Teaching Methods
- Anatomy sessions
- Case-based learning
- Clinical relevance sessions
- Clinical skills sessions
- eLearning
- Lab sessions
- Lectures
- Placements
- Practical classes
- Prosection
- Self-study
- Seminars
- Small group learning
- Tutorials
Lincoln Medical School, Lincoln, UK
Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
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BMedSci and BMBS | BBC | September 2024 | A18L | 6 years full-time | £9,250 per year |
Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
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BMedSci and BMBS | BBC | September 2024 | A18L | 6 years full-time | £9,250 per year |
This course is accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC). Upon graduation, you will be able to register provisionally with the GMC and begin the UK Foundation Programme.
This course is for home students only.
28 (5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, excluding core component) and GCSEs requirements (or equivalent)*
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to have proof of your fluency in English with one of the following:
If your home country is not the UK, but you moved to the UK (with indefinite leave to remain) after 1 September 2019, from an international country where you were not studying the full curriculum (i.e. all subjects) in the English language then we may accept one of the alternative qualifications.
Please contact us to find out if we accept your alternative qualification.
BBC: must include a B in both biology (or human biology) and chemistry
A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. We do not accept A Level resits for this course. Please see below for full details.
A minimum of five GCSEs at Level 6 (B). This must include:
We do not accept GCSE resists. Please visit our undergraduate selection process page for full details.
This course is only open to Home students.
Applicants are usually expected to complete regular work experience when applying for medicine. This can be:
Please note, we are not expecting any work experience to have taken place or be ongoing after March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Your application for 2024 entry will not be negatively affected if you’ve been unable to complete any work experience you had planned. We will however be looking for knowledge of the profession and an understanding of the scope of the role and we may ask about this during your interview.
If possible we'd advise that you speak to someone working in the NHS to ensure you are making an informed choice about your career in medicine.
We expect you to demonstrate a commitment to caring for people and a realistic idea of what working as a doctor entails.
Any students considering a gap year should use their time constructively either by working or further preparing yourself for a future career in medicine.
BBC: must include a B in both biology (or human biology) and chemistry
A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. We do not accept A Level resits for this course. Please see below for full details.
A minimum of five GCSEs at Level 6 (B). This must include:
We do not accept GCSE resists. Please visit our undergraduate selection process page for full details.
28 (5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, excluding core component) and GCSEs requirements (or equivalent)*
This course is only open to students who are living in the UK and have UK home status, indefinite leave to remain or refugee status (with a letter from the home office as evidence) at the time you make your application.
You must also meet the following criteria:
You cannot apply for both this course and the five-year (A10L) Medicine BMedSci and BMBS course.
You should apply for Medicine BMedSci and BMBS (A10L) course if you:
A level offer
Predicted A level grades, A levels, AS levels, or equivalent are not scored as part of the selection process. However, any offers made will be conditional on meeting the A level grades or equivalent required to meet the academic conditions of any offers. Please visit our undergraduate selection process page to read more about our selection process.
BBC: must include a B in both biology (or human biology) and chemistry.
A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. We do not accept citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies, or global perspectives.
We do not accept A Level resits for this course.
*IB offer
28 (5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, excluding core component) and GCSE requirements (or equivalent)
We’ll accept either of the Maths qualifications for the IB at standard level (SL) or higher level (HL).
We don’t score the IB and we don’t require predicted IB grades as part of the selection process. However, you’ll still need to achieve the IB grades required to meet your offer.
Minimum entry requirements
GCSEs/UCAT
You must meet the minimum GCSE requirements and undertake the UCAT in the same year you are applying to study medicine. Full details can be found on our undergraduate selection webpage.
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
Applicants are usually expected to complete regular work experience when applying for medicine. This can be:
Please note, we are not expecting any work experience to have taken place or be ongoing after March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Your application for 2024 entry will not be negatively affected if you’ve been unable to complete any work experience you had planned. We will however be looking for knowledge of the profession and an understanding of the scope of the role and we may ask about this during your interview.
If possible we'd advise that you speak to someone working in the NHS to ensure you are making an informed choice about your career in medicine.
We expect you to demonstrate a commitment to caring for people and a realistic idea of what working as a doctor entails.
Any students considering a gap year should use their time constructively either by working or further preparing yourself for a future career in medicine.
This course is for home students only.
You're given a six-week elective placement at the end of your final year which you can usually spend abroad. Elective placement destinations will depend on location restrictions (such as Covid-19, climate-related disasters, etc).
