You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Aston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our MBChB Medicine course has been designed to prepare you for the demands of a medical career, with an emphasis on working compassionately with patients as partners, within a multi-disciplinary team. You’ll gain exposure to real clinical settings through a series of clinical placements each year, develop a wide range of skills and a broad knowledge base. Our patient-centred curriculum is taught across five years in two phases. It starts by expanding and deepening your existing science education, covering topics such as the fundamentals of body structure, infection and pathological processes. As you move into the second phase, a large proportion of your learning will take place in clinical environments, working with practising doctors and healthcare professionals in placements ranging from cancer care to integrated medicine. Throughout your time with us, you will be encouraged to develop into an independent life-long learner, with critical thinking skills and the caring and empathetic attitude needed to embark on your first post after graduation as a Foundation Doctor. Key benefits
- Enhance your skills in a range of authentic clinical settings from your very first year.
- Prepare for work in a rapidly changing healthcare system.
- Thrive in our modern and friendly campus, equipped with dedicated facilities for Aston Medical School students.
- Benefit from integrated placements in clinical and community settings.
- Complete a six-week Foundation Assistantship in your final year, where you will undertake foundation doctor level work under very careful supervision.
Modules
Phase 1 – Years 1 & 2 Throughout Phase 1, you will develop your clinical skills and knowledge in blocks covering topics such as physiology, pharmacology, public and global health and the musculoskeletal system. You’ll be introduced to clinical practice, learning how to interact effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals, develop consultation skills as well as an introduction to diagnostic reasoning.The Very Early Clinical Experience placement gives you an opportunity to develop an understanding of what it’s like to be a patient,and to gain real-world experience of the work carried out by doctors and other members of the general practice (primary care) team. Phase 2 – Years 3, 4 & 5 Much of your learning in Phase 2 will take place in clinical environments, working with practising doctors and healthcare professionals. Your progress will be supplemented and supported with lectures, group work, workshops, independent study and other learning opportunities.The Student Selected Components delivered in this phase, offer you the chance to study an area of particular interest. You will also have the opportunity, as an option within the Student Selected Component, to complete a research-based project with the Aston Medical Research Institute whose four themes of research include: maternal health, mental health, cardiovascular medicine and regenerative medicine. Full details, including information on what is covered in each year of study and clinical placements can be found on our website.
Assessment method
We employ a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods. There is an emphasis on working with peers to apply learning and solve problems, and we use technology and digital resources to make materials more accessible, to enhance learning and to make it fun. Modes of assessment include in-course assignments, computer-based knowledge exams, practical clinical skills tests, and continuous assessment of professional behaviour.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Medical Council
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
16Oct
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A100
- Institution code:
- A80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*AA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher - AAA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 37 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Not accepted
For applicants taking a degree, a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree (2:1) in any discipline plus three A Levels at grades ABB to include Chemistry and Biology with either at grade A. The university degree must be from a recognised UK or NARIC approved university. In addition, applicants will be required to have the same GCSE requirements as outlined in our requirements. We do not accept transfers from applicants currently studying degrees at other universities. We would always expect applicants to apply to Aston Medical School in the final year of their degree programme. Although we are happy to consider applications from graduates, but there is no accelerated graduate entry available at Aston. Transfers - We cannot permit any transfers from applicants currently studying Medicine into our year 1 of our programme. We also cannot consider applicants if they are at another university for any course and are not applying in their final year of study. International qualifications: In addition to A Level and IB grades we accept a range of overseas equivalent qualifications. Foundation programmes: We accept some UK foundation programmes and these are considered on a case by case basis. Details of the foundation programmes we accept are available on our website. Full details qualification requirements can be found at https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/medicine-mbchb/ As this is a competitive course, there is no guarantee that applicants, who fulfill the minimum requirement will be called for interview because only the top ranking candidates are invited.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
The details will be emailed to applicants, who have received an offer to study with us.
Health checks
The details will be emailed to applicants, who have received an offer to study with us.
Interview
Aston Medical School will interview applicants using the Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI's). Aston University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable all applicants to participate fully in the selection process for the Medical Course (MBChB). The Enabling Team helps to facilitate this process by working independently from the academic school.
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
Applicants are required to sit the UCAT in 2023 to be considered for 2024 entry onto the MBChB course. Further information can be found at www.ucat.ac.uk
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Those applicants without GCSE/IGCSE English will be asked to take the IELTS Academic test and must achieve an overall score of 7, with a minimum score of 7 in each individual component. |
Aston University English Language Requirements
https://www.aston.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £45450 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £45450 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
If you are uncertain whether you would be classed as an international fee payer for tuition fee purposes by us, please follow this simple guide by reading the information found here: http://www.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/student-finance/fee-status/.
*Please note that the tuition fees stated are for 2024 entry.
**The latest information relating to EU students and tuition fees for 2024 can be found on the UCAS website at: https://www.ucas.com/finance/finance-international-and-eu-students. ***The United Kingdom government has confirmed that European Union (EU), other European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals commencing academic courses in England from August 2021 will no longer be eligible for home fee status.
^^Tuition fees for students are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. Any such increase shall always be in accordance with the law.
Sponsorship information
Each year we will have a number of small financial awards and prizes for the most talented students on admission to first year at Aston and in subsequent years of study. Announcements of these awards can be found on our website. Financial awards covering all or the majority of tuition fees will not be available.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET