MBBS Medicine & Surgery
About this course
MBBS in Medicine & Surgery, a medicine degree preparing students for medical practice through integrated clinical and scientific training. Core topics include Statistics, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional foundation year is available prior to the five-year programme. Students undertake clinical placements across multiple locations and complete both components of the Medical Licensing Assessment during their studies. The first year introduces foundational biomedical science and clinical practice through Integrated Science and Clinical Medicine 1, Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 1, and Medical Skills and Quality Care 1. The second year continues this progression with Integrated Science and Clinical Medicine 2, Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 2, and Medical Skills and Quality Care 2. The third year shifts towards hospital and community environments via Medicine in Clinical Practice 1, Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 3, and Medical Skills and Quality Care 3. The fourth year expands clinical experience through Medicine and Clinical Practice 2, Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 4, and Medical Skills and Quality Care 4. The final year prepares students for graduation and professional registration with Transition to Clinical Practice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS 2026 entry (A-Levels) : AAA at A2 with at least two science subjects including Chemistry. All A-Levels must be taken in one sitting. GCSE Requirements : GCSE Maths and English at Grade B or 5. Degree Requirements (Science/Health) : 2:1 or above Honours degree in applied and experimental science, including bioscience, chemistry, physics, and engineering or majority allied health subjects (with exceptions). Degree Requirements (other subjects) : 2:1 or above Honours degree in other areas (e.g. Humanities, Social Sciences) and BBB from A-levels with at least two science subjects including Chemistry. UCAT Requirement : All UK applicants are required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) . Your UCAT score will be used as part of the selection process prior to interview. Background Checks : A satisfactory Criminal Records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course. Graduate Entry : We do not currently offer a graduate entry (4-Year MBBS Programme), but graduates who meet the entry requirements above will be considered for the 5-Year MBBS programme. Interviews for Home residency applicants to be held from December 2026.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for MBBS Medicine & Surgery (A100) at the University of Lancashire for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is CA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 128 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 52%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 210 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Medical Practitioners: 90%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 260 students who started
- A levels: 76%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 11%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Integrated Science and Clinical Medicine 1
- Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 1
- Medical Skills and Quality Care 1
- Integrated Science and Clinical Medicine 2
- Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 2
- Medical Skills and Quality Care 2
- Medicine in Clinical Practice 1
- Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 3
- Medical Skills and Quality Care 3
- Medicine and Clinical Practice 2
- Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine 4
- Medical Skills and Quality Care 4
- Transition to Clinical Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBBS Medicine & Surgery at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £39,000. The £36,000 median after fifteen months is £6,000 less than the UK median for Medicine.
What do graduates of MBBS Medicine & Surgery at University of Lancashire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBBS Medicine & Surgery at University of Lancashire?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBBS Medicine & Surgery at University of Lancashire?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Is MBBS Medicine & Surgery at University of Lancashire 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 MBBS Medicine & Surgery at University of Lancashire?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.