The course includes 15 main placements over the clinical phase, with each lasting up to six weeks. There are also 10 weeks of student selected modules and a six-week elective placement.
You will experience a range of settings including medical, surgical, specialty skills, mental health and community-based medicine. Placements are located within three NHS trusts in the region, as well as with general practices.
During placements, you will be supported by experienced clinical mentors.
Placements can take place in:
This course is for home students only.
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses such as travel and accommodation.
You may need to buy some smart clothes to wear for clinical work settings.
You should be able to access the books and resources you need for the course through our libraries, however you may wish to purchase your own copies or get specific books which may cost up to £80 each.
In the final year of your course, students who live in the UK are eligible for NHS bursary funding (with some exceptions) which can help cover living costs and tuition fees.
Find out more about the NHS Bursary
Home students*
Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.
* A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.
This course is only open to Home students.
Please note: Some of the modules listed below are under review and we expect some changes to their content and/or structure. We will publish the revised module details as soon as possible. If you wish to apply to study on the foundation year for medicine, please check this page before you apply to ensure you have the most up to date information.
In addition, please note that the course to which you will progress if you successfully complete the foundation year, (Medicine BMedSci and BMBS - A100), is currently under review and we expect some changes for the 2025/26 academic year. These changes will be confirmed in early 2024, and we will update the course details on our website as soon as possible.
Want to start your journey to become a doctor, but don't meet the traditional entry requirements?
Depending on your circumstances, our Medicine at Lincoln with a Foundation Year course could be your route to achieving your ambitions. This additional year helps you to transition from school and prepare you for your medical degree and future journey to becoming a doctor.
Please note: Some of the modules listed below are under review and we expect some changes to their content and/or structure. We will publish the revised module details as soon as possible. If you wish to apply to study on the foundation year for medicine, please check this page before you apply to ensure you have the most up to date information.
In addition, please note that the course to which you will progress if you successfully complete the foundation year, (Medicine BMedSci and BMBS - A100), is currently under review and we expect some changes for the 2025/26 academic year. These changes will be confirmed in early 2024, and we will update the course details on our website as soon as possible.
Want to start your journey to become a doctor, but don't meet the traditional entry requirements?
Depending on your circumstances, our Medicine at Lincoln with a Foundation Year course could be your route to achieving your ambitions. This additional year helps you to transition from school and prepare you for your medical degree and future journey to becoming a doctor.
Foundation Year
You’ll spend your first year as a medical student at the Lincoln Medical School. You’ll build your knowledge and confidence in medical sciences, along with the intellectual, professional and practical skills required to succeed on the five-year medicine course. You’ll learn in purpose-built facilities and be part of a small group of students, allowing you to develop relationships with your year group. Upon successful completion of your end of year exams, you’ll transition onto the five-year Medicine at Lincoln course.
The early years
During years two to four, you’ll develop an understanding of the scientific and professional basics of medicine. You'll be taught subjects based on clinically relevant topics and patient examples. Areas of study include, but are not limited to: respiratory, cardiovascular, cancer, musculoskeletal systems, gastrointestinal medicine, renal, endocrine, reproduction, and Central Nervous System. From year one, topics studied in lectures, seminars, clinical skills, and anatomy suites are supplemented by patient interactions in hospitals or primary care settings. This part culminates in a research project and will see you graduate with a BMedSci degree after year three.
You'll be taught by experienced clinicians and tutors, research a topic from a broad selection of specialisms and learn in our new, purpose-built facilities at the Lincoln Medical School. You'll be based in the second largest county in England, enabling you to experience varied patient care across multiple settings across Lincolnshire NHS trusts.
The clinical phase
During the final two years of your course, you’ll undertake a series of immersive placements at hospitals and GP surgeries. You’ll cover a range of specialities and experience medicine in different care settings, giving you a broad understanding and experience of how differently the NHS functions and cares for patients. This part will see you graduate with a BMBS, enabling you to work as a doctor on the UK Foundation Programme after you graduate.
At the Lincoln Medical School, you'll gain the clinical knowledge and skills, confidence and problem-solving skills you need for a career in medicine.
Application process
We understand that applying to study medicine can be complex. Please visit our applying to medicine guide for full information.
Medicine with a Foundation Year at the University of Nottingham (A108)
You can also choose to study this course at the University of Nottingham. If you apply for both foundation courses, you’ll only need to be interviewed once. It is possible to get offers from both, or one or the other. Please note, you cannot apply for both this course and the five-year Medicine BMedSci and BMBS (A100) or Medicine at Lincoln BMedSci and BMBS (A10L) course.
