MBChB Medicine

Keele University's MBChB Medicine is a five-year degree that combines medical theory with hands-on clinical experience to help you become a compassionate and skilled doctor. This training combines scientific study with health care. You will learn about how the body works, how to identify and cure illnesses, and how to care for patients with sensitivity. From the first year on, you will learn through patient interaction, dissection, practical clinical skills, and problem-based learning. You follow a "spiral" curriculum, learning important concepts and then returning to build on them each year.

During Years 1 and 2, you will spend most of your time on the Keele campus, learning core medical science and clinical skills in small group tutorials, seminars, and anatomy laboratories. You will also acquire early exposure in community healthcare settings, such as clinics and care homes. In Years 3 to 5, your learning transfers to hospitals and clinics across Staffordshire and Shropshire, including Royal Stoke, Stafford’s County Hospital, and others. You will spend time in general practice, hospital wards and emergency departments. There is also the possibility of intercalating an additional year to get a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field. This expands your understanding and may include research or extra study in areas such as medical ethics, research methodology, or biological sciences. It provides useful tools for clinical practice.

Keele uses many teaching methods to help students learn. Students take part in small-group discussions based on patient cases, lectures, lab sessions, anatomy teaching (including dissection), tutorials, and simulated clinical experiences. They also learn alongside nursing, midwifery, and other health students to develop teamwork skills. Assessments include written exams, such as multiple choice and short answer questions, practical exams like Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and workplace-based assessments during clinical placements.

Keele University is a public university in Staffordshire, England, with a single, beautiful rural campus that stretches across about 625 acres. It was founded in 1949 and started awarding its degrees in medicine in 2007. The campus includes woodland, lakes, and historic buildings alongside modern teaching spaces and labs. Around 12,000 students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, learn there in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Keele promotes practical and active learning. Students learn through experience, with opportunities to take on leadership, research, and teamwork responsibilities. Keele features specific facilities, such as anatomy suites, a Clinical Education Centre, and simulation laboratories, to assist medical students in safely exercising actual skills.

Grade Requirements:

• To apply, you need A*AA at A-level, including Biology or Chemistry and another science. You must have strong GCSEs: grade 7 in at least five subjects, including grade 6 in Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. 
• If you’re a graduate, you may apply for graduate entry, usually requiring a 2:1 degree in any subject plus UCAT (and possibly GAMSAT if science A-levels are missing).

English Proficiency:

For international students, you will need to demonstrate proof of English proficiency, typically with an IELTS test score of 7.0 overall with no section below 6.5 in all skill components.

The annual tuition fee to study MBChB Medicine at Keele University for international students is £46,700 for full-time study.

Keele offers scholarships such as the Undergraduate Global Scholarship (£5,000 in the first year for high achievers) and the Advanced Entry Scholarship (£3,000), but the MBChB Medicine programme is not eligible for these due to its professional nature. Other funding might include bursaries or NHS placement support, which Keele’s Student Finance team can advise on. If you're from an underrepresented group, you might be considered for widening participation support. Keep an eye out for scholarships or grants aimed at medical students from national programmes or foundations dedicated to healthcare education. It's a good idea to start looking early and reach out to our trained counsellors to find all the options available.

After finishing the MBChB Medicine from Keele University, you will qualify to enter UK foundation training as a doctor. Some career paths include:

• General Practitioner
• Hospital Speciality Doctor
• Academic or Clinical Researcher
• Medical Educator or Clinical Trainer
• Public Health Doctor
• Medical Officer in Defence or NGOs

If you want to study the Keele University  MBChB Medicine, you can apply online through the university’s application system or UCAS. If you need assistance with your application, you can reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.