University of Southampton

Medicine BM4 Graduate Entry (BMBS)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) Medicine is a 4-year graduate-entry degree. You can apply with any 2:1 degree or equivalent qualification, including arts and humanities degrees. You'll join a small cohort of graduates working intensively to complete your studies in 4 years rather than 5.

As a group you’ll work together, drawing on your existing knowledge to share experiences and identify areas to focus on. In the first 2 years, the course is based around clinical topic weeks which take place in local NHS hospitals and GP practices. You’ll work on real medical cases, meeting patients and collaborating to solve problems.

In the final 2 years, you'll study alongside students from the BM5 and BM6 degrees. You'll undertake placements with a range of healthcare providers including hospital trusts, GP surgeries, the ambulance service and 3rd sector organisations. As part of your medicine degree you'll: engage with guest speakers, expert patients and real patients on wards

Key highlights

  • Accelerated route completing medical training in 4 years instead of 5
  • Small graduate cohort drawing on members' existing knowledge and experience
  • Clinical topic weeks in local NHS hospitals and GP practices
  • Work on real medical cases, meeting patients from the first years
  • Placements with hospital trusts, GP surgeries, ambulance service and charities
  • Learn from guest speakers, expert patients and real patients on wards

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — Graduate applicants (for BM4 and BM5) are required to achieve an Upper Second-Class Honours (2.1) in their first degree, this must be equivalent to a UK Honours degree.
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
  • Additional condition: interview — At interview applicants must be able to show they; • Are self -motivated and resilient • Have reflected on and learnt from life experiences (this may include work experience, paid employment and perso…
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — Health Clearance Occupational Health Completion and confirmation of a satisfactory health screening, including confirmation of appropriate vaccinations, will be a condition of all offers.
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — DBS All incoming students will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) as part of the induction process.

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Foundation doctor
  • General practitioner
  • Hospital doctor
  • Surgeon
  • Psychiatrist
  • Paediatrician

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

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 University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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