Our four-year MB ChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) programme is designed for graduates. It is a challenging but extremely rewarding programme designed to help you become a highly competent, compassionate and strongly motivated doctor, committed to the highest standards of clinical practice, professionalism and patient care.
MB ChB
Graduate Entry Medicine
Our four-year MB ChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) programme is designed for graduates. It is a challenging but extremely rewarding programme designed to help you become a highly competent, compassionate and strongly motivated doctor, committed to the highest standards of clinical practice, professionalism and patient care.
Our innovative and distinctive accelerated programme is the largest graduate-entry course in the UK, with an intake of 203 graduates each year. The course is taught by staff at the forefront of their subjects at the University of Warwick and at our regional hospitals. We offer innovative anatomy training with our collection of plastinated prosections and cross sections from Gunther von Hagens’ Plastinarium in Germany. By the time you graduate, you will have developed the knowledge and key personal skills and attitudes necessary to pursue a successful professional career as a doctor.
Course Structure
We offer an integrated approach to learning structured over four years where you will gain early exposure to clinical practice alongside medical sciences as you build the knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes required of a medical doctor in training.
You will experience placements in both primary and secondary care across the region, providing a breadth of clinical experience and the opportunity to explore different specialties.
How will I learn?
You will explore topics through a range of themes and disciplines, each presented in a clinically relevant context, and supported through clinical experience, cased based learning, lectures, clinical and communication skills, anatomy sessions and practical workshops.
You will be allocated to small learning groups made up of around 8 - 10 students of different backgrounds and experiences. This method of working enables everyone to bring their own skills and knowledge to the group, so you learn from one another, which we strongly believe enhances your learning experience.
Clinical placements
Clinical placements are a core component of your learning throughout the course, with patient and community‑focused experiences beginning early in year one. As you progress you will be taught all the skills required of an early-years resident doctor. Under close clinical supervision, you will learn to apply these skills in the clinical environment, contributing to the care and management of patients while continuing to develop confidence and competence in practice.
As you progress through the programme, you will increasingly engage in shift work, on-call duties, and extended-hours activities. These experiences offer valuable insight into real‑world clinical practice, help build confidence, and support your transition towards the responsibilities of a registered doctor.
2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in any subject
UCAS code
A101 (15 October application deadline)
Award
MB ChB
Duration
4 years full time
Location
University of Warwick
Start date
September 21 2026
Admissions test
UCAT
How to Apply
Applying to study medicine can be a daunting experience. Therefore, we want to make the process as easy as possible, and having all the right information available is the best place to start. This section provides you with all the information you need about applying, from academic entry requirements and work experience to your UCAS application and our interview process.
Application Journey
Follow the key stages from UCAS application through to enrolment.
WMS requires all applicants to sit the UCAT, using overall performance and VR thresholds relative to the national average to shortlist candidates for interview. Follow this link for further information.
WMS accepts an upper second-class (2:1) degree or higher in any subject, with lower degrees considered only alongside postgraduate qualifications. Use this link to check if you meet the entry requirements.
WMS uses Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) with short, structured stations to assess key skills and competencies for suitability for medicine, Follow this link for further information
Admissions Facts & Figures
Application information
Entry Year
Total applications
Applicants invited to interview
Offers made
Places*
2026
1326
549
311
203
2025
1070
536
324
203
2024
1258
483
253
193
2023
1382
480
264
193
2022
1758
479
248
193
*Up to 13 international places are available each year.
We only publish data once each admissions cycle is complete.
UCAT scores
The total UCAT score required to secure a place at interview varies year on year and is dependent upon the UCAT performance of applicants to Warwick Medical School.
Entry Year
Lowest
Average
Highest
2026**
1910
2080
2610
2025
2450
2750
3490
2024
2450
2750
3400
2023
2580
2700
3400
2022
2660
2860
3280
**Abstract Reasoning was withdrawn from the test for 2026 entry onwards, the maximum UCAT total score across three remaining subtests is 2700 (verbal reasoning, decision making and quantitative reasoning).
We will only publish data once each admissions cycle is complete.
International applicants are required to meet the same entry criteria and go through the same process as home candidates, and must satisfy the University that their standard of English is acceptable for study. You will be required to submit an English Language test certificate confirming a score of (or equivalent to) IELTS 7.0 with a maximum of two component scores at 6.0 or 6.5.
Get information about undergraduate tuition fees and course expenses for Home, EU and Overseas students.
Maintenance support & bursaries
Find out about financial support towards living costs for graduate entry medical students.
UK & EU Student Loans
Read about UK and EU student loans and find links to further funding information from the UK Government.
Applying to the NHS Bursary scheme
The NHS Bursary provides funding for eligible medical student who normally live in England in years 2, 3 and 4.
Hardship Funds
Students facing unexpected financial difficulty during their studies may be eligible for hardship funding from the University. This can be in the form of an emergency loan or non-repayable award.
