Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year MBChB (A104)

Program Overview

The Medicine and Surgery program with a Gateway Year at Lancaster Medical School is a six-year program designed for students who may face challenges in applying directly to the standard MBChB program. It provides an intensive one-year grounding in medical sciences, followed by five years of the MBChB program. The program emphasizes early patient contact, clinical skills training, and individualized learning pathways, preparing students for a wide range of careers in medicine.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• The Medicine and Surgery program with a Gateway Year is a six-year program offered by Lancaster Medical School.
• It provides an intensive one-year grounding in medical sciences and prepares students for entering the standard MBChB program.
• The program is designed for students who may be disadvantaged in applying directly to the standard MBChB program due to restricted reasons.
• The program utilizes a student-focused learning environment with problem-based learning, lectures, and clinical anatomy teaching.
• The program emphasizes early patient contact, clinical skills training, communication skills, and selective pathways for individualized learning.

Outline:

• The program consists of a Gateway Year followed by five years of the MBChB program.
• During the Gateway Year, students study modules such as Anatomy and Tissue Structure, Genetics, Infection and Immunity, Organic Structure, and Chemical Reaction Kinetics.
• In the MBChB program, students engage in problem-based learning, lectures, clinical placements, and rotations through various hospitals and community settings.
• The program utilizes Anatomage tables for virtual dissection and advanced technology for anatomy and ultrasonography teaching.
• The program provides early patient contact during the second year, allowing students to develop history-taking and examination skills.
• In the final three years, the focus shifts to clinical placements with rotations in hospitals and primary care settings.
• Students can choose to study abroad during their Elective or take a year out to pursue a medical-related topic at BSc, MSc, or MPhil level.

Assessment:

• Information about the program's assessment methods and criteria is not provided in the context.

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a student-focused learning environment with problem-based learning, lectures, and clinical anatomy teaching.
• Students receive support from experienced tutors and participate in group discussions and feedback meetings.
• The program emphasizes early patient contact and clinical skills training, allowing students to learn from experienced medical staff.
• The program utilizes new technologies such as Anatomage tables for virtual dissection and advanced technology for anatomy and ultrasonography teaching.

Careers:

• The program provides students with a variety of career paths in medicine, with almost 100% employment rate after graduation and excellent remuneration.
• Students can specialize in various clinical areas, such as general practice, or pursue research or public health careers.
• The program equips students with transferable skills for careers in fields such as public health or medical research.

Other:

• The program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and offers a supportive environment.
• The program provides opportunities for students to pursue their own areas of interest through Selectives in Advanced Medical Practice and coursework assignments.
• The program offers a variety of extracurricular activities and opportunities for student engagement.

Missing Information:

• Assessment methods and criteria

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Home: £9,250 International: £45,315 Additional costs: An initial Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check is paid for by the University but any subsequent checks will be paid for by the student. Any travel costs will need to be accounted for by the student, such as travel to and from GP and community placements. Students may also incur additional travel costs during clinical placement and for travel to and from placement accommodation. Students are also expected to purchase a stethoscope at a cost of around £60, a scientific calculator at a cost of around £6 and smart clothes for their clinical placements. There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers. Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below. College fees Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small college membership fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee. For students starting in 2023 and 2024, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses. Fees for students starting in 2025 have not yet been set. Computer equipment and internet access To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems. The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place. Study abroad courses In addition to travel and accommodation costs, while you are studying abroad, you will need to have a passport and, depending on the country, there may be other costs such as travel documents (e.g. VISA or work permit) and any tests and vaccines that are required at the time of travel. Some countries may require proof of funds. Placement and industry year courses In addition to possible commuting costs during your placement, you may need to buy clothing that is suitable for your workplace and you may have accommodation costs. Depending on the employer and your job, you may have other costs such as copies of personal documents required by your employer for example. What is my fee status? The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status. Fees in subsequent years Home fees are subject to annual review, and may be liable to rise each year in line with UK government policy. International fees (including EU) are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years. Fees for study abroad and work placements We will charge tuition fees to Home undergraduate students on full-year study abroad/work placements in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are: Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard tuition fee Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard tuition fee International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will be charged the same percentages as the standard International fee. Please note that the maximum levels chargeable in future years may be subject to changes in Government policy.