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Course Overview

Doctors are witnesses to the most joyful and difficult moments of people’s lives. It’s no wonder they have such meaningful and rewarding careers. We are looking to attract high-achieving, aspirational students, from all backgrounds, who display a caring attitude and values consistent with those of the NHS constitution. We aim to help you become skilled, professional, and caring doctors prepared to make patient care your first priority.

We have more than 40 years experience of in medical education at Leicester, which means that you will benefit from excellent training within an established, supportive community. Throughout the course, you will learn from expert academics and medical practitioners working day-to-day in the NHS. Their teaching is directly influenced by their expertise in a wide range of clinical disciplines, and in such diverse fields as heart disease, cancer, and genetics – some of the areas where Leicester's reputation is truly global.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • GCSE: You must have English Language, Maths and either Double Science or Chemistry and Biology - all at Grade B or 6
  • A-levels: AAA including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Maths and Further Maths count as one subject. Human Biology and Biology count as one subject.
  • Cambridge Pre-U: D3, D3, D3 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology
  • Access to Medicine course: Overall Distinction with 45 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, or distinction in all graded credits for pre-reformed courses
  • International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 34 points overall including three higher level subjects at Grade 6 or above including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology.
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: 2 Advanced Highers (to include chemistry or biology, and one from chemistry, biology, maths, psychology or physics) at AA and 3 other Higher subjects at AAB.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Fees

UK/EU Student Fee:

  • 9250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years

If you are a resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland you will need to pay a deposit of £2000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

International Student Fee:

Years 1 and 2

Your fee will be £23000 per year for these two years.

Years 3 4 and 5

These years include the cost of clinical training in the National Health Service so they have a significantly higher fee which rises each year during your course. 

NB. These are the projected fees for each clinical year but inflationary uplifts may be applied.

  • 2023/24 clinical year fee: £40140
  • 2024/25 clinical year fee: £40140
  • 2025/26 clinical year fee: £40140

You will need to pay a deposit of £2000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.


This information was accurate on : 25/03/2021
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