Medicine BMBS
Course Overview - Medicine BMBS
Study Medicine at one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals, University Hospital Southampton, as part of a supportive and ambitious community of peers and staff, to become the doctor you want to be. Medicine is a challenging and rewarding field that blends science with compassionate patient care. At Southampton, you’ll study a curriculum designed to mirror real medical practice from your very first week, exploring how we diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, seeing the whole person and not only the condition they present with. Our updated five-year BMBS Medicine (BM5) degree gives ...
Study Medicine at one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals, University Hospital Southampton, as part of a supportive and ambitious community of peers and staff, to become the doctor you want to be. Medicine is a challenging and rewarding field that blends science with compassionate patient care. At Southampton, you’ll study a curriculum designed to mirror real medical practice from your very first week, exploring how we diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, seeing the whole person and not only the condition they present with. Our updated five-year BMBS Medicine (BM5) degree gives you more time learning in clinical settings and a curriculum which integrates insights into the latest research driving advances in healthcare. <br/><br/>After graduating with a BMBS degree, you’ll be eligible for provisional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and can begin your Foundation Programme as a junior doctor. Our graduates pursue a wide range of careers, from hospital medicine, surgery and general practice to public health, global health, medical education, and roles in research, healthcare management, or pharmaceuticals. Your medical degree opens doors to leadership positions that can shape the future of healthcare. <br/><br/><strong>Key Features of the Course:</strong> <br/><br/>• Early and regular clinical placements in hospitals and community settings<br/>• Purpose-built Life Sciences facilities and simulation suites<br/>• Research-led teaching from leading academics and medical researchers<br/>• Student Selected Units to explore areas of personal interest<br/>• A final-year student assistantship to prepare you for clinical practice<br/>• Optional intercalated master’s degree between Years 3 and 4 (study a Masters of medical science or MSc at Southampton; or an iBSc or MSc at another university)<br/>• Elective placement in Year 5 in the UK or abroad <br/><br/><strong>Student Support</strong> <br/><br/>From day one, you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive community of students, academics, and clinical mentors dedicated to your success. Experienced tutors and clinicians will guide you through practical and academic challenges, while small group teaching ensures you get personalised support. You’ll develop teamwork and communication skills alongside your peers, and have access to pastoral care, wellbeing services, and a wide range of student-led societies to help you thrive both academically and personally. <br/><br/><strong>Further Information</strong> <br/><br/>This programme is open to both UK and international students. On successful completion, you’ll graduate with a BMBS degree and be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). Applicants may be invited to attend a Selection Day as part of the admissions process.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Course Code
A100
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Assessed on a case by case basis . But generally, S5 minimum requirements Highers AAAAB to include Biology and one additional science Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).
Access to HE Diploma
D:45
Approved Access to Medicine courses with an appropriate scientific content may be accepted. We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent), all of which must be at Distinction . Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) will be accepted. Other access courses may be considered on a case by case basis, however, online access courses will not accepted. We would expect there to be a significant amount of time between the previous qualification (where relevant) and the Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) or alternative access course. Access courses are most likely to be considered for applicants who have not taken Science qualifications. We will not consider an application from an A Level student who undertakes an Access course shortly after completing their A Levels but fails to achieve the required advertised A Level grades.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
Overall score of 36 points with 18 at Higher Level, with 6 in HL Biology and one additional HL science. Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AA from two A levels in Biology and one additional science and Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (360 GLH) at Distinction. Subjects with material that overlaps with Biology A Level and the additional science may not be accepted. Applied Science is not accepted. Subject provided reviewed on a case by case basis. Additional science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (examples of combinations include, but are not exclusive to, Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 H2, with H2 in Biology and one additional science Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. S6 Advanced Highers Advanced Highers to include Biology one additional science. Plus usually an additional subject at Advanced Higher or Higher. Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,D3
D3 D3 D3, including Biology and one additional science Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
AA from two A levels in Biology and one additional science and Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (360 GLH) at Distinction. Subjects with material that overlaps with Biology A Level and the additional science may not be accepted. Applied Science is not accepted. Subject provided reviewed on a case by case basis. Additional science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (examples of combinations include, but are not exclusive to, Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).
A level
A,A,A
All applicants must have a minimum of AAA, including biology and one additional science (with a pass in the practical element where it is separately endorsed). Acceptable additional science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. General studies and critical thinking are not accepted. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education). Contextual offer School leaver applicants who meet two of the University contextual admissions criteria will be made a lower offer (AAB). This offer will include an A Level in biology and one additional science (with a pass in the practical element where it is separately endorsed). Acceptable additional science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. General studies and critical thinking are not accepted. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education). Applicants must meet two of the University contextual admissions criteria. For furt
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
AAA to include A level Biology and one additional science (with a pass in the practical element where it is separately endorsed) or AA from two A levels in including Biology and one additional science (with a pass in the practical element where it is separately endorsed) and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £32,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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