MBChB Medicine
About this course
MBChB in Medicine, providing a Primary Medical Qualification with eligibility for provisional GMC registration. Core topics include Clinical Skills. The five-year programme integrates academic learning with clinical placements from Year 2 onwards, with focus areas including community and mental healthcare settings. Year 5 is an apprentice year featuring student assistantships, a specialist placement, and increasing clinical responsibility.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 36 points or more to include three subjects at higher level, with at least 6 points in Biology, 6 points in Chemistry and one other subject, plus three further subjects at standard level with a minimum of 5 points each.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Person and the Community
- Understanding Where and How People Receive Health Care
- Integrative Care Within Multi Disciplinary Teams
- The Patient Journey – The Interface Between Primary and Secondary Care.
- Preparedness for Practice.
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on MBChB Medicine at Edge Hill University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBChB Medicine at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is MBChB Medicine at Edge Hill University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
How many students continue on MBChB Medicine at Edge Hill University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.