Gateway Year to Medicine MBChB

The Gateway to Medicine course is a six-year course comprising a Foundation year that runs directly into the five-year MBChB medical degree. It is designed specifically for students from widening participation backgrounds who are hoping to take their first steps into Medicine.

Course Overview

At the University of Leeds, we know finding a place to study Medicine is challenging and competitive. That's why we're levelling the playing field to give more talented students access to high-quality medical education. Our Gateway to Medicine course is designed to provide young people who meet widening participation criteria with the opportunity to build confidence, to attain additional study skills, and to fill gaps in their academic knowledge.

Connect and Develop

You'll build your scientific knowledge and core professional skills, learning from leading academics and healthcare professionals. Crucially, the Gateway year will inspire you with the confidence and ambition to transition successfully into Year 1 of the MBChB.

Progressing onto our MBChB Course

After successfully completing your initial Gateway to Medicine year, including reaching the required grades on the assessment elements of the course, you'll progress to the five standard years of our established MBChB course. On the MBChB, you will:

• Learn from experienced professionals who directly inform the curriculum with their world-leading medical research.
• Work with patients to incrementally build your confidence and experience.
• Undertake high-quality clinical placements within our strong network, comprising Leeds Teaching Hospitals, local acute and regional general hospitals, and general practices.
• Learn in dedicated teaching facilities in the newly refurbished School of Medicine, including the Medical Teaching Centre, Clinical Practice Centre, libraries, and study spaces.

Course Details and Modules

Our Gateway to Medicine course is designed for students who meet our Leeds Widening Participation criteria. At Leeds, we'll equip you with effective study strategies and the confidence to communicate with a wide range of people, including health professionals and patients and carers.

Course Structure

The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time.

• Foundational Life Sciences (40 credits)
• Preparation for Professional Practice (30 credits)
• Health and Illness (30 credits)
• Lifelong Learning: Transition to Medicine (20 credits)

Learning and Teaching

Our approach to teaching and learning is founded on best educational practice and innovative delivery, from your Gateway year through to your final years of refining your clinical skills and communication.

Entry Requirements

• A-level: BBC including Chemistry or Biology at B grade. Physics or Maths must also be offered if Chemistry is not taken.
• Certain combinations are not acceptable, specifically:
  • Chemistry with Biology and Human Biology
  • Chemistry with Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
• Applicants who are studying both Chemistry and Biology, who are predicted ABB or greater with the A in Chemistry or Biology and also meet the Widening Participation criteria are not eligible to apply to A101 Gateway Year to Medicine MBChB and should apply via the Access to Leeds route to A100 Medicine and Surgery MBChB.
• Applicants predicted ABB without the A in Chemistry or Biology, and applicants who are not taking both Chemistry and Biology A-levels, are not eligible to apply to A100 Medicine and Surgery MBChB. They should therefore apply to A101 Gateway Year to Medicine MBChB if they meet the Widening Participation criteria.
• Candidates who have studied previous Access to HE Diploma or foundation courses will not be accepted onto this programme.
• Graduate applicants will not be accepted onto this course.
• A-level: Those taking a fourth A2 subject will not be at an advantage to those taking three. BTEC Level 3 Qualifications are not accepted in place of A-levels.
• GCSE: A minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade C or above (or 4 or above) are required including Maths, English Language, Biology, and Chemistry (or Dual Science/Double Science).

Fees

• UK: £9,790
• There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds.

Applying

• The application closing date for medicine is earlier than for many other courses.
• All full-time undergraduate applications must be made through the UCAS website by 15 October of the year preceding entry.
• Applying for the Gateway to Medicine is very competitive. You need to make sure your application does you justice.

Career Opportunities

We believe that an outstanding medical education should be accessible to all students, regardless of background. The Gateway to Medicine course is the first step towards your long and successful medical career. The depth of expertise offered by our staff on our MBChB course, along with the variety of skills, experience, and versatility you'll learn, means that our Gateway year can be the start of a range of different career paths within the discipline.

Study Abroad and Work Placements

There are no study abroad opportunities within the first Gateway to Medicine year. However, students do have the opportunity to undertake an intercalated degree after progressing to years 2, 3, or 4 of the MBChB course. On progressing to year 5 of the MBChB course, you can choose to spend your six-week elective abroad. This elective is about gaining wider clinical experience or carrying out a specific project.

Clinical Placements

Clinical placements in Leeds are second-to-none and are central to your training. Our strong partnerships with the major Leeds teaching hospitals, local acute and regional general hospitals, and general practices mean we can offer our students a diverse range of placements.

University of Leeds

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Overview:

The University of Leeds is a public research university located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is a large and prestigious institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a vibrant campus life.

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Academic Programs:

The University of Leeds offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including:

• Arts, Humanities and Cultures
• Biological Sciences
• Business School
• Engineering and Physical Sciences
• Environment
• Medicine and Health
• Social Sciences