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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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  • How you learn
  • Clinical experience
  • Medicine at Manchester
  • Employability
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  • Making an application
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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
  • sport and societies

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 and 2. Watch our video for a virtual tour of our facilities.

Anatomy

Manchester is one of the only medical schools in the UK to offer whole body dissection.

More about anatomy

Anatomage table.

Team-based learning

You'll work in small teams to tackle tasks, solve problems and collaborate on different exercises, using themed cases focused on real patients. Watch our video to learn more.

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

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.

From our students

My first semester on the MBChB Medicine course

From dissection sessions to consultation skills, Arabhi reflects on her experiences starting medicine.

Read the blog : My first semester studying medicine

Medical student Arabhi

My first GP placement as a medical student

After one month, Tahmeena has her first patient encounter on her GP placement.

Read the blog : My first GP placement as a medical student

A stethoscope on a desk.

My eye-opening placement in Nepal

Read about Dominic's medical placement and adventures in Nepal.

Read the blog : My medical placement in Nepal

Boats in Nepal

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.

  • Intercalation
  • Personalised learning
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.

  • Manchester Medical Society (MedSoc)
  • Student support
  • Student finance
Students reading items on a noticeboard.

From our students

What I got out of my intercalation year

Gillian discusses taking an MRes in Tissue Engineering for Regenerative Medicine in her intercalation year.

Read the blog : What I got out of my intercalation year.

Gillian Manchip and fellow researchers.

Combining work and fun – a trip to ESA HQ

Prakhar secured a place on the European Space Agency’s (ESA) five day residential course in Belgium.

Read the blog : Combining work and fun – a trip to ESA HQ.

Prakhar experiencing virtual reality at the ESA.

Exploring research careers through my intercalation year

Roxana explains how she used her intercalation year to take an MRes and see if a research career was for her.

Read the blog : What to expect from an MRes in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.

A researcher using a pipette to gather a sample of liquid.

The Making a Difference Awards: Medics in Primary Schools

Sylvia talks about the Medics in Primary Schools (MiPS) society and being recognised through awards.

Read the blog - Making a Difference Awards: Medics in Primary Schools.

An anatomical model being shown to primary school children.

Employability

Your skills are in demand

Manchester medics are highly sought after by employers.

Watch a video of graduate Umair's experiences working as a junior doctor.

Courses

Our degrees

There are options available to you if you want to study medicine at Manchester.

  • MBChB Medicine
  • MBChB Medicine with foundation year
  • Intercalated courses for medical students
  • BSc Public Health

Making an application

Apply for medicine

If you have any questions, email us at ug.medicine@manchester.ac.uk.

If you’re ready to apply to a medical degree at Manchester, here’s what you need to know.

The application process

How to apply for a medicine degree at Manchester.

Read more

Student finance

Information on typical costs and how they might be funded.

Read more

From our students

Applying - Year 13 advice

Our students share what they wish they had known when they were applying for medicine.

Six things to know about applying for medicine

Medical student Anita provides a valuable insight into the application process for all you prospective students.

Read the blog : Six things to know about applying for medicine.

Medical student Anita

My journey in medicine since Manchester

Medicine graduate Valeed talks about all the opportunities he has gained since finishing at Manchester.

Read the blog : My journey in medicine since Manchester

Medicine graduate Valeed

The atypical route to becoming a GP

Read about Eilis' journey from having no science A-Levels, to graduating medicine and becoming a GP.

Read the blog : An less common pathway to becoming a GP

GP Eilis with her family

Contact us

Have any questions? Get in touch.

Medicine course enquiries

Tel: +44 (0)161 529 4577

Email: ug.medicine@manchester.ac.uk

 

General undergraduate enquiries

Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2077

Email: study@manchester.ac.uk

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Undergraduate information

There's more to discover about becoming an undergraduate on our Faculty and main University websites. Here are some links to get you started.

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