MB ChB Course Information

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.

Introduction

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.

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Entry Requirements

2026 Entry

Minimum entry requriements:

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.

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UCAS

Apply by the deadline (15 October).

UCAT

Is your UCAT VR score above the mean for test takers?

Contextual admissions

Warwick Medical School is committed to fair access to medicine. Follow this link to assess if you are eligible for contextual admission.

Academic Requirements

Do you have or are you predicted a 2:1 or above, or a 2:2 with a Masters or PhD?

Work Experience

Does your work experience meet our requirements?

MMI Interview

Are you the strongest MMI candidate?

Useful Information

Overseas Applicants

International applicants

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.

Information on English language requirements Information for International applicants

Fees & Funding

Fees & Course Costs

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.

Find out about Fees & Funding

Scholarships & Bursaries

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.

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries

Additional Course Costs

Additional Course Costs

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.

Personal Electronic Devices

All year 1 students will receive a loan IPad or IPad mini and Apple pencil which you keep for the four years you study with us (returnable at the end of the course). If you are thinking of upgrading your current personal device, please see our guidance on recommended device specifications.

Journals and Textbooks

The University has a broad range of journals, textbooks and e-books available from the University Library and BioMed Learning Grid. You may wish to consider not buying any books until you have had a look at a few in the library to see which ones work best for you.

Disclosures and Barring Services (DBS)

Students offered a place on the MB ChB programme will be required to submit an Enhanced Disclosures and Barring Services (DBS) check upon admission. Please note that you will need to meet the cost of the DBS check yourself, currently £67 (2024).

Immunisation and Vaccinations

We advise applicants on the vaccinations that a student is required to have completed. If these are administered pre-admission they may incur a personal cost. After admission, the Occupational Health provider will administer any vaccinations to complete the full requirements.

Travel to the University

We expect students to live a reasonable distance to the University. For transport options, please read Life at Warwick - TravelLink opens in a new window.

Travel to Clinical Placements

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.

Hear from our students about life as a medical student at WMS Explore living off-campus Explore campus and beyond

Career Opportunities

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.

Specialised Foundation Training Programmes in the West Midlands Deanery

Speciality training

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 speciality 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)

Warwick Medical School is listed in theWorld Directory of Medical SchoolsLink opens in a new window meeting the eligibility requirements for students and graduates to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and examination.

Our Facilities

Partner TrustsLink opens in a new window

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.

Clinical Education HubLink opens in a new window

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.

LibraryLink opens in a new window

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.

Meet the course team

Professor Colin Macdougall

Associate Dean, Medical Education

Professor Kate Owen

Director of Medical Studies

Emily Róisín Reid

Director of Student Experience

Meet the full team

Talk to us

Open Days

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 four open days per year, usually in June and October.

Find out more

Contact us

Want to find out more? If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Student Engagement & Achievements

Student Engagement

At Warwick we recognise the talents and experience of our graduate students and encourage staff-student collaboration wherever possible.

Ideas from students are always welcome and have contributed to significant change within the course and culture at WMS.

Student Achievements

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.

Volunteering Opportunities

At Warwick we recognise the talents and experience of our graduate students and encourage staff-student collaboration wherever possible.

Ideas from students are always welcome and have contributed to significant change within the course and culture at WMS.

Student Networks

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.