Norwich (UEA Medicine)

Norwich Medical School, a part of the University of East Anglia, started its 5 year course in 2002.

Norwich is currently ranked 25th in the UK for medicine by the Complete University Guide 2026 and 16th by the Guardian 2026.

About The Course

Norwich Medical School offers a five-year MBBS Medical Degree which aims to develop knowledgeable and well-prepared doctors while providing a supporting and nurturing environment.

The course emphasises learning in context meaning you will have very early clinical contact.

Each year at Norwich Medical School comprises a number of different modules based upon body systems. The modules include the study of biology, anatomy and social sciences which are then put into practice in clinical placements and PBL sessions.

Structure Of The Course

Year 1

Year 1: The main module in year one is Foundations of Medicine & the Musculoskeletal System which focuses on orthopaedics and rheumatology. As mentioned above, clinical experience is part of the course from the very start and so the first year includes plenty of placements in secondary care.

Year 2

Year 2: The second year has four main modules which are taught in the same way as first year, with a mixture of teaching styles and clinical experience. The modules in year two are Haematology and Skin, the Respiratory System, the Cardiovascular System and the Vascular System & Stroke.

Year 3

Year 3: Similarly to the prior years, year three contains four modules; The digestive System, Renal & Urological System, Neurological System & Vision and Endocrine System & ENT.

Year 4

Year 4: Year four has a greater emphasis on clinical placement so you will spend more time within hospitals. Additionally, students undertake an elective module during the summer in which personal interests can be further explored. The four modules in this year are; Women’s Health, Child Health, the Mind and Supportive & Cancer Care.

Year 5

Year 5: The final year at Norwich is designed to prepare students for their foundation doctor jobs. In addition to an Emergency Care placement, students will also have a Student Assistantship Placement and a Career Development Placement.

Academic Requirements

GCSEs: Six GCSEs at grade 7/A or above, including Mathematics and either two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or double science. GCSE English Language grade 6/B.

A-levels: AAA Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry.

Scottish Higher: Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers

Scottish Advanced Higher: BBB Including Biology or Chemistry and a minimum of three subjects in S6.

International Baccalaureate: 34 points Biology or Chemistry

IELTs (International applicants only): If English is not your first language, Norwich requires evidence of proficiency in English. The main examination accepted is an IELTS score of 7.5 overall and a minimum of 7 in all components.

Bachelor's Degree (Graduates only): Applicants who have a degree will require a minimum of 2:1 in their undergraduate, regardless of further postgraduate study. A Level grades must be a minimum of BBB/ABC in the first sitting. Additionally, students are required to demonstrate competence in Biology or Chemistry either as part of their A Levels or in their degree.

Mitigating Circumstances

Resits policy: Applicants who have re-sat their A Levels are considered when applying to Norwich Medical School, however, there are some stipulations. Firstly, in their first sitting, they must have achieved a minimum of ABB/AAC and upon the resit, students are expected to achieve at least one A* to compensate for the additional study time.

Note: Candidates will only be considered at Norwich for two consecutive years, after which applications will no longer be considered.

Extenuating circumstances: Any extenuating circumstances should be reported on the UCAS application alongside relevant supporting evidence. Norwich will consider these circumstances on a case-by-case basis.

Deferred entry: Students who wish to defer their entry are welcomed at Norwich, however, it is advised that you state this wish on your UCAS application.

Transfers: Norwich is unable to accept transfers from other medical schools. Additionally, students who have previously or are currently studying medicine at a different school will not be considered for entry.

Further Entry Requirements

Work experience: During the interview stage of the application, candidates are required to provide two examples of relevant work experience which have informed your decision to study Medicine, however this does not necessarily have to be shadowing a doctor.

Personal statement: Although personal statements are not formally assessed during Norwich’s admissions process, candidates are required to have a ‘satisfactory’ personal statement in order to be considered for an interview.

Admissions Process

Application to Norwich Medical School must be done via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Deadlines for submission are earlier for medical courses, typically mid-October. This application will include all of your academic history as well as your personal statement and other qualifications/achievements.

The first stage of the application process at Norwich is screening to ensure candidates meet the minimum academic criteria as outlined above. Next, applications are checked and those with satisfactory personal statements and references will be offered an interview. Following the interview, candidates will be ranked according to interview score (which includes the UCAT SJT score) and total UCAT score, which are weighted equally, and the top ranking applicants will receive offers.

Admissions Tests:

UCAT ✅
Norwich provides limited information regarding their UCAT statistics, however in 2024, the average UCAT score for accepted candidates was 2809. As the 2026 cohort was the first year to sit the UCAT without the Abstract Reasoning component, a comparable score would be 2156.

Interview Type: MMI

Interview Topics: Interviews at Norwich will take place between November and March of the application cycle and will be face-to-face on campus. The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) consists of six stations lasting 5 minutes each with a 1.5 minute preparation time. Interview topics will focus on the values outlined by the Medical Schools Council.

Admissions Statistics

Total number of applicants:	1587
Total number of places:	208
Total number of entrants:	208
Acceptance rate:	13.11%

Fees

Home students:	£9535 pa
Rest of UK:	TBC
International students:	£45250 pa

Teaching Methods

Teaching style: Teaching at Norwich is structured around different systems of the body, for example, musculoskeletal, respiratory and cardiology. Within each system, students will learn holistically and consider aspects such as biochemistry, physiology, sociology, ethics & law and public health. Teaching is complemented by placements to allow students to put their learning into practice.

Intercalation mode:

An intercalated degree at UEA is an additional Master’s level programme that you can complete in a year away from your medical studies.

It’s usually undertaken between years three and four, or between years four and five of your undergraduate study.

Graduate Prospects

In 2025, 98% of graduates from Norwich Medical School were in full time employment or further study 15 months after graduation, with average annual earnings of £37,500. Additionally, Norwich scored high on student satisfaction aspects, with 100% of graduates feeling they are using what they learnt during the course in the current work.

FAQs

What A levels do you need for Norwich Medical School?

The typical A level grades required are AAA including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry.

How long is Norwich Medical School?

Five years.

How hard is it to get into Norwich Medical School?

In 2024, Norwich had an acceptance rate of 40%, which is higher than most other medical schools in the UK. However, this does not mean Norwich is easy to get into as applicants are expected to have achieved high UCAT scores and have minimum A-level grades of AAA.

What hospitals are in Norwich Medical Schools?

There is a range of hospitals affiliated with Norwich Medical School, providing a wide variety of experiences for their students. These include Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, James Paget University Hospital and Ipswich Hospital. Additionally, Norwich provides their students a variety of community and general practice experience.