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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB

Medicine - MBChB Standard entry

University of Bristol

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222 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Medicine - MBChB Standard entry course at University of Bristol.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

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.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Bristol. These students are taking Medicine - MBChB Standard entry or another course from the same subject area.

Clinical medicine
SubjectGrade
ChemistryA
BiologyA*
MathematicsA*
PhysicsA*
PsychologyA*
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: A100

Here's what University of Bristol says about its Medicine - MBChB Standard entry 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.

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 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 14 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.

Our Medicine MB ChB is accredited by GMC.

Source: University of Bristol

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB

Department

Clinical Sciences

Location

Main Site | Bristol

Duration

5 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Clinical medicine

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

15 October 2025

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£45,800 per year
International£45,800 per year

University of Bristol student reviews

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Variety of different societies offered. Lots of polls etc. sent out so seemed to have an interest in student voices. Subsidised food :)

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Excellent night life + gay scene. Also lots of excellent art events (markets, little arthouse cinemas, museums) if you're so inclined. Not crazy-busy, for a city.

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Mathematics

5 months ago

Low-income, and so was offered a lot of additional assistance. Still, Bristol is quite an expensive place to live, so do be wary.

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2nd year

Mathematics

5 months ago

Welfare services were fantastic with me, fast-tracked my transfer to Student Health Services and got me a same-day appointment. Tutors and lecturers have also, as mentioned, been very supportive and down-to-earth, even in their criticisms.

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Facilities are beautiful, usually very clean. Physics and philosophy buildings have lovely little gardens. Will's Memorial library is gorgeous and makes a very, very cosy study space. Incredibly easy to reserve, borrow, & auto-renew books through the library system. Some 24-hour libraries too, which...

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Decently-structured timetable: not too overwhelming, but enough things on each day to justify commuting. Had enough time to get to each location. Feedback was generally very good---better on the maths side I would say, however my first philosophy essay received some incredibly thorough feedback. Lec...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Bristol

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 University of Bristol students who took the Medicine - MBChB Standard entry course - or another course in the same subject area.

Medicine (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

81%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

87%

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?

92%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

74%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

64%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

78%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

88%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

63%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

84%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

high

How well organised is your course?

69%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

74%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

84%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

76%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

57%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

81%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

65%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

70%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

low

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

52%

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I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

85%

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I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

90%

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I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

66%

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I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

76%

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My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

67%

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Student information

See who's studying at University of Bristol. These students are taking Medicine - MBChB Standard entry or another course from the same subject area.

Clinical medicine
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female62%Male38%
Where students come from
International7%UK93%
Number of students1,420
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Bristol graduates who took Medicine - MBChB Standard entry - or another course in the same subject area.

Medicine and dentistry

Earnings

£40.2k

First year after graduation

£50.3k

Third year after graduation

£53.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Medicine - MBChB Standard entry.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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