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UndergraduateBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryUCAS: A108

Gateway to Medicine

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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6 yearsDuration
£31,300Per Year (Intl)
£37,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MB ChB Gateway to Medicine at University of Bristol is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing health outcomes. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 6-year full-time structure. Gateway to Medicine is aimed at students with the potential to become doctors who do not meet the standard academic entry criteria to apply directly to our five-year Medicine course. Our Gateway courses are a widening participation initiative for UK students who fulfil specific criteria and wish to apply for a clinical programme. During the Gateway year, students will learn alongside each other, benefiting from shared interprofessional insight and the unique community of Bristol's medical, dental and veterinary schools. International tuition fees are £31,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £47,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chemistry and Biochemistry for Medicine
Cell Biology and Molecular Processes
Clinical Skills and Professional Development
Research Methods and Scientific Inquiry
Quantitative Skills and Data Analysis
Reflective Practice and Personal Development
Transition to University Study and Wellbeing
UCAS Code:A108
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

BBC including B in Biology or Chemistry. Applicants with predicted or achieved grades of AAB or above (or points equivalent), or with A in Chemistry, are not eligible for this course.

International Baccalaureate

29 points

29 points overall with 14 at Higher level, including 5 at Higher Level in Biology or Chemistry. Applicants with predicted or achieved grades of 33 points overall including 16 at Higher Level, or with 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry, are not eligible for this course.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,300

per year

Total Course Cost (6 years)£187,800

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£33,000£37,000£40,000
3 years£41,000£47,000£53,500
5 years£46,500£52,500£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 42% above UK average salary
This course
£52,500
UK average
£37,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH01-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
98%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Bristol

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