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Black Country Medical School

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The Black Country Medical School (BCMS) at the University of Wolverhampton offers a new, forward-thinking approach to medical education, created for ambitious students ready to make a global impact.

Developed in partnership with Aston University, this programme combines academic excellence with early clinical experience, preparing you for modern medical practice in an international healthcare environment. You will study within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), gaining real-world insight while building the skills, confidence, and perspective needed for a successful medical career.

The University of Wolverhampton has over 190 years of educational excellence and a strong reputation for training healthcare professionals including nurses, paramedics, and allied health specialists.

With personalised support and a curriculum designed for the future of healthcare, this is your opportunity to be part of something new — and shape the next generation of medicine.

 

Image for case study: Dr Jonathan Odum, Group Chief Medical Officer of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
The University of Wolverhampton looking to open a new medical school is a great opportunity for both the university and the local population of the Black Country. This development provides opportunities for local students and applicants who are looking to pursue a career in medicine, staying local to where they live, while building and supporting the local area.”
Dr Jonathan Odum, Group Chief Medical Officer of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

A Strong Academic Partnership

As part of its commitment to ensuring the highest standards of medical training, the University has formalised a partnership with Aston University. This collaboration strengthens the foundation of the BCMS project and reflects a shared vision for excellence in medical education across the West Midlands.

Aston Medical School will bring its expertise in curriculum design, innovation and quality assurance to help ensure the new school is built on strong academic foundations. Together with the University of Wolverhampton, we are investing in the future of healthcare for our diverse communities and creating new opportunities for the next generation of medical professionals.

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Core values

Respect and compassion are at the heart of our medical school, ensuring that the future doctors we train will one day serve their diverse communities with care and empathy.

We strive for the highest standards in medical training, research, and clinical practice, to produce skilled healthcare professionals who prioritise the unique clinical needs of each patient.

Our school embraces new medical technologies, teaching methods, and research opportunities to advance healthcare solutions, particularly in underserved and underrepresented areas.

We are committed to reducing health disparities in the Black Country and beyond, striving for fairness in all our decisions and actions, especially those involving selection, mentoring, and treatment.

We collaborate with healthcare providers and communities both near and far, to ensure that our education and research has a powerful positive impact across society.

Our courses prepare students to navigate the challenges of modern medicine with adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong commitment to learning.

Image for case study: Mark Axcell, Chief Executive of the Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB)
I am committed to strengthening the partnership between the NHS in the Black Country and the university, knowing that together we have a significant impact on the health and wealth of future generations. This important step will deepen that partnership, allowing us to not only to enhance health and wellbeing across communities but also to directly build a future local NHS medical workforce.
Mark Axcell, Chief Executive of the Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB)

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