The current number of places is 54 per year, with 4 places reserved for international (non-EU) students.[13] There are three entry routes into the MBChB degree course; A-level or equivalent qualification, Science undergraduate degree and Access to Medicine course, such as Lancaster University's own Pre-Medical Studies course. LMS introduced the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) for the admission of students starting in September 2016. LMS do not use the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT).[14]