University of Lincoln

MBChB Medicine (A106)

Course information

  • Course title: MBChB Medicine (A106)
  • Location: Lincoln, England
  • Course length: 6 Years
  • UCAS code: A106 (Medicine with a Gateway Year)
  • Student eligibility: UK only

Academic requirements

A Levels

BBB, to include Biology. A Level General Studies, Critical Thinking, EPQ, Global Perspectives, and Citizenship Studies will not be accepted.

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers

Grades of B in Biology at Advanced Highers, and BBBBB achieved at Highers, including Biology and Chemistry, Maths and English Language. A grades must be achieved in Biology and Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall or 5,5,5 with Higher Level Biology grade 5.
At least 5 Grade Bs in IB Middle Years or GCSE to include Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Maths at grade 5 (B).

GCSEs

At least five GCSEs at Grade 6 (or equivalent where A*-C grades are awarded) to include Biology and Chemistry or Double Science, Mathematics and English Language.

Scottish Nationals

At least 5 grade Bs in National 5 qualifications (or GCSE) including Biology, Chemistry, and minimum B’s in Maths and English Language.

Access course
  • An Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) complying with the QAA subject descriptor for medicine
  • At least 15 credits at Distinction, which must include Biology
  • 24 credits at Merit and 6 credits at Pass (i.e. total 45 graded credits at Level 3)
  • A minimum of five GCSEs at Level 5 (B). Subjects must include Maths, English Language, Chemistry, and Biology.

Additional information

Teaching method

This course uses multiple teaching methods.

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. 

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.

Admission email

Use of predicted grades

We do not use/consider predicted grades.

Resit policy

A Level resits are permitted. Resits must achieve BBB. GCSE resits are permitted but must be achieved by the time of application.

Non-academic requirements

Work experience

We don’t have specific work experience criteria. Clinical experience is not required. 

We would expect applicants to:

  • Speak to someone working in the NHS to ensure you are making an informed choice about your career in medicine.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to caring for people and a realistic idea of what working as a doctor entails.
Personal statement

Checked after the interview before offers are made.

Admission test

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a requirement for application. This must be taken in the same admission cycle as the application to study medicine is made.

SJT and individual test section scores converted to points and added to GCSE points score to create an overall Academic Score which is used to rank students to call to interview. An achieved Situational Judgement Test (SJT) Band 4 will not be considered, and applications will automatically be rejected.

The medical school does not have a set UCAT cut-off. The admissions team will review how the UCAT is used on an annual basis.

Interview method

Multiple mini interviews.

Eligibility for this course 

This is specifically a widening-participation (WP) route. It is only open to students who who meet WP eligibility criteria. A separate score is created from various contextual criteria and added to the combined academic score when reviewing applicants.

Widening participation criteria

We will take into account the following information when reviewing your application:

  • Where you live – if you live in an area where there is a high level of deprivation or a low number of people going to university. This is usually decided by your postcode. You will also be eligible for a contextual offer if you live in a Lincolnshire local authority area.
  • Your school or college – if your school’s academic performance is lower than the national average, or a small number of pupils go on to higher education.
  • If you receive, or have received, free school meals – the UCAS application will ask you to confirm if you are or have been in receipt of free school meals.
  • If you have a disability – including long-term health conditions.
  • If you are a care leaver –ticking the “in care” box on the UCAS application form will indicate that you have spent time in care and that your journey in education may have been more challenging. 

About the University of Lincoln

Set against the backdrop of a beautiful and historic city, the University of Lincoln sits at the heart of it all on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront, with almost everything you’ll need either on campus or just a short walk away.

At Lincoln, you’ll be taught by experienced clinicians and tutors, research a topic from a broad selection of specialisms and learn in our new, purpose-built facilities at the Lincoln Medical School. You’ll be based in the second largest county in England, enabling you to experience varied patient care across multiple settings across Lincolnshire NHS trusts.

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