MEDICINE AND SURGERY MBCHB

Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

Dive into the world of Medicine and Surgery and be empowered to make a significant impact on people's lives. Guided by experts in the field, gain a hands-on experience in one of Europe's top clinical education settings.

Master the practical, theoretical, and communication skills essential to becoming a safe, compassionate, and ethical doctor. Stand out for your professionalism and excel in making a meaningful impact on others' lives. We're proud to shape the doctors of the future, embracing constant change and innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving NHS.
Professional accreditation

- Our graduates are entitled to provisional registration with the General Medical Council, with a licence to practise, subject to demonstrating to the GMC that their fitness to practise is not impaired.

Course highlights

- 2nd in the West Midlands for Medicine. Complete University Guide, 2026
- 67th in the world for Medicine. QS World University Rankings, 2025

Located at the beating heart of the UK, train in one of the UK's largest healthcare regions, with leading hospitals right on our doorstep. With a strong community feel and student medical society at its heart, join a community like no other.

- Step away from your degree for a year to study an area of interest to you through our intercalation opportunities.
- Join our Medical School community as you study alongside Pharmacy, Biomedical Science and Nursing students to prepare you to excel in today’s modern, interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Our highly regarded Prescribing teaching means our students are now achieving some of the highest success rates in the national Prescribing Safety Assessment.
With a Birmingham degree you can achieve your career goals. Graduate from a world top 100, Russell Group University and become a healthcare leader of the future equipped for today and tomorrowâ¿¿s challenges.

After completing two foundation years, youâ¿¿ll be ready to pursue your chosen specialty. Most of our graduates secure positions in hospital and primary care within NHS England and trusts across the UK. Some start a career in education as well as other exciting opportunities in laboratory research, the pharmaceutical industry, politics, medical journalism, and the media. Examples of roles include Foundation Year doctor, General Practitioner, Medical Doctor, Clinical Researcher and consultant.