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

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 study for a PGCME, you must be able to guarantee that you will have at least 18 hours' teaching opportunity in a medical or healthcare setting during the year.
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