Program Overview

Introduction to the Medicine MBBS BSc Program

The Medicine MBBS BSc program at University College London (UCL) is designed to educate highly capable, patient-centered clinicians grounded in science and best practice. This six-year program comprises a series of core systems-based modules and clinical placements, preparing students for clinical practice and enabling them to achieve the competencies set out in the General Medical Council's 'Outcomes for Graduates'.

Program Structure

• The program takes five years to complete for students who already have a BSc and six years for those who do not.
• It includes an intercalated BSc year, which allows students to study an individual subject in depth and develop their research skills.
• The curriculum is divided into modules, with extensive clinical contact throughout the course.
• Students learn from internationally renowned educators and researchers and have the opportunity to work with several major teaching hospitals in London.

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: A*AA
• Subjects: Biology and Chemistry required, with either at grade A*.

GCSEs

• English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

• Points: 39
• Subjects: A total of 19 points in three higher-level subjects, including 6 and 7 in Biology and Chemistry, in either order. No higher-level score below 5.

Contextual Offer

• Grades: AAB
• Subjects: Biology and Chemistry required at grade AA
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6.
• Points: 36
• Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher-level subjects, including Biology and Chemistry at a minimum score of 6. No score higher than level 5.

Tuition Fees

• UK students: £9,790 (2026/27)
• International students: £57,300 (2026/27)

Additional Costs

• Post Office ID verification: approximately £15
• Basic personal medical equipment: approximately £140 (including a white lab coat, safety goggles, and a stethoscope)
• Travel costs to placement providers
• Professional negligence insurance, immunizations, personal protection equipment, and post-exposure prophylaxis for overseas electives

Funding and Scholarships

• NHS Bursaries are available for eligible students in their final and penultimate years.
• Some bursaries and scholarships are available to MBBS students based on financial need.
• The UCL Scholarships Finder provides more information on available scholarships.

Career Prospects

• The vast majority of MBBS graduates go on to work as doctors within the NHS.
• The program enables students to achieve the General Medical Council's Outcomes for Graduates and is a Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) recognized for registration to practice medicine in the UK and other countries.
• Graduates have access to a structured career framework and a wealth of opportunities in different medical and surgical specialties.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Formative (mock) assessments to inform learning and familiarize students with assessment procedures.
• Summative exams at the end of each academic year for progression to the next year of the course.
• Portfolio requirements, including coursework, workplace-based assessments, and practical and clinical procedures sign-off.
• A variety of assessment methods, including single-best-answer questions, very short answer questions, online cases, practical examinations, clinical examinations, and workplace-based assessments.

Teaching and Learning

• A variety of teaching and learning methods are used, including small group activities, lectures, self-paced and computer-assisted learning, practical work, patient and community-based learning, and private study.
• Anatomy and Imaging form a significant part of early years teaching, taught through a combination of dissection, pro-section, and computer simulation.
• Early patient contact is provided in Years 1 and 2, with placement-based learning in NHS Trusts, Community, and Primary Care settings in Years 4-6.

Accessibility and Support

• The department endeavors to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.
• UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services provide support for students with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences, and mental health conditions.
• Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble.