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UndergraduateBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryUCAS: A104

Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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6 yearsDuration
£42,200Per Year (Intl)
£37,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the MB ChB Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 6-year full-time structure. Join an established and growing medical school in a high-ranking university and gain the skills, knowledge and support you need to graduate as a skilled, empathetic and patient-centred doctor, whatever your background. Supporting you to become an exceptional doctor At Lancaster Medical School, we know that outstanding doctors can come from any background and we are committed to developing skilled doctors that are as diverse as the communities they serve. Our Medicine and Surgery MBChB with a Gateway Year is designed for talented UK students from backgrounds under-represented in medicine... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Human Biology
Chemistry for Medicine
Academic Skills and Scientific Writing
Introduction to Medical Ethics
Psychology and Sociology of Health
Physiology and Anatomy Essentials
Quantitative Skills for Medical Science
Clinical Foundations and Patient Care
UCAS Code:A104
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

BBB in three subjects taken at one sitting, after two years of study. Required subjects include: Biology and Chemistry. GCSE requirements will vary depending on individual circumstance, but all applicants must have achieved grade B (or grade C) in Core & Additional Science (or Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Maths and English Language. Please note: Candidates who have taken longer to achieve their grades or who have undertaken additional study at Higher Education Level since completing their A levels (e.g. any years of an undergraduate or foundation degree) are not eligible to apply.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

30 points overall, including at least 5,5,5 in three Higher Level subjects and at least 5 in three Standard Level subjects. HL subjects must include both Biology and Chemistry.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£42,200

per year

Total Course Cost (6 years)£253,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£33,000£37,000£40,000
3 years£45,500£49,500£54,500
5 years£47,000£52,500£59,000

UK subject average: £37,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 34% above UK average salary
This course
£49,500
UK average
£37,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 42% above UK average salary
This course
£52,500
UK average
£37,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

74%Working
4%Studying
19%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
89%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Undergraduate

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Full Feesscholarship value
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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