Study medicine
Become part of the next generation of doctors working to improve the health of our local population and beyond
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6 Early clinical experience
Gain hands-on exposure from the very start of your course, working alongside healthcare professionals in real clinical settings to build confidence and practical skills.
6 Widening access
Our alternative entry routes to medicine and inclusive student support deliver better opportunities for all to begin a rewarding and satisfying career.
6 Innovative teaching
We use the latest technology and teaching approaches to ensure you take ownership of your educational journey and maximise your potential.
Plymouth is more than just an institution of learning; it is a supportive community that encourages students to reach their full potential.
Ayisha, BMBS Foundation Year student
Undergraduate degrees
With patient experience and student satisfaction at its heart, our hands-on degrees will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to become an outstanding doctor primed for tomorrow’s healthcare needs.
Supporting your journey into healthcare professions
We’ve got some exciting opportunities to help you explore what it’s like to study medicine. You’ll get the chance to build your skills, learn something new, and start thinking about your future – all while boosting your university application.
A foundation year bridged the gap to taking the next step to university. I was able to be mentored and to work on my communication skills. When I progressed to the first year, I felt far more confident and prepared. It doesn’t matter what your background is, if you want to go into medicine and make a difference, you can achieve it.
Anthony, BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation
Facilities to support your learning
The Life Sciences Resource Centre (LSRC) is a vibrant and welcoming teaching space that will support you through the initial stages of training to be a doctor. With its extensive resources available for private study, dedicated quiet workspaces and welcoming staff, the LSRC will soon become a second home.
Mastering skills and procedures
The Clinical Skills Resource Centre allows medical students to develop vital clinical and communication skills in a safe, supported environment before experiencing the pressure of a real clinical setting.
The Clinical Skills Resource Centre (CSRC) allows you to learn vital clinical and communication skills in a safe, supported environment before the pressure is on in a real clinical setting. Many of our training rooms are replicas of NHS wards and emergency departments, where you can: undertake physical examinations, conduct patient and family interviews, develop diagnostic skills and perform a variety of practical procedures, such as basic life support.
Clinical Skills is where I feel most like a doctor. We learn practical skills of medicine, such as taking blood, patient history and examining patients. The team is supportive and there are excellent simulated patients who dedicate their time to provide you with a comfortable and educational environment to learn in.
Rosie-Jane, BMBS student
The Life Sciences Resource Centre (LSRC) doesn't just feel like a teaching session space; it feels like a space that belongs to us... I especially love to use this space as positive study environment, where my peers and I can teach, revise and practice skills with good company. If I ever need to be productive, I find that the LSRC is one of the best locations to do this.
Ellie, BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery student
Postgraduate courses
Take your expertise further with our postgraduate taught and research based programmes in medicine. Whether you're deepening your clinical knowledge, advancing your research skills, or exploring new areas of healthcare, our courses offer the academic challenge, flexibility, and professional focus to help you grow.
- MClinEd Clinical Education (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- PgCert Clinical Education (Part-time)
- PgCert Diving Medicine (Part-time)
- MSc Expedition and Marine Medicine (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- PgCert Expedition and Marine Medicine (Part-time)
- MSc Expedition and Marine Medicine (Diving Medicine) (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Global Health (Full time, Part-time route available)
- PgCert Global Health (Online) (Part-time)
- PgDip Global Health (Online) (Part-time)
- MSc Healthcare Management, Leadership and Innovation (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- PgCert Healthcare Management, Leadership and Innovation (Part-time)
- MSc Physician Associate Studies (Full-time)
- MSc Physician Associate Studies (Top-Up) (Part-time)
Visit us to get a taste of life here at Plymouth
Open days are the best way to get a feel for studying at the University of Plymouth.
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