Triangle

Course overview

Eligibility

This course is open to UK applicants only. Applicants must normally be UK citizens, classed as a home student for fees purposes and satisfy one of our widening participation conditions. Please see further entry requirements below.

Highlights of medicine at Lincoln

  • Learn anatomy through experience of prosection 
  • Complete an integrated BMedSci, allowing you to undertake a supervised research project in an area you find interesting without studying an extra year
  • Gain early interaction with patients through regular visits to general practices and hospitals
  • Explore a specialty you find interesting in our Special Study module in the fourth year, allowing you to tailor your studies to your own career aspirations
  • Study and travel with an elective placement in your fifth year, allowing you to go anywhere in the world
  • Medicine at the Lincoln Medical School is fully accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC) as part of the University of Nottingham's medical courses programme
  • Graduate with a University of Nottingham degree

More information

The Foundation Year

This gateway to medicine course is available to encourage access to medicine as a career to students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

The Foundation Year covers all the important elements of human biology to reinforce your prior knowledge. You will also follow a module in Professionalism and Communication, which will help to understand the demands and the role of being a doctor, and maintain an assessed reflective portfolio of personal and professional development.

In addition, you will have enrichment experiences to allow you to participate in medical school educational activities and to develop your study skills.

What will I learn?

All the important elements of biology and chemistry required for your studies in years one to five are studied. In addition, you will cover key topics in health psychology, population health, professionalism and communication and have your learning set in clinical context where appropriate. Further subjects covered include biochemistry, genetics, anatomy, microanatomy and microbiology.

Study skills tuition supports the practical work you do, developing key skills in writing, information gathering, data analysis and examination success to name a few. We’ll also prepare you for a smooth transition to the five-year course via sessions with new tutors and visits to the dissection suite. 

Progression after year one onto BMBS Medicine (A10L five-year course)

Students who successfully meet the progression requirements of the foundation year will then join year one students on the five-year A10L Medicine course.

Course location

The new Lincoln Medical School, Universities of Nottingham and Lincoln, based at the University of Lincoln campus, and hospital trusts and general practices in Lincolnshire.

Whilst the course is Lincolnshire-based, students will also have the opportunity to take student selected modules (SSMs) in the clinical phase across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Students will learn in modern facilities including the new £19 million Sarah Swift Building at the University of Lincoln. The building offers a modern and flexible teaching and learning environment, equipped with specialist clinical suites.

You will access a wide-ranging catchment population across greater Lincolnshire, from the city of Lincoln, to larger towns and smaller rural communities. Find out more about student life in Lincoln.

Student support

There is a lot of support available to medicine students. Alongside a personal tutor who will support you and advise on wider University services, there is a dedicated student wellbeing team.  Find out more about student support at Lincoln. 

 

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2020 entry.

UK entry requirements
A level BBC

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
Required subjects

Biology (or human biology) and chemistry at grade B (a pass is required in science practical tests, where assessed separately). The third grade can be in any subject except citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and global perspectives.

A levels must be taken within a two-year period. At least five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 6 (B), to include biology, chemistry, and physics (or Triple Science or Double Science); English language and maths. Applied science is not accepted. We do not accept GCSE resits.

UCAT: candidates must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) test during the same year as an application is made. For more information, please refer to the UCAT website.

Additional criteria apply. Please see more under the 'Entry requirements' tab below.
IB score 28 (5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including biology and chemistry) including a minimum of five subjects at grade 6 (B) GCSEs to include biology, chemistry, physics (or dual science), maths and English language

Additional criteria

  1. You must be a United Kingdom student living in the UK. If your home country is not the UK but you live in the UK, you must have indefinite leave to remain at the time you make your application, or have refugee status (a letter from the home office is required).
  2. To be eligible to apply for this course students:

    must have spent more than 3 months in care
    or
    currently attending a state school and who meet one of the following criteria at the time of application:

    (i) Live in an area which is of low progression to higher education and/or a disadvantaged area - see our online postcode tool.

