Medicine & Surgery, MBBS at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The MBBS at the University of Lancashire is a five-year medical degree leading to a UK primary medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council. Students have patient contact in clinical settings from the first year, following a spiral curriculum. Years 1 and 2 are largely on the Preston campus, with Years 3 to 5 at the Burnley or Westlakes campus and clinical placements.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry | Duration: 5 years | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The curriculum runs themes in biomedical science, social science and evidence-based medicine, and professional practice and clinical skills across all five years. Years 3 to 5 are largely supervised work-based clinical placements in primary and secondary care, and both components of the Medical Licensing Assessment are taken as part of assessment.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council and for the UK Foundation Programme (a two-year paid training programme for new graduates), with onward postgraduate training routes in the UK and overseas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants (UCAS 2026 entry): AAA at A-level with at least two science subjects including Chemistry, all A-levels taken in one sitting; GCSE Maths and English at grade B/5. Graduates: 2:1 or above honours degree in applied and experimental science (including bioscience, chemistry, physics, engineering) or majority allied health subjects; or a 2:1 or above in other subjects plus BBB at A-level with at least two sciences including Chemistry. UCAT required for all UK applicants; interview (from December 2026 for home applicants); satisfactory DBS and Occupational Health clearance; Fair Access Scheme considers background. International applicants: 144 UCAS Tariff points (International Baccalaureate Diploma 36 points overall with Chemistry and another science at Higher Level grade 6 plus one other subject at H6), evidence of broad study of Science, English and Maths to age 16, IELTS 7.0 in all components, and an online asynchronous Multiple Mini Interview. An in-country police check is also required for international students.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 49,950 a year (2027/28). Named course in the University international tuition fee table Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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