University of Lincoln open days
As this course is studied at the University of Lincoln, open days will be held at the Lincoln Medical School. If you’d like to find out more about this course, an open day is the perfect way to get a feel for Lincoln.
Important information
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.
Mandatory
Year 1
Human Genetics
Mandatory
Year 1
Cells and Tissues
Mandatory
Year 1
Biological Molecules
Mandatory
Year 1
Professional and Communication Skills
Mandatory
Year 1
Body Structure
Mandatory
Year 1
Biochemical Processes
Mandatory
Year 1
Body Processes
Mandatory
Year 1
Introduction to Microbiology
Mandatory
Year 2
Integrated Medicine 1
Mandatory
Year 2
Medicine 1
Mandatory
Year 2
Medicine 2
Mandatory
Year 2
Biomedical Skills 1
Mandatory
Year 3
Biomedical Skills 2
Mandatory
Year 3
Clinical Medicine
Mandatory
Year 3
Integrated Medicine 2
Mandatory
Year 3
Medicine 3
Mandatory
Year 3
Medicine 4
Optional
Year 3
Advanced Anatomy
Optional
Year 3
Developmental Cognitive Neuropsychology
Optional
Year 3
Essential Biomedical Techniques
Optional
Year 3
Global Health
Optional
Year 3
Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
Optional
Year 3
Introduction to Psychiatry
Optional
Year 3
Nanomedicine
Optional
Year 3
Social Prescribing
Mandatory
Year 4
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Mandatory
Year 4
Early Primary Care
Mandatory
Year 4
Evidence Based Medicine
Mandatory
Year 4
Honours Year Project
Optional
Year 4
Addressing the Health Needs of Diverse Populations
Optional
Year 4
Disaster Victim Identification and Resilience
Optional
Year 4
Exploring clinical reasoning using team-based learning (TBL)
Optional
Year 4
Fertility and Infertility
Optional
Year 4
Introduction to Anatomy Education
Optional
Year 4
Medical applications of structural biology
Optional
Year 4
New Approaches to Cancer Treatment
Mandatory
Year 5
Foundations for Practice
Mandatory
Year 5
Advanced Practice
Mandatory
Year 5
Transition to Practice
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. This content was last updated on Tuesday 23 May 2023.
This module considers aspects of medical genetics. You will consider many issues in genetics including genetic variation, inheritance, mutation, human karyotyping, dominance and co-dominance, cloning and gene therapy.
You will consider human inherited conditions such as cystic fibrosis, colour blindness, sickle-cell disease and others. For this module you’ll have a combination of taught classes, completion of workbooks and e-learning.
This module considers the particulars of cell and tissue biology. You will explore a number of topics including: prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, organelles, biological membranes, cell division, transport across membranes, and tissue types.
For this module you will have a blended mix of taught classes, laboratory practicals, independent study exercises and e-learning.
This module is concerned with biological molecules. The content covered in this module includes: water, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, protein, nucleic acids, vitamins, and minerals.
For this module you will have a mix of taught classes, laboratory practicals, completion of workbooks, e-learning and self-directed learning.
This module begins to introduce the process of personal and professional development of future doctors by requiring regular reflection, action planning and documentation of their progress through the Foundation Year. It also comprises an introduction to the areas of basic communication and clinical skills and professionalism through exploring lifestyle factors and their influence on health, the NHS and topical medical and ethical issues, health psychology and health promotion. The module develops research and study skills, academic writing, building resilience, communication and counselling skills, clinical skills, record keeping and information governance.
This module is concerned with body structure. You will be introduced to anatomy, organs and organ systems including alimentary canal, blood vessels, brain and spinal cord, heart including changes that occur at birth, kidney, liver, and lungs. You’ll also be taught about the peripheral nerves, reproductive organs, and the skeleton and muscles. For this module you will have a blended mix of taught classes, completion of workbooks, e-learning and self-directed learning.
This module is concerned with biochemical processes. For this module you will consider proteins including primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure and function, enzyme structure, enzyme function and activity, DNA replication, protein synthesis, and cellular respiration. For this module you will have a combination of taught classes, laboratory practicals, completion of workbooks and e-learning.
This module is concerned with body processes. You will cover topics including: absorption, filtration and reabsorption in the body, chemical digestion, gaseous exchange, immune response such as the innate and acquired immunity, muscle contraction, and nerve impulses and how they are transmitted and their coordination. In this module you will have a combination of taught classes, laboratory practicals, completion of workbooks and e-learning.
