Program Overview

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MBBS - Medicine (Graduate Entry)

Overview

Study Medicine at a collaborative and inclusive medical school embedded in the communities of Cumbria, training clinicians who are innovative, adaptable, and focused on the delivery of high-quality person-centered care.

Course Overview

Study at an innovative new medical school embedded in the communities of Cumbria, with learning opportunities across the region. The bespoke programme blends expertise from the highly rated MBBS programme at Imperial College London, with the University of Cumbria’s long-standing reputation in training allied healthcare professionals.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Carlisle - Fusehill Street
• Institute: Pears Cumbria School of Medicine
• Delivery Style: In Person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 4 Years
• Course Start Point: October
• Award: MBBS

Minimum Entry Requirements

• 2:1 (or above) in a Biosciences or Allied Healthcare degree
• GAMSAT or UCAT

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 (UK)

Course Structure

What You Will Learn

• Year 1: Integration of medical science and clinical knowledge, development of professional values and behaviors
• Year 2: Deeper exploration of medical sciences, widening clinical knowledge, and further development of professional values and behaviors
• Years 3 and 4: Preparation for practice as a Foundation Doctor in the NHS

Year One

• Medical Sciences 1: Explore the anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems
• Clinical Skills and Professional Practice 1: Develop clinical skills and professionalism
• Prevention and Healthcare Delivery 1: Explore the social, psychological, and behavioral factors that contribute to health and healthcare delivery

Year Two

• Medical Sciences 2: Integrate key concepts introduced in Medical Sciences 1
• Clinical Skills and Professional Practice 2: Further develop clinical skills and professionalism
• Prevention and Healthcare Delivery 2: Deepen understanding of the key concepts in social sciences and population health

Year Three

• Clinical Skills and Professional Practice 3: Experience situational learning on clinical placement across the region

Year Four

• Clinical Skills and Professional Practice 4: Build further on clinical skills, professional capabilities, and knowledge required for the Medical Licensing Assessment

Teaching & Assessment

How You Will Learn

• Large and small group teaching, including sessions that require preparatory work
• Interactive lectures, scientific practicals, tutorials, team-based and skill-based learning, situational learning, simulation learning, case-studies, flipped classroom, reflective practice

How You Will Be Assessed

• Variety of assessment modes, including written, clinical, and oral examinations
• Workplace Based assessments, which examine clinical skills or practical procedures

Career Outcomes

• Graduate with skills and knowledge to enter a diverse range of careers, including clinical medical practice, clinical and biomedical research, pharmaceutical industry, scientific journalism, and healthcare management
• Access specialist careers support from the Imperial College London medical school careers team

Fair Admissions

• We welcome applicants irrespective of their color, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, politics, or disability
• Widening participation criteria: application data and contextual admissions criteria

Selection Criteria

• Providing that applicants have met (or are predicted to meet) the Academic Requirement, candidates will be ranked and shortlisted for interview according to their Admissions Test scores
• Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) may be conducted in a blended format

Fitness to Practise Policy

• All UK medical schools have a duty to ensure that no member of the public is harmed because of training medical students
• The Imperial College London Fitness to Practise policy may be activated in cases where significant concerns have been raised about the behavior of students

Health and Age Requirements

• If you are offered a place on this programme, Imperial College London’s Occupational Health Service will send you a confidential health questionnaire to complete
• We want to learn about any health problems or disabilities you have which may require special support

Language Requirements

• Achieve a minimum English language score in one of the accepted tests or qualifications
• Students with a degree from the UK or one of a number of other English speaking countries are exempt from the English language requirement

Funding

• Imperial Bursary: £500-£2,500 (for Home students whose household income falls below £60,000 a year)
• Cumbria Bursary: a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000

Additional Costs

• There may be some additional costs associated with the course, including stationery, textbooks, field trips, and membership fees
• Appropriate uniforms and PPE will be provided for students in clinical placements