Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) - Graduate Entry Medicine (A101)

The University of Chester offers a four-year graduate entry MBChB medicine program, welcoming applicants from any academic background with a previous degree. Unlike many traditional medicine courses, this program provides an accessible pathway for mature students and those who have completed degrees in arts, humanities, languages, or other non-science disciplines, opening opportunities to qualify as a doctor in the UK regardless of prior study.

Designed to meet the needs of a 21st-century healthcare environment, the curriculum delivers core scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and professional behaviours essential for modern medical practice. The course is structured into a series of integrated core university modules, health and care placements, and simulated learning experiences, gradually increasing in complexity to prepare students for independent clinical work as Foundation Doctors.

From early in the program, students engage directly with patients through case-based learning, placements, and simulation exercises, ensuring a strong focus on patient-centred care. A distinctive feature of the MBChB at Chester is the spiral curriculum, which consistently revisits and builds upon key themes across all four years, fostering deep understanding and skill mastery in a progressive manner.

Students benefit from diverse clinical experiences in community, primary, and hospital settings across the region, with placements rotating through various specialties during Years 2, 3, and 4. Academic blocks and dedicated days offer additional teaching, support, and opportunities for consolidation. Throughout all four years, students can select Student Selected Components (SSCs) to explore interests in greater depth, broadening their understanding and enriching their learning experience.