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BM(EU) - general
Visa requirements for years 1 & 2
Visa requirements for years 3, 4 & 5
Overview
The five year Bachelor of Medicine European is offered by the University of Southampton in partnership with the Gesundeit Nordhessen Holding (GNH) in Germany.
Further details about this course including admission and programme structure can be found on the Bachelor of Medicine European - BM(EU) webpage.
The first two years of the course are completed in the UK with further visits to the UK to attend examinations at certain points during years 3 to 5.
Those who are not British Citizens or Irish nationals must have an appropriate visa or immigration permission for study in the UK. The visa type required depends on the length and purpose of the visit.
Before beginning their studies, students must upload identity and immigration documents and complete a 'right to study' check following the steps on the Welcome website.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) – guidance
UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - further information on visas for study.
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Please note: The University of Southampton is not responsible for the content of any external websites.
Visa requirements
The first two years of the course are spent on campus at the University of Southampton in the UK.
For this period of study, students will need to apply for a Student visa from outside the UK unless they hold immigration permission in another category, which may include Settled/Pre-settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
To prepare to apply for a Student visa, students need:
- a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number
and
When students are unconditional accepted on their chosen programme of study, they will automatically receive a link to complete a CAS questionnaire. Once this has been completed and returned, it will be processed and the University will issue a CAS number.
Further information on how to apply for the Student visa can be found on our 'Applying for your visa' webpage.
Please note that students who enter the UK on a Standard visit visa will be unable to switch into the Student visa from inside the UK.
Please also note that you should not apply for a Student visa as a postgraduate doctor/dentist.
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UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) – guidance on the Student visa
UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - further information on the Student route.
The information contained on this website is believed to be correct at the time of publication.
Please note: The University of Southampton is not responsible for the content of any external websites.
Visa requirements
Years 3, 4 & 5 are based in Germany. During this period, BM (EU) students will only need to come to the UK for short periods to attend examinations.
Visit our page about making a short study visit to the University for information about your visa options.
Contact us
You can contact us by email and through online chat. We also offer online 1 to 1 appointments.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) – guidance on Standard Visitor visa.
UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - further information on Standard Visitor visa.
The information contained on this website is believed to be correct at the time of publication.
Please note: The University of Southampton is not responsible for the content of any external websites.