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Medicine at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Aston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

The Aston Medicine MBChB programme prepares you for the demands of a medical career, with a strong emphasis on working compassionately with patients as partners within a multi-disciplinary team. You’ll experience working in clinical settings through a series of clinical placements each year and develop a wide range of skills and a broad knowledge base. Our patient-focused curriculum is taught over five years in two phases. It starts by expanding and deepening your existing science education, covering topics such as the fundamentals of body structure, infection and pathological processes. As you move into the second phase, a large proportion of your learning will take place in clinical environments where you will work with practising doctors and healthcare professionals in clinical placements ranging from cancer care to integrated medicine. Beyond medical knowledge, we’ll help you grow into a confident, independent thinker with the critical thinking skills and empathy needed to thrive as a future doctor. After graduation, you'll be fully prepared to take on your first role as a Foundation Doctor. Key course benefits

  • GMC approval – Aston’s MBChB Medicine programme is accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC).
  • Triple Gold TEF rating - Aston University received the highest rating for teaching quality (TEF 2023).
  • Cutting-edge facilities - Train in our state-of-the-art clinical skills centre, complete with hospital simulation suites and the latest medical equipment.
What you will learn Our patient-centred, five-year curriculum is taught in two phases. It builds on your science background, covering body structure, infection, and pathology with clinical relevance throughout. You'll meet patients from the start. In Phase 2, most learning occurs in clinical settings with doctors and healthcare professionals, across placements from primary to integrated care. We aim to prepare you for a medical career focused on compassionate, team-based patient care. Phase 1: Years 1 and 2 Throughout Phase 1 you will develop your clinical skills and knowledge in blocks covering topics such as physiology, pharmacology, public and global health, and the musculoskeletal system. You’ll be introduced to clinical practice, learn how to interact effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals, develop consultation skills as well as an introduction to diagnostic reasoning. The very early clinical experience placement gives you an opportunity to develop an understanding of what it’s like to be a patient and to gain real-world experience of the work carried out by doctors and other members of the general practice (primary care) team. Phase 2: Years 3, 4 and 5 Much of your learning in Phase 2 will take place in clinical environments, working with practising doctors and healthcare professionals. This will be supplemented and supported with lectures, group work, workshops, independent study and other learning opportunities. The Student Selected Components (SSC) delivered in this phase, offers you the chance to study an area of particular interest. You will also have the opportunity, as an option within the SSC, to complete a research-based project with Aston Medical Research Institute. Facilities We have invested heavily to ensure that our facilities and equipment, including: • A high-tech clinical skills centre with a range of equipment including Sonosite ultrasound machines and life size anatomical models. • Simulated hospital ward with mid-fidelity manikins. • SMOTS camera technology that allow discreet recording during medical simulations to provide instant feedback. • Powerlab for physiological testing including blood pressure, lung capacity, ECG readings, EMG and pulse oximetry. • State-of-the-art group work rooms, which include C-touch screens. • Private study spaces available to students 24/7. • State-of-the-art critical care simulation unit.

Modules

For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/medicine-mbchb/

Assessment method

We employ a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods. There is an emphasis on working with peers to apply learning and solve problems, and we use technology and digital resources to make materials more accessible, to enhance learning and to make it fun. Modes of assessment include in-course assignments, computer-based knowledge exams, practical clinical skills tests, and continuous assessment of professional behaviour.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • General Medical Council

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

15Oct

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
A100
Institution code:
A80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

For applicants taking a degree, a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree (2:1) in any discipline plus three A Levels at grades ABB to include Chemistry and Biology with either at grade A. The university degree must be from a recognised UK or NARIC approved university. In addition, applicants will be required to have the same GCSE requirements as outlined in our requirements. We do not accept transfers from applicants currently studying degrees at other universities. We would always expect applicants to apply to Aston Medical School in the final year of their degree programme. Although we are happy to consider applications from graduates, there is no accelerated graduate entry available at Aston. Transfers - We cannot permit any transfers from applicants currently studying Medicine into our year 1 of our programme. We also cannot consider applicants if they are at another university for any course and are not applying in their final year of study. International qualifications: In addition to A Level and IB grades we accept a range of overseas equivalent qualifications. Foundation programmes: We accept some UK-based international foundation programmes and these are considered on a case by case basis. Full details qualification requirements can be found at https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/medicine-mbchb/ As this is a competitive course, there is no guarantee that applicants, who fulfill the minimum requirement will be called for interview because only the top ranking candidates are invited.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/medicine-mbchb/

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

The details will be emailed to applicants, who have received an offer to study with us.

Health checks

The details will be emailed to applicants, who have received an offer to study with us.

Interview

Aston Medical School will interview applicants using the Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI's). Aston University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable all applicants to participate fully in the selection process for the Medical Course (MBChB).

University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

Applicants are required to sit the UCAT in 2024 to be considered for 2025 entry onto the MBChB course. Further information can be found at www.ucat.ac.uk

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7Those applicants without GCSE/IGCSE English will be asked to take the IELTS Academic test and must achieve an overall score of 7, with a minimum score of 7 in each individual component.

Aston University English Language Requirements

https://www.aston.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
International £46350 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

UK students (Home Undergraduate): The annual tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £9,535 (subject to the passing of legislation implementing the Government’s policy to increase the maximum tuition fee from £9,250, payable by Home Undergraduate students on full-time courses). International students (Overseas Undergraduate): The annual tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £46,350. All students: The duration of your programme is set out at the top of this course page and you will be responsible for the payment of an annual tuition fee in each of these years. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its Terms and Conditions and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. This means that your total tuition fee may be higher than stated above, but your total tuition fee will never increase by more than 6% year on year. An increase in fees will allow the University to cover the increased costs of delivering the course and ensure it is able to maintain high standards of education and facilities.

Sponsorship information

Each year we will have a number of small financial awards and prizes for the most talented students on admission to first year at Aston and in subsequent years of study. Announcements of these awards can be found on our website. Financial awards covering all or the majority of tuition fees will not be available.

Medicine at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS