Entry requirements
A level
Including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Maths and Further Maths count as one subject. Human Biology and Biology count as one subject.
Approved Access to Medicine courses are considered, please enquire with the Medical School for further details. Overall Distinction required with 45 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, or distinction in all graded credits for pre-reformed courses
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Combinations welcome with A levels.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applicants are expected to have grade B/6 in English Language, Mathematics and two science GCSEs (either Chemistry and Biology or Double Science).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass Diploma with 34 points overall (not including core or bonus points) with three higher level subjects at Grade 6 or above. Higher levels subjects: Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Three standard level subjects must also be included.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Either alone or in a combination with A-levels. Including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology
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About this course
There has been a Medical School at the University of Leicester, teaching the MBChB Medical Degree for more than 40 years. Our experience ensures an excellent standard of teaching and a supportive community and our excellent modern facilities provide a state-of-the art learning environment.
We have revised our curriculum to make it even more patient-focussed. Our course is designed to be clinically relevant throughout and integrates your learning, enabling you to acquire the medical knowledge and professional competencies that are essential to practise medicine effectively. You will have hands-on experience – working with real patients from the beginning.
Throughout the course you will learn from expert academics and medical practitioners working at the sharp end of the NHS. Their teaching is directly influenced by their expertise in such diverse fields as heart disease, cancer and genetics – some of the areas where Leicester's reputation is truly global.
Our new curriculum is designed to prepare future doctors to meet the challenges of healthcare in the 21st Century. When you graduate you will take forward the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that are required to practise medicine effectively and successfully, and will be prepared for the inevitable changes in practice that will occur in the future.
Modules
Phase 1 lasts two years. You will take a series of integrated, interdisciplinary modules related to human structure and function in health and disease. You will also undertake community attachments to illustrate the social and psychological context of medicine. Theoretical study of social and behavioural science supplements this learning in the community.
In years 3-5 you will spend virtually all of your time working full-time in clinical environments.
Assessment methods
At the end of the day all parts of the curriculum must come together in your own mind, so you may focus them on clinical problems. Our assessments are integrated to help you to consider all aspects of the course when tackling a clinical problem. You will have regular opportunities for formative assessments throughout Phase 1. This gives you an informal opportunity to test your learning and get feedback. We will also give you feedback on the summative assessments which you must pass to progress to the next stage. We use a variety of assessment techniques to test your ability to apply your knowledge and skills to clinical problems and patient management. In the clinical years you will receive continual feedback on your developing clinical skills during your placements.
The Uni
University of Leicester
Medical and Social Care Education
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