This course will provide an introduction to basic microbiology. It will cover fundamental aspects of the structure, growth, replication and significance of major groups of microbes with emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Nutritional and physical requirements for growth, propagation and measurement of growth as well as procedures for killing microbes will be dealt with. Students will also be introduced to the topics of infectious disease and the significance of microbiology to industry. In practical sessions students will learn aseptic technique, routine light microscopy, basic skills in handling, growing, isolating and identifying bacteria, and general safe laboratory techniques.
This module enables development and assessment of the student’s capacity to integrate knowledge across all body systems to assess patient and symptom presentation permitting differential diagnosis.
The module will include understanding of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology as well as clinical testing and patient communication and treatment and will build upon knowledge and skills obtained from the case studies that overarch each week.
This module contributes to developing an understanding of the scientific and professional basis of medicine.
In particular, the module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of fundamental biochemical, physiological and anatomical concepts and their relation to disease processes.
The theme-based content will include:
You'll also be taught the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the assessment and management of patients. As well as be introduced to the patient as a whole person. You'll be asked to consider challenging ethical scenarios and receive an introduction to ethical frameworks as well as considering issues such as information governance and confidentiality.
The module will provide you with some basic clinical skills and introduce them to theoretical and statistical approaches to understanding health. You'll also receive training in first aid for mental health. This is delivered by lectures, popular topics, directed reading, private study, workshops, e-learning, practical classes and hospital and general practice clinical visits to both primary and secondary care.
This module provides an introduction to the basic anatomy and physiology of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, cancer biology and the musculoskeletal system, together with fundamentals in haematology.
The module teaches physiological control mechanisms, the pathophysiology and pharmacological approaches to treating common disease states. It also aims to develop knowledge and understanding of cancer biology and the anatomy of the neck shoulder and upper limbs.
In terms of professional development and communication, health beliefs and culture and communicating with people who are distressed are taught as well as how to interpret and communicate risks and screening and diagnostic testing. Students will be introduced to the concept of randomized controlled trials.
This module is delivered by lectures, seminars, practical classes, podcasts, directed reading, private study, workshops and clinical visits.
This module provides students with the background to anatomy, radiology and imaging, coupled with a basic understanding of clinical measurements (biochemical, physiological, pharmacological and numerical) that will be essential for progress in clinical medicine.
This module provides students with further background to anatomy, radiology and imaging, coupled with a basic understanding of clinical measurements (biochemical, physiological, pharmacological and numerical) that will be essential for progress in clinical medicine.
This module contributes to further development of an understanding of the doctor as a professional. Students will be taught the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the assessment and management of patients. Students will be introduced to the patient as a whole person.
They will be asked to consider challenging ethical scenarios and will be taught how to communicate sensitively and empathetically with different patients in various scenarios.
The module will provide students with some basic clinical skills (e.g. taking a patient history, assessing gastrointestinal function) and introduce them to theoretical and statistical approaches to understanding health.
This is delivered by lectures, popular topics, directed reading, private study, workshops, practical classes and hospital and general practice clinical visits to both primary and secondary care.
This module enables development and assessment of the student’s capacity to integrate knowledge across all body systems to assess patient and symptom presentation permitting differential diagnosis.
The module will include understanding of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology as well as clinical testing and patient communication and treatment and will build upon knowledge and skills obtained from the case studies that overarch each week.
This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of fundamental biochemical, physiological, pharmacological and anatomical concepts and their relation to gastrointestinal disease processes, endocrine physiology, the reproductive system and the kidney.
The module will provide an introduction to the alimentary system, and important aspects of nutrition and metabolism.
In addition, endocrine system teaching will provide the knowledge base for management of disease. This module will include the non-reproductive endocrine system with particular attention on pituitary, adrenal, thyroid and pancreatic function. As the endocrine system is a key system involved in whole body homeostasis, principles of control and integration of metabolism will be re-visited.
The reproductive system will cover the male and female reproductive system and pregnancy with particular attention on function of the ovary and testes, endometrial, cervical epithelial and prostate gland changes, placental physiology, problems in pregnancy and hormonal control of the reproductive system.
Renal teaching will provide descriptions of the intrarenal circulation and its relation to tubular elements, the processes located to the proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule and collecting duct, and the integration of these systems in the control of extracellular fluid volume and osmolality (including hormonal mechanisms) and in acid-base balance.
