Entry requirements and eligibility

To apply for one of our postgraduate programmes, you must be eligible. The requirements for each programme are shown below.

Degree Medical qualification
(MBBS or equivalent)
Bachelor's degree
(or equivalent)
Master's degree English language
(IELTS)*
PhD Not essential Essential Desirable 7.0
MPhil Not essential Essential Desirable 7.0
MSc by thesis Not essential Essential Desirable 7.0
MD Essential Essential
(can be same as medical qualification)
Desirable 7.0
PGCME Not essential Essential Not essential 7.0

* You must have a minimum of 5.5 in all components of the IELTS qualification.

There are some additional requirements for MD and PGCME applicants:

  • To study for a MD, you must have at least two years' experience of medical practice after graduating.
  • To be eligible for the PGCME, you must guarantee in your personal statement or CV that you have at least 18 hours of teaching opportunity in a medical or healthcare setting during the year.
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