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Medicine (Graduate Entry)
- MB BCh
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 01/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Cardiff
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
Course summary
This degree accepts high performing students from recognised feeder streams aiming to offer comprehensive preparation for a rewarding working life as a foundation doctor in the NHS and your career beyond. Our course is structured over five years to allow you to acquire knowledge, clinical skills and professional attitudes within an integrated spiral curriculum. Our aim is to produce great clinicians who understand people and the environment in which we live.
This degree is open to those on our recognised feeder streams within one of the following degrees:
1.BMedSci (Hons) Degree from the University of Bangor (B100)
2.BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences Degree from the University of South Wales (B901)
3.BSc (Hons) Medical Pharmacology Degree School of Medicine Cardiff University (B210)
4.BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences Degree School of Biosciences Cardiff University (BC97)
All applicants to the A101 course need to sit the UCAT admissions exam prior to applying via UCAS. The results for a part of the application assessment.
This accelerated entry course has been developed as part of Cardiff University’s commitment to widen access to Medicine. Small numbers of selected students from the feeder streams take additional modules during their first degree which make them eligible to apply to be accepted onto the 4 year course. Selected students must graduate with a first or upper second class degree.
Having demonstrated appropriate knowledge and skills to enter the healthcare profession, you will pursue a course identical to years 2 to 5 of the five year MBBCh course.
The programme initially focuses on building a platform for integrated clinical sciences. This is delivered in the classroom, practical classes, lectures and the virtual learning environment. You learn to apply your knowledge in the clinical environment, both in hospital and community settings.
The programme emphasises the importance of learning science in the clinical context, and the central place of the patient in a doctor’s work. We firmly believe that patients are at the heart of medical education and as such you will be introduced to patients from the first year. You will learn about common medical conditions from real patients, as well as their doctors, in authentic and impressively equipped facilities.
Patient safety, science knowledge, scholarship, and the service role of doctors are unifying themes throughout.
As you progress through the programme you will find there is increasing emphasis on the acquisition of clinical skills, initially in a simulated environment progressing to extended clinical placements with increasing responsibility in hospital and community settings throughout Wales. Throughout the course, you are expected to display the professional attributes of a doctor in training.
By the time you graduate, you will have demonstrated that care of patients is your first concern. With full engagement in the course, you will be able to apply knowledge and skills in a competent and ethical manner, and use your ability to provide leadership and to analyse complex and uncertain situations. You will have achieved all the outcomes and clinical competencies required by the General Medical Council set out in ‘Tomorrow’s Doctors 2009’.
The Medicine programme is recognised as a Primary Medical Qualification under the Medical Act, and graduates of the programme may apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council.
Distinctive features
You will benefit from:
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a cutting-edge spiral curriculum based on evidence gathered from across the world;
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teaching from internationally-renowned researchers and clinicians;
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excellent teaching facilities;
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having the whole of Wales as your classroom, meaning you get a breadth of clinical experience from small, rural GP practices and small cottage hospitals to fast-paced city A&E departments and complex surgical specialties;
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a smooth transfer into the first year of your career as a doctor.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Medical Council
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
15 October
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A101
- Institution code:
- C15
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Cardiff
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level
2:1 in first degree and BBB/ABC at A-level including Biology and Chemistry. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.
Applications are only accepted from Dentistry graduates or from one of the following feeder courses:
1. The BMedSci (Hons) Medical Sciences Degree from the University of Bangor (B100)
2. The BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences Degree, from the University of South Wales (B901)
3. The BSc (Hons) Medical Pharmacology degree, School of Medicine, Cardiff University (B210)
4. The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences degree, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University (BC97)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
2:1 in first degree and IB with a score of 32 overall (excluding Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay). Must include grade 6 in HL Biology or Chemistry and grade 6 in HL Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Maths or Statistics (but not Mathematical Studies). Grade 7 in SL Biology or Chemistry can be taken in place of HL Biology or Chemistry if you also have grade 6 in HL Physics.
Applications are only accepted from Dentistry graduates or from one of the following feeder courses:
1. The BMedSci (Hons) Medical Sciences Degree from the University of Bangor (B100)
2. The BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences Degree, from the University of South Wales (B901)
3. The BSc (Hons) Medical Pharmacology degree, School of Medicine, Cardiff University (B210)
4. The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences degree, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University (BC97)
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales will be accepted in lieu of one A level at the A level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Extended Project - Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must have:
- English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade B/6 or an equivalent. If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.
