MBChB Medicine at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

The University of Greater Manchester’s undergraduate medical degree is an MBChB programme. Our expert School of Medicine team will train you in world-class facilities at The Institute of Medical Sciences, within the grounds of the Royal Bolton NHS Foundation Trust hospital. We will support you in becoming a holistic, compassionate, highly skilled and professional doctor who focuses on putting patients first while maintaining your own health and wellbeing.

Duration: 5 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include MBChB Year 1, MBChB Year 2, MBChB Year 3, MBChB Year 4, MBChB Year 5.

Career pathways

A primary medical qualification from a UK medical school entitles you to apply for Foundation Training in the NHS. This two-year programme usually involves six different rotations or placements across medical, surgical, mental health, and community specialties (such as General Practice).

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Application information

Entry requirements

136 UCAS points. 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.

International applicants: GBP 45,000 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £225,000 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=A100-D&code2=0003

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