Peninsula Medical School

Medicine with the University of Plymouth is challenging and exciting, forward-thinking and focused on patients and improving health
Peninsula Medical School

About us

The Peninsula Medical School is committed to three core aims: outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement; and world-class research which will all feature strongly in your learning experience.

A key strength is our close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all our students. The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional quality; Derriford is one of Europe’s largest hospitals and the only trauma centre in Devon and Cornwall. 

The Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research is the core of our research activity.

We are looking for highly motivated and talented students to join us and become the next generation of doctors.

Undergraduate course

BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Full-time)



Postgraduate taught programmes

Clinical Education

MClinEd Clinical Education (Full-time)

MClinEd Clinical Education (Part-time)

PgCert Clinical Education (Part-time)

PgCert Clinical Education (Part-time, distance learning)

Clinical Sciences

MSc Clinical Sciences (Blended learning)

Healthcare Management, Leadership and Innovation

MSc Healthcare Management, Leadership and Innovation (Full-time)

MSc Healthcare Management, Leadership and Innovation (Part-time)

Physician Associate Studies

MSc Physician Associate Studies (Full-time)

Global Health

MSc Global Health (Full-time) 

MSc Global Health (Part-time)

Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety

MSc Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety (Full-time)

MSc Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety (Part-time)


Postgraduate research programmes

We offer Research Masters (ResM), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) programmes.

Find out more about our postgraduate research programmes.


Continuing Professional Development

Find out more about our CPD activities.

Intercalation opportunities at the University of Plymouth

The University of Plymouth welcomes applications from all students eligible to intercalate onto a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.*

In addition, veterinary students who have successfully completed their second year may also be eligible to apply for the third year of either BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science or BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Veterinary students who have successfully completed their third year may also be eligible to apply for MSc Zoo Conservation Biology.

*Subject to entry requirements and approval by the Programme Leader

Learn more about intercalated degrees at the University of Plymouth

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A day in the life of a medical student

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Student insight - Ayaaz Habib

You will be taught the most important concepts which will thoroughly prepare you for your role as junior doctor in your Foundation Years

Ayaaz Habib talks about his experiences on the BMBS course

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Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research

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