- eight GCSEs at grade B/6 including Biology, Chemistry, and Maths, or equivalent qualifications (level, subjects and grade).
You must take the UCAT test in the year of application. We don’t have a minimum threshold score; however, we may use UCAT scores in our application assessment procedure.
Re-sit results
GCSE re-sit results will only be considered if completed within 12 months of the first date of sitting, except for English language GCSE, which can be retaken at any time.
HND (BTEC) - Not accepted
T Level - Not accepted
We do not accept A-level Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects.
To be eligible for this programme, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- 2:1 for one of these recognised feeder streams or be a graduate of dentistry:
BSc (Hons) Medical Pharmacology degree, School of Medicine, Cardiff University (B210)
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences degree, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University (BC97)
BMedSci (Hons) Degree in Medical Sciences from Bangor University (B100)
BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences Degree, from the University of South Wales (B901) - have achieved BBB/ABC at A-level or equivalent including Biology and Chemistry or have achieved International Baccalaureate (IB) 32 overall (excluding Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay). (Must include HL Biology and Chemistry. SL Biology or Chemistry can be taken in place of HL Biology or Chemistry if you also have HL Maths, Physics, or Statistics).
- have achieved the GCSE requirements specified above
- show an awareness of the healthcare system in the UK and the nature of the medical training in your personal statement.
You must take the UCAT test in the year of application.
Dental graduates
Dental graduates must have completed further postgraduate training and obtained appropriate professional qualifications, as well as meeting the above criteria. Please submit a full CV (curriculum vitae) to the Admissions Office when you apply.
Scoring your application
We will assess your application and give you a score based on your best nine GCSEs/Level 2 qualifications. Post A-level/Level 3 applicants will receive additional points for qualifications achieved.
Our interview process
We won’t make an offer without an interview.
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements at Level 2 (typically GCSE) and Level 3 (typically A-level) in order to be eligible for consideration for interview. If you meet the minimum entry requirements your application will be given a numerical score. Eligible applicants will be ranked according to this score and the top ranking applicants will be invited to interview.
Multiple mini interviews
We use the multiple mini interview (MMI) format, which is a series of short, carefully timed interview stations that you will rotate around in turn.
The MMIs help us to determine if you:
- can think on your feet
- have thought about some of the issues that are important to the profession
- can critically appraise information
- can communicate ideas effectively.
They also focus on exploring the personal qualities and attributes that are important to your future career development.
These interviews allow us to meet you in person and assess information that isn’t always readily forthcoming in the application process—they aren’t intended to test the amount of prior knowledge you have about the subject or the profession, though you must show you have an awareness of the healthcare system in the UK and the nature of the medical training in your personal statement.
ENROLMENT CONDITIONS
Before you start your course, you will also need to undergo a health check—including screening for blood-borne viruses and tuberculosis—by our Occupational Health Service. If you are non-immune to Hepatitis B, you will need to complete a full immunisation programme before taking part in clinical procedures.
Having a blood-borne virus or other infectious diseases won’t prevent you from completing this course and obtaining General Medical Council registration, but some specialities won’t be open to you during training or in your career.
If you have a health issue that you think might have an impact on your ability to study or practise, please contact us before submitting an application.
Additional entry requirements
- Admission tests
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
- University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
- Must be sat prior to applying via UCAS.
English language requirements
All applicants are expected to have demonstrable English language skills. Most courses ask for GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent, but some courses ask for GCSE English grade B/6 or equivalent.
To find out more, please go to: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/undergraduate
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
At Cardiff we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, as part of this our contextual admissions policy aims to widen participation and improve access to Higher Education (HE).
For more information on Cardiff University contextual admissions, including how applications are scored and how we use that score, please see our website.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
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Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £47450 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £47450 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Students from the UK and Islands:
Fees stated are for the 2026/27 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete to the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland:
If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss national, unless you qualify for UK fee status, tuition fees for 2026/27 will be in line with the fees charged for international students. You can check whether you are eligible for UK (Home) fee status on the UKCISA website: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/student-advice/fees/full-list-of-categories-for-he-in-wales/
Students from the rest of the world (international):
Fees stated are for 2026/27 entry and are fixed for the duration of the programme, excluding Medicine and Dentistry programmes. Please note that during the pre-clinical element of Medicine and Dentistry programmes the fee rate will be fixed, after which the clinical fee rate will be charged. Further details are available on the university website at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/funding-and-fees
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Sponsorship information
Cardiff University has many scholarships on offer to our prospective students. Please see our website at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/funding/scholarships for further information.
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