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 has restrictions on who can apply - Find out more
University of Southampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
You will study medicine over 4 years and draw on your existing knowledge and experience as you begin your training as a doctor. You'll be part of a small group of graduates embarking on this intensive but rewarding programme. You'll get clinical experience from the first weeks of your course, meeting patients in hospital and primary care settings. This course is designed to support graduates to achieve excellent learning outcomes over 4 years instead of the usual 5. You can apply with any 2:1 degree or equivalent qualification, including arts and humanities degrees. We offer a number of places to this BM4 programme for graduates from the University of Southampton. Applicants must meet both the non-academic and academic criteria for this programme. As part of your course, you can take your final-year elective placement anywhere in the UK or abroad. You can also get involved in research and entrepreneurship. We work on life-changing treatments and therapies in partnership with industry and with experts in the physical sciences, computing, engineering and mathematics. You'll meet patients in clinical settings and will learn from volunteer patients, simulated environments and prepared patient cases. In years 1 and 2, students will be placed in partner trusts including Winchester as well as Southampton. In the final 2 years of the programme, students are placed across the Wessex region. This medicine course is only open to home applicants.
Modules
Compulsory modules year 1: BM4 Year 1 Foundations of Medicine; Clinical Medicine 1; Integration of Knowledge and Clinical Medicine 1. Compulsory modules year 2: BM4 Year 2 Foundations of Medicine; Clinical Medicine 2; Integration of Knowledge and Clinical Medicine 2; Medicine, Surgery and Primary Care. Compulsory modules year 3: Acute Care; Child Health; Clinical Ethics & Law; Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Genitourinary Medicine (O and G and GUM); Psychiatry; Specialty Weeks (Dermatology, Head & Neck, Neurology & Ophthalmology); Year 4 Written Assessment. Compulsory modules year 4: Assistant-ship; Elective; Medicine Year 5; Personal Professional Development; Primary Medical Care; Student Selected Unit 4; Surgery; Year 5 Assessment and ILS.
Assessment method
A range of assessment methods. Coursework will include: essays, reports, posters and presentations. Examinations will include: written tests and tests of clinical performance.
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.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
For eligibility details, please see the University of Southampton website.
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/medicine/undergraduate/courses/bm4_a101.page#entry_requirements
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- A101
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not open to international applicants.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Degree All applicants must have an upper second-class honours (2.1) degree in any subject, in your first degree. We expect graduate students to have developed effective study and academic skills which will enable you to complete an accelerated medical programme. This includes the ability to think critically. Every graduate, whether with an arts or science degree, brings a unique set of knowledge, skills and understanding to the programme. For example, graduates with science, arts and humanities degrees will share their knowledge and understanding in the discussion of an individual patient's experience of illness from a range of different but equally valuable perspectives. GCSE All applicants must have a minimum grade C (grade 4) in GCSE mathematics, English Language and either chemistry and biology, or science and additional science, or combined science (or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University). Non-academic entry requirements In addition to academic entry requirements, you will be assessed against our non-academic criteria. Applicants must be able to show they: – Are self-motivated and resilient – Have reflected on, and learnt from, life experiences (this may include, work experience, paid employment and personal experiences both in and outside health and social care settings) – Can communicate effectively – Are able to interact successfully with others – Can demonstrate an understanding of the values of the NHS constitution UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Applicants are ranked by UCAT score and a certain number are invited to a Selection Day, provided they meet our academic criteria. Please note that the UCAT score of those applicants attending a Selection Day varies year on year and as such it is not possible to give applicants an indication of the score that is required to attend a Selection Day. For further information on the UCAT please visit https://www.ucat.ac.uk/ International Applicants International applicants are not eligible to apply for this programme. Selection process: Please visit our How to Apply page for details of our Selection Process at https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/medicine-bm4-graduate-entry-degree-bmbs#how-to-apply We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/medicine-bm4-graduate-entry-degree-bmbs
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no component below 7.0 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | 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
This course is not available to international applicants or applicants from the EU.
Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