Q: What curriculum style do University of Greater Manchester and Lincoln Medical School use?

University of Greater Manchester runs a PBL curriculum. Lincoln Medical School runs a Integrated curriculum. The teaching philosophies differ — pick the style that matches how you learn best. University of Greater Manchester specifics: Five-year MBChB built around problem-based learning. Manchester-affiliated with Greater Manchester NHS placements. Lincoln Medical School specifics: Five-year MBBChir partnered with Nottingham. Lincoln-based teaching with Lincolnshire NHS clinical placements (Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Grantham).

Question 1

What UCAT score do I need for University of Greater Manchester vs Lincoln Medical School?

Accepted Answer

Neither school publishes a single fixed UCAT cut-off; both use UCAT as part of a composite shortlisting score alongside GCSE and personal-statement weighting. University of Greater Manchester guidance: UCAT not used for home applicants - shortlisted on personal statement only. Lincoln Medical School guidance: ~1700+ /2700 with B1 SJT and 6× grade 9s at GCSE (combined ~51/60 target). Lower UCAT viable with stronger GCSE/SJT mix..

Question 2

How do interviews differ between University of Greater Manchester and Lincoln Medical School?

Accepted Answer

University of Greater Manchester uses Multiple Mini Interviews: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Lincoln Medical School uses Multiple Mini Interviews: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). The format is the same, so the same prep approach applies — practise ethics frameworks, NHS hot topics, and (for MMI) structured 5-7 minute station answers. Interview windows: December - March (University of Greater Manchester); December - March (Lincoln Medical School).

Question 3

What A-Level grades do University of Greater Manchester and Lincoln Medical School require?

Accepted Answer

University of Greater Manchester requires Minimum AAB offer/prediction, must include chemistry or biology and one further subject from biology/chemistry/physics/maths. Completed in one sitting across a maximum of two years. May consider resits. GCSEs: 5 subjects at grade 6, must include maths, English language and two sciences; will consider resits in GCSE English language or maths.

Lincoln Medical School requires AAB including Chemistry and Biology.

GCSE profile matters at both schools — University of Greater Manchester: Min 7 GCSEs at grade 7+ including Maths, English Language, dual-award Science (similar to main Manchester programme). Lincoln Medical School: Min 6 GCSEs at grade 6 including Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or dual-award Science).

Question 4

How are GCSEs weighted at University of Greater Manchester vs Lincoln Medical School?

Accepted Answer

University of Greater Manchester — Min 7 GCSEs at grade 7+ including Maths, English Language, dual-award Science (similar to main Manchester programme). Lincoln Medical School — Min 6 GCSEs at grade 6 including Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or dual-award Science).

Question 5

How does each school actually shortlist applicants?

Accepted Answer

University of Greater Manchester's selection methodology: Manchester satellite/partnership programme. UCAT + academic + MMI. Same selection algorithm as main Manchester (UCAT cut-off 2710+/3600 in 2025). Lincoln Medical School's selection methodology: Lincoln operates jointly with the University of Nottingham - uses Nottingham's weighted UCAT/academic scoring system. New programme (first cohort 2019). Understanding each school's exact algorithm is the single highest-leverage piece of pre-application research — it tells you whether your profile is competitive before you spend an application choice.

Question 6

Where are University of Greater Manchester and Lincoln Medical School located, and how does that affect cost?

Accepted Answer

University of Greater Manchester is in Bolton, UK. Lincoln Medical School is in Lincoln, UK. Tuition is £9,250/year at both for UK home applicants; the main cost difference is accommodation (London accommodation typically runs 30-50% above the national average).

Question 7

When does each school release decisions?

Accepted Answer

University of Greater Manchester typically releases medicine decisions March onwards. Lincoln Medical School releases medicine decisions March onwards. If one is earlier than the other, you may need to hold a decision while waiting for the second school — be ready to compare in real time.

Question 8

What curriculum style do University of Greater Manchester and Lincoln Medical School use?

Accepted Answer

University of Greater Manchester runs a PBL curriculum; Lincoln Medical School runs a Integrated curriculum. The teaching philosophies are different — University of Greater Manchester leans on small-group case-based learning from year 1, while Lincoln Medical School uses a more traditional lecture-led structure.

Specifics: Five-year MBChB built around problem-based learning. Manchester-affiliated with Greater Manchester NHS placements. Five-year MBBChir partnered with Nottingham. Lincoln-based teaching with Lincolnshire NHS clinical placements (Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospit

Intake size: University of Greater Manchester — ~50 places per year (smaller satellite cohort).; Lincoln Medical School — ~80 places per year (small cohort, focused on Lincolnshire placements).. A larger cohort means more peer breadth; a smaller cohort means more tutor contact.

Question 9

Should I apply to both University of Greater Manchester and Lincoln Medical School?

Accepted Answer

You can — UCAS allows 4 medicine/dentistry choices in total, so listing both is feasible if your profile fits each school's selection algorithm. Apply to both only if your UCAT, GCSE and predicted-grade profile is competitive against each school's published weighting. A common mistake is using two of your four slots on similar schools when a more spread-out portfolio (one safe + one stretch) would maximise overall offer probability.

Comparison field	University of Greater ManchesterBolton	Lincoln Medical SchoolLincoln
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Location	Bolton, UK	Lincoln, UK
A-Level offer	Minimum AAB at A-level (offer and prediction) including Chemistry or Biology and one further subject from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics. Completed in one sitting across a maximum of two years.	AAA at A-level including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry
TrueScore	1700intl	1700
UCAT home cut-off	UCAT not used for home applicants - shortlisted on personal statement only	~1700+ /2700 with B1 SJT and 6× grade 9s at GCSE (combined ~51/60 target). Lower UCAT viable with stronger GCSE/SJT mix.
Interview format	Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)	Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance	-	All Students (2023): 159/229 = 69%
Decision date	March onwards	March onwards

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