Applicants to the University of Southampton must be able to show that they:
Southampton expect graduate students to have developed effective study and academic skills which enable you to complete an accelerated medical programme, including the ability to think critically.
Every graduate, whether with an arts or science degree, brings a unique set of knowledge, skills and understanding to the programme. For example, graduates with science, arts and humanities degrees will share their knowledge and understanding in the discussion of an individual patient's experience of illness from a range of different but equally valuable perspectives.
All graduates for the BM4 and BM5 programmes are selected on the basis that they will have sufficient scientific knowledge and understanding to cope with their studies and the science requirements are identical.
*Note that reflection can be around experiences in volunteering or paid work and not just healthcare-based work experience. Therefore, please do not feel disheartened if you are unable to secure hospital or GP placements. The key thing is to show you've reflected on your experiences and to demonstrate that you've attempted to secure these experiences but for whatever reason not been able to.
Southampton place a heavy emphasis on UCAT score during the selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements (academic and non-academic) and achieve a good UCAT score (students are ranked after screening for minimal academic requirements) are likely to be shortlisted for an interview.
If during interview the applicant is successfully able to demonstrate self-motivation and resilience, reflection on experience, communication skills, ability to interact with others (group task), and demonstrate understanding of the NHS constitution they will be scored highly in the selection process.
Applicants are required to take the UCAT exam. There are different cut-off scores for school-leavers and graduates applying to BM5. For 2020 entry, the lowest UCAT score invited to interview was 2570 and 2680 for graduate applicants. Please consider this when applying as it could be a wasted valuable slot if you choose to apply to Southampton despite achieving a lower than average score. It's important to maximise your chances of getting offers by applying strategically to universities that would historically accept your UCAT score.
5-year Undergraduate Programme:
School Leavers:
For Mature non-graduate (over the age of 21):
Graduate applicants
4-year Postgraduate Programme:
6-year Widening Access Programme (with year 0) (BM6):
GCSEs are not used for selection beyond minimum requirement. Minimum requirement: 7 GSCEs at grade B/6 or above, including English Language, Maths and either Biology and Chemistry, or Double Science.
In addition to academic entry requirements, during the selection process you will be assessed against Southampton's non-academic criteria in the Personal Statement and Interview. Therefore, in your personal statement you should show you are:
The interview style at the University of Southampton consists of two interviews on the day: panel (approx 2 interviewers) and a group task (with around 8-10 individuals in each group)
In the panel interview, questions may surround the topics of self-motivation and resilience, reflecting on experiences, and demonstrating an understanding on the NHS. In this interview, the panelist will ask you questions about your personal statement as well as some other generic questions ("Why medicine?" etc).
In the group task, your group will be given a topic for you all to discuss with two examiners watching. Here, you are marked on your communication skills, articulation of points and knowledge of the topic.
Southampton Medicine Statistics for 2019/20 (for 5-year Undergraduate Programme):
Applications in 19/20: 1570
Home/EU applicants: 1330
International applicants: 240
Interviews in 19/20: 648
Home/EU applicants interviewed: 576
International applicants interviewed: 72
Offers in 19/20: 515
Home/EU applicants with offers: 495
International applicants with offers: 25
Success rates in 19/20
Offers per applicant: 1 in 3.0
Interview success rate:
Offers per interview: 1 in 1.3
Southampton Medicine Statistics for 2019/20 (for 6-year foundation Programme):
Applications in 19/20: 569
Interviews in 19/20: 120
Offers in 19/20: 30
Success rate in 19/20: approx 1 in 19
For the most up-to-date information please refer to the Southampton website via the link below:
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/medicine/undergraduate/apply/entry_requirements.page
Programmes available for UK students include:
Programmes for International and European students include:
The teaching style at Southampton is described as 'spiral'/integrated. The course offers an integrated approach with early clinical contact from the beginning of the course. The course is taught through a range of teaching methods including lectures, workshops, practical classes and structured clinical modules.
The integrated, systems-based BM5 and BMedSc programme is distinctive in many ways. You will learn from contact with patients in a variety of clinical settings, beginning in the first few weeks of your course; and in year two you will undertake a weekend shift placement as a Healthcare Assistant to gain insight into multi-professional team working in hospitals.
In the first two years you will learn about the major physiological systems of the body, and integrate your learning in a clinical context. You will also undertake student selected units. In year three you will carry out an in-depth research study, choosing a research topic from a wide variety of disciplines, followed by clinical placements in hospitals and general practice. On successful completion of this year you will be awarded a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSc) award. In year four you will undertake placements in a range of clinical specialities and, in your final year, gain experience in a wide range of hospitals and in community and general practice placements, with an opportunity to complete an elective attachment at home or abroad.