The Warwick Bursary provides extra financial support for qualifying students from lower income families. Awards up to £2500 per year are paid directly to students to help with your living costs. To find out if you are eligible for the Warwick BursaryLink opens in a new window, please visit the student funding webpages
Warwick Medical School and WPH Charitable Bursaries
The WPH Charitable Trust and Warwick Medical School support a competitive bursary scheme for MB ChB students from a widening participation background or where unexpected or exceptional student hardship is anticipated. Typically a small number of awards up to £3000 are available each year to students joining in the first year.
In addition to your tuition fees, you will need to consider funding for your accommodation, travel to your placements and general living costs over the next four years. In addition students are expected to purchase a stethoscope and pen torch.
Students will primarily undertake clinical attachments in acute hospital settings across Coventry, Nuneaton, Rugby and Warwick. Warwick Medical School is well placed geographically, with Primary Care and Community placements located within approximately a 40-mile radius, making travel manageable—although some placements may be in more rural settings, offering a diverse and rewarding experience.
Students are responsible for arranging their own travel between placements. From year two onwards, those eligible for the NHS Bursary may be able to reclaim some additional travel expenses.
Scrubs and Dress code
Our NHS partners operate a bare-below the elbow policy. All new entrants will receive two sets of medical student ward scrubs which you can wear on clinical placement and are yours to keep. Additional items can be purchased at your own cost.
The Elective
Students in their final year will undertake an elective of their choosing, which could be either home or abroad, for which some costs will be incurred. The cost of the Elective is at your own expense, however, there are a number of Elective bursaries available to support students.
Life at Warwick
Life at medical school isn't all about your academic work. Where you live, how you travel and what you can do to relax is also important. Find out more about life at WMS below.
When you complete your degree in medicine, you will be able to apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council. This gives you a licence to practise medicine as part of an approved Foundation Year programme.
UK Foundation Programme
Most of our students apply to the UK Foundation Programme during their final year. This is a structured, two-year training programme for medical graduates to transition from medical school to specialty or general practice training. You will build on your existing clinical and professional skills by working as a doctor on rotation in different areas of medicine.
Specialised Foundation Training
The NHS has recognised that clinical academics, who undertake research and teaching form a crucial part of the NHS and is developing a clear point of entry, career structure, and training programme for doctors who wish to pursue this career pathway.
After you have completed the Foundation Programme, you are able to go on to training in a chosen specialty or general practice (GP) training. The time you will spend in specialty training ranges from three to eight years, depending on the speciality you choose.
Overseas students
Overseas students will be eligible to apply for leave to remain in the UK as a Postgraduate Doctor to undertake the Foundation Programme and therefore to register with the General Medical Council.
USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination)
We use four hospital sites and approximately 80 GP practices in the Coventry and Warwickshire area to provide teaching during the four years. Our partner hospitals provide first class facilities for our students including purpose built education centres, study rooms and libraries.
Learning human anatomy is a large part of training to be a doctor. Here at WMS, we offer cutting-edge anatomy training at our state-of-the-art Clinical Education Hub, which opened in 2023.
Biomedical Learning Grid
The Biomedical Learning Grid is located on the ground floor of the Medical School Building and offers an alternative study space, whether you are studying in groups or as an individual and the opportunity to use a range of new technologies to support your learning experience, such as smart and clever boards.There is also a collection of key reference texts available.
The University Library is situated on the central campus and is home to over 1 million books and journals. There are a range of study spaces including silent study and group study rooms, access to networked PCs, wireless access for laptops, interactive smart boards and a coffee bar.
Health Clearance
Following an offer to study medicine, incoming students will be required to complete and return a Health Screening Questionnaire. The information you disclose in this questionnaire will remain confidential to the Occupational Health Department and will be used only to assess your fitness to study as detailed in the Higher Education Occupational Practitioners (HEOPS) guidance.
Where a significant health condition has been declared, you may be asked to attend an appointment at UHCW Occupational Health to assess any adjustments to support you during your medical training.
Appointments will be organised through our occupational health provider and immunisation offered where required.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
As part of ensuring the fitness to practise of our students, all successful applicants to the course will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), payable by the applicant. This is a UK legal requirement for those in roles which involve regulated activity and universities who offer courses involving contact with children or vulnerable adults are required to carry out DBS checks of potential students.
Any information which comes as part of the disclosure will be treated in confidence and handled in a fair and transparent way. The disclosure of a previous conviction would not necessarily preclude an applicant from enrolling on the course. Further information is available on the DBS websiteLink opens in a new window.
Our open days give you the chance to hear more about the course, meet staff and students, visit the Medical School, tour the campus and get a real feel for life at Warwick. We hold three open days per year, usually two in June and a virtual event in July.
Our students not only work hard academically, but somehow find time to help the community, represent the University of Warwick at national competitions, carry out high-quality research and even start their own charitable organisations.
Our student networks create inclusive spaces where everyone can connect, celebrate their identities and support one another.
These communities give students the chance to meet like-minded peers, share experiences and make their voices heard. They play a vital role in building a welcoming and diverse campus culture where all students can feel a true sense of belonging.
