Overview

Dive into the science that drives modern medicine. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the research behind biomedical topics that you are most interested in with the opportunity to undertake a novel research project in this field.

Career opportunities

Whether you're passionate about understanding disease mechanisms, developing new therapies, or shaping the future of medicine through research, the Medical Sciences (Intercalated degree) course at University of Birmingham offers a transformative year that will elevate your medical training and open doors to exciting career pathways.

Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness.

Programme Structure

Throughout the degree, you will explore cutting-edge developments in one of a range of specialised themes:

Cardiovascular Sciences

Neurogenetics

Neuropharmacology

Immunology and Immunotherapy

Aging and Inflammatory disease

Endocrinology and Metabolism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine View 311 other Bachelors in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students studying medicine following successful completion of their third or fourth year and who will return to the fourth or fifth year of the MBChB course on completion of the intercalation. You will need to have a credit-weighted average mark of at least 55% in the first two years of your course.

The programme is not available before you have completed at least one year of clinical training. Dental students are advised to contact the Programme Lead prior to applying.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

29160 GBP / year

≈ 29160 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

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