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UndergraduateBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryUCAS: A102

Medicine BM6 Widening Participation (BMBS)

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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6 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£38,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the BMBS Medicine BM6 Widening Participation (BMBS) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 6-year full-time structure. Study Medicine at one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals, University Hospital Southampton, as part of a supportive and ambitious community of peers and staff, to become the doctor you want to be. Medicine is a challenging and rewarding field that blends science with compassionate patient care. At Southampton, you’ll study a curriculum designed to mirror real medical practice from your very first week, exploring how to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, seeing the whole person and not only the condition they present with. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £48,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Skills and Patient Communication
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Evidence-Based Medicine and Research Methods
General Practice and Community Medicine
Surgery and Acute Care
Medicine and Specialties
UCAS Code:A102
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

A level grades BBB including Biology and one additional science. General studies and critical thinking are not accepted. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education). Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Where the science practical is separately endorsed, a pass in the practical science assessment is required for any science A Levels taken. Our Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery 6 year degree programme has been established to widen access into the medical profession. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria along with the academic entry requirements. Only applicants who meet both the eligibility criteria and academic criteria will be considered. Please see the Eligibility criteria under ''Further Information'' and visit our website. https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/medicine-bm6-widening-participation-degree-bmbs#entry For this programme we do not make an alternative EPQ offer, however we welcome applicants who have achieved a good grade in the EPQ.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Overall score of 30 points with 15 at Higher Level, with 5 in HL Biology and one additional HL science Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees, costs and funding Tuition fees Fees for a year's study: UK students pay £9,535. This course is not available to EU and international students. What your fees pay for Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.Find out how to: pay your tuition feescalculate your student financesYou will be responsible for paying certain costs not covered by the tuition fee. These include:vaccinations and immunisation£100 per year towards travel costs associated with clinical pla

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£36,000£38,000£43,000
3 years£41,500£48,000£54,000
5 years£49,000£53,500£60,500

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 30% above UK average salary
This course
£48,000
UK average
£37,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 45% above UK average salary
This course
£53,500
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

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%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.

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