;
- a substantial student choice programme to explore personal interests in more detail, experience potential career options, and gain the opportunity for involvement in audits and research;
- an exciting opportunity to choose the placement of your final year elective;
- a final year that is constructed explicitly to prepare you for your first job as a foundation doctor.
**Health and conduct**
Certain 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 "admission to medical school", or you can contact our Occupational Health team: bristol.ac.uk/safety/contacts/#ohs-contacts
If you have a chronic health condition please contact the enquiries team for guidance on making an application: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contacts
We have excellent support services available including Disability Services, Students' Health Service and Student 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 Requirement**
Applicants must be 18 years of age (or above) on the 1st 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.
**Interviews**
Applicants must be available for an interview from November to April immediately following the submission of their application.
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