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MBChB Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

At Lancaster Medical School, we know that outstanding doctors can come from any background, and we are committed to developing skilled doctors who are as diverse as the communities they serve. Our Medicine and Surgery MBChB with a Gateway Year is designed for talented UK students from backgrounds under-represented in medicine and who may be disadvantaged in applying to our five-year MBChB Medicine and Surgery programme. Find out more about our eligibility criteria .

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine  |  Department: Lancaster Medical School  |  Duration: Full time 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Working in medicine offers a career with real purpose. Whether your training takes you towards hospitals, primary care, research or public health, you will play a trusted and respected role in society.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBB. This should include Biology and Chemistry. Access to HE Diploma: Please refer to the Lancaster Medical School web pages. BTEC Extended Diploma: Not accepted on its own. BTEC in combination with A levels: Please refer to the Lancaster Medical School web pages. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall with at least 5 in 3 HL subjects including Biology and Chemistry. T levels: Not accepted. GCSE requirements: Requirements will vary depending on individual circumstances but all applicants must have achieved grade 6/B in double award Combined Science (trilogy) or Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Mathematics and English Language. Additional requirements: All applicants must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) to be eligible for consideration at Lancaster Medical School. No applicant will be offered a place without being interviewed in person. Lancaster Medical School uses the multiple mini interview format for their admissions interviews. More information can be found on the Lancaster Medical School web pages. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in each component for this programme. Important information: This course is only available to applicants who meet certain widening participation criteria. This page will give you an indication of entry requirements but it is important that you visit the Lancaster Medical School web pages for full information on our entry requirements and selection process.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 50,100 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 6 years

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