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Medicine (5 Year Programme) MBBS
Key information
- Degree
- MBBS
- Duration
- 5 years
- Start
- September 2027
- UCAS code
- A100
- Institution code
- Q50
- Entry Requirements
- Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
- Home fees
- £10050
- Overseas fees
- £56650
Funding information
Paying your fees
Overview
Study to become a doctor at a world-class university, and work with a diverse range of patients presenting with a wide selection of clinical problems at some of London's greatest hospitals.
Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is one of the oldest medical schools in the UK. We draw on our history and heritage to provide you with the best medical education and training, in some of the best teaching facilities, and prepare you for life in medicine wherever you choose to practice.
Our core curriculum will equip you with foundational knowledge and skills, as well as the fundamentals of professional practice necessary for being a new doctor. The curriculum content is underpinned by our world-leading bench to bedside research, linking your learning to the work of the faculty, who pioneer the discovery and development of new drugs globally, through to design and deliver effective public health interventions for our local community.
We use evidence-based educational approaches whether for small or large group teaching, and focus on developing your self-regulated learning ability necessary for independent clinical practice. You’ll start seeing patients from your very first week, in community and hospital settings, across all years of the course.
Alongside the core curriculum, you can self-select modules where you have interest or passion, from the fundamental or clinical sciences through to the psychological or social sciences as well as any area of study you want pursue with our support in order to be the doctor you want to be.
More information about the course including full entry requirements and selection criteria.
UCAS application deadline: 15 October
Structure
Intercalated degrees
Intercalated BSc
Take a year out of your medical studies to earn a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree and gain a deeper understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, demonstrate your commitment to a particular area, or broaden your career options.
You can apply for an intercalated BSc to start after your second, third or fourth year on the course. Selection is based on your exam results and interview performance.
Intercalated MSc
We also offer Masters degrees for intercalation, taken after your third or fourth years.
MB PhD programme
If you’re interested in a clinical academic career, you may join this 3 year programme after the third or fourth year of your MBBS to undertake a research-based PhD, before returning to complete your MBBS degree.
Find out more about intercalated degrees
Additional Costs
The elective period in your final year is self-funded. For some electives the host institution charges up to £6,000, while others incur no additional expense. You'll also need to factor in the cost of flights and accommodation. Placements taken within the UK can be a more financially viable option for students on a limited budget.
Clinical Placements
Clinical placements are an essential part of your development as a medical student and you will have have patient contact in every year. You will learn theory and skills through your training and be able to apply those in your clinical placements.
Clinical placements for MBBS students at Queen Mary start in September of year 1 with a group placement in a primary care setting. Students in groups of 8 work with a GP tutor on a fortnightly basis through the year. You will be introduced to the practice team, the practice area and most importantly the patients. You will learn about the impact of ill health on the patient, their family and their community.
In year 2 you will take part in innovative online teaching on management of mental illness with the psychiatrists from our partner mental health trusts – ELFT and NELFT. You will also have teaching on primary care with GP tutors.
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Student Testimonial
My biggest advice is to choose a medical school that values you as a whole, not just your grades. Even before I enrolled, I was receiving emails from Disability Advisors, checking if I needed any support. That kind of care makes a real difference.
Queen Mary is one of the oldest medical schools in the UK - it's incredible to think how many great minds learned here. I love the Garrod Building with its history, the oil paintings, and the stunning Whitechapel Library. But while the Faculty is rooted in tradition, it moves with the times, integrating AI, virtual reality, and creative projects into the curriculum. There are also so many opportunities to speak and work with people from different backgrounds, and that's such a powerful skill for a doctor.
The best part of my degree so far has been the placements. Sitting in GP practices, speaking to people I’d never otherwise meet, has challenged my views on what it means to live. I understand how tough life can be because I’ve experienced it. But I know how incredible it can be too.
At Queen Mary, making a difference means making your mark in a way only you can. From offering financial support like bursaries to disability and wellbeing services, they remove any barriers, so nothing stands in your way.
Teaching
Teaching and learning
We use a variety of evidence-based educational approaches depending on the knowledge, skill or behaviours that need to be developed:
- Large group activities such as lectures
- Small group activities and team-based learning
- Tutorials
- Practicals
- Ward rounds
- Simulation
- Multi-professional training
Throughout your first two years, you’ll apply your theoretical knowledge in team-based learning sessions. Small groups of students and a facilitator work together to understand and explain a clinical scenario through teamwork, application exercises and independent research.
You’ll have access to an extensive online virtual learning environment (VLE), which includes rich multimedia content from across the programme.
Assessment
Your progress is evaluated through a system of programmatic assessment that includes monitoring of learner engagement continuously across the academic year, through to performance in written and practical examinations at end of each academic year.
