University of Central Lancashire

MBBS Medicine (A100)

Course information

  • Course title: MBBS Medicine (A100)
  • Location: Preston, England
  • Course length: 5 Years
  • UCAS code: A100 (Standard Entry Medicine)
  • Student eligibility: All

Academic requirements

Degree (graduates only)

Honours degree in Science or Health Degree at Grade 2:1.

A Levels

AAA at A2 with at least two science subjects including Chemistry. All A-Levels must be taken in one sitting.
IELTS: 7.0 with no component lower than 7.0 (International Applicants).

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers

AAAAB from Highers to include Chemistry and 2nd science OR AAA from Advanced Highers to include Chemistry and 2nd science or combination of AA from Advanced Highers and a Higher subject at Grade A to include Chemistry and 2nd science from Advanced Highers only.

International Baccalaureate

Diploma 36 points overall and 144 UCAS tariff points achieved from Chemistry and another science subject at Higher Level H6, plus one other at H6.

GCSEs

GCSE Maths and English at Grade B/5.

Scottish Nationals

N/A

Additional information

Teaching method

This course uses multiple teaching methods. 

What is a traditional pre-clinical and clinical course?

Students begin their training with ‘pre-clinical’ work, involving study of the basic medical sciences. This is followed by the ‘clinical’ course, during which you will work in hospital wards under the supervision of consultants.

What is Case-Based Learning?

Case-Based Learning (CBL) is a tutorial-based, group learning approach where students work through real-world clinical scenarios across subjects such as cardiology, respiratory, and gastroenterology.

During each session, you’ll identify key learning outcomes and use them to guide your study, following a patient case from initial presentation through to diagnosis and management.

The goal of CBL is to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. This better prepares you for reviewing real cases during clinical placements.

What is Team-Based Learning?

Team-Based Learning (TBL) is an active learning method that engages students in a structured approach. Students collaborate with their team to solve problems and receive immediate feedback. 

Admission email

Use of predicted grades

Predicted grades are used for selecting candidates at interview stages.

Resit policy

All resit exams must be taken in the same academic year. Only one resit attempt accepted for the same A2 subject.

Non-academic requirements

Work experience

Students are required to submit a transferable skills form, detailing work experience which is discussed in interview. Clinical experience is not required. 

Personal statement

Used during the interview.

Admission test

UCAT

Interview method

In person and online multiple mini interviews.

Widening participation

We pride ourselves on being an open and accessible institution for people from all backgrounds. We believe in the power of higher education to promote social mobility. Our extensive widening participation activities and student support services reflect this.

UCLan Scholars’ Programme

The UCLan Scholars’ Programme is a compact scheme for Year 12 students across the North West, which aims to support you in accessing university. This scheme will engage you with a programme designed to enhance and develop student-led research skills. The programme will offer you a series of workshops covering study, research and academic skills.

Contextual offers

Contextual admissions allow us to make an offer with lower entry requirements. You will need to meet our criteria, which could include where you live or if you’re a care leaver.

Widening participation criteria

Our contextual admissions policy applies to UK students applying to study an undergraduate course who meet one of the following criteria:

  • You are a care leaver
  • You live in an area that meets our postcode based indicator

More detail on our website.

Contextual offer

A reduction of 8 UCAS points:

  • AAB for A2’s.
  • IB Diploma at 34 points overall achieved from Chemistry and another science subject at Higher Level H6, plus one other academic subject at H6.

About the University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire is the international, multi-campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning today.

Our degree in medicine 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.

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, you can expect a warm welcome at the University of Central Lancashire. You’ll be joining a thriving community of over 42,000 students and staff from more than 100 countries. 

University of Central Lancashire website

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