Seminars and Interview Sessions

An Admissions Talk for Medicine Foundation in University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Seminar Content

The Admissions Talk will be delivered by Lynda Hannam, Deputy Centre Head of ONCampus (UK North), the education provider of the on-campus Medicine Foundation in University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). In her presentation, Lynda will provide an overview of the Medicine Foundation in UCLan, covering areas such as course structure, entry requirements, internal exams & assessment, progression universities & degrees, progression requirements, facilities, as well as tuition and accommodation expenses:

• Medicine (MBBS) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) – a Special Medicine Degree for International Students: First run in 2014/15, the Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in UCLan is open to international students, with a limited number of places for UK students. What’s special about its approach of teaching and clinical placements in this new medical school?
• Applying to Medical Schools after the Foundation: As school leavers must apply to medical schools through UCAS, will the application procedures be any different for students doing a foundation? Can foundation students apply to other universities and subjects through UCAS? As the Foundation only lasts for about a year, are students required to complete their work and volunteering experience before school starts?
• The “Guaranteed Interview” Mechanism: 90% of Students who achieved an Interview Progressed to MBBS at UCLan! Foundation students who achieved the pass marks required for progression will be guaranteed a MBBS interview at UCLan. What are the pass marks? Is there a quota for these interviews?
• The MMI (Multi-Mini Interviews): What should students pay attention to when they prepare for this new interview format in medical schools?
• Medical School Interview Training: What sort of interview training will be provided to foundation students?
• Teaching & Learning: Studying an on-campus medicine foundation in UCLan, students will have access to the campus facilities and other learning resources in the university. Apart from these, how can students benefits from studying the Medicine Foundation in UCLan?

Progression Universities & Degrees: Medicine, Physiotherapy and other Medical-Related Subjects ^Abstract

The Medicine Foundation in UCLan can lead to undergraduate degrees in Medicine, Physiotherapy and a range of medical-related subjects. Starting from the 2019/20 cohort, students can also apply to Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and other medical-related subjects in Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and St George’s University in addition to progression options in UCLan,

• University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Dental Hygiene & Dental Therapy
  • Medicine (MBBS)
  • Nursing (Adult)
  • Nursing (Child)
  • Nursing (Mental Health)
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Sports Therapy
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
• St George’s University, Grenada
  • Medicine
  • Veterinary Medicine

Successful Cases to MBBS & Physiotherapy
Comes with a “Guaranteed Interview” Mechanism: 90% of Students who achieved an Interview Progressed to MBBS at UCLan

University Profile: University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

The Medicine (MBBS) programme in University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) was first run in 2014/15 and a new addition to the University’s offerings after its successful introduction of a dentistry programme a few years ago! The MBBS is a 5-year programme specially designed for international students, with limited quotas for British students. Students will have placement opportunities in hospitals and clinics under the NHS.

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