About the course

Birmingham's MBChB Medicine and Surgery degree is where heritage meets ground-breaking innovation: we create the knowledge and we deliver it. We teach you the practical, theoretical and communication skills needed to become a safe, compassionate and ethical doctor of the future. Whilst studying for a medicine degree at Birmingham Medical School you will learn from passionate researchers, academics and clinicians in world-class settings with a focus on hand-on, apprentice-style experience. You’ll learn alongside other health professions for the most comprehensive, real life, learning experience and have the unique opportunity to see a vast range of illness, learning from a diverse population of over five million people. Birmingham is also home to some of the UK's leading hospitals, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, situated right next door. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital offers outstanding placement opportunities to many of our students to help further cement their knowledge in a real life setting. 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: 5 Year(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Birmingham Foundation Pathways - Kaplan UK

Number of A levels required:

　　3

　　Typical offer:

　　A*AA

　　General Studies:

　　Not accepted. Critical Thinking is also not accepted. Other non-standard subjects may not be accepted. Please contact us for advice.

　　International Baccalaureate

　　Higher level: 7,6,6 from Chemistry and Biology and one other approved subject.

　　Standard level: The subjects must include English and Mathematics if not offered at the higher level (Maths Studies is acceptable).

　　Minimum of 32 points must be attained

　　All applicants must:

　　Apply through UCAS

　　Offer acceptable academic qualifications (see below)

　　Sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in year of application

　　Attend for interview if invited

　　Minimum Age Requirement

　　Admissions for September 2023 will follow the current university requirements. Applicants must be 17 years old by 1 October of the year in which their programme starts.

　　TOEFL

　　95 overall with no less than 23 in any band.

　　IELTS*

　　7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in any band.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 95.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Birmingham Foundation Pathways - Kaplan UK. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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