    (ii) Have successfully completed a specified sustained widening participation scheme (eg, Nottingham Potential Summer School, Sutton Trust, Realising Opportunities or UNIQ).

    (iii) Be a refugee.

  3. Applicants for this course must not meet the full A level and GCSE requirements for the five-year BMBS Medicine course. For example, if you meet the requirements for the University of Nottingham's Widening Participation Flag AND have predicted A level grades of AAB or higher (including one A in Biology or Chemistry) AND you meet the full GCSE requirements for the five year BMBS Medicine course, you should apply for the five year course.
  4. So if you meet the conditions of points 1 and 2 and you do not meet either the contextual A level requirements or the full GCSE requirements (or both) of the five year course, you should apply for the Medicine with Foundation Year BMBS course.
  5. Students who have already attended university are not eligible to apply for this course. If you are studying for a degree, or have completed a degree, you should apply to the A101 graduate entry medicine course.

Work experience

You should have ongoing voluntary work experience in a care related setting in your 'home' country or to have ongoing volunteering experience helping disadvantaged groups or paid employment in a job working with the general public.

English language requirements

Medical students need to be fluent in English, both to understand the course and communicate with patients.

Former international students living in the UK

For 2020 entry, if your home country is not the UK but you are now living in the UK (with indefinite leave to remain) having moved here after 1 September 2016 from an international country where you were not studying the full curriculum (ie all subjects) in the English language:

If you have NOT achieved level 6 (Grade B) GCSE English language, we will accept one of the following:

  • IELTS 7.5 (no less than 7.0 in any element)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 73 (minimum 67)
  • Cambridge Proficiency/Advanced test (from January 2015) 191 with no element below 185
  • International Baccalaureate diploma: IB standard English language grade 5.

Note:

Applicants who are studying their curriculum in their home language can take iGCSE English Language, however they must have IELTS 7.5 as well.

Health note

Offers are subject to meeting the following criteria for clearance:

  • Health questionnaire clearance
  • At least two doses of Hepatitis B vaccine OR evidence of immunity
  • At least one dose of MMR vaccine OR evidence of immunity to measles and rubella
  • At least one dose of Varicella vaccine OR evidence of immunity to varicella
  • Tuberculosis screening and vaccination where required
  • Exposure Prone Procedure (EPP) screening (where required you will need to be screened for HIV, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B surface antigen)
  • In addition, once you have been made an offer, you will be required to have an occupational health assessment

Students with disabilities

If you have a disability, please seek advice from the School of Medicine before applying. The school welcomes students who have a disability but also has a responsibility to ensure all candidates admitted to the course will be eligible for registration by the General Medical Council on graduation. The GMC document ‘Gateways to the professions’ provides further guidance.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Offers are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance. The University is required to use the DBS to assess the suitability of applicants for medicine. Information held by the DBS will be considered on an individual basis and will be handled and disposed of securely in compliance with legislation. The GMC document ‘Outcomes for graduates’ sets out expectations for newly qualified doctors.

Conduct/Fitness to Practise

All UK medical schools have a duty to ensure that no member of the public is harmed as a consequence of participating in the training of medical students.

If we have any serious concerns we will not offer you a place, and reserve the right to revoke offers should serious concerns arise before starting the course.

If your conduct as an offer holder falls below the high standards of behaviour that the public has a right to expect, your offer may be subject to a review through the School of Medicine’s professionalism and fitness to practice processes. Students will also be expected to comply with regulations and policies required by the University of Nottingham.

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.

Learning and assessment

How you will learn

How you will be assessed

In the foundation year, sessions are delivered mainly in small groups incorporating lab sessions, tutorials and workshops and gross and micro-anatomy sessions in the anatomy suite or using the virtual microscope. Assessment is tailored to give you experience of the format used in subsequent years. 

