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Medicine

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,A

AAA including Chemistry and Biology. We welcome general studies and critical thinking as a fourth A2, but they do not typically form part of our offer. Certain combinations are not acceptable, specifically: Biology and Human Biology or Sports Science plus Chemistry and another Mathematics and Further Mathematics or Statistics plus Chemistry and another EPQs are not considered within our scoring.

Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) that conforms to the QAA subject descriptor. We will NOT accept applications from people who have: - Achieved below 2i in a previous degree unless there is evidence of substantial subsequent experience in a healthcare-based or academically and/or professionally demanding career; - Commenced an Access diploma less than 3 years after completing A levels, other qualifications or a degree. 60 credits, with 45 of these credits coming from units which are concerned with academic subject content at Level 3 and graded; the remaining 15 credits come from ungraded Level 2 or Level 3 units. All units (60 credits) must be passed, with all graded level 3 units at distinction.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,D3

3 Distinctions (D3) in 3 Principal subjects including Chemistry and Biology.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 6 or above required in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Science. Please note that applicants applying with these minimums are unlikely to be shortlisted to interview and that scoring is based on 8 GCSEs.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

Overall score of 36 points with a mark of 6 in 3 Higher Level subjects which must include Chemistry and Biology. If English and Maths not offered at GCSE, this must be offered with a mark of at least 5 at Standard level.

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,B

AAAAB at Higher including Biology and Chemistry, and AB at Advanced Higher, including A in Chemistry and Biology.

UCAS Tariff

144-159

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About this course


Course option

5years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Clinical medicine

Pre-clinical medicine

Studying Medicine will lead you to a long and rewarding career where you’ll transform patient lives every day.

With outstanding clinical placements and world-leading educators, we encourage you to develop your knowledge and skills to become a successful doctor from day one.

At Leeds we offer you...

**Exceptional placements**
- Learn in an environment where clinical experience is second-to-none.

- Benefit from our long-established partnerships with major West Yorkshire teaching hospitals, local acute hospitals and GP practices. Here, you will have access to exceptional and varied placements with supervision from industry professionals.

**Outstanding teaching**

- Our curriculum is informed by the world-leading research carried out at Leeds, and delivered by experts with an exciting and dynamic approach to education,

We are international leaders in digital learning. Our curriculum is constantly updated from investment and innovation in our teaching resources.

- We are a recognised leader in patient and carer involvement. At Leeds, you will gain first-hand insight from people with a medical condition or disability, and their carers from our Patient Carer Community.

- You will be continuously supported by personal and course tutors, support staff and peer mentoring. Your wellbeing is a priority, and we want to help you make the most of your time at Leeds.

**Cutting-edge facilities**

Our newly redeveloped medical school building is home to dedicated teaching facilities to enhance your learning.

- The Medical Teaching Centre (MTC) is equipped with sector-leading technology, private study spaces and computer clusters for you to develop your understanding of core scientific principles.

- Our Clinical Skills Education Centre provides superb clinical skills training facilities, including simulation and state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment, and allows you to access independent learning opportunities and one-to-one clinical supervision.

**GMC registration**

Our programme includes preparation for the GMC Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA). Successful completion of the MBChB (and meeting Fitness to Practise criteria) allows you to register provisionally with the General Medical Council (GMC), the regulatory body for doctors in the UK.

Modules

Please see our website for up to date module information.

Assessment methods

We have an international reputation for high quality assessment. Throughout the course, assessment is designed to build your knowledge and skills, following two broad approaches:

Assessment for Learning - an informal evaluation technique to identify areas for specific individual support and inspire personal reflection on your performance – through written and practical exams, coursework and clinical assessments.

Assessment for Progression - formal written examinations, projects, case reports and objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) - where you are tested in Clinical Anatomy, Clinical Skills and Practice, Knowledge Application, Critical Analysis, Writing and Project Skills, and Attitudes and Professionalism.

The MBChB with Honours is awarded to outstanding students.

The Uni


Course location:

University of Leeds

Department:

School of Medicine

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

80%
Clinical medicine
80%
Pre-clinical medicine

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Medicine (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

83%
Staff make the subject interesting
77%
Staff are good at explaining things
75%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
94%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

80%
Library resources
87%
IT resources
86%
Course specific equipment and facilities
48%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

93%
UK students
7%
International students
30%
Male students
70%
Female students

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
A
A

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Medicine (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£32,000
med
Average annual salary
100%
med
Employed or in further education
98%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

98%
Health professionals
1%
Chief executives and senior officials
1%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Medicine (non-specific)

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£38k

£38k

£50k

£50k

£52k

£52k

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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