Medicine BMBS
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - BMBS

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University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

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Full Time

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Start date

08-SEP-25

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Duration

5 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - BMBS

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University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

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Full time

Start date

08-SEP-25

Duration

5 Years

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Course info

- You will have clinical experience from the first month of the programme in a variety of locations; hospitals, General Practice and the wider health community- You’ll learn in small groups of 8-9 using real life clinical examples- You will gain an excellent understanding of the basic and clinical sciences necessary to be a doctor- You’ll be studying in a world-leading, internationally-recognised, research-rich environment- You’ll have the opportunity to obtain an intercalated degree at either ...Read more

- You will have clinical experience from the first month of the programme in a variety of locations; hospitals, General Practice and the wider health community- You’ll learn in small groups of 8-9 using real life clinical examples- You will gain an excellent understanding of the basic and clinical sciences necessary to be a doctor- You’ll be studying in a world-leading, internationally-recognised, research-rich environment- You’ll have the opportunity to obtain an intercalated degree at either Bachelors or Masters level- To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
Medicine (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 99 = 1% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
1%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Medicine (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Medicine (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£30,000
What students say
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Alex
28 Oct 24

Love the beach and the sea campus has a really natural feel...Read more

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Olar
25 Oct 24

Support for students is second to none...Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies. Chemistry and Biology at Grade A required.

Chemistry and Biology at Grade A required.

Chemistry and Biology at Grade A required.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 Credits at Merit grade. To include 15 L3 credits at Distinction grade in Biology and 15 L3 credits at Distinction grade in Chemistry. Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Applicants will be considered with IB 38 OR 766 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 6 in HL Chemistry and Biology.

Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require GCE AL Biology and Chemistry grade A.

Popular A-level subjects

Medicine (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
83%
Chemistry
78%
Mathematics
59%
Physics
22%
Geography
9%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£47,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£47,500 per year

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Students from International

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Latest reviews

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Alex
28 Oct 24
Medicine BMBS
Love the beach and the sea campus has a really natural feel....
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Olar
25 Oct 24
MD Doctor of Medicine Healthcare and Medicine
Support for students is second to none....
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University of Exeter
Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St James' Park   0.4 miles away

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