MBBS in UK

Yes, qualifying for the NEET-UG exam is mandatory for Indian students to study MBBS abroad including UK - if they intend to practice medicine in India later.

As per the National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations and Supreme Court rulings in India, a valid NEET score is important for foreign medical graduates to register and work as doctors in India. 

Student can sit for GAMSAT exam any number of times. There is no maximum limit it. The results are valid for up to 2 years only. 

Some scholarships offered to international students at top universities in UK pursuing MBBS courses are mentioned below-

• UCL Global Master's Scholarship 
• Christ the King Scholarship
• Helmore Graduate Scholarships
• Undergraduate International Scholarship
• The Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarships- University of Oxford

The cost of MBBS in top universities in the UK are given as follows:

Indian students applying for MBBS in UK need to submit NEET scores. Other popular exams accepted by medical colleges in UK are UKCAT and BMAT. The documents required for MBBS in UK are:

• Attested copies of Class 10 and Class 12 or any other Diploma
• Reference letters from professors who have recently taught the applicants
• Statement of Purpose
• CV / resume
• English language proficiency score
• Standardized exam scores
• Financial documents

Also Read: Application Process for MBBS in UK

The entry requirements for MBBS in UK for Indian students are given below:

• The applicants are required to have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognised board with specified minimum marks (Above 50%)
• The applicants must have qualified NEET / UKCAT / GAMSAT / BMAT
• English language proficiency score: Accepted tests are IELTS / PTE / Duolingo / OET

Generally, the duration of MBBS in UK is 5-6 years. However, in some universities, the duration of MBBS in UK is 4 years. The top specializations for MBBS in UK are General Medicine and General Surgery, wherein, a majority of the UK universities have specializations for General Medicine for MBBS.

MBBS in UK for Indian Students fees ranges from INR 30 Lacs – INR 40 lakhs+. A majority of the MBBS UK universities have first-year tuition fees around INR 40 Lacs and over INR 40 lakhs. MBBS fees in UK for international students for some of the top-ranked universities are given below:

Admission to the GEP MBBS (A101) degree programme at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London is highly competitive. Over 1000 applications for entry in 2023, approximately 12% of applicants were interviewed and of those, 39% were offered a place. The number of places available for September 2023 to the four-year GEP MBBS (A101) degree programme is 39.

Must check the Application Process to MBBS from the UK