Lancaster, England
Medicine and 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.
University Link
Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year MBChB
- Entry Level: Medicine Undergraduate
- Duration: 6 years
- Course Code: A104
- Application Through: UCAS