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Study Medicine in the United Kingdom

World-class medicine in English. GMC-regulated degrees at over 30 medical schools. Entry requires strong A-Levels or equivalent in Science subjects.

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Overview

At a glance

The key facts about studying medicine in this country.

Universities

Tuition fees

GBP 38,000–45,000/year for international students

Living costs

800–1,500 GBP per month

Language of instruction

English

Duration

5–6 years (undergraduate), 4 years (graduate entry)

Admission process

UCAS application, UCAT or BMAT, interview; very competitive

Recognition

GMC-recognised degree; widely accepted worldwide

EU status

Non-EU (post-Brexit)

Introduction

Why international students study here

Universities

All universities in this country

Each university with programmes, fees and language of instruction — one click leads to the full university page.

Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

Medicine, Dentistry

£50,100/year (international, 2026/27)

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Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy

£50,180/year (international, 2026/27)

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Birmingham

Aston University

Medicine, Pharmacy

£47,000/year (international, 2026/27)

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Birmingham

University of Birmingham

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy

£30,330/year (international, 2026/27) – higher in clinical years

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Bolton

University of Greater Manchester

Medicine

£45,000/year (international, 2026/27)

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Brighton

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Medicine

£49,000/year (international, 2026/27)

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Bristol

University of Bristol

Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine

£45,800/year (international, 2026/27)

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Buckingham

University of Buckingham

Medicine

£45,000/year (international, 2026/27)

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Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

£70,554/year (international, 2026/27)

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Canterbury

Kent and Medway Medical School

Medicine

£49,700/year (international, 2026/27)

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Cardiff

Cardiff University

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy

£45,450/year (international, 2026/27)

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Chester

University of Chester

Medicine

£46,000/year (international, 2026/27)

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Coventry

University of Warwick

Medicine

£32,510/year (international, 2026/27) - higher in clinical years

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Dundee

University of Dundee

Medicine, Dentistry

£55,900/year (international, 2026/27)

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Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

£54,650/year (international, 2026/27)

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Exeter

University of Exeter

Medicine

£48,900/year (international, 2026/27)

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Glasgow

University of Glasgow

Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine

£62,730/year (international, 2026/27)

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Guildford

University of Surrey

Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

£48,400/year (international, 2026/27)

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Hull / York

Hull York Medical School

Medicine

£49,750/year (international, 2026/27)

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Keele

Keele University

Medicine, Pharmacy

£46,700/year (international, 2026/27)

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Lancaster

Lancaster University

Medicine

£46,300/year (international, 2026/27)

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Leeds

University of Leeds

Medicine, Dentistry

£45,100/year (international, 2026/27)

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Leicester

University of Leicester

Medicine

£30,150/year (international, 2026/27) - higher in clinical years

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Liverpool

University of Liverpool

Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine

£50,000/year (international, 2026/27)

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London

Imperial College London

Medicine

£58,600/year (international, 2026/27)

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London

King's College London

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing

£49,230/year (international, 2026/27)

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London

University College London (UCL)

Medicine, Pharmacy

£57,300/year (international, 2026/27)

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London

Royal Veterinary College

Veterinary Medicine

Approx. £47,960/year (international, 2026/27)

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London (Tooting)

City St George's, University of London

Medicine

£44,700/year (international, 2026/27)

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London (Twickenham)

St Mary's University, Twickenham

Medicine

£48,000/year (international, 2026/27)

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London (Uxbridge)

Brunel University of London

Medicine

£49,395/year (international, 2026/27)

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London (Whitechapel)

Queen Mary University of London

Medicine, Dentistry

£49,950/year (international, 2026/27)

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Manchester

University of Manchester

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy

£39,900/year (international, 2026/27) - higher in clinical years

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Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle University

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy

£47,000/year (international, 2026/27)

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Norwich

University of East Anglia

Medicine, Pharmacy

£47,500/year (international, 2026/27)

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Nottingham

University of Nottingham

Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine

£47,000/year (international, 2026/27)

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Oxford

University of Oxford

Medicine

£49,400/year (international, 2026/27) - higher in clinical years

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Plymouth

University of Plymouth

Medicine, Dentistry

£41,920/year (international, 2026/27)

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Preston

University of Lancashire (UCLan)

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy

£49,950/year (international, 2026/27)

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Sheffield

University of Sheffield

Medicine, Dentistry

£45,310/year (international, 2026/27)

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Southampton

University of Southampton

Medicine

£32,000/year (international, 2026/27) - higher in clinical years

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St Andrews

University of St Andrews

Medicine

£39,620/year (international, 2026/27)

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Swansea

Swansea University

Medicine, Pharmacy

£48,350/year (international, 2026/27)

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Worcester

University of Worcester

Medicine

£49,300/year (international, 2026/27)

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