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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Preston, UKEstablished 2014Interviews December - FebruaryDecisions March - April
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About University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Preston-based five-year MBBS with a notably international cohort and clinical placements across Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS sites.
What makes it different
One of the first UK universities to run a privately-funded medical school open to international students; substantial international cohort blended with a smaller home intake. Strong Lancashire regional placement network.
Interview
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) interviews via Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). MMI of approximately 7-9 timed stations covering motivation, ethics, communication, role-play and data interpretation. Home and international applicants are interviewed on the same MMI structure.
At a glance
Founded in 2014, based in Preston. Programmes offered: Medicine, Community Medicine.
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
A-Level requirements
AAB at A-level including Biology and Chemistry (home applicants)
UCAT Selection at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
UCLan publishes limited shortlisting detail. Threshold varies year-on-year; check the official course page closer to your application year.
Specialities offered
Medicine, Community Medicine
Interview
How University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
December - February
Decision date
March - April
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