Course Summary

**About This Course** 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, our MB BS degree in Medicine will see you embarking on placements almost immediately, so you’ll gain early exposure to the clinical skills essential to addressing the complex needs of patients in the 21st century. And you’ll 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. And 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. Highlights of Medicine at UEA Learning with and from real patients, from the first month of your course Exploring anatomy linked to clinical practice in our anatomy facility, including dissection Access to a varied range of clinical placements on acute hospital wards, specialist units and in general practice Linking theory with practice across the course, including during small-group teaching sessions and within primary care placements Developing 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 Developing the art of communication through our excellent consultation skills programme, supported by dedicated tutors and role-players A team of respected, highly experienced teaching and research academics, who’ll support your learning in our friendly, student-centred School Strong networks for student support, including a dedicated and experienced team of senior advisers. **Overview** Studying Medicine at Norwich Medical School means that you will join an exceptional group of medical students studying in a thriving student-centred learning environment, where students and staff share a passion for making a positive difference to peoples’ lives. Being a doctor is a privileged position which has at its heart a real and deep-seated vocation to help people. It’s a demanding and challenging profession, but very rewarding. Our course focuses on relating your learning to real life, using scenarios and clinical problems from patients, with an emphasis on developing your clinical experience as well as your theoretical knowledge from the start. At Norwich Medical School, we believe in learning in context. From the very first weeks of our course, you will spend time every week in clinical practice, ensuring that you are able to apply your learning to patients in the same week **Disclaimer** Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider’s website: **www.uea.ac.uk**

Course Details - Modules

In Year 1 you’ll be introduced to the human life course and the musculoskeletal system. Year 2 will focus on treating blood and skin diseases and also examines circulation and respiration. In Year 3 you will undertake modules in Homeostasis and Hormones and Digestion and Nutrition. At this stage, the course also focusses on the senses. In your fourth year, you will focus on Reproduction and Growth and Development, engaging in a range of health issues relating to children. In Year 5, you will undertake a further three modules which will cover a variety of advanced topics including Emergency Care. At this stage, you will also undertake a 10-week placement split between a medical and surgical speciality.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

15 October 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: E14

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry. Science A-levels must include a pass in the practical element. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.

Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers. AB in Secondary Six (S6) Advanced Highers including Biology or Chemistry plus an additional Higher Level at grade A taken in Secondary Six (S6), in the first sitting.

Please see our website for accepted Access courses. Applicants who also hold A-Levels must have achieved ABB/AAC in the first sitting.

including Biology or Chemistry.

including Higher Level 6 in Biology or Chemistry and two other subjects at Higher Level 6.

Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

All applicants must have a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 7 or A including Mathematics and either two Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Double Science, plus English Language GCSE grade 6 or B. Short courses are not accepted. See our website for Graduate entry requirements. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please contact us.

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.5 IELTS: 7.5 overall (minimum 7.0 in each component)

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing). We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 35200.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

Provider information

Norwich Research Park
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Norwich
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