A scheme of merits and distinctions recognises excellent or outstanding attainment across each area of the curriculum. Prizes reward outstanding achievement across all the assessment methods and in specialist areas of the curriculum.
Resources and facilities
As a medical student studying on the London MBBS course, you’ll learn across three Queen Mary University of London campuses - Whitechapel, Mile End and West Smithfield - benefitting from the excellent resources of each to aid your studies:
- The Blizard Building, which houses state-of-the-art facilities for students and staff, including open-plan research laboratories, a 400-seat lecture theatre and a café
- The Garrod building, which has been recently reopened (Jan 2024) following a £11.2 million refurbishment project by the university. This space is the new home for Barts and The London Students Association and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry’s Institute of Health Science Education. The Garrod also houses The Griff, which is the heartbeat of student life on this campus, serving delicious coffee, food and drinks.
- Dedicated teaching room equipped with anatomical specimens, medical images, videos and specialised computer imaging
- Extensive library facilities – the Queen Mary Library at Mile End, large medical archives at the Royal London and Barts hospitals, and access to the University of London library
- Multi-user labs with computers and CCTV for practical classes
- A purpose-built Clinical and Communications Centre, where you can practise methods on mannequins and models, and develop your communication skills with the help of specially trained actors.
We have recently opened a new satellite campus in the heart of Ilford. The space will be used for education purposes, enabling medical students to learn both in the classroom and mock ward environment. Watch our video below to see for yourself.
Entry requirements
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UCAT |
Fourth decile or above, SJT Bands 1- 3. |
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A-Level |
A*AA (results must be achieved in one sitting over a study period of no longer than two years) |
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IB |
37 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 666 including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject from (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths). |
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BTEC |
BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
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Degree |
2:1 or above in any degree subject with supporting Biology and Chemistry qualifications where necessary. Please see the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry webpage on entry requirements for further information. |
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GCSE |
Six GCSEs at grades 777666/AAABBB including Biology, Chemistry, English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. The Science Double Award may substitute all sciences at GCSE. If you are an international student who does not study GCSEs/IGCSEs as part of your qualifications, then we would not expect you to have met this requirement. GCSEs are not required for graduates. |
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Contextualised admissions |
Our standard contextual offer: AAA (results must be achieved in one sitting over a study period of no longer than two years). Must include Biology or Chemistry, and a second science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics) More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. |
Non-UK students
To see a list of the international qualifications we accept, please see our full entry requirements.
English language
Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
Individual circumstances
We will take into account some of your personal circumstances and background when considering your application.
Further information
See our general undergraduate entry requirements.
Candidates must be aged 18 or over by the start of the course (mid-September). Applicants who will be under the age of 18 by the start of the programme can apply for deferred entry so that they will meet the minimum age requirement by the start of the course the following year.
Funding
Loans and grants
Years 1-4: you can apply for the same package of student finance as students on other courses. Graduate students are not eligible for a tuition fee loan from the UK government.
Year 5 and beyond: the NHS will pay your tuition fees. Grants, loans and bursaries are available to cover living costs for UK and EU students, including graduate students.
Read more about financial support for medical students.
Scholarships and bursaries
The John Abernethy (Barts) Scholarship of £5,000 per year is available to two new medical students and one new dental student each year, on the basis of household income and academic achievement. All first degree home students who enrol in the School of Medicine and Dentistry are considered for the scholarships – you do not need to enter a separate application.
Find out about other bursaries and scholarships.
Find out more about fees and funding.
Support from Queen Mary
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
- additional sources of funding
- planning your budget and cutting costs
- part-time and vacation work
- money for lone parents.
Careers
Most graduates work as doctors within the NHS, following training programmes in general practice or hospital medicine. Some of our overseas students return home to work.
A small number defer starting work as a doctor to pursue a specialist postgraduate degree.
Recent graduates are employed by a range of NHS Trusts and hospitals in London and across the UK including:
Barts Health NHS Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Lothian
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023/24).
Career support
You will have access to a bespoke careers programme, which includes a medical careers fair, talks by consultants and the opportunity to rotate through many different medical specialisms, covering both hospital and primary care.
In your final year we give you specific support in applying for foundation training.
The Queen Mary careers team can also offer:
- support with finding work experience, internships and volunteering services
- feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms
- interview coaching.
Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.
Course data
Medicine - MBBS
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About the School
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is one of the oldest medical schools in the UK.
We’re in an unrivalled position to offer you the very best student experience. You’ll be taught by experts who are passionately engaged with their subject, and our degrees have extremely high satisfaction rates – in the most recent National Student Survey, 92 per cent of our students were satisfied overall with the quality of their programme.
You'll also get exceptional support throughout your degree and as you transition into employment: we pride ourselves on being a friendly School, with excellent staff–student relationships and a General Medical Council-commended student support and mentoring programme.
