Program Overview

Medicine at Lincoln BMedSci and BMBS

Lincoln Medical School, Lincoln, UK

Qualification and Entry Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS)
• Entry Requirements:
  • AAA at A level, including biology (or human biology) and chemistry
  • 34 points overall or 6,6,6 in three HL certificates at IB
  • IELTS 7.5 (no less than 7.0 in any element)

Course Overview

The Lincoln Medical School course allows students to graduate with two degrees from the University of Nottingham, a BMedSci and a BMBS. The course is developed in partnership with the University of Lincoln.

Course Structure

• Early Years: Students develop an understanding of the scientific and professional basics of medicine, with a focus on clinically relevant topics and patient examples.
• Later Years: The course becomes more clinically focused, with immersive placements at hospitals and GP surgeries.

Placements

• Clinical Phase: 15 main placements over the clinical phase, each lasting four to six weeks.
• Settings: Placements take place in various settings, including medical, surgical, specialty skills, mental health, and community-based medicine.
• Locations: Placements can occur in Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, GP practices across the county, and Grantham and District Hospital.

Study Abroad

• Elective Placement: Students have the opportunity to spend six weeks on an elective placement at the end of their final year, which may be spent abroad.

Fees

• UK Students: £9,535 per year
• International Students: £46,700 per year

Additional Costs

• DBS Check: Approximately £53 for an enhanced DBS check
• Smart Clothes: Students may need to purchase smart clothes for clinical work settings
• Books and Resources: Students may wish to purchase their own copies of books, which can cost up to £80 each

Scholarships and Bursaries

• NHS Bursary: Students who live in the UK are eligible for NHS bursary funding in their final year
• International Scholarships: The university offers a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars

Careers

• Job Prospects: 96.5% of undergraduates from the School of Medicine secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation
• Average Starting Salary: £35,089
• Career Progression: Doctors can progress to senior clinical posts and earn up to £107,688 depending on their role and years of service

Contact

• University of Nottingham: For more information, please visit the University of Nottingham website or contact the university directly.