Program Overview

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Medicine & Surgery

MBBS

Overview

Our degree in medicine (MBBS) will train you to become a professional, compassionate doctor. Offering an innovative approach to medical education, we focus on early patient contact - you’ll see patients from the very first year in both community and hospital settings.

Attendance and Campus

• Attendance: Full-time
• Campus: Preston Campus

Start and Duration

• Start: September 2025
• Duration: 5 years

UCAS Code and Delivery

• UCAS Code: A100
• Delivery: In-person

Foundation Year

A foundation year is available for international students and UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the MBBS.

Why Study with Us

• 8th in the UK for academic support (National Student Survey, Medicine (non-specific), 2023)
• The programme is recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) on its list of bodies able to award UK primary medical qualifications.
• Patient interaction from Year 1 in diverse urban and rural clinical placements.
• You will study a spiral curriculum which enables you to deepen your knowledge and understanding throughout the course.

Important Information

• Applications for September 2025 are now closed for UK students.
• The application deadline for September 2025 entry for international students is Sunday, 10 August 2025.

What You’ll Experience

• Our on-campus clinical skills laboratories have a vast range of equipment to help develop clinical skills in realistic hospital, home, and GP surgery environments.
• You’ll benefit from a mixture of work-based learning and clinical placements throughout your five years.
• Enjoy multi-professional learning and train alongside students on other health courses, developing the key skills required to work in a healthcare team.

Modules

Year 1

• Integrated Science and Clinical Medicine 1 (UM1011)
• Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 1 (UM1021)
• Medical Skills and Quality Care 1 (UM1030)

Year 2

• Integrated Science and Clinical Medicine 2 (UM2010)
• Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 2 (UM2021)
• Medical Skills and Quality Care 2 (UM2030)

Year 3

• Medicine in Clinical Practice 1 (UM3010)
• Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 3 (UM3020)
• Medical Skills and Quality Care 3 (UM3030)

Year 4

• Medicine and Clinical Practice 2 (UM4010)
• Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 4 (UM4020)
• Medical Skills and Quality Care 4 (UM4030)

Year 5

• Transition to Clinical Practice (UM4080)

Related Courses

• Medicine & Surgery (with Foundation Year), MBBS
• Medical Sciences, BSc (Hons)
• Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)
• Hearing Aid Audiology, FdSc
• Operating Department Practice, BSc (Hons)
• Operating Department Practice, BSc (Hons) - Degree Apprenticeship
• Physician Associate Studies, MPAS (Hons)

Careers in Medicine and Surgery

Successful completion of the course will enable you to meet core requirements as a junior doctor and allow you to apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council.

MBBS Entry Requirements

UK Entry Requirements

• AAA at A2 with at least two science subjects, including Chemistry. All A-Levels must be taken in one sitting.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade B/5.
• Honours degree in Science or Health Degree at Grade 2:1.
• All UK applicants are required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). Your UCAT score will be used as part of the selection process prior to interview.
• A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) Occupational Health clearance are required for this course.

International Entry Requirements

• This course requires 144 UCAS Tariff points unless stated, these points are calculated from your qualification grades.
• International Baccalaureate: Diploma 36 points overall and 144 UCAS tariff points achieved from Chemistry and another science subject at Higher Level H6, plus one other at H6.
• Plus, evidence of sustained academic achievement with a broad study of Science, English, and Maths up to 16.
• IELTS 7.0 in all components (or equivalent).

Fees and Funding

2025/26

• UK: £9,535 per year (full-time)
• International: £49,000 per year (full-time)

Additional Costs

As part of your course, there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries, and funds to support you during your studies.

Industry Links

Our clinical education partners include:

• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT)
• Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Lancashire and South Cumbria Strategic Transformation Partnership
• Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Course Themes

There are three themes which run throughout the five-year MBBS programme:

1. Integrated Science and Clinical Medicine (ISCM) – the scientific concepts that underpin biology, health, and disease in relation to the practice of medicine.
2. Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine (EIPOM) – factors of health and wellbeing at community and population levels.
3. Medical Skills and Quality Care (MSQC) – develop the clinical and communication skills needed by a medical doctor, practising skills in a laboratory setting and with patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the definition of MBBS, and how does it differ from other medical qualifications?
• Which A Levels are required for medicine?
• Am I eligible based on location criteria?
• Does the University offer any scholarships?
• What does a typical week look like?
• How will I learn, and what facilities are available?
• What happens after I complete my programme? Where can I find more information?