Gateway Year to Medicine MBChB

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 new Gateway to Medicine course is a six-year course comprising of a Foundation year followed by a run through 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.

This flagship initiative aims to increase diversity within the medical profession. The 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. This then allows them to begin the MBChB programme with the skills, knowledge and confidence to successfully become a doctor.

Entry requirements

A-level: BBC

International Baccalaureate

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.

Our MBChB enables our graduates to embark on a variety of careers, including hospital consultancy, General Practice (GP), medical and scientific research, leadership in the NHS and international health development. Once you progress onto the MBChB, our dedicated careers team are available to advise you and to give you the necessary support and information to make the right decisions at each step of your development.

After Year 5, you'll begin foundation training before becoming fully registered with the General Medical Council.