Doctors play a vital role in the lives of so many – from the most joyful to the toughest moments. At Nottingham, our course content is designed to help you gain the clinical skills, knowledge and confidence to lead people through some of life’s most significant times.
Watch the video below, where Director of BMBS Admissions Mandy Hampshire offers insight into the structure of the five-year medical course and modules.
Hear from Director of Admissions Mandy Hampshire about our medicine courses and modules.
Years one to three
You’ll develop an understanding of the scientific and professional basics of medicine. You'll be taught subjects based on clinically relevant topics and patient examples.
From year one, topics studied in lectures, seminars, and clinical skills and anatomy suites are supplemented by patient interactions in hospitals or primary care settings.
Years four and five
Also called the Clinical Phase, you’ll undertake a series of immersive placements at hospitals and GP surgeries across years four and five.
You’ll cover a range of specialties and experience medicine in different care settings, giving you a broad understanding and experience of how the NHS functions and cares for patients.
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