About the course

This degree accepts high performing students from recognised feeder streams aiming to offer comprehensive preparation for a rewarding working life as a foundation doctor in the NHS and your career beyond. Our course is structured over four years to allow you to acquire knowledge, clinical skills and professional attitudes within an integrated spiral curriculum. Our aim is to produce great clinicians who understand people and the environment in which we live.

　　This degree is only for those on our recognised feeder streams graduating with one of the following degrees:

　　BSc (Hons) Medical Pharmacology Degree School of Medicine Cardiff University (B210)

　　BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences Degree School of Biosciences Cardiff University (BC97)

　　BMedSci Degree from the University of Bangor (B100)

　　BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences Degree from the University of South Wales (B901)

　　Having demonstrated appropriate knowledge and skills to enter the healthcare profession, you will pursue a course identical to Years 2 to 5 of the five year MBBCh course.

　　The programme initially focuses on building a platform for integrated clinical sciences. This is delivered in the classroom, practical classes, lectures and the virtual learning environment. You learn to apply your knowledge in the clinical environment, both in hospital and community settings.

　　The programme emphasises the importance of learning science in the clinical context, and the central place of the patient in a doctor’s work. We firmly believe that patients are at the heart of medical education and as such you will be introduced to patients from the first year. You will learn about common medical conditions from real patients, as well as their doctors, in authentic and impressively equipped facilities.

　　Patient safety, science knowledge, scholarship, and the service role of doctors are unifying themes throughout.

　　As you progress through the programme you will find there is increasing emphasis on your acquisition of clinical skills, initially in a simulated environment progressing to extended clinical placements with increasing responsibility in hospital and community settings throughout Wales. Throughout the course, you are expected to display the professional attributes of a doctor in training.

　　By the time you graduate, you will have demonstrated that care of patients is your first concern. With full engagement in the course, you will be able to apply knowledge and skills in a competent and ethical manner, and use your ability to provide leadership and to analyse complex and uncertain situations. You will have achieved all the outcomes and clinical competencies required by the General Medical Council set out in ‘Outcomes for graduates'.

　　The Medicine programme is recognised as a Primary Medical Qualification under the Medical Act, and graduates of the programme may apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Cardiff
September, 2025	Cardiff

　　

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Entry requirements for Cardiff University

A level

　　AAA. Must include Biology and Chemistry. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study. We do not accept A-level resits. If you are a graduate applicant, you must have or be working towards a 2:1 in your degree and have BBB/ABC at A-level (or equivalent), including subject requirements and meet the minimum GCSE requirements (or equivalent qualifications). If you have completed a PhD, the minimum A-Level requirement is BBC and all other criteria listed for graduates must be met.

　　International Baccalaureate

　　36 overall (excluding Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay) including 19 at HL. Must include grade 6 in Biology and Chemistry. Grade 7 in SL Biology or Chemistry can be taken in place of HL Biology or Chemistry if you also have grade 6 in HL Maths, Physics, or Statistics. We do not accept IB repeats. If you are a graduate applicant, you must have or be working towards a 2:1 in your degree and have 32 overall in the IB, including subject requirements at Standard and Higher level.

　　GCSE

　　Grade B or grade 6 in GCSE English Language.

　　IELTS - At least 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in speaking and a minimum of 6.5 all other sub-scores

　　TOEFL iBT - At least 100 with minimum scores of 24 for writing, 22 for listening, 24 for reading and 25 for speaking

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cardiff University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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