BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

The BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is a five-year medical degree delivered by Peninsula Medical School, with clinical practice, interprofessional learning and student-selected components throughout.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: Peninsula Medical School | Duration: 5 years (with placements) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Interprofessional Learning, Clinical Practice, Core Competencies (Foundations of Evidence) and Medical and Human Sciences. Years 2 to 5: Medical Knowledge, clinical and communication skills, personal and professional development, student-selected components and interprofessional learning, culminating in Clinical and Professional Practice in the final year.

Career pathways

Graduates work in hospitals, GP practices, hospices, specialist units and community teams, as well as the private healthcare sector, prisons, the armed forces and overseas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer A*AA to AAB at A level, including grade A in Biology and grade A in a second science (Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology); the third A level can be any subject except General Studies; AS levels and EPQ are not recognised; AAB applies to widening access applicants. GCSE: 7 passes at grade 4/C or above including English Language, Mathematics and two sciences (grade 6/B in English language and mathematics for the alternative qualifications route). UCAT is required (2026 thresholds: Home 1850, Widening Participation Home 1800, International 1990). Alternatives: International Baccalaureate 36 to 38 points with Higher Level 6 in Biology and one further science; Scottish Advanced Highers AAA including Biology; Irish Leaving Certificate H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2; Cambridge Pre-U D3, D3, D3; CAVA Access to HE (Medicine). GAMSAT is accepted as an alternative to A levels. Qualifications must be completed within five years of the application cycle. Interview selection applies. International applicants: IELTS 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in Speaking and Listening, taken within 12 months of entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 41,920 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Duration: 5 years

Health Sciences