Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Medicine - MBChB Standard entry course at University of Bristol.
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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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | A |
| Biology | A* |
| Mathematics | A* |
| Physics | A* |
| Psychology | A* |
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
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
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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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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.
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Teaching on my course
86%
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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%
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Learning opportunities
81%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
64%
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Assessment and feedback
80%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
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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%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
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Academic support
85%
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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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Organisation and management
74%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
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How well organised is your course?
69%
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Learning resources
78%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
74%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
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Student voice
67%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
57%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
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Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
70%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
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Healthcare and clinical practice placements
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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Earnings from University of Bristol graduates who took Medicine - MBChB Standard entry - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£40.2k
First year after graduation
£50.3k
Third year after graduation
£53.3k
Fifth year after graduation
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