University of Sheffield
Graduate Entry Medicine
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom · UCAS A101
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
A101
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Course Overview
Graduate Entry Medicine at University of Sheffield in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties. Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.
Student life (indicative)
Sheffield offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
28,280
Staff Ratio
15.0:1
International
28.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
74.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,180
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Graduate Entry Medicine
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Graduate Entry Medicine topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Graduate Entry Medicine
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Medicine (general and para-medical)
- Medicine and surgery
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
28,280
Total students
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
International Students
28%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Sheffield offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Sheffield offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Thriving student social scene
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
74%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,180
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties. Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.
- Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties.
- Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,380/month budget (housing $790, food $300, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. Sheffield consistently ranks among the UK's best value for student quality of life.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,380/month budget (housing $790, food $300, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- Sheffield consistently ranks among the UK's best value for student quality of life.