Medicine, BMBS

We are implementing significant changes to our BMBS Medical degree programme starting in 2026, and we encourage prospective applicants to review these updates at the provided link for informed decisions.At the University of Nottingham, you will develop essential clinical skills, knowledge, and confidence to support patients through life's key moments. In the early years, you will build a foundation in the scientific and professional aspects of medicine, focusing on topics such as respiratory, cardiovascular, cancer, and other systems, integrated with patient interactions in clinical settings. This phase culminates in a research project and a BMedSci degree by year three, taught by expert clinicians at a leading UK hospital.In the later years, known as the Clinical Phase, you will engage in immersive placements across various specialties in hospitals and GP practices, gaining broad exposure to NHS operations. Upon completion, you will earn a BMBS qualification, qualifying you for the UK Foundation Programme as a doctor. This rigorous course offers an excellent pathway to a medical career.

During this course, you'll spend your early years (years one to three) building your understanding and knowledge of the scientific and professional basics of medicine. Areas of study will include, but are not limited to: respiratory, cardiovascular, cancer, musculoskeletal systems, gastrointestinal medicine, renal, endocrine, reproduction, and Central Nervous System. You'll supplement this by patient interactions in hospitals or primary care settings. In year three, you'll begin a supervised research project in an area of your choice. this will lead to being awarded the BMedSci. Following your project, you'll move into the final years and begin the Clinical Phase. Your final two years will see you undertake a series of immersive placements at hospitals and GP surgeries. You’ll cover a range of specialities and experience medicine in different care settings, giving you a broad understanding and experience of how differently the NHS functions and cares for patients. At the end of the course, you will graduate with a BMBS, enabling you to work as a doctor on the UK Foundation Programme after you graduate.