Medicine

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MB ChB Full-time 6 Years Medicine

A-Level Entry

A*AA

About this course

Our six-year Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) degree equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to become a Foundation Year 1 doctor.

Why Edinburgh?

Medicine at Edinburgh offers a modern, innovative curriculum designed to prepare you for contemporary medical practice. Our aim is for you to graduate as a competent, ethical and reflective doctor, with the care of patients as your first concern.

You will graduate as an excellent communicator and team player, prepared for complex and uncertain situations. You will be equipped for ongoing personal development and trained for high professional achievement and leadership.

You will also have a deep understanding of medical research and evidence-based medicine. This will be useful whatever career path you follow. You will be especially well-equipped to pursue an academic career in medicine, where ongoing practical involvement in research as a physician-scientist is paramount.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades A*AA
Scottish Higher AAAAA

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
6 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Medicine