Want to start your journey to become a doctor, but don't meet the traditional entry requirements?
Depending on your circumstances, the Medicine at Lincoln with a Foundation Year course could be your route to achieving your ambitions. We'll help you gain the skills you need for a successful career in medicine
The welcoming foundation year offers you small class sizes and a chance to form close relationships with your fellow students. This support network will, upon successful completion, transfer into the early years of the medicine course.
Although you'll be based in one of the UK's newest medical schools, you'll be taught by experienced tutors with an excellent reputation for teaching and research.
**Two degrees in one**
You'll undertake a supervised research project in your third year, leading to the award of an integrated Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSci) without needing to study for an extra year. You'll then continue into your final years, putting your learning into practice on placements at hospitals and GP surgeries to earn your BMBS.
**Two university experiences in one**
Enjoy the University of Lincoln student experience, while also graduating with globally recognised qualifications from the University of Nottingham.
**Case-based learning**
You'll learn using case-based learning, making use of real patient scenarios and focusing on key clinical points.
**Broad range of expertise**
You'll be able to explore a range of research areas as part of your studies, working alongside leaders in diabetes, medical imaging and antibiotic resistance.
Course Details - Modules
Year one
In your first year, you'll study all the important elements of biology and chemistry required as a foundation for your future studies.
In addition, you will cover key topics in professionalism and communication and study subjects including anatomy, microanatomy and microbiology. Your learning is set in a clinical context where appropriate.
You'll also learn about fundamental subjects including anatomy, microanatomy and microbiology.
Year two
In your second year, you'll develop an understanding of the scientific and professional basics of medicine. You will then study themes based on overarching clinical problems such as respiratory and cardiovascular medicine, the musculoskeletal system, and cancer.
There is also the opportunity to reinforce your learning through hospital and general practice visits.
In the spring semester, students usually have the chance to study an optional module, looking into specific topics in a bit more depth.
Year three
Your third year continues your theme-based teaching, looking into a variety of other clinical problems. In each semester you will usually be able to take an optional module to suit your personal interests.
Year four
Your fourth year begins with a supervised research project in an area of your choice and an accompanying Research Methods module to help with the project. You're also able to take two optional advanced medical science modules. This will lead to being awarded the BMedSci.
Following your project, you'll move into the final years and begin the Clinical Phase.
Final years
Your final two years form the majority of the Clinical Phase. This is a rotation of a series of six-week placements in major teaching hospitals and primary care. The experience you gain in these years will provide you with the professional knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to succeed.
In both years you'll have the option of student-selected modules, which can be carried out at home or abroad. These end with a six-week placement of your choice and a medical assistantship to prepare you for your foundation year training.
For the most up-to-date module information and full details, please visit the course page on our website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
15 October 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:
A18L
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
Lincoln
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
These must include a B in both biology (or human biology) and chemistry.
We do not use predicted A level grades and do not score A levels, AS levels, or equivalent as part of our selection process. However, any offers made will be conditional on meeting the A level requirements.
A pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. However, due to the pandemic and the uncertainty of practical tests taking place, this will not required for 2022 applicants.
We will not accept citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies, or global perspectives.
You must study three A levels for two years and meet the entry requirements, however you can take an extra A level a year earlier or later if needed to meet the entry requirements or recommended by your school or college.
Please note we do not usually accept A levels which have taken three years to complete.
We do not accept A Level resits for this course.
including English language, maths and the sciences at grade B. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB in biology and chemistry.
in biology and chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades BBBBC including English language, maths and the sciences.
with 555 at Higher level including biology and chemistry, excluding core component.
If you are taking IB maths we will accept either qualification taken at standard or higher.
GCSE or middle years (or equivalent) qualifications are required as outlined under the GCSE requirements.
This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades BB in biology and chemistry.
GCSE qualifications or equivalent, are also required.
including M2 biology and chemistry.
GCSE qualifications, or equivalent, are also required.
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
Do not meet the standard or contextual entry requirements for the five-year Medicine course
Have not already attended university
You cannot apply to both the five year Medicine course and the Medicine with a Foundation Year course.
If you meet the entry requirements for the five-year Medicine course, you must only apply for the five-year Medicine course.
If you achieve ABB at A Level, choose to resit one or both of your B grades and then achieve all standard or contextual entry requirements for the five-year Medicine course, you must only apply for the five-year Medicine course.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://nottingham.ac.uk
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
7.5
with no less than 7.0 in any element
PTE Academic
79.0
with a minimum of 76 in each component
Cambridge English Proficiency
191 with no element below 185
Cambridge English Advanced
191 with no element below 185
If your home country is not the UK, but you moved to the UK (with indefinite leave to remain) within two years before taking GCSE English language or equivalent and did not achieve grade 6 then we will accept one of the qualifications listed.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University Park
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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