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UndergraduateBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryUCAS: A103

Gateway to Medicine

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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6 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BMBS Gateway to Medicine at Bangor University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing health outcomes. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 6-year full-time structure. Our Gateway to Medicine six-year course is aimed at Wales-domiciled students who meet widening participation criteria, where an extra year of medical education supports the transition and integration into university and medical school, supporting future success. The 'Gateway to Medicine year' (year 1) is designed to prepare students for the BMBS Medicine course. Following successful completion of the 'Gateway Year' students will progress onto the BMBS Medicine programme for years 2-6. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Medical Sciences and Biochemistry
Clinical Skills and Patient Communication
General Practice and Primary Care
Community Health and Population Medicine
Medical Ethics and Professional Practice
Introduction to Pathology and Pharmacology
Welsh Healthcare Systems and Cultural Competence
UCAS Code:A103
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (6 years)£108,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £37,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers Gateway to Medicine as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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