Students will be continue their general practice clinical visits. They will also be taught the skills of history taking and examination for patients with abdominal/alimentary conditions and they will be taught how to clearly explain information to patients. They will also focus on patients with an endocrine condition and will be taught diversity in sexuality and how to challenge attitudes of prejudice. Students will examine eyes and ears using an otoscope and ophthalmoscope.
Students will revisit the concept of safety, considering foresight, hazard awareness and risk. Students will also be introduced to measures of disease frequency and its relevance in clinical medicine. Physical and psychological changes and health behaviours that occur during adolescence will be explored. They will also be introduced to the concepts of systems and basic quality improvement approaches in healthcare. Further epidemiological analysis and the basis of evidence-based medicine will be introduced.
Topic specific communication skills will be explored. Having previously considered why errors occur they will explore the steps and role of incident analysis in healthcare, including Duty of Candour. They will also explore the role of nontechnical skills in healthcare with a focus on teamwork, communication, decision making and situation monitoring.
Delivery will predominantly be via lectures, podcasts, workshops, anatomical dissection classes, clinical visits, e-microscope histology and directed private study.
This module provides an introduction to the basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and psychology of the central nervous system.
The module aims to develop knowledge of these fundamental principles within the context of relevant weekly themes. The theme-based content will begin with a focus on depression and anxiety.
Students will be provided with a general introduction to the relevant brain anatomy followed by an in depth examination of the system physiology and pharmacology. The depression and anxiety theme will include individual sessions on the limbic system, emotion and mood, and treatment strategies. Ultimately, this will provide the basis for understanding theme based functions and the production of behaviours.
Subsequent weekly themes include:
Content will be delivered through lectures, podcasts, and practical classes on brain dissection, clinical neurological demonstrations and plenary lectures. Furthermore, the module also continues to consider the themes of patient safety and human factors as well as continuing with their primary care visits. Students will be expected to engage in directed reading and private study.
The global health module enables students to examine the social, cultural, and political boundaries placed upon global health and health promotion and the impact on health outcomes. The role of global governing bodies and policy are critically reviewed in the context of current topical public health and wellbeing issues.
The module will cover the following topics:
This module will help you develop your prescribing skills and understanding of therapeutics and treating infections to prepare you for the Clinical Phase.
This module covers the aspects of primary care for young patients.
The aim of this module is to introduce the concept of evidence based medicine and review in depth many of the research methodologies, which underpin this. This will include ethical issues in animal and human research studies.
During the evidence based medicine course students will be building on previous learning and acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes that link to aspects of the Outcomes for Graduate specified by the GMC. They will learn about the design of biomedical studies of various kinds, and the collection, analysis and interpretation of data, how to search for scientific information and how to critique biomedical studies and research papers. They will develop an understanding of the ethical considerations in medical research and the principles of academic integrity.
Students will attend lectures and will be required to engage in private study, including the reading of scientific research papers.
It will be essential to demonstrate appropriate professional attitudes and behaviour.
In your chosen area for your research, you’ll spend year three working on your Honours Year project in which you will carry out your project to test the hypothesis formulated in the research methods module. The form of the project can vary and may be based on laboratory work, audit, patient studies or an extended literature review with proof of critical engagement. A submission of around 10,000 words is expected as your project write-up. A range of optional modules related to Research Project are shown below.
This module will examine fertility and infertility, from the advances in medical science being used to treat patients, to the ethical dilemmas and regulatory issues that arise from it.
You'll explore the scientific basis of this major area of health care and consider ethical issues in both experimentations and in diagnosis and treatment, particularly in the field of assisted reproductive technologies. Included in this will be consideration of the regulation of research in this area, manipulation of gametes, embryos and stem cells in both humans and other mammals.
This module introduces you to the different facets of anatomy education and provides opportunities for students to engage in teaching activities that are designed to enhance your presentation skills as well as their anatomical knowledge.
This phase provides students with the opportunity to acquire and develop professional knowledge, skills, values and behaviours through experiential learning in primary care settings, outpatient clinics, operating theatres, the emergency room and patients’ homes. This is combined with seminars and simulation-based learning.
This phase will comprise of an introductory week followed by five sets of six-week placements in medicine, surgery, specialty skills, mental health and community-based medicine.
Placements are integrated to allow students to maximise their learning in each setting. After two placements there will be a formative assessment week, and at the end of the five placements, students will have summative assessments. Students will progress to a 12-week block involving a two-week junior assistantship and 10 weeks of two or four-week Student Selected Modules (SSMs). Students will choose from a wide variety of SSMs from across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
his final phase of the course is divided into two components: Advanced Practice 1 and Advanced Practice 2.
