Black Futures Scholarship
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course

Pursue your ambitions in medicine and dentistry with the BMBS Medicine at University of Southampton. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-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 we diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, seeing the whole person and not only the condition they present with. International tuition fees are £32,000 per year, 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.
| A-Level | AAA All applicants must have a minimum of AAA, including biology and one additional science (with a pass in the practical element where it is separately endorsed). Acceptable additional science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. 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). Contextual offer School leaver applicants who meet two of the University contextual admissions criteria will be made a lower offer (AAB). This offer will include an A Level in biology and one additional science (with a pass in the practical element where it is separately endorsed). Acceptable additional science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. 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). Applicants must meet two of the University contextual admissions criteria. For further information about the contextual criteria please see https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/medicine-bm5-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 | 36 points Overall score of 36 points with 18 at Higher Level, with 6 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). |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£32,000
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate

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