Entry requirements

There are strict entry requirements for the DClin (Med) and DClin (Surg) programmes.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a primary qualification in Medicine (UK MBBS 5 years or international equivalent degree).  For Non-UK medical degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK Bachelor level 2:2 degree or higher.

Clinical Practice

Three years full-time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical practice of medicine is required, including the most recent 12 months. 

General Medical Council (GMC) Registration 

All applicants will need to acquire a FULL GMC registration with licence to practise in the UK and able to commence the clinical placement in Phase Two of the programme.

GMC registration is a process solely managed by the General Medical Council. There are different ways to apply for registration with licence to practice in the UK, a common route is via the PLAB test 1 and 2 which have around 70% pass rate. For international medical graduates, before applying for this programme it is important you check your primary medical qualification meets General Medical Council acceptability criteria – find out more.

More information about applying for GMC registration is available on the Obtaining GMC registration page.