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UndergraduateBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryUCAS: A100

Medicine

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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5 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£36,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in medicine and dentistry with the MB ChB Medicine at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Birmingham Medical School’s MBChB course will teach you the practical, theoretical and communication skills needed to become a safe, compassionate and ethical doctor of the future. You will develop the practical, theoretical and communication skills needed to become a safe and effective practitioner by learning from passionate researchers, academics and clinicians in world-class settings, with a focus on hand-on, apprentice-style experience. Right from the start, you’ll experience the practice of healthcare in the community with a fortnightly attachment to a general practice, allowing you t... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Skills and Communication
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Evidence-Based Medicine and Research
Clinical Practicum in General Practice
Internal Medicine and Acute Care
Surgery and Specialty Rotations
UCAS Code:A100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

Typical offer: A*AA. Candidates should have predicted AAA including Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry. General Studies: Not accepted. Critical Thinking is also not accepted. Other non-standard subjects may not be accepted. Please contact us for advice.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

Higher level: 7,6,6 from Chemistry and Biology and one other approved subject (in any order) Subsidiary level: The subjects must include English and Mathematics if not offered at the higher level (Maths Studies is acceptable). Minimum of 32 points must be attained You must provide results either from the Middle Years' Programme or an acceptable GCSE-equivalent qualification. MYP results will be scored according to the following equivalencies to GCSEs: 7 = A*; 6 = A; 5 = B. A minimum of 5 must have been achieved in Science, English and Mathematics

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56.5
PTE Academic67————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Additional course costs You will need to take into account your living costs and that you will have sufficient funds to finance your full duration of your studies. This will include travel to and from university and placement, learning resources, equipment and costs associated with elective placements in the UK or abroad. There are student travel passes for you to purchase to use on public transport around the West Midlands network. The programme also makes a contribution to travel costs based o

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£32,000£36,000£40,000
3 years£39,500£47,000£52,500
5 years£47,000£52,000£59,000

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£47,000
UK average
£37,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 41% above UK average salary
This course
£52,000
UK average
£37,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

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

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
96%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Birmingham

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