Warwick Doctors are different

Largest graduate-entry course

We're home to the UK's largest graduate-entry course, meaning you'll be with plenty of like-minded people who have all been through the university experience before.

"We're all in the same boat and have all taken the decision to go back to university, despite the sacrifices that entails. We're here because we're passionate about becoming doctors, and that makes studying all the more enjoyable." - Chloe

Accelerated learning

Our accelerated course is a challenging but very rewarding programme, meaning that if you're prepared to work hard you can become a doctor in just four years, compared to the average five.

"It’s very busy and I do feel challenged – but in a good way! There’s a good stepwise progression between each year of the course, ensuring you develop your academic knowledge, confidence and responsibilities." – Madhu

Early patient contact

Our students spend time in community settings meeting patients from the very first term. By the end of your first year, you'll have spent time on hospital wards and clinical placements where you can practise history taking and examination skills.

"The biggest thing that drew me to Warwick was the fact that we have some clinical exposure from the first year, which a lot of other courses don’t offer until further into the degree."

- Farhana

First-class anatomy and clinical skills training

We hold the most comprehensive collection of plastinated specimens in the UK. These specimens (from Von Hagens Plastination, Germany) provide an invaluable hands-on training experience for the doctors and surgeons of the future. Combine this with our newly opened Clinical Education Hub facilities and we're confident your anatomy training will be second to none.

"Our first year anatomy sessions were taught to an incredibly high standard." - Greg

Diverse intake

Entry into our programme is competitive. Your future classmates are likely to be exceptional individuals who will bring diverse personal backgrounds and life experience to enrich your time at WMS.

We're also one of only a few medical schools to accept students who have no background in science, meaning each year group benefits from a wide array of knowledge, skills and experience.

"In my year alone I'm surrounded by people who gave up fantastic, well-established careers in everything from the finance industry or clinical research to music and teaching because they wanted to study medicine."

- James

Case based learning

Case based learning (CBL) is at the core of our curriculum and is integrated across all four years. Individually, and as part of a small group, you'll explore scenarios resembling real-world cases and linked to topics covered in lectures. We've found CBL supports our students to further develop their clinical reasoning, communication and problem solving skills, all while building their knowledge.

"My CBL group are amazing and every week we work through a new case together. I feel like I learn so much, as we direct our own learning and have time and space to ask questions and make mistakes in a safe, supportive environment."

- Amy

Teaching Excellence

Our staff on the MB ChB, both here at Warwick Medical School and out in our partner hospitals and GP practices, are highly qualified and committed to teaching, with a passion for excellent student development. You can find out more about some of our teaching staff here.

“The academic and clinical staff are wonderfully supportive and a real inspiration.” – Chloe

Rich support network

As well as having a dedicated personal tutor, our students benefit from a strong peer support network. We run a buddy scheme, and students in higher years get involved in teaching those in lower years. There's also a wide range of societies and sports clubs available.

"There's always something going on for you to get involved in! I've been involved in teaching for the lower years, such as the Peer Support scheme and putting on a weekly seminar." - Naomi

Excellent graduate results and high satisfaction

Our graduating medics perform strongly in their applications to the Foundation Programme. In 2019, our students came second in the UK based on their highest average total score for the Programme, with 90% allocated to their top preference placement.

We achieved an overall satisfaction rating of 83% from our MB ChB finalists in the 2021 National Student Survey.

Blogs

Ask our students a question, or take a look at their story updates to get information on campus life, accommodation, study support and more.

Videos

Keen to glimpse inside our teaching facilities? Eager to hear what our students and teaching team have to say? Watch our MB ChB videos here.

Student Profiles

Explore our student profiles to find out why our students chose Warwick, what their background was pre starting the MB ChB and how they've found the course so far.