Medicine with a Foundation Year BMBS 72 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Nottingham |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

72 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

BMBS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Want to start your journey to become a doctor, but don't meet the traditional entry requirements and come from a disadvantaged or underrepresented  group. This course can give you the opportunity to gain the skills you need to succeed in medicine and begin your journey to becoming a doctor. 

Foundation Year   

You’ll spend your first year as a medical student at the Derby Medical School. You’ll build your knowledge and confidence in medical sciences, along with the intellectual, professional and practical skills required to succeed on the five-year medicine course. You’ll learn in purpose-built facilities and be part of a small group of students, allowing you to develop relationships with your year group.   Upon successful completion of your end of year exams, you’ll transition onto the five-year medicine course.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

BMBS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Want to start your journey to become a doctor, but don't meet the traditional entry requirements and come from a disadvantaged or underrepresented  group. This course can give you the opportunity to gain the skills you need to succeed in medicine and begin your journey to becoming a doctor. 

Foundation Year   

You’ll spend your first year as a medical student at the Derby Medical School. You’ll build your knowledge and confidence in medical sciences, along with the intellectual, professional and practical skills required to succeed on the five-year medicine course. You’ll learn in purpose-built facilities and be part of a small group of students, allowing you to develop relationships with your year group.   Upon successful completion of your end of year exams, you’ll transition onto the five-year medicine course.

Admission Requirements

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7.5+
26+
  • A level: BBC
  • Required subjects: A levels - BBC: must include a B in both biology (or human biology) and chemistry. A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. We do not accept citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies, or global perspectives. A levels need to have been studied over a two year period and three A levels need to have been passed at the required grades in one sitting. We do not accept A Level resits for this course. Please see below for full details. Predicted A level grades, A levels, AS levels, or equivalent are not scored as part of our selection process. However, any offers made will be conditional on you meeting the A level grades or equivalent required to meet the academic conditions of any offers. Please visit our undergraduate selection process page for full details.
  • IB score: 26 points overall or 5,5,4 in three HL certificates
  • IB requirements: 26 points overall including HL5 in biology, HL5 in chemistry or 5,5,4 in three Higher Level (HL) Certificates with HL5 in biology, HL5 in chemistry.

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