About this course
Lancaster University offers MBChB Medicine and Surgery as a 5-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree programme in Medicine and Medical Studies. Based in Lancaster, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £47,120 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall or TOEFL iBT 60. Intakes run across 2 windows (Michaelmas (October), 2026 and September, 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
We normally require these grades: A levels - AAA. This should include three subjects taken at one sitting, after two years of study, including any two of Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. We would also accept AAB with a B in a fourth subject or EPQ; Access to HE Diploma - Please refer to the Lancaster Medical School web pages; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wale - Please refer to the Lancaster Medical School web pages; BTEC Extended Diploma - Not accepted on its own; BTEC in combination with A levels - Please refer to the Lancaster Medical School web pages; International Baccalaureate - 36 points overall with at least 6 in 3 HL subjects including any 2 of Biology, Chemistry and Psychology; Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers - Please refer to the Lancaster Medical School web pages; GCSE requirements - Minimum score of 13 points from 8 subjects (A or A* or 7-9 = 2 points; B or 6 = 1 point). The 8 subjects must include double award Combined Science (trilogy) or Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Maths and English Language (grade B/6 or above). If Biology or Chemistry is not studied at A level, then GCSE must be at least grade 7/A.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Michaelmas (October), 2026
- ▸September, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
