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Introduction to the Medicine Program
The University of Oxford offers a comprehensive Medicine program, designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of medical science and practice. The program is divided into two main components: pre-clinical and clinical.
Course Overview
The standard Oxford medical course has separate pre-clinical and clinical components. Students first gain a comprehensive grounding in medical science, before applying that scientific foundation in the clinical setting. The course duration is 6 years, with the first 3 years focusing on pre-clinical studies and the remaining 3 years on clinical studies.
Subject Requirements
Required subjects for the program include Chemistry, with either Maths, Further Maths, Biology, or Physics. There are no recommended or helpful subjects for this program.
Other Course Requirements
Admissions tests for the program include the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). There is no written work required for the application.
Admissions Statistics
The program has a highly competitive admissions process, with only 25% of applicants being interviewed and 9% being successful. The average intake for the program is 153 students.
About the Course
The practice of Medicine offers a breadth of experiences impossible to find in any other subject. Every day brings different patients with different needs. Its a great choice for scientists who strive to understand and apply research findings to improve the lives of the patients in their care.
Research Work
All students in the program undertake an experimental research project as part of their BA in Medical Sciences. This project offers valuable first-hand experience of scientific research and allows students to work in a laboratory from a wide range of departments within the Medical Sciences Division.
Course Structure
The program is divided into two main components: pre-clinical and clinical. The pre-clinical stage includes the First BM and the Final Honour Schools in Medical Sciences. The clinical stage includes the study of clinical medicine and the application of scientific knowledge in a clinical setting.
Terms 1-3 (First BM Part I)
Courses in this term include:
- Organisation of the body
- Physiology and pharmacology
- Biochemistry and medical genetics
- Population health 1: medical sociology
- Year 1: Learning with Patients 1 Assessment for this term includes in-person examinations and other types of assessment.
Terms 4-5 (First BM Part II)
Courses in this term include:
- Applied physiology and pharmacology
- The nervous system
- Principles of pathology
- Psychology for medicine
- Year 2: Learning with Patients 2 Assessment for this term includes in-person examinations and other types of assessment.
Terms 6-9 (Final Honour Schools in Medical Sciences)
Courses in this term include:
- Eight themes across a variety of advanced options offered
- Essay
- Research project
- Year 3: Learning with Patients 3 Assessment for this term includes in-person examinations, submitted work, and oral presentation of research project.
Progress to Clinical Training
Registered Oxford medical students who are eligible to progress to Clinical studies may apply to transfer to Oxford Clinical Medicine during the final year of their pre-clinical studies.
Academic Requirements
Qualification requirements for the program include:
- A-levels: A*AA in three A-levels (excluding Critical Thinking and Thinking Skills) taken in the same academic year
- Advanced Highers: AA (taken in the same academic year, in Chemistry, and one from Biology, Physics or Mathematics) plus Highers: AAAAA (taken in the same academic year)
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 39 (including core points) with 766 at HL
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: Please visit the Medical Sciences website for details
- Any other equivalent qualifications: Other national and international qualifications are also acceptable
Applying
All candidates must follow the application procedure as shown on the Applying to Oxford pages. The following information gives specific details for students applying for this course.
Admissions Test
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is required for this program. The test date is between 7 July and 26 September 2025, and the registration deadline is 19 September 2025.
Written Work
You do not need to submit any written work when you apply for this course.
What Are Tutors Looking For?
Tutors are looking for students with scientific ability and aptitude for Medicine. Applicants are expected to show that they have a realistic understanding of what a medical career will involve, and that they have the potential to become effective and caring doctors.
Careers
A vast array of speciality training pathways are available after obtaining a medical qualification, ranging from general practice or emergency medicine through obstetrics or ophthalmology to paediatrics or psychiatry.
Fees
These annual fees are for full-time students who begin this undergraduate course in 2026:
- Pre-clinical annual course fees:
- Home: Ł9,790
- Overseas: Ł49,400
- Clinical annual course fees:
- Home: Ł9,790
- Overseas: Ł65,250
Living Costs
Living costs at Oxford might be less than youd expect, as our world-class resources and college provision can help keep costs down. Living costs for the academic year starting in 2026 are estimated to be between Ł1,405 and Ł2,105 for each month you are in Oxford.
Financial Support
Home students with a family income of around Ł42,875 or less are eligible for a tuition fee loan and may also be eligible for a bursary. The UK government also provides living costs support to Home students from the UK and those with settled status who meet the residence requirements.
Additional Fees and Charges
In the third term of the second year, students who undertake a research project may wish to remain in Oxford after the end of full term to facilitate completion of their project. However, this extended residence in Oxford is not a requirement and students should be aware that no financial support is available to help with any additional living costs during this time.
Elective Study
Each final-year student has a period of 10 weeks for elective study within the overall 48 weeks of the course. Your elective study may be conducted in Oxford, elsewhere in the UK, or anywhere in the world provided the content of the placement is appropriate experience for medicine. Approval must be granted by the Director of Clinical Studies.