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Medicine at University of Buckingham Medical School & Interview Questions 2024

Overview of University of Buckingham Medicine

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The University of Buckingham Medical School is the UK's first independent not-for-profit Medical School. Our guiding philosophy is to produce highly ethical, honest and compassionate doctors who will put the patient first. Our curriculum is derived from a well-established MB ChB programme that has been refined over 20 years to provide optimum learning experience. Every aspect of it has been engineered to fully equip our students with the skills necessary to start their journey as medical practioners.

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Course Structure at University of Buckingham Medicine

The course is 4.5 years long. In keeping with the Buckingham ethos, the ratio of students to academic staff, clinical educators and patients is kept low throughout Phases 1 and 2. We will assess your progress rigorously throughout the course so that you, the Medical School and the public can be confident that you are meeting the high standards required of a doctor. There will be a combination of written examinations, structured clinical examinations and the use of an e-portfolio of evidence of progress, all chosen to make the most valid and reliable test of your abilities.

Entry Requirements for Buckinghamshire Medical School

GCSE

No specific requirements

A Levels

ABB 


Must include Chemistry & Biology

IB

Expected to have achieved a total score of at least 34 points with Higher Level 6 in Chemistry & Biology. Please note that the overall point score does not include theory of knowledge or extended essay.

Scottish Higher

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Scottish Advanced

-

Degree (Graduates)

They should have a Bachelor degree in a subject cognate to Medicine, and have or be predicted a minimum classification of 2.1.

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Admission Tests for Buckingham Medical School

UCAT

No

How Does Buckingham Medical School Look At The UCAT?


The UCAT is not used at Buckingham Medical School.


Buckingham Medical School Selection Criteria


Stage One: Academic Selection

This first stage involves judgements on the basis of the written application primarily related to academic achievement as an indicator of intellectual suitability for a medical course and the practice of medicine. Applicants may offer a variety of qualifications, but the overriding principle is that achievement should be at the highest level, and comparable to entrants to other medical schools in the United Kingdom. It is not intended that ability to pay the fees for the course should compensate for academic achievement that is less than usual for entry to a medical course in the UK.


Stage Two: Multiple Mini Examinations

The second stage of selection applies only to those who meet the academic threshold, and is intended to judge personal attributes relating to suitability for practice as a doctor. It is a computer-based test, made up of a series of tasks intended to test students’ analysis, interpretation and judgement abilities related to 'Good Medical Practice', published by the UK General Medical Council.

Students who are satisfactory at this point will be offered to proceed to the third and final stage of the MMI application process.  Exceptionally high-performing students may receive an offer at this stage in the process.


Stage Three: Objective Structured Selection Examinations

The Third stage of selection is intended to judge personal attributes relating to suitability for practice as a doctor. It consists of an Objective, Structured Selection Examination (OSSE), made up of a series of tasks intended to test abilities related to 'Good Medical Practice', published by the UK General Medical Council



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BMAT

No

GAMSAT

No

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