Course summary
Train to be a doctor at our state-of-the-art medical school and get early hands-on experience of patient care in hospitals, GP surgeries and community settings in this five-year medicine course. As a student in Chelmsford, you’ll have use of our cutting-edge skills laboratories and Anatomy Centre. Our experienced tutors include academics, doctors, scientists and clinicians. But you won’t just learn on campus, as placements happen throughout your course. You’ll get experience in primary and acute care settings, and in specialist medical centres. There’s a genuine need for qualified medical professionals and, as a doctor, you’ll be ready to build a bright future for yourself – and your patients. Our MBChB Medicine degree is approved by the General Medical Council, having completed a rigorous quality assurance process. Why ARU?
- Go on clinical placement from your first term
- Benefit from diverse placement experiences in NHS hospitals and community settings
- Train in cutting-edge facilities, including anatomy labs and clinical skills suites
- Study an integrated degree that combines basic science and clinical medicine
- Take part in research, with potential to publish and present your work
- Join a diverse student body with varied backgrounds and interests
Modules
Phase 1 Principles Block Student Selected Components Core Clinical Placements Into ARU Phase 2 Systems Student Selected Components Core Clinical Placements Phase 3 Clinical Induction Block Year 3 and 4 Rotations Clinical Blocks Student Selected Components Foundation Assistantship All years Student Selected Components Longitudinal Themes Clinical Placements
Assessment method
The aim of this Medicine degree is to prepare you for clinical decision making and the capability to practice effectively as a doctor in a multi-professional team. You’ll be assessed by a combination of exams at the end of each year, and a portfolio of work that is completed throughout your course. Exams will be in the form of Single Best Answers (SBA), Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and anatomy spot examinations. At the end of the course you’ll be assessed by the national MLA (Medical Licensing Assessment). In addition you’ll be required to undertake a Prescribing Safety Assessment.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Medical Council
How to apply
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:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Chelmsford Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are currently unable to accept international applicants for this programme. We will be reviewing the availability of international student places for future years.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 144 points
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - AAB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H1, H2, H2, H2
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Candidates who receive free school meals, or who have experienced care will be invited to interview regardless of their UCAT score, provided they meet the academic requirements and score Band 1-3 in the SJT.
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Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Health checks
Satisfactory Occupational Health check
Interview
Successful Multiple Mini Interview.
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 7.5 | If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.5 (Academic level). |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | 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
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT