MBChB Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year
About this course
MBChB in Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year, a medicine degree centred on clinical practice and medical sciences. The programme is specifically designed for talented UK students from backgrounds under-represented in medicine, providing a foundational grounding before progression into the main MBChB curriculum. Students begin with a dedicated Gateway Year that builds core academic skills, medical knowledge and confidence. Following successful completion of this initial year, learners progress into the five-year MBChB programme, which integrates clinical and community placements across diverse regional healthcare settings ranging from rural general practices to urban hospitals. The curriculum uses small-group teaching, case-based learning and simulated patient interactions to develop clinical reasoning and communication abilities. Learners examine multimorbidity and bodily systems while engaging with professional development portfolios and clinical examinations. The final stage prepares trainees for Foundation training and includes preparation for the Medical Licensing Assessment.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB . This should include Biology and Chemistry. IB: 30 points overall with at least 5 in 3 HL subjects including Biology and Chemistry
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 13%: 19 offers from 151 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 83%
- Working and studying: 17%
Most common jobs
- Medical Practitioners: 98%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 13%
- North West: 49%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBChB Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £44,000 after 15 months, £49,500 after 3 years, £52,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £47,000 and £59,000. The £52,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Medicine.
What do graduates of MBChB Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year at Lancaster University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBChB Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year at Lancaster University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBChB Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MBChB Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year at Lancaster University?
13% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 19 offers from 151 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MBChB Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
How many students continue on MBChB Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year at Lancaster University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.