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PLAB 2/Medical Licensing Assessment Preparation

International students only

This 5-day intensive in-person non-accredited CPD course in PLAB 2/ Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) Preparation will prepare International Medical Graduates to complete the external General Medical Council (GMC) MLA and therefore be eligible to work in the UK.

Why study with us

  • First-of-its-kind PLAB2/MLA preparation course run by a British university
  • Taught by university academics with extensive clinical experience
  • Option to include Intermediate Life Support (ILS) training (available at an additional cost)

Important application information

  • This course is only available to international students.
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Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
Delivery: Campus taught
Study mode: Full-time
Duration: 5 day intensive
Campus: Preston
Next start date: 17 February 2025
Future course start dates: 7 April 2025, 23 June 2025, 18 August 2025

This course runs throughout the year. To register your interest in future courses, please email the Postgraduate Medicine team.

What you'll do

You will attend our Preston Campus in the UK, to undertake practice assessments to gain the knowledge, skills and experience required to sit the PLAB 2/MLA Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (CPSA). Be taught by experienced clinicians. And have access to a wealth of online resources via our virtual learning environment.

Future careers

Successful completion of the GMC PLAB 2/MLA is necessary for all international doctors who wish to work in the UK.

Entry requirements

Applicants should:

  • Hold International equivalent of MBBS
  • IELTS score of 7.5 or OET score of minimum 350 (Grade B) in all four of the OET sub-tests

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.
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This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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