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UCL offers a six-year undergraduate medical program leading to both the MBBS and an integrated BSc. The curriculum is designed to produce scientifically grounded, patient-centered doctors with strong clinical and research skills.
Program Structure
Years 1–2: Fundamentals of Clinical Science
Focuses on core medical sciences, clinical skills, and early patient contact.
Year 3: Integrated BSc
A full academic year dedicated to studying a selected scientific discipline in depth, culminating in a BSc degree.
Year 4: Integrated Clinical Care
Students rotate through core clinical specialties, developing diagnostic and treatment skills across a range of conditions.
Year 5: The Life Cycle and Specialist Practice
Emphasizes care across the life span and exposure to specialized clinical fields.
Year 6: Preparation for Practice
Final year prepares students for the Foundation Programme, focusing on professional readiness and clinical responsibility.
Clinical Training
Clinical experience is provided through placements at leading London hospitals, including:
University College Hospital
Whittington Hospital
Royal Free Hospital
These institutions offer comprehensive exposure to a wide range of medical and surgical specialties in both community and hospital settings.
Research Opportunities:
Student Participation in Research Projects:
Medical students can join ongoing research projects shared via internal platforms, allowing direct involvement in scientific investigation.
AcaMedics Programme:
Connects students with faculty mentors for early engagement in academic medicine through research collaborations and scholarly activities.
Primary Care Research Internships:
These internships provide hands-on experience in academic general practice, encouraging students to explore research careers within primary care.
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.
A Levels - AAA at A-level with Biology and Chemistry (one at A); GCSE English and Maths at grade B/6.IBDP - 39 points total with 6 and 7 in HL Biology and Chemistry (either order); no HL score below 5.Student's have to be 18 at the course start date.The university requires the UCAT, followed by an MMI.PhysicianSurgeonFamily Medicine DoctorEmergency Medicine PhysicianMedical ResearcherClinical Trials CoordinatorEpidemiologistPublic Health AdministratorMedical EducatorHospital AdministratorMedical Science LiaisonHealthcare ConsultantTelehealth PhysicianHealth AdvocateForensic PathologistOccupational Health PhysicianSports PhysicianMedical WriterHealth Informatics Specialist
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