BMBS Medicine
About this course
BMBS in Medicine, a medicine degree focusing on clinical practice and medical science. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Accredited by the General Medical Council, the curriculum integrates clinical experience in primary and secondary care settings starting from the first month, with an option to obtain an intercalated degree. The first year introduces modern clinical practice through BMBS Medicine Year 1. The second year continues this foundation with BMBS Medicine Year 2, consolidating earlier concepts. The third year shifts further into the clinical environment through Clinical Pathways 1. The fourth year builds upon these experiences with Clinical Pathways 2, deepening engagement with medical settings.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA. Required subjects: A in Chemistry and A in Biology. IB: 38/766.
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What students say
Based on about 159 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 215 students who started
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 15%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 35%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 215 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 4%
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- BMBS Medicine Year 1
- BMBS Medicine Year 2
- Clinical Pathways 1
- Clinical Pathways 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BMBS Medicine at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £48,000 after 3 years, £52,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £47,000 and £59,500. The £52,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Medicine.
Are students happy with the teaching on BMBS Medicine at University of Exeter?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BMBS Medicine at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 183 UCAS points.
Is BMBS Medicine at University of Exeter 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 BMBS Medicine at University of Exeter?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.