About this course
University of Leicester offers MBChB (Hons) Medicine as a 5-year postgraduate Undergraduate Masters programme in Medicine and Medical Studies. Based in Leicester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £29,000 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 110. The next intake is Term 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
GCSEs - Applicants must have achieved at least a grade B or 6 in English Language (as a first language), Maths, and two sciences (including Chemistry and Biology or Double Science). For students taking Methods and Applications in Maths, our minimum requirement is a Grade B or 6 in both, but we will only score the Methods in Maths. A-levels: Our requirement is A*AA at A-level, in three subjects including Chemistry or Biology (with practical aspects) and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology, but excluding General Studies, Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking or Global Perspectives. The A* would need to be in one of the sciences as mentioned above. We will consider applicants with AAA (including two sciences as above) and EPQ grade B or an AS-level grade A in a fourth subject, or grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate / Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales qualification. International Baccalaureate: We also accept the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 34 points overall, and a minimum score of 7,6,6 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. The 7 would need to be in one of the sciences as mentioned above. We will also consider candidates with an overall score of 36 and 6,6,6 in their three Higher Level subjects including two sciences as mentioned above. Irish Leaving Certificate: Our entry requirements for students who have studied the Irish Leaving Certificate are four subjects at H1 (including Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology), with a further two subjects at H2. BTEC: A single Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or National Award will be considered at Distinction*, in combination with A-levels at A*A in Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology, provided there is not significant subject matter overlap with the A Levels.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Term 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
