Entry requirements for UK medical schools
2022 entry
“Around the UK there are students who would make brilliant
doctors but who feel in the dark about what they need in order to
apply. Some of these students may never have considered their
talent for medicine, while others have had encouragement from
family or teachers.
“Medical schools want to nd the best candidates and believe they
can come from any background. With a resource like this, we hope
that a major part of the process – admissions criteria – can become
clearer for everyone.”
Paul Garrud
Honorary Associate Professor, University of Nongham
Chair, Medical Schools Council Selecon Alliance
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Standard Entry Medicine
University of Aberdeen 12
Anglia Ruskin University 13
Aston University 14
University of Birmingham 15
Brighton and Sussex Medical School 16
University of Bristol 17
University of Buckingham 18
University of Cambridge 19
Cardi University 20
University of Dundee 21
Edge Hill University 22
University of East Anglia 23
University of Edinburgh 24
University of Exeter 25
University of Glasgow 26
Hull York Medical School 27
Imperial College London 28
Contents
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Welcome 6
Course types 7
Admissions tests 8
About Access courses 9
Understanding the course tables 10
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Keele University 29
Kent and Medway Medical School 30
King’s College London 31
Lancaster University 32
University of Leeds 33
University of Leicester 34
Lincoln Medical School 35
University of Liverpool 36
University of Manchester 37
Newcastle University 38
University of Nongham 39
University of Oxford 40
Plymouth University 41
Queen Mary University of London 42
Queen’s University Belfast 43
University of Sheeld 44
University of Southampton 45
University of St Andrews 46
St George’s, University of London 47
University of Sunderland 48
University College London 49
University of Central Lancashire 50
Graduate Entry Medicine
University of Birmingham 52
University of Cambridge 53
Cardi University 54
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King’s College London 55
University of Liverpool 56
Newcastle University 57
University of Nongham 58
University of Oxford 59
Queen Mary University of London 60
University of Sheeld 61
University of Southampton 62
University of St Andrews and University of Dundee
(ScotGEM) 63
St George’s, University of London 64
Swansea University 65
Ulster University 66
University of Warwick 67
Medicine with a Preliminary
Year
University of Manchester 69
Medicine with a Gateway Year
University of Aberdeen 71
University of Bristol 72
University of Bradford 73
University of Dundee 74
Edge Hill University 75
University of East Anglia 76
University of Glasgow 77
Hull York Medical School 78
Keele University 79
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King’s College London 80
Lancaster University 81
University of Leeds 82
University of Leicester 83
Lincoln Medical School
84
University of Liverpool 85
University of Nongham 86
Plymouth University 87
University of Southampton 88
University of St Andrews 89
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Welcome
This guide contains informaon on entry requirements
for all of the UK’s bachelor’s degrees in medicine. It was
created by the Medical Schools Council and is updated
yearly from informaon passed directly from the
medical schools.
The purpose of the guide is to act as a point of
reference and easy comparison for entry requirements.
It cannot contain the full details of each medical school’s
requirements, so seeking conrmaon and addional
informaon on individual medical school’s websites is
essenal.
Diversity and widening parcipaon
This guide will be useful to all who are considering an
applicaon to study medicine. It was, however, created
with parcular focus on widening parcipaon. This
term refers to iniaves which provide opportunies for
those who would make excellent doctors but who face
barriers due to their educaonal and/or socioeconomic
circumstances.
The Medical Schools Council believes that an applicant’s
chance of entering a medical degree programme
should be dictated by factors such as academic ability,
movaon and conscienousness. Factors like wealth or
cultural background should not present any barrier to
studying medicine. Removing barriers will help to build
a medical profession which is diverse, highly capable
and represents the communies it serves.
Part of this is to present entry requirements informaon
in the clearest way. This is of parcular benet to
students who are without good careers guidance. It will
also help careers advisers ensure that their knowledge is
correct and up to date.
Collang and publishing this informaon is part of the
medical schools’ response to the demand for clear
and accessible entry requirements for medicine, as
recommended in the Final Report of the Selecng for
Excellence project.
“I’ve had to overcome
some major adversities
in life in order to be
where I am today.
Although the grades
I achieved at A level
wouldn’t typically have
been sucient to be
considered for medicine,
I’m extremely happy to
have been given the
opportunity.”
Zephanai Braithwaite
Year 0 student
University of Southampton
Did you know...
All the informaon in this booklet
is available as an interacve
webpage so you can search by
your chosen criteria and make
easy comparisons.
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Course types
Standard Entry Medicine
This is usually ve years long, but in some instuons it
is six. It can have dierent abbreviaons, such as MBBS
or MBChB, but all result in the bachelor’s degree in
medicine.
Graduate Entry Medicine
This is open to applicaon from those who already
have a bachelor’s degree. Many universies accept a
degree in any subject, but some require the previous
degree to be science- or health-related. It is a four-
year accelerated degree in most cases, but in some
universies it is a ve-year course. It is also known as
the Graduate Entry Programme.
Medicine with a Preliminary Year
This course takes the form of a ve-year Standard Entry
Medicine with an addional year at the start, making a
six-year course.
This course is designed for those who achieved highly at
A level, or equivalent, but who did not take the required
science subjects. This extra year gives students the
necessary science training to catch up. It is not a means
of boosng the grades of those who do not meet the
entry requirements of Standard Entry Medicine.
Medicine with a Gateway Year
These medical degrees are designed for those who are
of high ability but who may be coming from situaons
where they have had barriers to their learning.
The courses can take this into account in dierent
ways, for instance by using ‘adjusted criteria’ to change
the entry requirements for applicants from low-
parcipaon areas. Oen these are six-year courses,
with the rst year being a foundaon year. Some
schools oer a stand alone foundaon year, which
allows progression on to a standard medicine course.
Note →
Somemes this course is
called a ‘foundaon year’.
It should not be confused
with the Foundaon
Programme, which is the
period of praccal training
taken aer graduaon.
Note →
These courses have been
designed specically for
widening parcipaon,
but many of the Standard
Entry Medicine courses use
similar methods. See the
'widening parcipaon'
box in each entry.
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Admissions tests
Nearly all medical degrees use an admissions test
as part of their entry requirements. There are
three admissions tests. Applicants may sit dierent
combinaons of these tests according to the medical
schools they intend to include in their applicaon.
UCAT
Applicants must register for the UCAT between May
and late September. Aer the UCAS deadline, results
are sent directly to the medical schools to which the
applicant has applied. Thirty medical schools use the
UCAT. Covid-19 has aected how UCAT is delivered.
You must visit the website to conrm deadlines.
UCAT also administers the Situaonal Judgement Test
for Admission to Clinical Educaon (SJTace) which is an
admissions test used for entry to the Scosh Graduate
Entry Medical Programme (ScotGEM).
BMAT
There are usually two BMAT test dates per year. The
rst is in early September and applicants must register
for this by early August. The second is in late October or
early November and students should aim to register for
this by the end of September, but late registraons are
possible unl the UCAS applicaon deadline. The scores
of those in the second sing are sent directly to the
medical schools to which they have have applied. Seven
medical schools use the BMAT. Covid-19 has aected
how BMAT is delivered. You must visit the website to
conrm deadlines.
GAMSAT
This test is used for a number of the Graduate Entry
Medicine courses. It is also used for graduate applicants
to a small number of Standard Entry Medicine courses.
Applicant must register for and sit the GAMSAT before
making the UCAS applicaon. Seven medical schools
use the GAMSAT. Covid-19 has aected how GAMSAT
is delivered. You must visit the website to conrm
deadlines.
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About Access courses
In medicine, Access courses are run by further
educaon colleges and not by universies. This means
there are many dierent Access courses on oer. Oen
they are designed for mature learners who may not
have A levels or equivalent. As is the case for Medicine
with a Preliminary Year, Access courses are not a
substute for poor performance at A level.
If you are thinking about applying for a specic Access
course, it will be useful to rst check some things with
medical schools and with the instuon oering the
Access course so you can feel comfortable with your
decision.
Quesons for medical schools
• Do you accept the qualicaon oered by this Access
course as part of your entry requirements?
• If so, have you previously admied students who
have been on this course?
Quesons for the Access course
provider
• Have students who have taken the Access course
gone on to study medicine?
• If so, how many, and which medical schools did they
go to?
Useful links
Guidance on relevant experience for
applying to medical school
Statement on the core values and
aributes needed to study medicine
MSC Interview Prep website
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Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
Number of applicants per place
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Internaonal Baccalaureate
Personal statement
Admissions test
Interview
Interview method
Work experience
Widening parcipaon
2
1
5
6
3
4
7
1 The numbers here are called ‘compeon raos’. They state the number of applicants per interview and the number
of applicants per place on the course. Where the rao is not known, it is marked with ‘–’. Due to the ongoing impact
of Covid-19, compeon raos are excluded for 2022 entry.
2 These are the minimum entry requirements which must be met for the applicaon to proceed. It is at the following
stages, such as interview, where medical schools really start to dierenate the applicants.
