Program Overview

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS)

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: A*AA, with A-Level Chemistry and Biology plus one further subject.
• IB: 38/766 points overall, with scores of 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry.
• BTEC: D*DD, and also require grade A in GCE A-Level Biology and Chemistry.
• Access: 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit Grade, including 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction Grade in Biology and 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction Grade in Chemistry.

Language Requirements

• GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade B or 6, or above.
• International students should view the university's requirements.

UCAT or GAMSAT Test

• Direct school leavers: required to take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
• Non-direct school leavers: required to take the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).

Work Experience

• Not part of the standard entry requirements.

Re-sit Students

• Exeter Medical School does not discriminate against applicants who have re-taken part or all of a qualification.

Interview Process

• Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) to determine non-academic qualities.
• Performance at the interview will typically determine whether an offer is made.

Programme Details

• Based at St Luke's Campus for the first year of study.
• Alternating between St Luke's and Truro campus for years two to five.
• Rotations through hospital and community placements.
• Assessment through The Applied Medical Knowledge Test (AMK).

Tuition Fees

• Details available on the university's Tuition fees and funding webpage.

Intercalation

• Opportunity to undertake an intercalated degree between years three and four.
• Offered to the highest-performing students based on assessments during the third year.

Extenuating Circumstances

• Applicants can complete an online form to report issues that have impacted their studies or exams.