MBChB Medicine
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
MBChB in MBChB Medicine, a medicine degree centred on clinical practice and scientific theory within the field of medicine. The programme is delivered by the School of Medicine based in The Institute of Medical Sciences at the Royal Bolton NHS Foundation Trust hospital, utilizing a curriculum originating from the University of Leicester and subject to General Medical Council oversight. The first year covers foundational medical training through MBChB Year 1. The second year continues this phase through MBChB Year 2, which involves campus-based learning alongside early clinical experiences at partner trusts and GP surgeries. The third year shifts to full-time clinical environments through MBChB Year 3, comprising clinical clerkships in medicine, surgery, and primary care. The fourth year focuses on speciality placements through MBChB Year 4 across various health and care disciplines in physical and mental health. The fifth year concludes the programme through MBChB Year 5, featuring foundation assistantships in emergency medicine, medicine, surgery, and primary care, alongside an elective placement.
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Entry requirements
136 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Please note that for September 2026 and September 2027 entry, the University of Greater Manchester is only able to offer this course to International applicants. Level 2 qualifications: You must possess at least five GCSE/IGCSE qualifications at grades 6-9. These must include Mathematics, English Language and two sciences (including Chemistry and Biology or Double Science). We will consider resits in GCSE English Language or Maths. If you are studying different Level 2 qualifications (or an international equivalent), please contact us for details of our requirements or to discuss your eligibility. Level 3 qualifications: We accept a range of level 3 qualifications. For example, we require at least three A-levels with a minimum of grades AAB, normally in three subjects, including Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and the third in any subject. Grades can be in any order. We do not accept A-levels in General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies or Global Perspectives. Alternatively, if you are studying the International Baccalaureate qualification, we require a minimum score of 34 points overall, and a minimum score of 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects, including Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths. If you are studying different Level 3 qualifications (or an international equivalent), please contact us for details of our requirements or to discuss your eligibility. Graduate qualifications: We are also happy to consider applications from graduates. We require a minimum of an upper second-class (2.1) honours in your Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree. We will consider graduate applicants from any discipline, provided you meet our minimum GCSE requirements and have a BBB or ABC at A-level including a B grade in either Chemistry or Biology. If you are studying an international equivalent, or possess alternative level 2 or level 3 qualifications, please contact us for details of our requirements or to discuss your eligibility. Disruption to assessments after a conditional offer is made: If after you have been made a conditional offer your qualification assessments are substantially disrupted by events such
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Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- MBChB Year 1
- MBChB Year 2
- MBChB Year 3
- MBChB Year 4
- MBChB Year 5
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for MBChB Medicine at University of Greater Manchester?
The typical offer is 34 points in the IB.