Program Overview

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Introduction to the BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation

The BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation is a six-year program designed to provide an alternative entry route into medicine for able students whose education has been impacted by adversity. This course aims to aid the transition to university and introduces students to the learning, teaching, and assessment methods used in the program.

Program Details

Progression Routes

Successfully completing the Foundation Year (Year 0) guarantees progression to stage 1 of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery course, provided students meet the necessary entry requirements at the end of the year. Students will be enrolled directly onto Stage 1 of the standard BMBS program without needing to undertake any further assessments.

Foundation Year

The foundation year provides a solid grounding in medical sciences and anatomy, easing the transition into the first year of the program. Teaching will be delivered across a mixture of shared and bespoke core modules, with shared modules delivered in collaboration with the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Core Modules

• FMD001: Molecules to Cells (20 credits)
• FMD002: Introduction to Human Physiology (20 credits)
• FMD004: Interdisciplinary Learning and Team-Based Learning (Enquiry Learning) (20 credits)
• MED003: Learning Skills and Professional Development for Medicine (20 credits)
• MED004: Active Life Sciences Learning (20 credits)
• MED005: Workplace-Related Hot Topics in Medicine (20 credits)

Experience

Life Sciences Resource Centre

The program utilizes the Life Sciences Resource Centre (LSRC), an outstanding teaching and learning facility with modern resources designed to support student study.

Interprofessional Learning

The program supports interprofessional learning, giving students the opportunity to work with others across different healthcare fields. This helps students build valuable skills for their future careers.

Teaching Staff

The teaching staff at the Peninsula Medical School are dedicated to ensuring students maximize their potential and take ownership of their journey. The staff are committed to supporting students on their journey into medicine.

Careers

Graduate Outcomes

95% of BMBS graduates go on to work and/or study, with 90% using what they learned during their studies in their current work. Graduates work in various settings, including hospitals, GP practices, hospices, specialist units, and community teams.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Full-time study: ｣9,790 per year
• Module fees for repeated or part-time study: ｣815 per 10 credits
• Optional placement year completed in the UK: ｣1,955
• Optional placement year completed outside the UK: ｣1,465

Funding Options

The University of Plymouth offers various funding options, including tuition fee loans, living cost loans, scholarships, bursaries, and support funds.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet both academic and non-academic entry requirements. The typical offer is BBB at GCE A level, which must include grade B in Biology and grade B in a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, or Psychology.

GCSE Requirements

Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher), including English Language, Mathematics, and two Science subjects.

Contextual Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet a total of at least 5 points from any combination of the following criteria:

• Being in care or care-experienced
• Being in receipt or eligible for free school meals during level 3 qualifications
• Refugee status
• Attending a low-performing school/college based on 16-18 performance
• In receipt of EMA or 16-19 bursary
• In receipt of UCAT bursary

Selection and Admissions Process

Applications are made through UCAS, and the Admissions Advisory Panel considers various factors when selecting applicants for interview. The panel uses the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) results alongside A levels and GCSEs to select applicants for interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Medicine is an incredibly competitive course, and the number of applications received changes year to year.
• The University has 40 places on the BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation Year.
• Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with specific requirements.
• International Baccalaureate re-sit policy: Applicants must achieve a minimum of 30 points overall, including 5,5,5 at Higher Level at first attempt.
• The University does not consider late applications or extenuating circumstances at any stage of the admissions process.