The University of Edinburgh
Medicine MB ChB
The University of Edinburgh

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 165 graduates of Medicine MB ChB and other courses in Business Studies at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
73 /100
165 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business and Management

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27000 £28500 £35000
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £32000 £23000 - £34000 £26500 - £45500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25103 £24733 £28961
25-75 percentile range £21813 - £30439 £18348 - £32510 £21280 - £39316

Course Description

Our six-year Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) degree equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to become a Foundation Year 1 doctor.

Why Edinburgh?

Medicine at Edinburgh offers a modern, innovative curriculum designed to prepare you for contemporary medical practice. Our aim is for you to graduate as a competent, ethical and reflective doctor, with the care of patients as your first concern.

You will graduate as an excellent communicator and team player, prepared for complex and uncertain situations. You will be equipped for ongoing personal development and trained for high professional achievement and leadership.

You will also have a deep understanding of medical research and evidence-based medicine. This will be useful whatever career path you follow. You will be especially well-equipped to pursue an academic career in medicine, where ongoing practical involvement in research as a physician-scientist is paramount.

Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Medicine MB ChB at The University of Edinburgh

30% Finance Professionals
20% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
15% Elementary occupations
15% Media Professionals
10% Information Technology Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Sales occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Studies

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 7.5

Total 75 with at least 7.5 in each component.

TOEFL (iBT) 110

Total 110 with at least 25 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

Cambridge English Advanced

Total 191 with at least 191 in each component

Cambridge English Proficiency

Total 191 with at least 191 in each component

PTE Academic 76

Total 76 with at least 76 in each component

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Medicine, MB ChB, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Medicine MB ChB

Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

Additional costs/fee information

Scotland

In 2022-23 the fee level set by the Scottish Government was £1,820 but is yet to be confirmed for 2023-24. The 2023-24 fee rate is expected to be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2023. Students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.

England/Wales/N Ireland

The Rest of UK (RUK) rate is yet to be confirmed for 2023 but was £9,250 for 2022 entry. For 2023 entry this may increase in line with inflation and will be subject to government limits.

EU

On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22.

Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2021-22 or later will be in line with international fees

International

Tuition fees for international students starting a course of study in academic year 2023-24 or later have not yet been confirmed. Decisions are expected before the start of academic year 2023-24. All overseas students who accept an offer of a place will have to pay a fee deposit, which is a third of the year's fees

International - Full time international student’s tuition fees for entry in the 2023-24 session are under review and will be confirmed in July 2022. All students will pay this fixed annual fee rate for Years 1, 2 and 3. For Years 4, 5 and 6 the fixed annual fee was £49,900 in session 2022-23 (for academic year 2023- 2024 entry fees will be confirmed in the summer of 2022). All overseas students who accept an offer of a place will have to pay a fee deposit, which is a third of the year's fees.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

    • #3 
    • #5 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #8 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #22 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

See all 38 university rankings of The University of Edinburgh

About The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.

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