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We have a total of 10 Edge Hill University taught Masters and MRes fully funded intercalation places (with stipend) over 3 years, starting with 4 in September 2024.  These intercalations are taken at the end of Year 3 of the MBChB.
Please note any application for external intercalations needs to be pursued directly via the medical school and not via the ICAT office.

About the intercalations

The intercalations will be completed within 12 months, starting in September 2025 and will be completed by the end of August 2026. There are 3 intercalation places on offer for the academic year 2025/2026.

Each Edge Hill University taught Masters or MRes intercalation will be fully funded and each student will be paid a stipend of £19,162, paid monthly from the end of September, over the 12-month period.

To be eligible for consideration for an intercalation, you should:

  • Be an Edge Hill University MBChB student.
  • Have no outstanding professional concerns.
  • Have passed all summative assessments before the end of the academic year.

Timeline for applications

The timeline for 2025 intercalation degree recruitment is as follows:

  • 24th February – Open date for applications
  • 31st March (23:59pm) – Closing date for applications
  • w/c 31st March – applications assessed & shortlisted for interview; letters sent to applicants
  • w/c 7th April – Interviews scheduled (except for Y2, interviews on Friday 4th April)
  • w/c 14th April – Decision letters sent out

Available Edge Hill Masters programmes

Masters by Research (MRES)MSc Sport, Physical Activity and Mental HealthMSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health and WellbeingMSc Public Health NutritionMA Education (Children and Young People's Mental Health)MSc Psychology (Conversion)

Masters programmes contacts

FAQs

How much is the bursary and when will I get paid?
Will I be taxed on the Stipend bursary payment?
Is the stipend funding for the Intercalated Masters based upon household income, or is it fully funded for everyone?
Will I be able to apply for the Post Graduate Masters Loan (PGL) from SFE?
Will I still be eligible for a Reduced Rate Maintenance Loan (RRML) with in receipt of NHS Bursary?
Will I be able to step back onto 4th year of the MBChB regardless of the outcome of the Masters programme?
What are the requirements to intercalate from the MBChB?
If I do not pass 3rd year of the MBChB, and therefore cannot take the intercalation, can I still apply for the UG student loan to continue with 4th year of the MBChB?
Will there be any cross-over with the intercalation programme and starting back on Y4 of the MBChB?
Would I potentially be able to get a publication with an MRes and/or MA/MSc?