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Medicine at Lincoln with a Foundation Year BMBS

Lincoln Medical School, Lincoln, UK

Qualification	Entry Requirements	Start Date	UCAS code	Duration	Fees
BMBS	BBC	September 2024	A18L	6 years full-time	£9,250 per year

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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Qualification	Entry Requirements	Start Date	UCAS code	Duration	Fees
BMBS	BBC	September 2024	A18L	6 years full-time	£9,250 per year

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Course information

Are you an international student?

This course is only open to Home students.

General Medical Council (GMC)

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.
IB score

28

IB requirements

28 (5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, excluding core component) and GCSEs requirements (or equivalent)*

IELTS
English language

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to have proof of your fluency in English with one of the following:
- IELTS 7.5 (no less than 7.0 in any element)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 79 (minimum 76)
- Cambridge Proficiency/Advanced test (from January 2015) 191 with no element below 185
- International Baccalaureate diploma: If GCSE hasn’t been taken and achieved at grade B(6) we require either IB English (standard level) at grade 6 or IB English (higher level) at grade 5
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.
A level

BBC

Required subjects
A levels

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.

GCSEs

A minimum of five GCSEs at Level 6 (B). This must include:
- Maths and English Language
- Chemistry and Biology or double science, if you haven’t taken the individual science subjects.
We do not accept GCSE resists. Please visit our undergraduate selection process page for full details.
Non-UK entry requirements

This course is only open to Home students.

Work experience
Work experience

Applicants are usually expected to complete regular work experience when applying for medicine. This can be:
- volunteering in a care related setting
- volunteering with disadvantaged groups
- paid employment in a job working with the general public
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.
A level

BBC

Required subjects
A levels

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.

GCSEs

A minimum of five GCSEs at Level 6 (B). This must include:
- Maths and English Language
- Chemistry and Biology or double science, if you haven’t taken the individual science subjects.
We do not accept GCSE resists. Please visit our undergraduate selection process page for full details.
IB score

28

IB requirements

28 (5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, excluding core component) and GCSEs requirements (or equivalent)*

UK entry requirements
Application criteria

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:
- the university's contextual admissions criteria - this means you will not receive a further reduced offer from the required A levels of BBC, or equivalent, as stated in the entrance requirements. The contextual offer has already been applied to the grade reductions and entrance requirements
- do not meet the standard or contextual entry requirements for the five-year Medicine course
- have not studied at a University
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:
- meet the entry requirements for the five-year course
- achieve ABB at A Level, and choose to resit one or both of your B grades and then achieve all standard or contextual entry requirements for a five-year course
Offer requirements

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.

Mature students

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.

Alternative qualifications

Unfortunately, BTEC Nationals are not accepted for entry on to this course.

Unfortunately, the Access to HE Diploma is not accepted for entry on to this course.
Work experience
Work experience

Applicants are usually expected to complete regular work experience when applying for medicine. This can be:
- volunteering in a care related setting
- volunteering with disadvantaged groups
- paid employment in a job working with the general public
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.
UCAS Code:
A18L

A18L
This course is for home students only.
Study abroad

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).

Placements

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:
- Grantham and District Hospital
- Lincoln County Hospital
- Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Pilgrim Hospital in Boston
- GP practices across the county
Find out more about where clinical placements take place
This course is for home students only.
Additional costs

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.
- £40 for an enhanced DBS check, and you may wish to subscribe to the DBS update service for £13 per year.
- £65+ for a stethoscope
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.

Scholarships and bursaries

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.

Course overview

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.

Upon successful completion of the Foundation year you will progress to the 5 year Medicine course.

Course overview

Want to start your journey to become a doctor, but don't meet the traditional entry requirements?

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.

Indicative modules

Foundation year

Mandatory

Year 1

Biochemical Molecules and Processes

Mandatory

Year 1

Body Structure and Function

Mandatory

Year 1

Cells, Tissues and Genetics

Mandatory

Year 1

Integrative Module

Mandatory

Year 1

Public Health

Mandatory

Year 1

Professional and Communication Skills

About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Wednesday 4 October 2023.

Biochemical Molecules and Processes Body Structure and Function Cells, Tissues and Genetics Integrative Module Public Health Professional and Communication Skills

This module will explore the basic concepts of biochemical matters and processes relating to health and diseases. It will consider the individual processes involved in major metabolic pathways implicated in the maintenance of normal human body physiological functions, and the application of common biochemical laboratory procedures in clinical medicine.

This module explores the architecture and compartments of major body systems and organs, and the interaction between different anatomical structures and body functions. It covers topics including the alimentary system, nervous systems, circulatory system, respiratory system, renal system, reproductive organs and muscles and skeleton.

This module explores human genetics, as applied to common genetic disorders to inform the study of Medicine. It also gives a basic understanding of the structure of different cell types, with an emphasis on the function of those in the human body in health and disease. Genetics topics include mutations and chromosome abnormalities, inheritance and population genetics. Cells and Tissues topics include living organisms classification, cell structure and function, and subcellular organelles.

This module enables students to adopt a holistic approach to their learning. It covers case-based learning, problem-based learning, synthesis of solution to problem, critical thinking and evaluation.

This module introduces the basic concept of population healthcare with respect to the impacts of disease and psychosocial influences on human populations, from both a regional and global perspective. It considers global medicine, microbiology including zoonosis, and metabolic and inherited diseases.

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.

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

Assessment methods

Case studies
Clinical exams
Coursework
Dissertation
Examinations
Logbooks
Objective structured clinical exams
Poster presentation
Practical exams
Presentation
Short project
Verbal exam
Workplace-based assessment

During your first year you will have around 12 hours of teaching contact with 25 hours of independent study per week.

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.

96.5% of undergraduates from the School of Medicine secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £35,089.

HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017- 2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated 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).

Your Campus - Lincoln Medical School

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

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Medicine at Lincoln with a Foundation Year BMBS

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Your Campus - Lincoln Medical School

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