3 This will tell you how the personal statement is used. Most medical schools do not score the personal statement (but
may sll read it for background informaon). Some do score the personal statement.
4 This states the admissions test used by the medical school. See the previous page for more on these.
5 Interviews can take dierent forms, such as a single panel interview, or a series of short interviews called a ‘mulple
mini-interview’. Dierent styles can focus on dierent aributes in the candidate.
6 Medical schools may specify what kind of experience they are looking for. Remember: it is not a checklist. The key
is the way in which an applicant discusses their experiences in the interview, not the places where they have gained
them. For instance, if asked to provide an example of working with other people, having had a part-me job can be
just as valuable for answering this as having shadowed a doctor. See the Work experience guidelines for applicants to
medicine for more on this.
7 This box contains any informaon which relates to widening parcipaon. This can take many forms, from stang
parcular colleges that the medical school works with, to describing how the grade threshold may be lowered
according to factors in the applicant’s circumstances.
Understanding the course tables
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Aberdeen Medical School.
University of Aberdeen Medical School
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Minimum required is a 2.1 in an undergraduate degree with a Chemistry
grade B in SQA Higher or Chemistry grade B in A level.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A levels - AAA including Chemistry and one from Biology/ Human Biology,
Maths or Physics achieved at same me.
SQA - AAAAB at SQA Higher level including Chemistry and two from
Human Biology/Biology, Maths or Physics and two further Highers in most
subjects.
S6: Three full academic courses in Advanced Highers or a mix of two
Advanced Highers and one new Higher at BBB grade.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
GCSE Grade 5 in English and Maths and combinaon of grades 6–9
especially in science subjects.
SQA Naonal 5 English and Maths at grade B and a combinaon of grades
A and B passes, especially in science subjects.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points. Three subjects at Higher level at grade 6 or higher including
Chemistry and one of either Biology, Physics or Maths. Three appropriate
subjects at standard level with average grade 6 including one science if
three not oered at Higher level.
Personal statement
Personal Statement is reviewed prior to interview for evidence of
preparaon for medicine. The personal statement is not scored but is
assessed at interview.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-Interviews
Work experience
A range of experience in primary care or a hospital, voluntary work in
care homes hospices or special schools. Both clinical and non-clinical
experience are important but It is recognised that not everyone will
be able to secure clinical work experience. A work experience form is
completed and submied at interview.
Widening parcipaon
We consider a range of criteria for widening parcipaon.
Please see website for details.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: Anglia Ruskin University Medical School.
Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Minimum 2:1 honours degree awarded within the last ve years. The
degree must be in a biological, biomedical, chemistry or health science
subject (please note we do not accept Nursing or Paramedic Science).
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level taken within two academic years prior to the me of
applicaon, to include Chemistry or Biology and one of either Biology,
Chemistry, Maths or Physics.
AAB from Scosh Advanced Highers with grades AA to come from Biology
and/or Chemistry and another science subject. AAAAA at Higher Grade
including Biology and/or Chemistry and another science subject.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
A minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grades 9-6 (A*-B) or equivalent required
including Maths, English Language and two science subjects.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
A minimum of 36 points is accepted. 6,6,6 at Higher Level in Biology and/or
Chemistry plus one other science subject.
Personal statement
The personal statement is not taken into consideraon when shortlisng
for interview, but candidates who are invited to interview can expect to be
asked about their personal statement at that stage.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
It is desirable for applicants to have undertaken work experience in the
healthcare sector, whether that be shadowing, volunteering, paid-work or
observing. Clinical and non-clinical experience are important, which could
be in a nursing home, nursery, charies, voluntary organisaons, pharmacy
as well as GP surgeries and hospitals.
Widening parcipaon
Applicants who meet the criteria of our Widening Access to Medicine
Scheme are eligible, if successful at interview, to receive a lower oer of
grades ABB rather than AAA. See website for details.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: Aston University Medical School.
Aston University Medical School
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
For graduate applicants, a minimum of a 2:1 in any discipline, plus three A
Levels at grades ABB, to include Chemistry and Biology, with either at grade
A or equivalent internaonal qualicaon. GCSE requirements must also be
met.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A Level: AAA which must include Chemistry and Biology (including passing
the praccal elements).
Scosh Advanced Highers: AAA to include Chemistry and Biology.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Normally applicants are required to have a minimum of ve grade 6 (B)
at GCSEs, or equivalent for internaonal qualicaons, including Maths,
English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Double Science.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 overall. 6,6,6 in three subjects which must include Chemistry (HL6) and
Biology (HL6).
