Course summary
Overview By studying medicine at UEA you will graduate as a highly competent, empathic and confident doctor. This course gives you hands-on experience and rigorous training in modern practices from the very start. The Medicine programme at UEA is exciting and challenging. We want students with a passion to make a difference and the potential to succeed. Our MB BS Medicine with a Gateway Year is a widening access to medicine route and may be the perfect start to a successful career in medicine for you. We look at your results in the context of the school you studied at, your family income and your area of residence. About This Course The Gateway Year will equip you with the academic skills and knowledge you will need to progress onto our five-year MB BS Medicine course and to succeed. For the vast majority of our students, it is their foundational gateway to becoming a qualified doctor. At Norwich Medical School, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. With a curriculum approved by the General Medical Council (GMC) and developed in accordance with their standards, the course focuses on the complex needs of 21st century patients. You will graduate as a professional ready to use your skills and knowledge in your chosen field to improve the health of patients in your care. Our rigorous training ensures we develop doctors who are knowledgeable scholars and scientists. We pride ourselves on providing the highest possible quality of learning, in a supportive, nurturing and student-centred environment where you can reach your potential. On progressing to the MBBS programme at UEA you will;
- Learn with and from real patients, from the first month of your course;
- Explore anatomy linked to clinical practice in our anatomy facility, including dissection;
- Have access to a varied range of clinical placements on acute hospital wards, specialist units and in general practice;
- Link theory with practice across the course, including during small-group teaching sessions and within primary care placements;
- Develop your clinical skills with access to the world-class and architecture-award winning Bob Champion Research and Education Building, with its state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built clinical resource centre;
- Develop the art of communication through our excellent consultation skills programme, supported by dedicated tutors and role-players;
- Experience a team of respected, highly experienced teaching and research academics, who will support your learning in our friendly, student-centred School;
- Benefit from student support network, including a dedicated and experienced team of senior advisers
Modules
Alongside biology, chemistry and mathematics modules, students will develop their learning skills, and are introduced to the key features of the MB BS programme including small group study, problem based learning, student selected study activities and a professional portfolio including clinical work experience. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress onto the five-year MB BS Medicine degree programme. The subjects studied on the Foundation Year help to prepare you for the specialist modules on the MB BS programme, such as Digestion and Nutrition, The Senses and Emergency Care.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- A104
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - AABBB
Scottish Advanced Higher - CCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
T Level
All applicants must have a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6/B including English Language, Mathematics and either a single Science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Science Double Award. All applicants must meet the contextual criteria as detailed on our website. We welcome a wide range of qualifications and combinations of qualifications - for further information please contact us at https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/mbbs-medicine-with-a-gateway-year
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