About this course
University of Southampton offers Medicine - BMBS as a 5-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree programme in Medicine and Medical Studies. Based in Southampton, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £32,000 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall or TOEFL iBT 100. The next intake is Autumn (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
A-levels: AAA to include A level Biology and one additional science (with a pass in the practical element where it is separately endorsed). Please note applicants must offer AAA or above, we do not accept grade or tariff equivalents to AAA. BM5 graduate applicants please see BM4 entry requirements. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Overall score of 36 points with 18 at Higher Level, with 6 in Biology and one additional Science. BTEC: RQF BTEC: AA from two A levels in Biology and one additional science and Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (360 GLH) at Distinction. Applied Science is not accepted. Subject provided reviewed on a case by case basis. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (examples of combinations include, but are not exclusive to, Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education). If you believe there is a potential overlap, please contact us before applying. QCF BTEC: AA from two A levels in Biology and one additional science and Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (360 GLH) at Distinction. Applied Science is not accepted. Subject provided reviewed on a case by case basis. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (examples of combinations include, but are not exclusive to, Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education). If you believe there is a potential overlap, please contact us before applying. GCSE requirements: All applicants (Home and International) must meet the minimum GCSE requirement. If an International applicant has not taken GCSEs they must offer an equivalent qualification with comparable subjects and grades to those listed below. BM5 (standard and contextual applicants) - applicants must hold 7 GSCEs at grade B/6 or above, including English language, mathematics and either biology and chemistry, combined science, or science and additional science. BM5 Graduate applicants – Applicants must hold 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English language, mathematics and either biology and chemistry, combined science, or science and additional science.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
