MB ChB Medicine (4.5-year degree)
About this course
MB ChB in MB ChB Medicine (4.5-year degree), a medicine degree centred on clinical practice and medical science. The course is divided into Phase 1 focusing on integrated body systems and Phase 2 involving intensive clinical environments and hospital placements. The Medical School holds General Medical Council accreditation.
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Entry requirements
In the case of applicants offering UK A-levels, they should have (or be likely to obtain before the medical course begins) a minimum of grades ABB, including Chemistry or Biology. They should demonstrate competence in English language, either in the case of a native English speaker by attainment of at least Grade 4 in English at GCSE (or equivalent), or in the case of non-native English speakers by attainment of at least 7.0 overall and a minimum of 6.5 in each component of IELTS. They should demonstrate competence in Maths by attainment of at least Grade 4 in Maths GCSE (or equivalent). In the specific case of the International Baccalaureate, they should be expected to achieve or to have achieved a total score of at least 32 points to include 3 Higher Level subjects. You must achieve at least Higher Level 6 in Chemistry or Biology but have taken both and achieved at least a HL5 in the other. Please note that the overall point score does not include theory of knowledge or extended essay. For applicants offering a degree – they should have a Bachelor degree in a subject cognate to Medicine, and have or be predicted a minimum classification of 2.1. Please note that we do not accept BTECs as this qualification is not sufficient. Academic qualifications older than 5 years will not be considered. For country-specific requirements, please see our Entry Requirements Document . English language requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English must hold an IELTS UKVI or *IELTS Academic certificate with a minimum overall score of 7 and no less than 6.5 in each component. *Please note that IELTS Academic is unsuitable for MB ChB applicants who may be offered an alternative course following Selection (CertHE Medical Sciences (Pre-Med), so we strongly recommend all MB C
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MB ChB Medicine (4.5-year degree) (71A8) at the University of Buckingham for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 83 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 65%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 185 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 18%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on MB ChB Medicine (4.5-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MB ChB Medicine (4.5-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is MB ChB Medicine (4.5-year degree) at University of Buckingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
How many students continue on MB ChB Medicine (4.5-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.