The University of Leicester is ranked in the top 20 in the world (and the top 5 in the UK) for clinical medicine, according to the 2021 Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities.

What is Leicester Medical School famous for?

What is special about Leicester Medical School? Our blend of innovative technology-enhanced learning, great traditional learning such as full cadaveric dissection, and the patient focus of our curriculum, provides an excellent learning experience for our students.

Does Leicester University require UCAT?

We do not have a minimum UCAT score but it forms a significant part of our selection for interview. Please note: applicants with band 4 in the Situational Judgement Test will be automatically rejected pre-interview.

Does Leicester University have a medical school?

Leicester Medical School is a medical school, which is part of the University of Leicester. The school was founded in 1975, although between 2000 and 2007 it was part of the joint Leicester-Warwick Medical School. As of 2021, the medical school admits 290 students per year including 18 students from overseas.

Does Leicester Medical School do dissection?

At Leicester we have a fantastic purpose-built dissection room facility based in the Maurice Shock Building, next to the George Davies Centre. Medical students dissect almost the entire cadaver in their first two years at medical school, and then revisit the dissecting room in their later years to consolidate learning.

Is Leicester a Russell Group university?

Top universities, such as St Andrews, Lancaster, Bath, Loughborough, Sussex and Leicester, are regularly ranked highly but don’t belong to the Russell Group.

How many places does Leicester Medical School have?

Statistics. For the A100 Medicine MBChB course we expect to interview around 1000 plus UK/EU applicants and about 100 international (non-EU) applicants, in order to make approximately 850 offers for the 290 places (272 UK/EU, 18 international) available.

Does Leicester look at predicted grades?

A Levels Resits However, such applicants must apply only after they have attained the required grades of BBB. Predicted grades will not be considered for such applicants.

Does Cardiff do full body dissection?

Medical students at Cardiff University begin the study of anatomy in their first year with an integrated foundation studies course which includes microanatomy. Classes are student-centred, consisting largely of practical dissection with very few lectures and a strong clinical orientation.

Does Leicester do medicine?

There are two Medicine courses offered at Leicester: the 5 year course and the Medicine with a Foundation year (6 years). For those on the Medicine with foundation year course. They will complete an integrated foundation year before commencing onto year 1 of the MBchB course.

Does Leicester do dissection?

Is University of Leicester prestigious?

Leicester retains its spot as one of the top 25 UK universities featured in the prestigious list, after being ranked 23rd in the list of UK universities featured in the top 200. The University achieved an overall global ranking of 170.

When was Leicester Medical School founded?

Leicester Medical School was founded in 1975. Our state-of-the-art George Davies Centre (formerly the Centre for Medicine) was opened in September 2016. At £42 million, the Centre is the largest investment in medical teaching and applied research by any UK university in the last decade.

How do I apply to Leicester Medical School Stage 1?

Applying to Leicester Medical School Stage 1: UCAS form All applications, including those of overseas students and mature students, must be made through UCAS. We have minimum academic entry requirements for the MBChB and entry requirements for the MBChB with Foundation Year, and also require the UCAT exam to be sat in the year of application.

What does the Leicester Medical Society do?

The Leicester Medical Society hosts monthly lectures, provides an opportunity to network and stay connected, offers bursary provision for students and supports local medical professionals and their families. The Patient Carer Group is a way for students to form a bridge between the theory and practice of patient care.