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Medicine and Surgery MBChB

University of Leeds

About this course

Medicine and Surgery MBChB is an undergraduate medical degree within the field of Medicine. Students complete clinical placements from the first year alongside academic learning delivered by clinicians and healthcare teams.

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Institution
University of Leeds
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Medicine and Surgery MBChB
Duration
5 years
UCAS code
A100
Typical offer
A-level AAA, IB 36
Median salary
£52,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: AAA BTEC: We do not accept Level 3 BTECs for this course. IB: Overall score of 36 points with a mark of 6 in 3 Higher Level subjects which must include Chemistry and Biology. If English and Maths are not offered at GCSE, these subjects must be offered with a mark of at least 5 at Standard level.

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What students say

Based on about 218 final-year students who answered

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 86%
  • Assessment and feedback: 71%
  • Academic support: 84%
  • Organisation and management: 70%
  • Learning resources: 89%
  • Student voice: 74%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 235 students who started

  • Continued on course: 98%
  • Left higher education: 2%

What graduates do next

Based on about 133 graduates who answered

  • Working: 84%
  • Working and studying: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Medical Practitioners: 97%
  • Find their work meaningful: 97%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 97%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 97%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 580 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 3%
  • North West: 15%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 40%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 2%
  • London: 14%
  • South East: 6%
  • South West: 6%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 240 students who started

  • A levels: 93%
  • A degree: 2%
  • Other HE qualification: 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of Medicine and Surgery MBChB at University of Leeds earn?

The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £46,000 after 3 years, £52,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 and £58,500. The £52,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Medicine.

What do graduates of Medicine and Surgery MBChB at University of Leeds do next?

98% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on Medicine and Surgery MBChB at University of Leeds?

89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for Medicine and Surgery MBChB at University of Leeds?

The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.

Is Medicine and Surgery MBChB at University of Leeds 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 Medicine and Surgery MBChB at University of Leeds?

98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.