Medicine and Surgery

Course overview
Our degree in medicine (MBBS) will train you to become a professional, compassionate doctor. Offering an innovative approach to medical education, we focus on early patient contact - you'll see patients in clinical settings from the very first year.

In line with our aim to create a representative workforce, we will apply a weighting to applicants who meet our widening participation criteria.

Why study with us
• Patient interaction from Year 1 in diverse urban and rural clinical placements.



• You will study a spiral curriculum which enables you to deepen your knowledge and understanding throughout the course.



• Develop your expertise in a range of practical areas, including clinical, communication, observation, teamwork and leadership skills.



What you’ll do
• Our on-campus clinical skills laboratories have a vast range of equipment - including a number of high fidelity clinical human simulators - to help develop clinical skills in realistic hospital, home and GP surgery environments.



• You’ll benefit from a mixture of work-based learning and clinical placements throughout your five years.



• Enjoy multi-professional learning and train alongside students on other health courses, developing the key skills required to work in a healthcare team.



Accreditations
• The GMC recognises the University as one of the bodies to award primary medical qualifications. The School has been added to the GMC's list of bodies approved to award UK medical degrees.


Future careers
Successful completion of the course will enable you to meet core requirements as a Junior Doctor and allow you to apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council.

It's more important than ever to consider the cost of your education. At the University of Lancashire, you'll be well-equipped for the road ahead, whatever you study.

All first-year Clearing students are guaranteed a room in halls on campus for all new full-time students at their Preston Campus. Included in university-owned halls of residence are bills, WiFi, on-site laundry, kitchen appliances, bedding, 24/7 security and social spaces.

You will learn from leaders in their field at the University of Lancashire and their academic staff will use their expertise and real-world experience to teach courses, that range from Business to Law, Nursing or Sport, that will allow you to secure your dream job. The University of Lancashire focuses on employability, they have close links with leading employers across the North-west and build work experience into a wide range of courses to ensure you thrive in your chosen field.

If you're interested in applying to the University of Lancashire, call now to find out more information or click to visit their website where you can book on their Open Day on 16 August or a place on a campus tour!