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Medicine and Surgery (Accelerated Programme), MB BS (Hons), Newcastle University

the United Kingdom

Newcastle University

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About Medicine and Surgery (Accelerated Programme), MB BS (Hons) - at Newcastle University

Course Overview

This four-year accelerated programme is designed for graduates of any discipline who wish to train as a doctor, and others whose prior professional experience qualifies them for entry.

At a Glance

UCAS Code
A101

UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21

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Degree Awarded
MB BS Honours

Course Duration
4 Years

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Opportunities
Professionally accredited

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Our accelerated degree enables you to complete the syllabus of years 1 and 2 of our five-year programme in one extended academic year (45 weeks).

During year 1, you learn through case-led teaching, with clinical cases used to ensure a problem-first, task-based focus.

You are allocated to a small study group, led by a senior medical tutor who provides support and guidance throughout the year.

Following completion of the extended year 1, you are integrated into a common pathway alongside undergraduate students on our five-year course.

Medicine at Newcastle is consistently one of the most highly regarded medical degrees in the UK. The excellence of our programmes has been confirmed by the General Medical Council (GMC).

Highlights of this degree

Quality and ranking

Quality and ranking

Medicine at Newcastle is consistently one of the most highly regarded medical degrees in the UK.

The excellence of our programmes has been confirmed by the General Medical Council (GMC).

We are among the best British universities for medicine in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 and The Complete University Guide 2017.

We ranked 7th in the UK for overall student satisfaction, with a score of 95% in the National Student Survey 2016.

Our research ranked 9th overall in the UK in the

Entry requirements for this course

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