University of Central Lancashire

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The University of Central Lancashire Medical School provides Medicine (A100) and Dentistry (A202)

UK applicants must live in the North West of England, eligible counties include; Lancashire, Cumbria, Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester.

UCAT

Students applying for Medicine must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test in the year of application.

Personal Statement

The personal statement, academic reference and transferable skills statement are used to shortlist applicants for interview. UCLan seek candidates who have a range of experiences and clearly demonstrate the qualities required of a doctor. When it comes to work experience, what you learned is far more important than what you did. Domestic applicants will also be asked to complete a transferable skills statement.

Academic Requirements

GCSE Requirements

No published requirements, however they expect “evidence of sustained academic achievement with broad study of Science English and Maths up to 16”.

A-levels or Scottish Higher requirements.

AAA at A Level including Chemistry and at least one other science subject.

International Baccalaureate

Higher level 36 points overall (to include a 6 in Chemistry, an additional science subject and one other subject at Higher Level) and 3 at Standard level, at a minimum of 5 points each.

Graduate Applicant Degree Requirements

A recognised 2:1 honours degree in any science subject or equivalent or, a recognised degree in a health care profession at 2:1 or above or equivalent with at least one year’s professional work experience. (A masters qualification or higher degree does not compensate for these degree requirements).

Widening Participation

Weighting will be given to widening participation students who apply for UK places on the course. During the application process, all shortlisted applicants for UK places will be invited to complete a widening participation form if they wish to be considered against these criteria. Four regional UK scholarships offering full tuition fees and a maintenance grant are also available.

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University of Central Lancashire Medical School