Our Medicine MBChB with Foundation Year course enables students without the appropriate science qualifications to prepare for their medical degree. You will spend your foundation year at the University and Xaverian College , and will start the five-year MBChB course upon successful completion of the foundation course. The five-year MBChB course educates, trains and prepares students for practice in the healthcare systems of today and the future. We are the largest medical school in the UK, with over 2,200 undergraduate medical students. We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods to ensure you benefit from the best attributes of traditional and novel teaching methods. The key Manchester approach is the study of themed case discussions in small groups, where students are proactive learners. This is supported throughout the course by lectures, practical classes (including anatomy dissection) and clinical experience. Our course integrates science and clinical learning so you are able to apply scientific knowledge and concepts to your clinical practice. Upon graduation, you will be able to apply knowledge, intellectual and practical skills to understand and manage the complex healthcare needs of individuals and society. You will also develop the resilience to meet the demands of changing healthcare environments. Successful completion of the course will enable you to meet the core requirements for junior doctors and entitles you to apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council and apply for Foundation Year 1 posts. See the Careers tab for more details.

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

15Oct

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: A104

Institution code:: M20

Campus name:: Main Site

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAA

AAA including subjects that would be unsuitable for the 5 year MBChB. If you have studied science before you may still be eligible to apply and receive a BBB offer if you meet are in receipt of a UCAT Bursary in year of application and meet contextual admissions criteria with a WP+ OR WP++ flag on your application. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: AAB - BBB including subjects that would be unsuitable for the 5 year MBChB. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

Access to HE Diploma

Scottish Higher

For non-WP applicants who have previously studied science subjects we require 4 Highers at grades AAAA by the end of Secondary 5. Grades should be achieved in the same sitting at first attempt. English language and any science subject (Maths, Chemistry or Biology) not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (National 5, Intermediate II or Standard Grade Credit level grade 2 or above). Applicants also need Scottish Advanced Highers in addition to Scottish Highers.

AS

We have no specific requirements at AS-level. However, we would normally expect students to demonstrate a commitment towards achieving a broad and balanced education. Most applicants will therefore be studying beyond the 'bare minimum' in order to make the most competitive application possible. You may wish to evidence this on your application in a number of ways, for example: studying four A-level subjects; studying for an additional AS level or BTEC qualification in addition to your three main subjects; taking General Studies, Key Skills or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in addition to your three main subjects. We are aware that you may not be able to take the above qualifications at school or college and therefore we allow applicants to provide evidence of participating in other activities aimed at increasing social responsibility, for example, National Citizen Service (NCS) or the Duke of Edinburgh award in lieu of a formal qualification. A list of other suggested activities is provided on our FAQ page. If in doubt, please contact us. Please note that if your school is unable to offer any of the above, they should state this in the UCAS reference and you will not be disadvantaged as a result. Applicants with a WP/WP Plus flag are exempt.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher

For non-WP applicants who have previously studied science subjects we require at least two Advanced Highers at grades AA by the end of Secondary 6. Any of the following combinations are acceptable: - three Advanced Highers at AAA; - two Advanced Highers at grades AA, plus one A2-level subject at grade A; - two Advanced Highers at grades AA, plus one new Higher at grade A. We do not accept Chemistry or Biology alongside another science in the Advanced Highers. You will also need Scottish Highers in addition to Scottish Advanced Highers. If you have studied science subjects before you may still be eligible to apply and receive a BBBB/BBB offer if you meet the criteria below: - Are in receipt of a UCAT Bursary in the year of application. - Meet contextual admissions criteria with a WP+ or WP++ flag on your application

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects, including subject combinations that would be unsuitable foradmission to the 5 yearMBChB. If Maths and English Language are not offered as part of the Diploma, they should be offered at GCSE or IGCSE at grade B (6) or above. We accept both Mathematics options as part of the Diploma. Higher level subjects should include subject combinations that would be unsuitable for admission to the 5 year MBChB. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Extended Project

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not usually be included in the conditions of your offer, it is likely to be included if studying the EPQ was taken into account for selection to interview via our holistic assessment.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

We require at leastseven GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or 8+ (A*). Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, including GCSE/IGCSE English Language, Mathematics and at least two science subjects, at a minimum of grade 6 (B). GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. At least two science subjects are required at GCSE minimum grade6 (B)if not taken to AS/A2-level. If Dual Award Science or Core and Additional Science are offered, the minimum required is BB (66). For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP+ or WP++ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool , we will accept 6 GCSEsat grade 7 (A) or above. We permit GCSE resits. If you are resitting any GCSEs at the point of application, we require you to list it as a pending qualification on your UCAS form. We do not currently accept short courses; however,one Level 2 BTEC qualification is acceptable (distinction grade or above) in lieu of one GCSE. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of  our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications  or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma - DD

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate - Not accepted

T Level

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview

Other

Institutions Own Test Non-Academic Information Form. For entry in 2019, every applicant for A104 and A106 must complete an online information form with respect to non-academic activities. The information required will include details of work experience roles undertaken, main hobbies, interests and/or extracurricular activities, team working and motivation to pursue a career in dentistry. Access to this form will be provided by email once we have received your UCAS form.

University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

All applicants for the MBChB programmes (A104 and A106) will be required to sit the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT). See the UKCAT website for more details and exemptions.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	7	A minimum average score of 6.5 and with not less than 6.5 in any one component taken at the same sitting.

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either: GCSE/IGCSE English Language grade 6/B, or; IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any component, or; An acceptable equivalent qualification. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of  our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications  or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification. If you need to improve your English language skills to meet the entry requirements for your academic course, the University Centre for Academic English (UCAE) summer pre-sessional courses can help. Check if your academic course offers the option of taking a pre-sessional course on the UCAE page . The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student requiring a visa to study in the UK must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language (common European Framework (CEFR B2 level) to be granted a Student Route visa (previously known as a Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. In addition, our academic Schools/Departments may require applicants to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Location	Qualification	Study mode	Duration	Start date	Apply
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Medicine (6 years including foundation year) at University of Manchester - UCAS

Degree level: Undergraduate

Medicine (6 years including foundation year)

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