Medicine

Keele University
Undergraduate MB ChB Full-time 5 Years Medicine

A-Level Entry

A*AA

Avg. Graduate Salary

£33,000

About this course

Medicine at Keele delivers an innovative curriculum underpinned by the three core themes identified by the General Medical Council: Professional Values and Behaviours, Professional Skills, and Professional Knowledge (GMC, 2018). Ranked 4th in England (Guardian University League Table, 2022). Studying Medicine MBChB at Keele you will develop the necessary knowledge and clinical skills to become a doctor who practises with competence and compassion.

Why choose this course?

  • 4th in England for Medicine (Guardian University League Table, 2022 and Complete University Guide, 2022)

  • Over 100 weeks spent on clinical placement in primary care and hospital settings across Staffordshire, Shropshire and other adjoining counties

  • Years 4 and 5 each spent at distinct bases: large teaching hospital (Staffordshire) and district general hospital (Shropshire)

  • Benefit from diverse teaching methods including problem-based learning (PBL), other small- and large-group learning activities, and dissection

  • Strong student engagement opportunities through our Medical Student Council

    Medicine at Keele adopts a modern, spiral, highly integrated curriculum that combines a range of learning strategies, including early clinical experience, integrated communication and clinical skills teaching, practical activities (including dissection), problem-based learning (PBL), lectures and seminars. Additionally, inter-professional learning with other health students including nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, physiotherapy and radiography, are fostered throughout the programme.

    We are committed to listening, responding and supporting our students to become well-rounded, competent clinicians. Through forums such as our Medical Student Council, we recognise the value of our students' contribution to development and progression of our curriculum and the student experience.

    To ensure you graduate as a confident and competent clinician, you will study a range of topics including:

  • Professional and ethical responsibilities

  • Patient safety and quality improvement

  • Diagnosis and medical management

  • Prescribing medication safely

  • The health service and healthcare systems

  • Health promotion and illness prevention
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades A*AA
    Scottish Higher AAAAAA

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2211 Generalist medical practitioners
    2212 Specialist medical practitioners
    2112 Biological scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Keele
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £33,000