Medicine

Description

By studying for a Medical Degree at the UEA you will bring about huge change in your life and in the lives of many other people. Being a doctor is a privileged position which has at its heart a real and deep-seated vocation to help people.

It’s a demanding, challenging, but very rewarding profession – and not one to be entered into lightly. You will have a long-held ambition to become a doctor and it is this ambition that will motivate and sustain you through the years of academic and clinical study you’ll complete before you can take your place as a competent physician.

Alongside excellent clinical skills, modern doctors must be able to communicate effectively so they can relate to patients and their loved ones with compassion and understanding. You will also be working within multi disciplinary teams – so a co-operative and approachable attitude are key to your success.

The career choices for a doctor are endless. But wherever you choose work, as a GP, in a hospital, or in research, the patient will always be at the core of what you do.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 10550 Year (EEA)
• EUR 32230 Year (Non-EEA)

UK/EU Students: £9,000. International Students: £27,500

• English

Course Content

Medical degrees at the UEA – bringing real change

When you study for Medicine degree at UEA you will be thoroughly prepared to take your place as a highly motivated and competent doctor in the modern health service, with the mind-set to continue to learn throughout your career. The five-year course has been very carefully designed with the General Medical Council and you will learn and work with expert clinicians in a range of disciplines in facilities that are the envy of other schools.

Right from the start of the course a significant portion of your study will be through scenarios and real clinical problems from real patients. You will solve these problems through group and individual work and learn how to apply acquired medical knowledge to practical situations. This is the essence of Problem Based Learning (PBL) which is fundamental to the course.

Other key dynamics of the course include learning how research underpins innovation in medicine, and developing your communication skills. We offer superb facilities and we are especially proud of the support we give our students at every stage of their studies.

UEA is a fantastic place to study, placed in the top ten universities in the UK for student satisfaction since the survey began. You will love being here, learning and making lasting friendships. By taking a Medical degree at the UEA you are guaranteed the best start in a highly valued, respected and worthwhile vocation.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 7.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 108

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

All applicants must have a minimum of six GCSE (or equivalent) passes at grade A or above to include English, Maths and two Science subjects. GCSE short courses are not accepted.

If you are a European or International applicant we require that you include details of formal qualifications taken up to age 16, together with current/completed studies on your UCAS form.

A Levels

AAA to include Biology/Human Biology and one other science plus AS level grade B in a 4th subject

Second science subject from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

NB. Combinations of Mathematics and Further Mathematics not accepted at A2/AS level. We are looking for 4 separate subjects, three at full A level and one at AS as a minimum. We consider Mathematics and Further Mathematics as one subject area.

General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted at A2 or AS level.

Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

• IELTS: 7.5 overall (minimum 7.5 in any component)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 108 overall (minimum 23 in Listening and Writing components, 24 in Reading and Speaking components)
• PTE: 76 overall (minimum 76 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of East Anglia.