Medicine and Surgery (Accelerated Programme)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB BS (Hons) | On-Campus | find out | 4 | find out | £9250 per year | find out |
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
Degree Awarded
MB BS Honours
Course Duration
4 Years
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 rankingMedicine 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
Contact Newcastle University to find course entry requirements.
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