This part of the course is intended to prepare students for the transition to working as a Foundation doctor and enable appropriate preparation for the GMC Medical Licensing Assessment.
Advanced Practice will consist of an introductory week followed by a series of clinical placements including a formative assessment mid-way through between Advanced Practice 1 and 2. Topics covered will include: Health Care of Later Life; Leadership and Management training; Intermediate Medicine including Rheumatology; Cancer and Palliative Care; Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Advanced Primary Care; Critical Illness; Advanced Medicine and Surgery. Upon completion of these clinical placements, a revision week will be held followed by the final summative examinations.
The Transition to Practice programme is embedded in within the Advanced Practice phase. This is completed with a final 12-week period incorporating a six-week elective and a six-week senior medical assistantship.
The elective period is an opportunity for you to gain insight into medical practice in a different setting within the UK or anywhere in the world. The elective holds an exciting opportunity that will provide you with a chance to expand your skill set and overcome new challenges.
During the medical assistantship you will apply previous learning to the practical assessment and management of patients by workplace based learning. You will be expected to attain the level of practice of an FY1 doctor at the start of their employment being assessed by portfolio and logbook review. It will include shadowing a Foundation Year 1 doctor, and provides an excellent preparation for your own Foundation Year training.
Teaching Methods
Assessment methods
During your first year you will have around 12 hours of teaching contact with 25 hours of independent study per week.
During your second, third and fourth years you will have approximately 16 to 18 hours of teaching contact time with around 20 hours of independent study per week. You'll spend around five days on placement each semester.
During your time on the Clinical Phase you will spend between 35 to 40 hours across five days every week studying and on placements. You'll spend around two to three days on ward, clinic or GP placement visits per week with one day of independent study and one to two days of teaching contact time. This will include some time on call and some out of hours work. Your holidays will also differ during the Clinical Phase from the standard student timetable.
You will get around the same holiday you would get on a regular job for each of your final years, approximately 6 weeks. This is usually taken as two weeks at Christmas, two weeks at Easter, and two weeks during the summer.
Some of the modules listed below are currently being reviewed and we expect to make some changes to their content and/or structure. We will publish the revised module details as soon as we are able.
If you wish to apply to study on the foundation year for medicine, please check this page directly before you apply to ensure you have the most up to date information.
In addition, please note that the course to which you will progress if you successfully complete the foundation year for medicine, the A100, is currently under review and we expect to make some changes to it for the 2025/26 academic year. These changes to the A100 course will be confirmed at the start of 2024 and we will then update the A100 course details on our website as soon as we are able.
On graduating, you'll be able to provisionally register with the General Medical Council (GMC) for a licence to practice medicine in the UK. We'll help you through this process and provide support as you transition to the UK Foundation Programme.
To fully register with the GMC and be able to practice medicine unsupervised in the NHS or as part of a private practice, you will need to complete a Medical Licensing Assessment and complete the UK Foundation Programme.
Find out more about the GMC registration process
While most students continue in a traditional medical career to become doctors, a medicine degree can lead to careers in research, sales, journalism, illustration, communications, and economics and more.
Average starting salary and career progression
A doctor on the UK Foundation Programme can expect to start at £27,689 to £32,050.
As you gain experience as a doctor and develop your professional skills, you may progress on to senior clinical posts and earn up to £107,688 depending on your role and years of service.
98.8% of medicine undergraduates from the School of Medicine secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £34,461.*
*HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020. The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).
For your early years, you will spend most of your time studying at Lincoln Medical School. Based at the University of Lincoln's city centre campus on the waterfront, you'll enjoy modern teaching and learning facilities.
I chose to study at a university which was near to home, so Lincoln was perfect. I also liked the idea of being a Nottingham medical student but studying at Lincoln. And yes, this means you get access to both university facilities! I’ve really appreciated the smaller cohort, which meant I got to know everyone a lot quicker and I’ve made some good friends. "
Shumile Chishty
Medicine at Lincoln with a Foundation Year student
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
3 years full-time
Qualification
BSc Hons
Entry requirements
AAB
UCAS code
B121
Faculty of Science
3 years full-time
Qualification
BSc Hons
Entry requirements
AAA - AAB
UCAS code
FC17
Faculty of Science
4 years full-time
Qualification
MSci Hons
Entry requirements
AAA-AAB
UCAS code
FC1R
Faculty of Science
4 Years full-time
Qualification
MSci Hons
Entry requirements
AAA-AAB
UCAS code
CF71
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