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Overview

Our Extended Medical Degree course MBBS (EMDP) is specifically designed for students who are studying A- levels or Access to Medicine at a non- selective state school or who are participants of Realising Opportunities across England. The course offers a more graduated introduction to medical study than the standard MBBS degree and provides greater academic and pastoral support.

Key benefits

  • Graduated introduction to medical study with additional support in your first two years
  • Integration of medical science with clinical teaching; and focus on learning in close contact with patients
  • Partner hospitals include Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals – three of the most renowned and busiest teaching hospitals in London.
  • Students benefit from clinical placements at district general hospitals located across the South of England and over 350 general practices
  • Learn from some of the world’s most influential clinicians and scientists, who are global leaders in life sciences and medical research
  • A multi-faculty university giving you access to a breadth of non-core subjects including humanities and social sciences
  • Twinned with leading medical schools around the world, providing opportunities for clinical exchanges during your elective module.

Course aims

  • To broaden participation in medicine by levelling the educational playing field.
  • To prepare outstanding doctors capable of working as members of teams to provide safe and effective patient-centred care.
  • To educate clinical scientists committed to life- long learning and education.
  • To nurture resilient professionals capable of adapting to changing healthcare needs.
  • To inspire collaborative leaders actively engaged in the improvement of patient and population health.

Special features

Optional study abroad

Key Information

UCAS code:

A101

Course type:

Single honours

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full-time

Required A-Levels:

ABB

Duration:

Six years (seven if an optional intercalated degree is undertaken)

Application status:

Start date:

September 2026

Application deadline:

Administrative bodies

Course accreditation

General Medical Council

Reviewed, inspected and accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC)

Regulating body

Base campuses

Students walking across Guy's Campus quad on a summers day

Guy’s Campus

Tucked next to London Bridge and the historic Borough Market, Guy's Campus is a close-knit home for health and science students. With cutting-edge labs and buzzing central location, it offers an inspiring and unique place to study.

Denmark Hill Students

Denmark Hill Campus

Home to leading faculties in psychiatry, medicine and dentistry, the Denmark Hill Campus combines world‑class health research and strong NHS hospital links with a friendly neighbourhood feel, green spaces, cafés and excellent transport connections.