Swansea University

MB BCh Medicine (A100)

Course information

  • Course title: MB BCh Medicine (A100)
  • Location: Swansea, Wales
  • Course length: 4 Years
  • UCAS code: A101 (Graduate Entry)
  • Student eligibility: All

Academic requirements

Degree

Undergraduate degree in any subject, minimum classification 2:1

OR

Integrated Masters degree in any subject, minimum classification 2:1 or Merit

OR

Undergraduate degree in any subject, minimum classification 2:2 and a subsequent separate higher degree completed.

A Levels

Not scored.

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers

Not scored.

International Baccalaureate

Not scored.

GCSEs

All applicants must have achieved grade A* – C in both English Language and Mathematics. Other UK Level 2 and international qualifications in these subjects will be assessed for equivalence with GCSE.

Scottish Nationals

Other UK Level 2 in these subjects will be assessed for equivalence with GCSE.

Additional information

Competition ratios
  • Home Applicants per place: 5
  • International Applicants per interview: 1.5
  • Home Applicants per place: 15
  • Home Applicants per interview: 4
Teaching method
What is Case-Based Learning?

Case-Based Learning (CBL) is a tutorial-based, group learning approach where students work through real-world clinical scenarios across subjects such as cardiology, respiratory, and gastroenterology.

During each session, you’ll identify key learning outcomes and use them to guide your study, following a patient case from initial presentation through to diagnosis and management.

The goal of CBL is to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. This better prepares you for reviewing real cases during clinical placements.

Admission email

Use of predicted grades

We will interview applicants who have pending degree results which are predicted to meet minimum requirements. The minimum degree requirements must be met by all offer holders to be able to enrol.

Resit policy

We accept applications from applicants who have taken resit examinations.

Non-academic requirements

Work experience

Clinical experience is not required. Work experience enhances applicants understanding of the course and the career their want to join. There is no specific minimum work experience for applicants, but questions asked during interviews will ascertain motivation, insight and self-awareness of their potential as a future clinician. Work experience is a critical component of preparation for both interview and entry into the course.

Personal statement

Used during the interview.

Admission test

UCAT, GAMSAT and MCAT accepted. Entrance tests used to rank applications for interview.

Interview method

Traditional panel interviews. 

About Swansea University 

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses make us a desirable location for students and staff from around the world, and our multicultural community provides a global perspective, enabling those who join us to develop skills and knowledge that set them on successful and enriching careers.

Our Graduate Entry Medicine programme is unique in Wales and one of just a handful of similar programmes of medical study in the UK open to graduates of any discipline from the UK, EU and overseas.

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