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Lancaster Medical School

Part of the Faculty of Health and Medicine



Medical Education at Lancaster University

Lancaster Medical School is home to a collaborative venture with the University of Liverpool to deliver undergraduate medical education in North Lancashire and Cumbria.

A medical student with an anatomy model

The first cohort of students began their studies at Lancaster Medical School in September 2006. Lancaster University is the academic base for students with clinical placements arranged by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. For further information on studying Medicine at Lancaster and how to apply for admission see Medicine MBChB.

Lancaster Medical School will also be involved in future developments in postgraduate courses and continuing professional development, for example:

  • Management/leadership training and CPD for NHS employees at various levels
  • Increased opportunities for masters courses for various health professionals
  • Training for those involved in clinical teaching
  • Management/leadership training for newly qualified doctors undertaking the two-year Foundation course