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Start your journey to becoming a doctor in the UK with our outstanding teaching in state-of-the-art facilities. We have created a welcoming, multicultural environment. Our MBBS programme places considerable emphasis on developing your expertise in a whole range of practical areas, including clinical, communication, observation, teamwork and leadership skills. The programme is recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) on its list of bodies able to award UK primary medical qualifications. Patient interaction from Year 1 in diverse urban and rural clinical placements. You will study a spiral curriculum which enables you to deepen your knowledge and understanding throughout the course.

The University of Edinburgh is a renowned centre for teaching and research in Scotland and was founded in 1583, making it one of the oldest universities in the UK. The University of Edinburgh is amongst the world's largest and most prestigious universities, and Edinburgh is currently ranked in the global top 30 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. The university has 22 schools, with around 6,000 of the 27,500 students currently enrolled internationally. Academically, Edinburgh holds a strong reputation for medicine and science, being home to numerous discoveries and inventions, such as anaesthetics, penicillin, and the telephone. The University also has the UK's oldest Department of English Literature, scoring highly for humanities.