MBBS Medicine

MBBS Medicine

By studying for a Medical Degree at the UEA you will bring about huge change in your life and in the lives of many other people. Being a doctor is a privileged position which has at its heart a real and deep-seated vocation to help people.

It’s a demanding, challenging, but very rewarding profession – and not one to be entered into lightly. You will have a long-held ambition to become a doctor and it is this ambition that will motivate and sustain you through the years of academic and clinical study you’ll complete before you can take your place as a competent physician.

Alongside excellent clinical skills, modern doctors must be able to communicate effectively so they can relate to patients and their loved ones with compassion and understanding. You will also be working within multi disciplinary teams – so a co-operative and approachable attitude are key to your success.

The career choices for a doctor are endless. But wherever you choose work, as a GP, in a hospital, or in research, the patient will always be at the core of what you do.

Medical degrees at the UEA – bringing real change

When you study for Medicine degree at UEA you will be thoroughly prepared to take your place as a highly motivated and competent doctor in the modern health service, with the mind-set to continue to learn throughout your career. The five-year course has been very carefully designed with the General Medical Council and you will learn and work with expert clinicians in a range of disciplines in facilities that are the envy of other schools.

Right from the start of the course a significant portion of your study will be through scenarios and real clinical problems from real patients. You will solve these problems through group and individual work and learn how to apply acquired medical knowledge to practical situations. This is the essence of Problem Based Learning (PBL) which is fundamental to the course.

Other key dynamics of the course include learning how research underpins innovation in medicine, and developing your communication skills. We offer superb facilities and we are especially proud of the support we give our students at every stage of their studies.

UEA is a fantastic place to study, placed in the top ten universities in the UK for student satisfaction since the survey began. You will love being here, learning and making lasting friendships. By taking a Medical degree at the UEA you are guaranteed the best start in a highly valued, respected and worthwhile vocation.

We asked our students to make a video about their medical degree.

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Outcome of the course

At the end of the undergraduate course you will receive your MB BS degree, which is a primary medical qualification (PMQ).  Holding a PMQ entitles you to provisional registration with the General Medical Council, subject only to its acceptance that there are no Fitness to Practise concerns that need consideration. Provisionally registered doctors can only practise in approved Foundation Year 1 posts: the law does not allow provisionally registered doctors to undertake any other type of work.

To obtain a Foundation Year 1 post you will need to apply during the final year of your undergraduate course through the UK Foundation Programme Office selection scheme, which allocates these posts to graduates on a competitive basis. So far, all suitably qualified UK graduates have found a place on the Foundation Year 1 programme, but this cannot be guaranteed, for instance if there were to be an increased number of competitive applications from non-UK graduates.

Successful completion of the Foundation Year 1 programme is normally achieved within 12 months and is marked by the award of a Certificate of Experience. You will then be eligible to apply for full registration with the General Medical Council. You need full registration with a licence to practise for unsupervised medical practice in the NHS or private practice in the UK.

Although this information is currently correct, students need to be aware that regulations in this area may change from time to time.

Brochure:MB/BS Medicine course brochure (PDF)

MB/BS Medical Degree Course

 

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Disclaimer

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules and regular (five-yearly) review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff or sabbatical leave. Where this is the case, the University will endeavour to inform students.

Entry Requirements

A Level:

AAAb

International Baccalaureate:

34 points with 666 at Higher Level to include Biology and one other science from Chemistry /Physics

Scottish Advanced Highers:

AAA inc Biology and one other science from Chemistry or Physics plus a minimum of grade B in a fourth standard Highers subject

Irish Leaving Certificate:

AAAAAA at Higher level including Biology and a second science from Chemistry/Physics

Access Course:

See below for a list of accepted courses and grade requirements.

Entry Requirement

For September 2014 entry

Please view the information below along with our FAQ's page. (link below)

All applicants must have a minimum of six GCSE (or equivalent) passes at grade A or above to include English, Mathematics and two Science subjects.  GCSE short courses are not accepted. When considering your application we will usually review your best 8 results (to include English, Mathematics and two sciences, as above). A maximum of three Science GCSE subjects will be considered within the top 8 scoring GCSEs. Repeat GCSEs are accepted.

Applicants who have not sat GSCE (or equivalent) should include details of all formal qualifications (e.g. Middle Year Programme), in addition to your school leaving exam results (pending or achieved). All applicants must have a minimum of six GCSE (or equivalent) passes at grade A or above to include English, Maths and two Science subjects.  GCSE short courses are not accepted.

If you are a European or International applicant we require that you include details of formal qualifications taken up to age 16, together with current/completed studies on your UCAS form.

A Levels

Applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve at least AAA at A level. These A levels must include Biology/Human Biology, one further science (Chemistry or Physics), and a third A level subject of the applicant’s choice. Applicants are also required to have at least a B grade in a fourth subject to at least AS level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). 

Applicants with A level results pending are expected to have achieved minimum AS level grades of BBBC. Applicants should include on their UCAS form full details of all AS results (even if not ‘cashed in’). If this information is not included, your application may be rejected.

Please note:  Only one of Mathematics or Further Mathematics will be accepted at A-Level/AS level. We are looking for 4 separate subjects, three at full A level and one at AS.

