Gateway to Medicine (MB ChB)

Gateway to Medicine is aimed at students with the potential to become doctors who do not meet the standard academic entry criteria to apply directly to our five-year Medicine course. OurGateway coursesare a widening participation initiative for UK students who fulfil specific criteria and wish to apply for a clinical programme. During the Gateway year, students will learn alongside each other, benefiting from shared interprofessional insight and the unique community of Bristol's medical, dental and veterinary schools. Students will be taught by teachers who are scientists and clinicians. The Gateway course builds on core basic sciences underpinning clinical subjects (chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology); it encourages reflection and places emphasis on personal and professional development; strengthens practical, numeracy, research and library skills; considers attributes and behaviours that enable a successful transition to university study. Successful completion of the Gateway year allows automatic progression onto the five-yearMB ChB Medicine. This course is open to applicants from specific schools and colleges in the UK only, those who have spent 3 months or more in care and/or those who have been eligible for free school meals.For further information and lists of eligible schools and colleges, visit thecontextual offersandGateway courses eligibilitywebpages. The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is required for admission to this course. You may be eligible for a UCAT bursary to cover the cost of taking the test; please visitwww.ucat.ac.ukfor more information. Health and conduct Certain health conditions may be incompatible with some careers in medicine. Further information can be found in ourpre-course information, or you cancontact our Occupational Health team. If you have a chronic health condition contact theenquiries teamfor guidance on making an application. Medical students must complete a health questionnaire and undergo a medical examination. Non-immune students must be immunised against hepatitis B and tuberculosis. In accordance with the General Medical Council guidelines, all medical students undergo aDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checkin line with other UK health-related courses. Studies will include: Successful students will then join the five-yearMB ChB Medicine course. We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course. Further information aboutEnglish language requirements and profile levels The University Clinical Aptitude Test (formerly UKCAT) is required. Bursaries are available to cover the cost of taking the UCAT - please see the UCAT website for details. Work experience is recommended; please see the Admissions statement. For 2025 entry, the final UCAT threshold score to be invited to interview was 2520. The number used as a threshold for interview is subject to change year-on-year. 62%say staff value students views and opinions about the course Data for courses in Medicine (non-specific) at University of Bristol 86%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well. Data for courses in Medicine (non-specific) at University of Bristol 100%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course. Data for courses in Medicine (non-specific) at University of Bristol Formoreofficial course information visit Discover Uni See course data University of Bristol,Beacon House,Queens Road,Bristol,BS8 1QU,United Kingdom Information for