Medicine @UCLAN

I'm a prospective student thinking to apply to UCLAN as an international student. My IB predicted grade is 42/45 and I'm taking the UCAT in august. I'd love to know your genuine opinion on UCLAN regarding both social and intellectual factors. Also, what are the entry requirements - the website isn't very helpful, and is it relatively easy to get into? Also what's your average week studying medicine and do you get early patient contact? Most importantly would you recommend applying?

Hi there!
I'm one of the 4th Year MBBS students at UCLan so hopefully I can help you a little!

UCLan is really well situated in Preston, you can get to London / Edinburgh in just over 2 hours meaning its great for exploring new places! Preston itself has loads of great independent places to eat and drink so there is always somewhere new to try! Some of my favourite coffee shops for brunch are only a 2 minute walk away from the centre of campus! There's a few different parks and places to explore around campus, these are great for a picnic in the sun!

When it comes to the academic side of studying medicine at UCLan, it can be tough but it is definitely worth it in the end! Medicine at UCLan is currently split into 2 phases - Phase 1 (years 1 and 2) which is your pre-clinical phase and Phase 2 (years 3,4 and 5) which is your clinical phase. In pre-clinical a lot of your week is spent learning the theory side of medicine, learning examination skills and attending workshops. You also get early patient contact right from Year 1 where you will have a couple of weeks of placement.

I have loved my time so far at UCLan, I have made some amazing friends and learnt a lot! If you have any questions, let me know and I'll get back to you! I have also linked the entry requirements here for you!

Hope this helps!
Rebecca

Hi, very helpful Rebecca, really appreciate the effort. I was wondering about the entry requirements - there's not much online.

Hi Rebecca,

Thank you for the information--very helpful. For phase 2, where are the placements?

Thanks

Hi,
I have an interview coming up in less than a week. What are the arithmetic and written tests on? How much focus should we put on revising our personal statement and the transferrable skills statement. I am so anxious, any advice would help! Any way we can find UClan med students to do mock interviews with?

does anyone know when uclan are going to make their post-interview decisions for medicine (home students)

Hi, I was just wondering if there’s any update on when we’ll hear the outcomes of our interviews? I think we were told it would be within six weeks on the interview day. Would it be better to email the admissions team for more details? Thanks! (Home student btw)

Hi, I was just wondering if there’s any update on when we’ll hear the outcomes of our interviews? I think we were told it would be within six weeks on the interview day. Would it be better to email the admissions team for more details? Thanks! (Home student btw)

Any offers??

Good Morning Zac ,I took interview on early December but until nowhaven’t received any update .I totally understand that administration departmentare so busy but interms of home students , there is only 50 students to be accepted.Honestly very nerve racking as students are waiting for the interview’s result while A levels-exam are approaching .Could you pls relay this to admin department and if they could be so kind to give the result as soon as possible .Very much appreciated.Thanks

Hi there,
Thank you for your message and patience. I understand that that this is an uncertain time and I'm sorry you haven't heard back from our admissions team yet. To look into this for you, could you please direct messages us on any of our main channels such as Instagram (@unilancashire) or Facebook. So we can look into this for you, we will need some further details from you so in your direct message to us could you provide your: Name, date of birth, registration number (Usually begins with G).
Hope to hear from you soon,
^Zac

Thanks for your prompt response and I will contact you through instagram.