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University of Manchester

Medicine

Manchester, England, United Kingdom · UCAS A106

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    5 years

  • Campus

    Main Site

  • Intl. Tuition

    £39,900 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    A106

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Course Overview

Medicine at University of Manchester in Manchester, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties. Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.

Student life (indicative)

Manchester is the UK's unofficial music capital, with legendary clubs, two Premier League football teams, outstanding food from every cuisine, and a student population that makes up a significant chunk of the city.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

46,305

Staff Ratio

14.0:1

International

40.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

77.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£36,340

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£39,900

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Medicine
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Medicine topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Medicine
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Medicine (general and para-medical)

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

46,305

Total students

Staff Ratio

14:1

Students per staff

International Students

40%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.2/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

Manchester is the UK's unofficial music capital, with legendary clubs, two Premier League football teams, outstanding food from every cuisine, and a student population that makes up a significant chunk of the city.

  • Manchester is the UK's unofficial music capital, with legendary clubs, two Premier League football teams, outstanding food from every cuisine, and a student population that makes up a significant chunk of the city.

What Students Love

  • Active music scene
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Major sports culture

University Stats

Total Students46,305
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students40%
Safety Index (indicative)7.2/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

77%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£36,340

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties. Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.

  • Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties.
  • Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£39,900

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£39,900per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£695/mo
Food & Groceries£252/mo
Transport£86/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,208
Annual living costs£14,504/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,530/month budget (housing $880, food $320, transport $110) covers everything comfortably. Great value for a major UK city — Manchester keeps costs low while delivering big-city energy.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,530/month budget (housing $880, food $320, transport $110) covers everything comfortably.
  • Great value for a major UK city — Manchester keeps costs low while delivering big-city energy.

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