MBChB Medicine at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

The MBChB Medicine degree prepares you to meet the knowledge, skills, and professionalism expected of all new doctors as they begin their careers. The course is fully approved by the General Medical Council (GMC) following a successful quality assurance process.

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

What you will study

You’ll study in a modern, forward-thinking environment using a spiral curriculum and problem-based learning. Each year builds on the last, helping you develop independent thinking, problem-solving, clear communication, and a deep understanding of the wider social, environmental, and global context of healthcare.

Career pathways

Medicine is a diverse profession with a wide range of career paths. Through strong clinical placements and a supportive learning environment, you’ll graduate with a solid foundation in general and social sciences and extensive patient contact in both hospital and GP settings. You’ll gain insight into the health needs of diverse communities and patients’ experiences within the NHS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For a full list of the subjects we accept, please see our academic qualification requirements. Please note, we're unable to accept international applicants. We're also unable to accept applicants who don't hold the A Levels and GCSEs required below. Equivalent qualifications won't be accepted. A Level; A Levels in three subjects at grades AAA are required, including biology or chemistry, plus another designated science subject (biology, chemistry, physics, maths/further maths/statistics) and a third academic subject. Any science A Level (biology, chemistry, physics) completed in England from 2017 must include a pass in the practical endorsement. Without this, the qualification will be judged to have failed, regardless of the headline grade. Please note, some subjects aren't accepted. Only one subject from a combination of maths or further maths or statistics will be considered within the three A Levels. A Level grades must be achieved in one sitting. The primary admissions criteria which is being considered (for example, A Levels) must have been completed within the past five years. GCSE.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/mbchb-medicine#apply

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