Medicine - graduate entry programme (4 year) mbbs

Structure

• Year 1
• Years 2 - 3
• Year 4

Year 1 Phase 1 (Year 1)

You’ll take eight modules in your first year. Six modules are based on body systems, which in turn encompass various scientific and medical themes. The remaining two modules cover human sciences and public health.

You’ll also practise dissection in the anatomy lab.

We introduce the basic biological sciences and address key topics, including:

• normal biological structure and function of cells, organs and body systems
• the effect of illness on people and their families
• the impact of environmental and social factors on health.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Years 2 - 3 Phase 2 (Years 2 and 3)

You’ll undertake a series of placements in our associate teaching hospitals and in the community, returning regularly to the medical school for teaching weeks and assessments. Working alongside clinical teams, you’ll expand and apply the knowledge and skills acquired during Phase 1.

You’ll also complete three student-selected components (SSCs) over the two years, based around clinical scenarios, patient interviews and history taking. SSCs allow you to build a portfolio of core competencies while focusing on topics of particular interest. Some are carried out in blocks of two to five weeks, while others run throughout the year.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 4 Phase 3 (Year 4)

The final year of the programme provides you with clinical and community placements, including in a GP surgery.

Throughout the year you’ll return to the medical school for a teaching programme, which incorporates individual sessions in communication skills and simulated patient scenarios.

You’ll complete your SSC programme, which may include spending time in a specialism not previously experienced or gaining a deeper understanding in an area that already interests you.

You will also complete your Intermediate Life Support qualification.

After your final examinations, you’ll complete a six-week elective in the UK or overseas. For many students, this is one of the most eagerly anticipated and memorable experiences at medical school – an opportunity to explore medicine in an entirely new environment, both socially and culturally.

Following your elective, you’ll spend three weeks shadowing the current first-year Foundation Year (FY1) doctor in the hospital where you’ll be based for your own FY1 training.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Additional Costs

The elective period in your final year is self-funded.

For some electives the host institution charges up to £6,000, while others incur no additional expense. You’ll also need to factor in the cost of flights and accommodation. Placements taken within the UK can be a more financially viable option for students on a limited budget.