Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast offers a 5-year medical degree (MB BCh BAO). Clinical training is in Belfast hospitals, including the Royal Victoria Hospital, and across Northern Ireland. International applicants usually need A-levels or equivalent (Class 12 PCB), English proficiency (IELTS), the UCAT where the school requires it, and an interview. Indian students must also qualify NEET-UG to be eligible to practise in India.
UK medical degrees (MBBS / MBChB) usually take 5 years (6 with an intercalated degree or foundation year), followed by the 2-year UK Foundation Programme for graduates who work in the UK.
- Years 1–2: biomedical sciences with early clinical contact
- Years 3–5: clinical placements in Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, General Practice and more
| Total course fee | GBP 280,065 |
|---|---|
| First instalment / first year | GBP 51,333 |
| Years 1–2 (pre-clinical), per year | GBP 51,333 (GBP 39,200 tuition + GBP 12,133 NI clinical placement levy) |
| Years 3–5 (clinical), per year | GBP 59,133 (GBP 47,000 tuition + GBP 12,133 levy) |
| Balance (remaining instalments) | GBP 228,732 |
Based on Queen's University Belfast international fees for 2026/27; the split of pre-clinical and clinical years is indicative.
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- UCAT: most UK medical schools require the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
- Academic grades: very high Class 12 (or A-level/IB) results in Biology and Chemistry.
- English test: IELTS or equivalent for international students.
- Interview: MMI or panel interview.
- Application: through UCAS, usually by mid-October for the following year.
- NEET-UG: also required if you plan to practise in India later.