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MBChB Medicine and Surgery at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

At Lancaster University, studying Medicine and Surgery is about more than learning to diagnose and treat disease. It is about becoming a compassionate, thoughtful doctor who can thrive in the rapidly evolving world of healthcare. Our MBChB programme is designed with the future of medicine in mind.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine  |  Department: Lancaster Medical School  |  Duration: Full time 5 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: AAA. This should include three subjects taken at one sitting, after two years of study, including any two of Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. 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: 36 points overall with at least 6 in 3 HL subjects including any 2 of Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. T levels: Not accepted. GCSE requirements: Minimum score of 13 points from 8 subjects (A or A* or 7-9 = 2 points; B or 6 = 1 point). The 8 subjects must include double award Combined Science (trilogy) or Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Maths and English Language (grade B/6 or above). If Biology or Chemistry is not studied at A level, then GCSE must be at least grade 7/A. 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 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 5 years

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