 A Level Resits

Applicants with less than ABB at first sitting will not be considered.  Applicants who are repeating all or part of any A level (or who have taken their A levels over more than 2 years) are  expected to achieve A* in at least one of the subjects as follows:

·         Candidates who are wishing to re-sit one subject will be required to have predicted A*

·         Candidates re-sitting two A-Level subjects are required to have predicted grades of A*A

·         Candidates re-sitting three A-Level subjects are required to have predicted grades of A*AA

Please note: for any subject repeated, the result should be at least one grade higher than that originally achieved.  Applicants resitting A levels must also have a fourth AS or  A-Level at Grade B

Resit AS modules. Your full A level (AS & A2) should be completed within a two year period. This may include resitting modules.  Any additional study outside this period will be subject to our resit policy.

Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

• IELTS: 7.5 overall (minimum 7.5 in any component)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 108 overall (minimum 23 in Listening and Writing components, 24 in Reading and Speaking components)
• PTE: 76 overall (minimum 76 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Interviews

We will individually email invitations to applicants who are selected for interview. If you are invited to interview you are required to bring with you this completed Work Experience Form.

Special Entry Requirements

UKCAT

ALL applicants are required to take the UKCAT Medical Admissions Test in the cycle immediately prior to submitting their application, i.e. in June-October 2013, prior to the UCAS application deadline of 15^th October 2013. See www.ukcat.ac.uk for full details. While we include consideration of your Cognitive UKCAT score within our selection process WE DO NOT HAVE A CUT OFF VALUE. Please note that for 2013-14 admission cycle, UEA will not use the SJT banding within the selection process.

UKCAT have launched an ITunes app for IOS device which you can download here.

All Applicants

Please note that all applicants need to show that they have achieved successful academic study within the past three years.

Applicants who have previously studied, or are currently studying, at another Medical School in UK or abroad will not be considered for entry.

We are not able to accept transfer students onto our Undergraduate Medical Degree due to the integrated nature of the course. Applicants currently studying in higher education, irrespective of prior experience/qualifications, are required to have completed their current course of study prior to commencing their medical studies at UEA.  

Intakes

September

Alternative Qualifications

Graduates and Other Higher Degree Qualifications

Please note that all applicants need to show that they have studied within the past three years.

Graduate applicants should hold or be in the final year of their undergraduate degree and predicted to achieve a First class or 2.1 classification, in addition to meeting the GCSE and UKCAT requirements above.

Graduate applicants are also required to demonstrate a sound knowledge of science in one of the following ways:

For those offering a degree in a Biological, Biomedical or a Health (with strong Biological content) subject,

Applicants should hold ABB at A-Level in the first sitting. These A levels must include Biology, one further science (Chemistry or Physics), and a third A level subject of the applicant’s choice. These grades must be achieved within a 2-year period of study, i.e.  We will not consider applications from students who repeated A levels prior to their university entry.

For those offering a degree in another subject area

Applicants should hold (or be predicted to achieve) at least AAA at A level. These A levels must include Biology/Human Biology, one further science (Chemistry or Physics), and a third A level subject of applicant’s choice.

General Studies and Critical Thinking is not accepted at A2 or AS level.  Only one of Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A-Level or AS Level will be considered.

Applicants studying for a Master’s degree at the time of application must meet the undergraduate degree requirements outlined above. The Master’s degree must be fully and successfully completed with satisfactory verification by 31^st August 2014. If you are in this situation, please check that you are able to meet this deadline before applying for a place on this MB BS course.

Access/Pre-Medical Programmes

We welcome applications from students holding or studying for one of the following Access/Pre-Medical qualifications

·         The College of West Anglia (Access to Medicine)

·         Lambeth College (Access to Medicine & Biomedical Science)

·         Lancaster University (Pre-Medical Studies)

·         City and Islington College (Access to Medicine & Medical Bio Sciences)

·         The Manchester College (Access to Medicine)

·         Bradford University (Foundation in Clinical Science/Medicine)

·         Sussex Downs University (Access to Medicine)

Applicants must also meet the GCSE and UKCAT requirements above.

• For any applicant offering an Access qualification who also holds A levels, these must be at ABB, and attained at  first sitting irrespective of subjects (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.  
• For any applicant offering an Access qualification who also holds a degree, this must be at 2:1 or higher.

The University reserves the right to make academic judgements outside these published guidelines in complex and exceptional cases.

  Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Fees and Funding

UK/EU Students

The five-year Medicine degree course is offered on a self-funded basis with students paying the standard rate of tuition fees. The tuition fees for the academic year 2012/13 are £9,000

Students may be eligible to apply for low interest loans, to cover fees and maintenance, from the Student Loans Company. Further information is available from: www.slc.co.uk

Medical students may be eligible to apply for an NHS bursary during their final year of studies. For further details please see the NHS Student Grants website at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students.aspx

Due to the integrated nature of our Medicine degree course, fees are the same in each year of the course (apart from inflation increases). When comparing UEA fees with those of other universities, applicants are advised to consider the total cost over the whole five years of the course.

Please note that tuition fee rates are reviewed annually to take account of inflation increases.

Further information about funding for Medical students may be found at

http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/finance/Health+related+courses 

Additional information is available from: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students

International Students

The tuition fees for international students for the academic year 2013/14 are £27,500.

Due to the integrated nature of our MB BS course, fees are the same in each year of the course (apart from inflation increases). When comparing UEA fees with those of other universities, applicants are advised to consider the total cost over the whole five years of the course.

How to Apply

Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.

UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The system allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it must be sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.

The UCAS code name and number for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14.

Further Information

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances with the Admissions Office prior to applying please do contact us:

Undergraduate Admissions Office

Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

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