This six-year programme includes an integrated BSc (except for graduate entrants with UK degrees), leading to the awards of Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The curriculum is centred on key health problems, clinical presentations and patient pathways. You will have clinical contact throughout with patients and doctors.
For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme
Pass in Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) from the College of West Anglia, with a minimum of 28 credits awarded with Distinction in the Level 3 units, the remainder of the credits in the Level 3 units awarded with Merit.
D2,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects. Chemistry and Biology required.
A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), to include Chemistry and Biology at Advanced Higher.
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus Chemistry and Biology GCE A levels at grades A*AA.
In addition to A level and International Baccalaureate, UCL considers a wide range of international qualifications for entry to its undergraduate degree programmes.
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.
The English language level for this programme is: Advanced
A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.
As a student of medicine at UCL you will be joining a prestigious medical school, part of the largest Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) in Europe.
Six former students and staff have been awarded Nobel Prizes. Medical advances have included the discovery of adrenaline, the immune system, the hormone aldosterone and auto-immune disease.
You will be taught by those at the forefront of international research and cutting-edge practice in medical sciences and clinical medicine.
Our location in central London provides access to exciting clinical attachments in a range of settings.
The MBBS is accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC) as a Primary Medical Qualification
In each year of your degree you will take a number of compulsory modules. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken through both formative and integrated summative methods.
Your degree will follow a six-year programme inclusive of an integrated BSc (except for graduate entrants with UK degrees) leading to the award of the Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
The MBBS programme aspires to educate the 'UCL Doctor': a highly competent and scientifically literate clinician who is equipped to practise patient-centred medicine in a constantly changing modern world and has a foundation in the basic medical and social sciences.
The MBBS at UCL is a six-year integrated programme of study. Each year comprises a number of themed integrated modules, focusing on:
Year 1: Fundamentals of Clinical Science 1
Year 2: Fundamentals of Clinical Science 2
Year 3: Integrated BSc
Year 4: Integrated Clinical Care
Year 5: The Life Cycle and Specialist Practice
Year 6: Preparation for Practice
Students who are already UK graduates are exempt from the integrated BSc and will move directly from year two to year four.
Clinical and Professional Practice (CPP) modules run 'vertically' across the entire MBBS programme.
There are 16 CPP modules organised into three groupings: Integrated Clinical and Professional Practice (including: Anatomy and Imaging, Cinical Skills and Practical Procedures, Pathological Sciences, Use of Medicines and Use of Evidence); Overarching Themes (including: Mental Health, Social Determinants of Health, Ethics and Law and Clinical Communication); and Student-centred Learning, Person-centred Learning.
Students may choose Student Selected Components (SSCs) in years one, two and six and in the elective period in year six. SSCs allow students to pursue special interests and develop a range of generic skills. They include choices in science, research, the arts, and humanities and languages.
For highly motivated and especially able students there is the opportunity to obtain a PhD in addition to the BSc and MBBS degrees. A small number of students are selected each year for the MBPhD programme. Selection takes place during year four of the programme.
An indicative guide to the structure of this programme, year by year.
In addition to the Clinical and Professional Practice vertical modules, year one is arranged as a series of consecutive modules, each based on a physiological system.
These modules are:
Foundations of Health and Medical Practice
Infection and Defence
Circulation and Breathing
Fluids, Nutrition and Metabolism
Year two is organised in a similar way to year one, with both vertical and system-based consecutive modules.
The modules are:
Movement and Musculoskeletal Biology
Neuroscience and Behaviour
Endocrine Systems and Regulation
Development, Genetics and Cancer
A wide range of integrated BSc degree programmes are available, for example in: Global Health; Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering; Neuroscience; Orthopaedic Science; Paediatrics and Child Health; Pharmacology; Physiology; and Surgical Sciences.
This year is divided into four parts. It begins with a three-week introductory module in clinical methods followed by three twelve-week integrated modules of clinical placements, each preceded by a related core teaching week. The clinical attachments are largely, but not exclusively, spent at the three main University NHS Trusts (University College London Hospital, Royal Free Hospital and the Whittington Hospital) and in the community. The clinical attachments for all students address integrated clinical care and cover acute care and hospital admissions, hospital-based care, outpatient care and community-based care in medical, surgical and mental health domains.
