Widening participation
Edge Hill University has a long-standing commitment to widening access to higher education, and the theme of opportunity for all is a key component of the institution’s vision.
Pre-application support programmes
We offer support to help local young people from across North West England to learn more about studying medicine, how to apply and how to manage the admissions process. We can also offer specific advice and support on practical issues like managing money, work, and study skills.
We also hold medicine taster days, which are opportunities for interested students to visit campus for a free event involving talks and interactive sessions using clinical skills equipment.
To learn more about pre-application support programmes across the University please see our student recruitment widening participation page.
Foundation year for Medicine
The MBChB Medicine with Foundation Year is an integrated six-year programme where students complete a foundation year before progressing onto our MBChB Medicine degree.
The foundation year for medicine is aimed at students from the North West of England who have the potential and aspiration to become doctors. It is for anyone who has studied the A levels needed to join our MBChB Medicine degree but who are facing additional barriers which may impact on their ability to meet the academic requirements for direct entry. Applicants must satisfy certain widening participation criteria to be eligible to apply.
Widening Access to Medicine (WAM) programme
Edge Hill University Medical School (EHUMS) is committed to enabling fair access to our courses. Our Widening Access to Medicine (WAM) programme consists of free events designed to support local students, from diverse backgrounds, who have the ability and personal attributes to be successful in their application for a place in Medical School. The WAM programme supports application to both the foundation year for medicine and the undergraduate Medicine programme (MBChB) at Edge Hill University.
Our WAM programme for 2024/25 is currently being reviewed and finalised. Further information will be available in January 2025, so please check back then. If you have any questions or want to be added to the mailing list, please contact [email protected].
Teachers and Supporters
We understand the importance of support from teachers and supporters while young people are making decisions about their future. We want to work with you to provide the best support to the young people you work with.
The Medical School’s Council has published some resources for teachers and supporters, which can be found on their Journey to Medicine page.
We are happy to visit schools, colleges, and community groups to provide talks or workshops about our widening access and participation initiatives at Edge Hill Medical School. If you would like further information about our widening access initiatives or would like us to visit your school or community group, please contact us on [email protected].
Further information about supporting your students and working with Edge Hill University can be found on our Support for Teachers and Career Advisers page.
Get in touch
We are currently developing our outreach provision and resources to support our work with local schools and colleges, as well as teachers, parents and carers.
Please get in touch if you have any enquiries about widening participation at Edge Hill University Medical School or the MSC Programme.