Medicine - MBChB Standard entry MB ChB

This course is the primary medical qualification awarded by the University of Bristol and is recognised by the General Medical Council.<br/><br/>On this course, you will learn about the art, science and craft of medicine through:<br/>- early clinical exposure in hospital, community and primary care settings;<br/><br/><br/>- a blend of lectures, case-based learning and practical work;<br/><br/><br/>- state-of-the-art anatomy facilities including cadaveric prosections;<br/><br/><br/>- integration of basic science and clinical learning throughout the course;<br/><br/><br/>- inter-professional working on placement with allied health professional students;<br/><br/><br/>- broad experience in a variety of clinical academies;<br/><br/><br/>- a substantial student choice programme to explore personal interests in more detail, experience potential career options, and gain the opportunity for involvement in audits and research;<br/><br/><br/>- an exciting opportunity to choose the placement of your final year elective;<br/><br/><br/>- a final year that is constructed explicitly to prepare you for your first job as a foundation doctor.<br/><br/><br/>**Health and conduct**<br/>Certain health conditions may be incompatible with some careers in medicine. Further information can be found with our pre-course information, within General Medical Council guidance admission to medical school, or you can contact our Occupational Health team: bristol.ac.uk/safety/contacts/#ohs-contacts<br/><br/>If you have a chronic health condition please contact the enquiries team for guidance on making an application: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contacts<br/><br/>We have excellent support services available including Disability Services, Students Health Service and Student Counselling.<br/><br/>Medical students must complete a health questionnaire and undergo a medical examination. Non-immune students must be immunised against hepatitis B and tuberculosis.<br/><br/>In accordance with General Medical Council guidance, all medical students undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with other UK health-related courses.<br/><br/>**Age Requirement**<br/>Applicants must be 18 years of age (or above) on the 1st September of the year that they enter the undergraduate medical programme. This is to ensure that our students have the legal capacity to be bound by the rules of confidentiality of our NHS partners and enable them to undertake clinical experiential learning in our teaching general practices and clinical academies.<br/><br/>**Interviews**<br/>Applicants must be available for an interview from November to April immediately following the submission of their application.