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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
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SEP-25
6 Years
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-25
6 Years
At the University of Leeds, we know finding a place to study Medicine is challenging and competitive. That’s why we're levelling the playing field to give more talented students access to high quality medical education.Our new Gateway to Medicine course is a six-year course comprising of a Foundation year followed by a run through into the five-year MBChB medical degree. It is designed specifically for students from widening participation backgrounds who are hoping to take their first steps into Medicine.This flagship initiative aims to increase diversity within the medical profession. The Gateway to Medicine course is designed to provide young people who meet widening participation criteria with the opportunity to build confidence, to attain additional study skills and to fill gaps in their academic knowledge. This then allows them to begin the MBChB programme with the skills, knowledge and confidence to successfully become a doctor.
Connect and developYou will build your scientific knowledge and core professional skills, learning from leading academics and healthcare professionals. Crucially, the Gateway year will inspire you with the confidence and ambition to transition successfully into undergraduate medicine.
Progressing onto our MBChB courseAfter successfully completing your initial Gateway to Medicine year, including reaching the required grades on the assessment elements of the course, you’ll progress to the five standard years of our established MBChB course.On the MBChB you will:- Learn from experienced professionals who directly inform the curriculum with their world-leading medical research.- Work with patients to incrementally build your confidence and experience.- Undertake high-quality clinical placements within our strong network, comprising Leeds Teaching Hospitals, local acute and regional general hospitals and general practices.- Learn in dedicated teaching facilities in the newly refurbished School of Medicine, including the Medical Teaching Centre, Clinical Practice Centre, libraries and study spaces.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 Grades / Points required
BBC including Chemistry or Biology at B grade. Physics or Maths must also be offered if Chemistry is not taken.Certain combinations are not acceptable, specifically:Chemistry with Biology and Human Biology;Chemistry with Mathematics and Further MathematicsApplicants predicted ABB or greater with the A in Chemistry or Biology, who also meet the Widening Participation criteria, are not eligible to apply to A101 and should apply via the Access to Leeds route to the A100 course.Applicants predicted ABB without the A in Chemistry or Biology are not eligible to apply to A100 and should therefore apply to the Gateway course if they meet the Widening Participation criteria.Those taking a fourth A2 subject will not be at an advantage over those taking three.Applications from applicants re-sitting exams are only likely to be successful in exceptional circumstances. Well-supported documentary evidence of any extenuating circumstances is required and a rationale for resitting should be provided in the academic reference. Applications will not normally be considered from those undertaking a third attempt at an academic entry qualification.Lower achieved or predicted grades at A level will be rejected. BTECs are not accepted. Candidates who have studied previous access or foundation courses will not be accepted onto this programme. Graduate applicants will not be accepted onto this programme.
BB at Advanced Higher including Biology or Chemistry, and BBBBC at Standard Level. Applicants with achieved or predicted Advanced Higher grades of AA, are not eligible for this course.
29 overall including 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry or Biology. Applicants with predicted or achieved grades of 34 overall including 16 at Higher Level, who also meet the Widening Participation criteria, are not eligible to apply to A101 and should apply via the Access to Leeds route to the A100 course. Two subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Physics must also be offered at either Higher or Standard Level if not offered at GCSE.If English not offered at GCSE, this must be offered with a mark of at least 5 at Standard level
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