Lancaster University

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Lancaster, England

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

  • Entry Level: Medicine Undergraduate
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Course Code: A100
  • Application Through: UCAS

UCAT

From 2025, Lancaster Medical School will be using UCAT (The University Clinical Aptitude Test) as part of their application process

Personal Statement

Not assessed but may be used as part of the interview.

You must have engaged in some relevant work experience and undertaken voluntary work, preferably in a caring environment. You must write about these experiences in your personal statement and reflect on what you learned about being a doctor and about yourself from these experiences.

After interview, they may aim to verify work and voluntary experiences discussed in the applicant's personal statement.

Academic Requirements

GCSE Requirements

GCSE Requirements for Lancaster University Medical School are:

  • Maths - Grade 6 minimum
  • English - Grade 6 minimum
  • Science - Grade 6 minimum in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (or Core & Additional Science)
  • Other requirements - If Biology or Chemistry is not studied at A-level, then GCSE must be at least grade 7.
    All other subjects must be at least grade 4.

8 GCSEs are scored, with 7-9 = 2 points and 6 = 1 point. A minimum score of 13 is required, beyond which GCSEs are not used in selection for interview

A-levels 

AAA at A level including two from Biology, Chemistry and Psychology, or AAB with a B in a fourth subject or EPQ. 

International Baccalaureate

36 points overall with a minimum of 6 in three Higher Level subjects including any two of Biology, Chemistry and Psychology and a minimum of 5 in three Standard Level subjects. Applications from students who have taken longer than three years to achieve the required grades will not be considered.

Graduate Applicant Degree Requirements

65% transcript average in Biomedical/Health Sciences degree plus a minimum of BBB at A-level including any 2 of Biology, Chemistry and Psychology Alternatively, candidates can apply with a 65% transcript average in any other subject plus AAB at A-level including any 2 of Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. All graduate applicants must meet the GCSE requirements.

Widening Participation

Lancaster Medical School has a contextual offer scheme for applicants who meet two or more widening participation criteria. They also run a range of activities, including a summer school, to help widening participation students prepare to apply. See here for more information.

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Lancaster University Medical School

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) with Gateway Year

  • Entry Level: Medicine Undergraduate
  • Duration: 6 years
  • Course Code: A104
  • Application Through: UCAS

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