Medical Licensing Assessment

The GMC has decided to introduce a Medical Licensing Assessment – the MLA - to demonstrate that those who obtain registration with a licence to practise medicine in the UK meet a common threshold for safe practice.  Applicants should be aware that to obtain registration with a licence to practise, medical students will need to pass both parts of the MLA, pass university finals and demonstrate their fitness to practise.

The MLA will be in two parts: there will be a knowledge test, which will be set and run by the GMC, and an assessment, delivered by medical schools, that will evaluate students’ clinical and professional skills.

Study Abroad and the Year in Industry are subject to students meeting minimum academic requirements. Opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update information as quickly as possible should a change occur.

Modules

Typical year zero (foundation year) modules

Human Genetics

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.

Cells and Tissues

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.

Biological Molecules

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.

Professional and Communication Skills

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.

Body Structure

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.

Biochemical Processes

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. 

Body Processes

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.

Introduction to Microbiology

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.

See modules for years one to five of the five-year BMBS Medicine course 

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. Please refer to the module catalogue for information on available modules. This content was last updated on Thursday 13 August 2020.

Fees and funding

UK students

£9250
Per year

International students

To be confirmed in 2022*
Keep checking back for more information

*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .

Additional costs

As a student on the course you should factor in some additional costs alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. You will be asked to cover the following costs for the medicine programme:

  • DBS check on application to the programme (approx. £50)
  • Stethoscope cost (approx. £65 upwards)

You may need to buy some smart clothes to wear in the clinical work setting. You can access text books and electronic resources through the libraries but you may want to purchase some of your own copies.

Other optional costs may also include access to online question banks- such as passmedicine/pastest and deposits for use of specialist medical equipment during specials rotation.

To help students with the financial cost of studying, the School of Medicine will cover costs for:

  • A laboratory coat
  • A travel bursary (provided for students on placement in the clinical years of the programme)
  • The Medical School provides printer credit to the value of £200 for students

Scholarships and bursaries

The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our fees and finance pages.

University of Lincoln Medicine Bursary 2020-21

The University of Lincoln is offering a £500 cash bursary for students joining the BMBS Medicine with a Foundation Year programme (A18L) in September 2020 who meet the below criteria.  This bursary is available in the academic year 2020-21 only.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for this bursary must:

  • Have registered and commenced on the course
  • Have been permanently resident in the Greater Lincolnshire area (as evidenced from UCAS application) prior to taking up a place on the course
  • Fulfil the normal academic requirements of the course

How and When to Apply

Applications for this bursary should be made after students have commenced on the programme.

An application form will be made available on the Moodle virtual learning environment or will be available from the Lincoln Medical School administration office in person or by email at medicine@lincoln.ac.uk.

Applications will be reviewed, checked for eligibility, and the outcome confirmed in writing.

Payment

The bursary will be paid automatically, in one single instalment by bank transfer. You will receive this payment via the University of Nottingham.

The bursary will be payable at the beginning of the Spring semester, subject to satisfactory attendance and academic engagement to the course.

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.

Careers

At the end of the six year undergraduate course you will receive your BM BS degree, which is a primary medical qualification (PMQ).  Holding a PMQ entitles you to provisional registration with the General Medical Council, subject only to its acceptance that there are no Fitness to Practise concerns that need consideration. Provisional registration is time limited to a maximum of three years and 30 days (1,125 days in total). After this time period your provisional registration will normally expire. 

UKFP Foundation Programme

 Although this information is currently correct, students need to be aware that regulations in this area may change from time to time. 

There is some discussion about whether to remove provisional registration for newly qualified doctors. If this happens then UK graduates will receive full registration as soon as they have successfully completed a BM BS degree.  It should be noted that it is very likely that UK graduates will still need to apply for a training programme similar to the current UKFP Foundation Programme and that places on this programme may not be guaranteed for every UK graduate.

In addition the GMC has announced that graduating students will be required to undertake the UK Medical Licensing Assessment (UKMLA). 

Average starting salary and career progression

100% of undergraduates in the School of Medicine secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £30,000.*

* Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates who were available for employment, 2016/17. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid employment 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).

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. 

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