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Extended Medical Degree Programme MBBS

UCAS code: A101

Key information

Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
ABB
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Six years (seven if an optional intercalated degree is undertaken)
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
15 October 2024
Apply via UCAS

Our Extended Medical Degree course MBBS (EMDP) is specifically designed for students who are studying A- levels or Access to Medicine at a non- selective state school or who are participants of Realising Opportunities across England. The course offers a more graduated introduction to medical study than the standard MBBS degree and provides greater academic and pastoral support.

Key benefits

  • Graduated introduction to medical study with additional support in your first two years
  • Integration of medical science with clinical teaching; and focus on learning in close contact with patients
  • Partner hospitals include Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals – three of the most renowned and busiest teaching hospitals in London.
  • Students benefit from clinical placements at district general hospitals located across the South of England and over 350 general practices
  • Learn from some of the world’s most influential clinicians and scientists, who are global leaders in life sciences and medical research
  • A multi-faculty university giving you access to a breadth of non-core subjects including humanities and social sciences
  • Twinned with leading medical schools around the world, providing opportunities for clinical exchanges during your elective module.

Employability

Our course is accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this Primary Medical Qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.

Employability

Our course is accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this Primary Medical Qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.

Key information

Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
ABB
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Six years (seven if an optional intercalated degree is undertaken)
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
15 October 2024
Apply via UCAS

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