Course Overview

"The opportunities Leicester presents to its students have a unique feel. A mix of lectures and group work encouraged me to manage my time and helped me learn through discussing questions. I found this way of learning suited me, and it has prepared me for clinical practice and continuous learning on the job. Early exposure to patients helped me understand sympathy and empathy and appreciate the patient's journey. I particularly enjoyed dissection; this allowed us to learn anatomy in a way that no textbook could do justice. Having experienced this, I have found that my understanding of anatomy has stuck with me and is something I have found easier to apply every day.

"I completed my foundation training having worked in all three Leicester hospitals which I thoroughly enjoyed. I am also an Emergency Medicine trainee in the East Midlands. The hospitals here provide experience with some of the most diverse patient and staff demographic in the country with one of the biggest and busiest Emergency Departments that excels in teaching on a national level. We are lucky to have an incredible Cardio-Respiratory tertiary centre at Glenfield Hospital on top of the other outstanding departments. With all this on the doorstep of a friendly and empowering medical school it was not a difficult to decision to come here to study and start my career."

General Eligibility

GCSE: You must have English Language, Maths, and either Double Science or Chemistry and Biology - all at Grade B or 6.

A-levels: AAA in three subjects, including Chemistry or Biology, and one in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, or Psychology, excluding General Studies, Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, or Global Perspectives. Our standard offer is AAA, although we will consider applicants with predicted or obtained A*AB provided they have at least an A*A in Chemistry or Biology and one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology. Maths and Further Maths count as one subject. Human Biology and Biology count as one subject.

Cambridge Pre-U: D3, D3, D3 in Principal Subjects, including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology.

Access to Medicine course: Overall Distinction with 45 Level 3 Credits at Distinction or distinction in all graded credits for pre-reformed courses.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 34 points overall, including three higher level subjects at Grade 6 or above, including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology. We also accept three higher level subjects at grades 7,6,5, with 7,6 in Biology or Chemistry and one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology.

Scottish Advanced Highers: 2 Advanced Highers (to include chemistry or biology, and one from chemistry, biology, maths, psychology or physics) at AA and 3 other Higher subjects at AAB.<

Other national and international qualifications are considered.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.