Queen's University Belfast

Medicine

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Queen’s is an exciting place to study medicine with our students experiencing clinical practice in a variety of hospitals, general practices and healthcare settings throughout Northern Ireland from first year onwards. The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences has close ties with the Northern Ireland community as part of its educational, research and outreach programmes. Our Simulated Participants make a valuable contribution to the education of medical students, through their participation in the selection of medical students to the programme, teaching sessions, as well as assessments.

Queen’s medical students are welcomed in all of the hospitals within the region and in over 150 general practices. Students comment on the ease of access to high quality clinical teaching. Our course will provide you with all the opportunities you need to become a caring and compassionate doctor, critical thinker, problem solver and reflective practitioner with excellent clinical skills who values, above all else, service to patients.

MEDICINE DEGREE HIGHLIGHTS Studying Medicine at Queen’s gives students access to an exciting and innovative School. Key features include: • Early clinical contact with patients in first year • Cadaveric dissection, specimens permitting, in state of the art facilities • Student Selected Components with a wide range of choices throughout the medical curriculum • Case-based learning in years 1-4 that integrates clinical, biomedical and behavioural science • Excellent clinical contact in primary and secondary care settings at all levels of the course, 25% of clinical placements in primary care. • An Assistantship programme in Final year • Intercalated study options available at Bachelors and Masters Levels • Opportunities for international travel through the Final Year Clinical Elective • World-class interprofessional simulation centre • Summer Studentship opportunities in leading Research and Education Centres • Excellent assessment feedback to help you prepare for the Medical Licensing Assessment

Key highlights

  • Clinical contact with patients from first year onwards
  • Placements across regional hospitals and over 150 general practices
  • Cadaveric dissection in state-of-the-art facilities, specimens permitting
  • Case-based learning integrating clinical, biomedical and behavioural science
  • Final Year Clinical Elective offers opportunities for international travel
  • Intercalated study options at Bachelors and Masters levels

Entry requirements

  • A-level: A*AA — A*AA or AAA + A in a fourth AS-level

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500

  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000

  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Foundation Doctor
  • General Practitioner
  • Hospital Consultant
  • Surgeon
  • Clinical Academic Researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £39,990

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

Ready to start?

Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.

Apply Now
Download Free Guide