Medicine

Choose Medicine

Why study Medicine?

Become the best doctor you can with a rewarding degree at one of the country’s largest and most innovative medical schools.

We are the largest medical school in the UK, but have some of the smallest class sizes. This will ensure you get the support you need throughout your degree.

Get clinical experience from Year 1 and develop the skills you need for a successful career in medicine.

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Clinical experience
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How you learn

Your first year of study

You’ll learn using a range of methods, from hands-on practicals to small group work. A typical first year of study includes:

physiology and anatomy classes
lectures
case-based and self-directed learning
early clinical experience
personal and professional development

Teaching and learning

Medical student undergoing evaluation in hospital training suite.

Clinical skills on campus

While you'll pick up much of your clinical experience on placements, you'll also start developing your practical skills in our on-campus clinical skills facilities in years 1, 2 and the Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) year. Watch our video for a virtual tour of our facilities.

Anatomy

The University of Manchester has exceptional, modern facilities that provide an ideal learning environment for the study of anatomy. We're one of the only medical schools in the UK to offer whole body dissection to students on our 5 and 6 year MBChB pathways.

More about anatomy

Themed-case learning

Our approach is active learning through the study of themed cases. In Years 1 and 2 of our Medicine (5 year) programme you'll work in small teams to tackle tasks and solve problems. You’ll work together on themed cases focused on real patients using an approach called team-based learning (TBL). Watch our video to learn more about TBL.

Clinical experience

Learn in different settings

You’ll get experience in a range of clinical and community environments. From day one of your course, you’ll begin to apply your learning to real-life situations, preparing you for the journey from classroom to clinic.

Years 1, 2 and GEM

GP and hospital placements

Consultation skills centre

Practice with simulated patients

Medical students in the clinical skills suite.

Year 3

Start assignment at Clinical Education Campus

60% of time in clinical environment, focusing on general medicine and surgery

Medical students at Wythenshawe hospital.

Year 4

Fully integrated clinical training in Clinical Education Campuses and affiliated sites

8 x 4-week rotations to explore clinical specialities

Medical students at Salford Royal Hospital.

Year 5

Your final year at your Clinical Education Campus

Medical student at Royal Preston Hospital.

Medicine at Manchester

Enhance your studies

Studying medicine at Manchester can open the door to a world of opportunities, from discovering your passion to learning more about research.

A student arriving at Manchester airport.

Student life

We understand that there's more to being a medic than just studying. There are plenty of social activities to get involved in and we offer a range of academic and peer-mentoring support throughout your degree.