Healthcare and Medicine degrees
Our Healthcare and Medicine courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to enact meaningful change in any setting you work in.
Study Healthcare and Medicine at the University of Exeter
Our courses have been designed for NHS staff and other medial and healthcare professionals to positively impact the delivery of care.
As healthcare systems are constantly evolving, practitioners need to be able to identify challenges and provide evidence-based solutions. Our graduates develop the skills needed to critically analyse situations using a wide variety of information and data while considering the wider impacts of changes to medical and health delivery.
We are proud of our vibrant and active student community within the University of Exeter Medical School that is supported by excellent pastoral and academic staff with wide-ranging opportunities to develop interdisciplinary and vocational skills.
Our Healthcare degrees and courses
Our on-campus healthcare and medicine courses are taught on our St Luke's Campus in Exeter.
Undergraduate degrees
The five-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) programme draws on the strength of our partnership with the NHS in Devon and Cornwall to provide a unique learning experience in healthcare.
Masters degrees and courses in Exeter
Advanced Clinical Practice
Whether you want to become an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, non-medical Prescriber or to advance your career in clinical pharmacy or medical imaging, we can help you to develop the skills and expertise required with an Advanced Clinical Practice course.
Online and distance-learning courses
Related subjects
Interested in studying healthcare and medicine at Exeter? We also offer courses in subject areas such as Diagnostic Radiography, Neuroscience, and Nursing. These degrees may better reflect your interests, strengths, or future career direction.
You can search a full list of subject areas taught at the University of Exeter.
4th in the world (1st in the UK) for our social impact in Health and Wellbeing
QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026
12th in the UK for Medicine
Guardian University Guide 2026
Major capital investment in new buildings and state-of-the-art facilities
155th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 170th in the THE World Rankings 2026
Frequently asked questions about studying Healthcare and Medicine
As healthcare systems are constantly evolving, practitioners need to be able to identify challenges and provide evidence-based solutions. Our graduates develop the skills needed to critically analyse situations using a wide variety of information and data while considering the wider impacts of changes to medical and health delivery.
We've answered some of our most frequently asked questions below to help you decide if a Healthcare or Medicine degree is right for you.
What career prospects would I have with a healthcare or medicine degree from Exeter?
The multidisciplinary nature of the healthcare and wellbeing sector means there are a wide range of roles available to graduates.
The UK's healthcare sector is booming, with a projected 50,000 new positions expected to be created in the coming years. This growth is fuelled by an increasing demand for high-quality healthcare services, driven by an ageing population and advancements in medical technology. Improving the health of the general population includes preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting ways of living healthily.
Many jobs require a vocational degree or post graduate degree for entry. The expansion of accelerated degree programmes in medicine and allied health professions such as physiotherapy has created new opportunities. The University of Exeter has a flourishing Medical School, together with a range of courses aimed at prospective wellbeing practitioners.
Find out more about your future career with a degree in health and social care.
Can international students apply to study Healthcare and Medicine?
Yes. Our international student community is part of what makes Exeter a top worldwide university. International students are welcome to apply for Bachelors (undergraduate) and Masters (postgraduate taught) degrees with us, as well as for postgraduate research opportunities.
For more information, visit our international students webpages.
I was attracted to the flexibility of this course; I work as a Healthcare Assistant & for the COVID-19 immunisations program. I love that Exeter’s course allows me to work alongside study. I really like the course, everything varied & we choose quite a few modules. You get the breadth of genomics but also go into depth with each module to really develop your area of interest.
Hannah
Studying MSc Genomic Medicine