| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
Program Overview
This course is the primary medical qualification awarded by the University of Bristol and is recognised by the General Medical Council.
On this course you will learn about the art, science and craft of medicine through:
Health and conduct
Certain health conditions may be incompatible with some careers in medicine. Further information can be found with our pre-course information, within General Medical Council guidance "admission to medical school", or you can contact our Occupational Health team.
If you have a chronic health condition please contact the enquiries team for guidance on making an application.
We have excellent support services available including Disability Services, Students' Health Service and Student Counselling.
Medical students must complete a health questionnaire and undergo a medical examination. Non-immune students must be immunised against hepatitis B and tuberculosis.
In accordance with General Medical Council guidance, all medical students undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with other UK health-related courses.
Age Requirement
Students must be 18 years of age (or above) at the beginning of their year of entry to undertake the clinical experiential learning in our teaching general practices and clinical academies. This is to ensure that our students have the legal capacity to be bound by the rules of confidentiality of our NHS partners.
Interviews
Applicants must be available for interview from December to April immediately following submission of their application.
Program Outline
Please note:
It is possible that the information shown for future academic years may change due to developments in the relevant academic field. Optional unit availability varies depending on both staffing, student choice and timetabling constraints.
This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.
Year 1 (2024/25 entry cohort)
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 MB ChB | MEDI10007 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Foundations of Medicine | MEDI10008 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Systems Case 1 - Musculoskeletal | MEDI10009 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Systems Case 2 - Cardiovascular | MEDI10010 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Systems Case 3 - Respiratory | MEDI10011 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Systems Case 4 - Gastrointestinal | MEDI10012 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Systems Case 5 - Urinary | MEDI10014 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Systems Case 6 - Nervous System & Psychology | MEDI10013 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Systems Case 7 - Endocrine | MEDI10015 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Certificate of Higher Education | 0 |
Progression/award requirements
Unit Pass Mark for Professional Programmes (MBChB, BDS, BVSc): 50 out of 100
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please refer to the specific progression/award requirements for Gateway programmes.
Exit awards
All undergraduate degree programmes allow the opportunity for a student to exit from a programme with a Diploma or Certificate of Higher Education.
Integrated Master's degrees may also allow the opportunity for a student to exit from the programme with an equivalent Bachelor's degree where a student has achieved 360 credit points, of which 90 must be at level 6, and has successfully met any additional criteria as described in the programme specification.
The opportunities for a student to exit from one of the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry with an Award is outlined in the relevant Programme Regulations (which are available as an annex in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes).
Course structure
First year
This year will help you to explore health and wellbeing through case-based learning, to provide a foundation for your knowledge and skills, alongside clinical placements in primary and secondary care.
Second year
In this year you will explore disease processes and differential diagnoses for common symptoms through case-based learning, alongside clinical placements in primary and secondary care.
Third year
You will work in primary, community and secondary care settings in our clinical academies, where you will meet patients presenting for scheduled (elective) and unscheduled (emergency) care and learn about how common conditions are managed in the NHS.
Intercalation
Between years three and four, there is an opportunity to spend an additional year studying for an intercalated degree at Bachelors or Masters level in medical science or humanities subjects.
Fourth year
You will learn about the care of patients across the life course, from birth to old age in primary, community and secondary care in our clinical academies in preparation for your final knowledge-based and clinical examinations.
Fifth year
Following an elective study period, you will prepare for your Foundation Programme posts by working within clinical teams in the clinical academies, experiencing teamwork and decision-making in primary, community and secondary care.
Throughout your studies, you will be supported to deal with the challenges and uncertainties inherent in the practice of medicine to equip you to provide safe and effective care in all clinical settings.