MBChB Medicine

Throughout the first two years of the program, students are required to undertake academic projects, many of which include dedicated research elements. These projects are carefully designed to introduce students to key research methodologies used in medical science, healthcare improvement, and clinical practice.

Key Features:

• Project-Based Learning:
  Students select or are assigned topics related to contemporary medical issues, clinical challenges, or healthcare delivery models. This gives them the chance to dive deeply into areas such as public health, medical education, disease mechanisms, patient safety, or healthcare technologies.

• Supervised Research:
  Projects are supervised by academic or clinical staff, ensuring that students receive expert guidance in developing research questions, conducting literature reviews, gathering and analyzing data, and presenting findings.

• Interdisciplinary Focus:
  Students are encouraged to collaborate across disciplines, working with professionals from nursing, pharmacy, psychology, or other allied health fields to broaden their perspectives and foster interdisciplinary research skills.

• Preparation for Evidence-Based Practice:
  Through these research activities, students learn how to critically appraise scientific literature, evaluate clinical evidence, and apply findings to real-world medical decision-making.

Medical graduates in the UK follow a structured career progression pathway after completing their MBBS or equivalent degree. Upon graduation, they enter the Foundation Programme, a two-year paid training period (FY1 and FY2) where they rotate through various specialties to gain broad clinical experience. Successful completion of this leads to full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).

After Foundation Training, doctors choose a specialty and apply for Core or Specialty Training. Core Training typically lasts 2–3 years and is followed by higher Specialty Training, while some fields (like General Practice or Surgery) offer run-through training from the start. Specialty training durations vary—General Practice takes around 3 years, while hospital specialties can take 5–8+ years, depending on the discipline. After completing training, doctors become Consultants in hospital specialties or General Practitioners (GPs).

In terms of further study, many graduates pursue postgraduate qualifications to enhance their expertise or academic profile. Options include:

• Master’s degrees (e.g., MSc in Public Health, Medical Education, Clinical Research, or Global Health)

• PhDs or MD(Res) for careers in academia or research

• Diplomas and Certificates in fields like Tropical Medicine, Radiology, or Dermatology

• Intercalated BSc or MBPhD programmes (during or after undergraduate studies for research-focused pathways)

This combination of structured clinical training and academic opportunities allows UK-trained doctors to build flexible, rewarding careers in medicine, academia, global health, and beyond.