Medicine and Surgery

About this programme

At Lancaster University, studying Medicine and Surgery is about more than learning to diagnose and treat disease. It is about becoming a compassionate, thoughtful doctor who can thrive in the rapidly evolving world of healthcare. Our MBChB programme is designed with the future of medicine in mind. Through modern teaching methods, early clinical experience, and strong partnerships with healthcare providers, you will build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to succeed as an empathetic and patient-centred doctor. What makes Lancaster distinctive is our values-led approach. We believe in social justice, inclusion, and sustainability and so these sit at the heart of our programme, encouraging you to understand patients as whole people shaped by their lives, communities, and environments. Our curriculum also reflects the realities of modern healthcare. You will explore how many people now live with multiple long-term conditions and about the body’s systems in an integrated way, helping you understand how conditions interact and preparing you to care for real patients with complex needs. Our unique location is ideal for getting an insight into the practice of medicine across a hugely diverse population and geography. Your clinical and community placements will offer you a breadth of experience in locations ranging from small, rural GP practices to urban hospitals and deprived coastal communities, helping you to become a well-rounded, resilient, work-ready medical practitioner.