Personal statement
All personal statements are read but not scored or used in ranking of
applicants.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
We do not require applicants to have healthcare related work experience
but do expect them to have some exposure to a work place.
Widening parcipaon
We aim to oer up to 40% of our UK places each year to students who
meet specied widening parcipaon criteria.
See website for details.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Birmingham Medical School.
University of Birmingham Medical School
MB ChB Medicine and Surgery (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Applicants with a 2:1 in any subject and have achieved minimum ABB at A
level (Chemistry and Biology).
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level including Biology and Chemistry.
AA at Advanced Higher including Biology and Chemistry.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Minimum of grade B/6 in science, English and Maths.
Home applicants: An applicaon score is calculated based on GCSE and
UCAT results as well as contextual factors. A total of seven GCSE results are
scored, including English, maths and science. The contextual element is
described below.
The website calculator allows prospecve applicants to receive feedback on
the likelihood of success based on the academic factors used in selecon.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
6,6,6 at Higher Level (including Biology and Chemistry) plus total points
score of 32.
Personal statement
Personal statement is not scored. It is expected that the statement provides
evidence of commitment to study medicine.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
At interview we will assess the values held by an applicant, their movaon
towards a career in medicine and their understanding of the medical
profession. Due to current pandemic restricons, we will not require an
applicant to draw upon face-to-face experiences.
Widening parcipaon
Pathways to Birmingham.
For applicants who are made an oer following interview, the oer is ABB.
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To conrm this information, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course
itself, see its webpage: Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
BMBS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
– –
Number of applicants per place
–
–
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
2:1, for those with a science degree GCSE Maths & English at grade 6 (B) is
required. For non-science degrees A Level Biology and Chemistry at grade A
is required.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level including Biology and Chemistry. AAA (at Scoish Advanced
Highers including Biology and Chemistry.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals GCSE Maths and English at grade 6 (B).
Internaonal Baccalaureate 36 points including Biology and Chemistry at Higher level at grade 6.
Personal statement Personal statement is not used in any part of selecon process.
Admissions test BMAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple-mini interviews
Work experience Not required
Widening parcipaon
BSMS has a number of WP acvies -
• BrightMed
• BrightIdeas
• Virtual work experience
• GP work experience
Applicants who meet WP criteria will receive an oer of AAB at A level (35
points IB) along with GCSE maths and English at grade 5 (C).
See website for details.
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University of Bristol Medical School
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
– –
Number of applicants per place
– –
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
2:1 degree plus ABB at A level including A in Chemistry and B in either
Biology, Physics or Maths (or in equivalent level 3 qualicaons).
Any degree subject is accepted if applicants meet the above level 3
requirements.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level including in Chemistry and either Biology, Physics or Maths.
AA at Advanced Higher in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Maths
and Standard Higher: AAAAB
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Minimum of grade A in Maths and grade C in English Language.
Scosh Naonals - A in Mathemacs, C in English Language.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points overall with 18 at Higher level, including 6,6 at Higher level in
Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Maths.
Personal statement
This is not assessed, but may be used to dierenate between applicants
who have achieved the same UCAT score.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
While not a requirement for the course, we encourage applicants to obtain
a minimum of two weeks’ work experience. This enables the applicant to
gain some insight into their potenal vocaon. Applicants may be asked to
reect on their work experience at interview.
Widening parcipaon
See website for more detail.
To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Bristol Medical School.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Buckingham Medical School.
University of Buckingham Medical School
MB ChB Medicine (71A8)
4.5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
– –
Number of applicants per place
– –
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (graduate
applicants only)
For applicants oering a degree – they should have a Bachelor degree
in a subject cognate to Medicine, and have or be predicted a minimum
classicaon of 2.1.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
ABB at A level including Chemistry and Biology.
BBB at Advanced Highers to include Chemistry and Biology.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
No specic requirements.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
In the specic case of the Internaonal Baccalaureate, they should be
expected to achieve or to have achieved a total score of at least 34 points
with Higher Level 6 in Chemistry & Biology. Please note that the overall
point score does not include theory of knowledge or extended essay.
Personal statement
The medical school may consider all the informaon provided within
a candidates applicaon including academic qualicaons, personal
statement and references before a nal decision is made to interview or
oer a place on the course.
Admissions test
None.
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience Not considered.
Addional informaon
The University of Buckingham is a not-for-prot educaonal charity that
receives no government subsidies. More informaon on fees.
Please note the applicaon deadline for this course is 31 August of each
year. This course is 4.5 years and with the term start in January 2021.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn about the course itself, see its
webpage: University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine.
