Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBBS

Brunel’s MBBS is a full-time, five-year undergraduate medical degree designed to produce competent, confident, and compassionate doctors. The course follows a spiral curriculum, integrating biomedical science with clinical skills and professional development from the outset.

Program Structure

Years 1–2: Foundations and Early Clinical Exposure

• Emphasis on basic medical sciences, anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry

• Integrated with clinical and communication skills

• Early patient contact through placements in general practice and community settings

• Problem-based learning and case-based discussions are core to the teaching approach

Years 3–5: Clinical Immersion and Specialised Training

• Rotations in core specialties such as general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, paediatrics, and obstetrics & gynecology

• Advanced clinical placements in hospitals and community health services

• Increased clinical responsibility and professional development

• Final year includes assistantships to prepare for practice as a Foundation Year 1 doctor

Teaching and Assessment

• Delivered through lectures, small group work, simulation, clinical skills labs, and bedside teaching

• Assessment includes written exams, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), coursework, and portfolios

Facilities

• State-of-the-art simulation suites, anatomy labs, and clinical skills centers

• Strong partnership with NHS trusts and community practices across London and the South East

Brunel Medical School, part of Brunel University London, offers a modern five-year MBBS program designed to combine strong foundational medical science education with early and continuous clinical exposure. The program is international in outlook and uses innovative teaching methods to prepare students for global medical careers.

Clinical Placement Sites

Brunel medical students undertake their clinical placements across a range of healthcare facilities in Greater London and the South East of England. These include:

• West London NHS Trust
  A major healthcare provider offering mental health, community, and social care services across multiple sites.

• Mount Vernon Hospital, Rickmansworth
  A hospital featuring a modern Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, outpatient services, and operating theatres.

• Hillingdon Hospitals
  Offers a broad range of medical services and supports clinical education in medicine, surgery, and emergency care.

These placements expose students to a diverse patient population and a wide range of healthcare settings, including urban, community, and hospital-based environments.