The School of Medical Sciences at the University of Manchester is one of the largest in the United Kingdom with around 6,000 undergraduates, 3,000 postgraduates and 2,000 staff.

A faculty of medicine opened in 1873 (at Owens College), and medical degrees were awarded by the Victoria University from 1883.

A considerable space was allocated to the library of the Manchester Medical Society (founded 1834) which until 1930 remained in their possession while accommodated in the University.

The School of Medical Sciences is split into six different divisions, each with their own research specialties:[10] Pre-clinical teaching is based at the Stopford Building on Oxford Road, Manchester, for the first two years.

The Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire also serves as a Manchester Medical School teaching sector.