International Medical Sciences, PGDip at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The PGDip International Medical Sciences is open to international students only and prepares them for the next stage of medical training to the level of USMLE Step 1. Clinical clerkship rotations can be completed in the network of AUC-affiliated teaching hospitals in the UK and the US.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027, September 2027, January 2028, May 2028 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Molecules to Medicine Parts A and B, Haematology, Oncology, Attack and Defence, Musculoskeletal and Dermatology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Respiratory and Renal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Endocrinology and Reproduction, Brain and Behaviour, Clinical Reasoning and a Community Health Project, with early clinical exposure through simulators and standardised patients.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:2 degree in any subject, preferably science-focused. Supporting documents: personal statement of up to 750 words, transcripts, letter of recommendation or chronological list of employment and education. Prerequisite coursework: Biology (1 year, 8 credit hours), General Chemistry (1 year, 8 credit hours), Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry (1 year, 8 credit hours), General Physics or statistics (1 semester, 4 credit hours). Medical admissions test (MCAT, UCAT, GAMSAT or NEET) not older than 5 years (2 years for GAMSAT). IELTS at least 6.5 (7.0 ideal) or TOEFL 100. Ghana: a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters), or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma, is accepted; WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6 (or SSCE grades A-D if studied 1993-2005) is accepted as evidence of English, or IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027, September 2027, January 2028, May 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time

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