MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine) is a very competitive degree course in the UK. You can get admission to top universities in the UK and learn the intricacies of medicine and related spheres. Studying MBBS in the UK is beneficial for Indian students because you have the chance to pursue your career even in India if you wish to.
A degree in medicine can be completed in 5-6 years if you are joining an institution in the UK. To qualify for most of the leading universities of the UK, you need to have Chemistry and Biology in your 10+2 and have a minimum score of 80%. Apart from this, you need to clear the entry-level examinations that check your English Proficiency and knowledge of the subject.
Find out the best UK universities to study MBBS in the UK below and book your free consultation with an SI-UK India application expert to begin your UK studies.
Top UK universities for studying MBBS
Choosing a university in the UK can be difficult because every institution has its USP that are relevant for different students.
However, we still have a list of the top 10 universities in the UK that are ideal for pursuing your MBBS degree in the UK.
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- University College London
- Imperial College London
- King's College London
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Manchester
- University of Glasgow
- Newcastle University
- Queen Mary University of London
When you are studying MBBS in the UK you get a degree in MB which means Bachelor of Medicine. On top of this, you can pick a specialization such as BS, ChB, BCh, and BAO. The major areas of study in these degrees are medicine, surgery and obstetrics.
Medicine study cost
Cost of studying in the UK depends on which university you are taking admission to. The average fee for the whole program can cost you around £137,000. On a positive note, you can apply for plenty of scholarships to get a waiver in your fees.
Some of the most sought after scholarships for Indian students are:
- Chevening Scholarship
- Global Health Future Leaders Scholarship
- Hulk York Medical School International Scholarship
- Imperial College Faculty of Medicine Scholarship
- Rhodes Scholarship
If you wish to know more about the scholarships in the UK, you can contact SI-UK experts.
Study MBBS in the UK with SI-UK
The application process is different for every UK university. However, there is a standard procedure that every student who is thinking of studying in the UK has to follow:
- Apply for a university from the university website or from the UCAS portal
- Your application is accessed and an invitation letter is released from the university
- Start working on your immigration and visa formalities
- Finalize a date of reaching the UK to join the classes
Don't get rejected due to an incomplete application process or the wrong method of approaching the university of your dreams. Contact SI-UK India and book a free consultation with our top consultants for a transparent and easy process.
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