Clinical and Professional Practice teaching will occur throughout the year in a wide range of topics relevant to integrated patient care.
Following a one-week introductory module, year five comprises three twelve-week integrated modules of clinical placements, each preceded by a related core teaching week. These modules are themed around the lifecycle: Child and Family Health with Dermatology, Women’s and Men’s Health, Ageing and Palliative Care, plus a brief rotation in a range of clinical specialities (cancer medicine, ENT, ophthalmology and adult psychiatry).
Clinical and Professional Practice learning takes place in both dedicated teaching sessions and in learning activities embedded in the core modules throughout the year. These sessions cover topics relevant to the life cycle and specialist practice and include a patient-centred care pathway.
The final year involves a 16-week clinical placement at a district general hospital addressing all areas of practice (medicine, surgery, specialist practice and emergency care); an assistantship where you will share the work of a named FY1 doctor; plus a four-week GP placement. Students also maintain a portfolio of workplace-based assessments and complete required coursework during their placement.
After completion of the final examinations in March, students return to complete an eight-week elective period usually, but not exclusively, spent overseas, and a final four-week ‘Preparation for Practice’ SSC designed to orient them towards future work in the Foundation Programme.
A variety of teaching and learning methods are used throughout the programme. These include: small group activities, lectures, self-paced and computer-assisted learning, practical work, patient and community-based activities, and private study. Anatomy and imaging are taught through a combination of dissection, prosection and computer simulation. You will also learn from a range of healthcare professionals and patients during placements.
You will be assessed using a wide range of methods, including single-best-answer questions, data interpretation, practical examinations, clinical examinations, workplace-based assessment and a comprehensive portfolio.
Detailed module descriptions are available on the department website: Medicine MBBS BSc.
The programme integrates basic medical sciences and clinical sciences with professional skills and competencies throughout the programme. The integrated BSc enhances key generic skills including independent learning, critical thinking, scholarly writing and scientific method.
Your medical degree opens up a structured career framework and a wealth of opportunities. You will have access to the UCL Careers Service, and to specialist help and advice through the Careers and Foundation Transition Committee of the Medical School.
The two-year foundation programme for medical graduates offers the opportunity to gain insight into possible career options or to build a wider appreciation of medical practice before embarking on specialist training.
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“As I've reached my clinical years, I've learnt to appreciate the advantage we have by rotating around some of the best hospitals in the country. The University College Hospital and the Royal Free are known for offering specialised modern treatments. Having access to such a large number of patients has been crucial to our learning. ”Carmen Camino Garcia - Medicine MBBS BSc Fifth Year
The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2019/20 academic year. The UK/EU fees shown are for the first year of the programme at UCL only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase. The Overseas fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2019/20 entrants for each year of study on the programme, unless otherwise indicated below.
Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.
If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc. on this programme, please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).
Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.
Funding opportunities relevant to the department may appear in this section when they are available. Please check carefully or confirm with the programme contact to ensure they apply to this degree programme.
The Scholarships and Funding website lists scholarships and funding schemes available to UCL students. These may be open to all students, or restricted to specific nationalities, regions or academic department.
Entry to medicine at UCL is very competitive so it is wise to follow the advice given on the UCL Medical School website about how to get the most out of your application. In addition to submitting your UCAS application you are required to sit the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT—see www.admissionstestingservice.org for more details).
Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.
Application deadline: 15 October 2018
We seek candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds. Academic qualifications are important but considerable weight is also given to your BMAT scores, personal statement, referee's report, steps you have taken to gain insight into a medical career, community activities, general education and, if invited, your performance at the interview.
At the interview you will have the opportunity to see UCL and the Medical School and to talk with students and staff about what it is like to study here.
Previous study of chemistry and biology is required.
All students offered a place will need to demonstrate that they are fit for the programme by providing information in collaboration with their GP. All students will also be required to undergo a police check (through the Disclosure and Barring Service for UK students).
For further information on UCL's selection process see: Selection of students.