MBChB Medicine with Foundation Year
About this course
MBChB in Medicine, an integrated 6-year programme including a Foundation Year. The Foundation Year is available to students from the North West of England who meet widening participation criteria, covering health systems, public health, and sciences for medicine. The Foundation Year does not lead to a separate qualification but enables progression to the full degree, and Edge Hill University Medical School is approved by the General Medical Council to award full UK medical degrees.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: International Baccalaureate: 32 points to include Chemistry and Biology at higher level, one other subject at higher level and three standard level subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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.
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on MBChB Medicine with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is MBChB Medicine with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at Edge Hill University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.