Gateway Year to Medicine

About this programme

Begin your journey to medicine with a dedicated Gateway Year to Medicine that empowers talented students from all backgrounds. We believe that exceptional medical education should be accessible to all, regardless of background. Our Gateway Year to Medicine course is specifically designed for students from widening participation backgrounds who aspire to become doctors and make a real difference to the communities they serve. At Leeds, you’ll be welcomed into our clinical community from day one – not just as a student, but as a future doctor. The dedicated Gateway Year is the first stage of your medical degree pathway, providing the solid academic, professional and personal foundations needed to study MBChB Medicine and Surgery at Leeds. You’ll start your undergraduate studies in a small, supportive cohort, an ideal environment to gain confidence and a strong sense of belonging in our medical community. We’ll help you develop important study skills, reflective practice and introduce you to learning alongside patients and carers. On successful completion, you will progress automatically into Year 1 of the MBChB Medicine and Surgery degree. Full details can be found on the MBChB course page . A foundation year programme that opens the door to your medical degree: Created specifically for students who meet widening participation criteria, the Gateway Year opens doors to medical education for applicants who may not otherwise be able to access it. A supportive transition into university-level medical training: You’ll learn in a close-knit cohort with structured academic, p