Course Name

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Course Duration

5 years (full-time)

Course Description

The MBBS Medicine program at the University of Lancashire (UCLan) equips students with the knowledge, clinical skills, and professionalism required for a successful career in medicine. The curriculum integrates medical sciences with early patient contact and clinical placements, ensuring a holistic and patient-centered learning experience. The program emphasizes communication, teamwork, and ethical practice, preparing graduates for medical practice or further specialization globally.

What will I learn from this course?

Year 1: Foundations of Medical Science

• Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry)

• Introduction to Clinical Skills

• Communication and Professionalism in Practice

• Patient-Centered Learning Sessions

Year 2: Systems-Based Clinical Science

• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

• Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making

• Early Clinical Exposure in NHS Settings

• Public Health and Epidemiology

Year 3: Core Clinical Practice

• Rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry

• Diagnostic Skills and Therapeutics

• Healthcare Systems and Patient Safety

• Ethics and Law in Clinical Practice

Year 4: Advanced Clinical Rotations

• Specialties: Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Practice

• Patient Management and Interdisciplinary Care

• Elective Study Block (Global Health, Research or Specialty Focused)

• Leadership and Management in Healthcare

Year 5: Preparation for Practice

• Senior Clinical Attachments and Assistantships

• Simulated Practice and Final Year OSCE Preparation

• Prescribing Safety and Clinical Governance

• Transition to Foundation Year (Internship)