Medicine

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an appropriate subject and an interest in pursuing medical research at advanced level.

Additional Requirements

As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance for writing a research proposal can be foundon our writing a research proposal webpage.

Months of entry

October

Course content

A wide variety of medical and clinically applied research projects can be undertaken with the Lancaster Medical School. We offer a range of opportunities for advanced postgraduate study with experienced supervisors in areas including: social studies of science and technology in clinical practice; qualitative methods in health research; cellular responses to DNA damage; musculoskeletal medicine, medical ethics, and medical education.

Information for international students

We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 5.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.

If your score is below our requirements, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language programmes.

Fees and funding

Learn more at our fees and funding page.