Here is an example timetable for students in their pre-clinical years:
Here is an example timetable for students in their clinical years:
Year 1:
Scheduled learning and teaching = 32%
Independent learning = 67%
Placement = 1%
Year 2:
Scheduled learning and teaching = 32%
Independent learning = 62%
Placement = 6%
Year 3:
Scheduled learning and teaching = 34%
Independent learning = 47%
Placement = 18%
Year 4:
Scheduled learning and teaching = 5%
Independent learning = 43%
Placement = 52%
Year 5:
Scheduled learning and teaching = 10%
Independent learning = 40%
Placement = 50%
More information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/medicine-bm5-degree-bmbs#learning
A compulsory BMedSci is integrated in the first semester of year 3. This is not an iBSc but there is an additional option for intercalation. All students complete a research project during their third year, leading to a BMedSci degree. Students also have the option to intercalate with a BSc or MSc between years 3 and 4 if they wish. University of Southampton also offer an optional integrated Undergraduate Master's Programme (MMedSci) between years 3 and 4. You can do the BMedSci/MMedSci in various disciplines such as:
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The cohort size does vary year-by-year, however the cohort size is typically around the figure of 250.
The following hospitals are linked to Southampton Medical School placements:
The University of Southampton has 5 closely-connected campuses in the city of Southampton, 1 in the nearby city of Winchester, and 1 in the Malaysian city of Iskandar Puteri. For Medicine course, you are typically based at Highfield Campus and Southampton General Hospital Campus.
Depending on your course, you could study in either Southampton or Winchester. Both are student-friendly cities with plenty of green spaces, history and culture. These cities are some of the safest in the UK and are well-connected to the rest of Europe. Famous as a maritime city, Southampton sits right on the south coast and has some of the best weather in the UK. Rich in history, but full of lively and modern art, culture, restaurants and nightlife, it’s a safe, friendly and walkable place.
Here are a few facts about Southampton City:
Highfield Campus is the oldest and largest campus, located close to Southampton Common. It's the academic heart of the University and home to social events, sports facilities and the Students' Union.
Southampton General Hospital Campus contains lecture theatres, research labs and practice rooms (located in the South Academic Block of this large teaching hospital). The hospital is to the north of the city centre, with great transport links to all parts of the city.
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/student-life/cities/southampton
There are so many societies at the University of Southampton including a range of Academic (47); Art, Music & Film (11); Culture & International; Enterprise and Business (11); Faith (12); Food & Drink (6); General Interest (7); Media (4); Medical Societies (54); Performing Arts (41); Politics (8); Social Awareness, Campaigns & Fundraising (38); Technology & Gaming (4) societies.
As mentioned above, there are also separate societies for medical students. In essence, these societies reflect time-commitments that accomodate the nature of Medicine. So if you feel like the societies hosted by the university in general are a bit too full-on for you, you can opt to joining some of the MEDSOC societies. However, it's worth noting that these societies only have medics and therefore you lose out on the opportunity of meeting friends outside of the course.
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Undergraduate Home UK students commencing their studies from September 2021, paying the full £9,250 Tuition fees and have a household income of under £30,000, will be eligible for a bursary (cash payment into your bank account).
Special Bursaries include:
Ignite Programme:
The Widening Participation Directorate at the University of Southampton offers a unique undergraduate Ignite Programme to entrants in 2021/22. This extensive 3-year Alumni funded programme is available to students from underrepresented backgrounds and offers a blend of financial, academic, career, and personal opportunities to ensure you reach your full potential.
Key elements of the programme include structured outcome-based workshops, a thriving online community, tailored mentoring schemes, guaranteed internships and international hackathon opportunities, all underpinned by a range of £1,000 & £10,000 bursaries.
UoS & Cowrie Foundation Scholarship:
The University of Southampton and The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation (CSF) will offer a scholarship to support Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants from socio-economically challenged backgrounds. Applicants must be ordinarily resident in the UK and commencing undergraduate study in the academic year 2021-2022.
The scholarship will cover home tuition fees in full and we expect the successful scholar will also qualify for a maintenance stipend of £8,000 per annum, which is tenable for the duration of their programme of study.
The Student Hub is your first point of contact when it comes to seeking support. The team are there to answer your questions or concerns about, fees, financial support, accommodation and your wellbeing. They will help make sure you receive the support and information you need, guiding you to further support services where required.
Enabling Services help supporting students with disabilities, mental health conditions or specific learning difficulties.
In addition, The Student Life Team are dedicated to supporting student wellbeing and enhancing the student experience. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Student Life are based within Halls of Residence. and support all University of Southampton students.
The University is accommodating if you need time off. This decision will need to be made with the Faculty and with the support from the student's Personal Academic Tutor.
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The University of Southampton offers lots of different types of rooms in their 8 halls of residence located all over Southampton - some more closer to Highfield Campus than others. With most of the halls you can request:
Kitchens usually include oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, table and chairs, ironing board, hoover.
The rough price range of the rooms can range between £120 to £263 a week. Contracts differ depending on how long they are (weeks).