University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine
MB BChir Medicine (A100)
6 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
Typical oers are A*A*A at A level, or A1A1A2 in Scosh Advanced Highers.
On entry, applicants must have A level passes in Chemistry and at least one
of Biology, Physics, Maths (two required by some colleges).
Please note that the success rate for students oering three or more
Science/Maths A levels has oen been higher than for those without.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals No specic requirements.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
40–42 points, with 7,7,6 at Higher Level. On entry, applicants must have
Higher Chemistry and at least one of Higher Biology, Physics, Maths (two
required by some colleges).
Personal statement Personal statement is reviewed prior to interview but not scored.
Admissions test BMAT
Interview
Interview method
Panel interview/s (usually two interviews lasng 25–30 minutes at one
college).
Work experience
To develop understanding of what a career in medicine involves and
suitability for your intended profession, candidates are strongly advised
(though not required) to undertake some relevant work experience (either
paid or voluntary) in a health or related area. The medical school is not
prescripve about how this is obtained and recognises the widely diering
opportunies available.
Widening parcipaon
Contextual data is considered within the admissions process; relevant
applicaons receive contextual ags based on individual, socio-economic
and educaonal disadvantage. This informaon is fully considered as part
of a holisc admissions process to aid in the fair assessment of applicants,
but does not result in systemac lower grade oers.
The university delivers a Medicine Summer School with the Suon Trust,
alongside a number of other subject-specic outreach intervenons.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: Cardi University School of Medicine.
Cardi University School of Medicine
MB BCh Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home
International
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level which should include Chemistry and Biology. The Welsh
Baccalaureate is accepted in the place of a third A level. General Studies,
Crical Thinking and Further Maths are not accepted.
GCSEs
Eight GCSEs at grade B/6 including Biology, Chemistry, and Maths, or
equivalent qualicaons.Grade 6 (B) is required in Maths and English
Language. If Welsh Language is oered, it must also be supplemented with
English Language at a minimum of a grade 6 (B).
Internaonal Baccalaureate
IB Diploma with a minimum overall score of 36 and 766 in 3 Higher level
subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Biology or Chemistry AND grade 6 in
one other HL science from Biology, Chemistry, Mathemacs, Physics, or
Stascs. Must also include grade 7 in SL Biology or Chemistry if not taken
at HL. All oers exclude Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay.
Personal statement
Evidence is sought for insight into a career in medicine, experience and
reecon of personal responsibility, experience and reecon in a caring
environment, a balanced approach to life, self-directed learning and a sense
of social awareness, in addion to posive referee's comments.
Admissions test UCAT (GAMSAT for graduates)
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
The university recognises that opportunies for work experience will vary
according to individual circumstances. Applicants are encouraged to show
an appreciaon of the length of the training programme and the career
structure.
Widening parcipaon
The academic and non-academic aainment of a candidate will be
reviewed against educaonal performance data and socio-economic
background to provide an overview of an applicant’s potenal. The medical
school will consider this informaon when deciding whether to call a
candidate for interview. See website for details.
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see its webpage: University of Dundee School of Medicine.
University of Dundee School of Medicine
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Minimum upper second class (2:1) Honours degree in a relevant life science
subject. This should be the rst degree obtained.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA grades at A level, to include Chemistry and another science, achieved
in one sing.
A minimum group of AAAAB grades at SQA Higher level including Chemistry
and another science subject, all to be obtained at the same sing. Biology
is required to at least Standard grade. Oers are condional on BBB in S6
exams.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
GCSE - Biology, English, and Mathemacs at least to Grade B/6, if not
studied at A-Level (A2).
Scosh Naonals - Biology at least to grade A at Naonal 5 and
Mathemacs and English at least to grade B at Naonal 5, if not studied at
Higher.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
Minimum total of 37 points, to include 6,6,6 at Higher level. Subjects at
Higher level should include Chemistry and another science (from biology,
physics or mathemacs). Plus three subjects at Standard level with average
of grade 6, to include Biology at least to Standard level 6.
Personal statement Personal statement is reviewed prior to interview but not scored.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
We normally recommend up to two weeks' work experience which is
discussed at interview. However due to the current pandemic the Medical
Schools Council has released guidance to support applicants seeking
experience during the pandemic.
Widening parcipaon
See website for details.
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see its webpage: Edge Hill University Medical School.
Edge Hill University Medical School
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
- N/A
Number of applicants per place
- N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
2:1 in a science-related degree, including Psychology, which has been
awarded in the two years prior to applicaon.
Graduates must have grades ABB at A level including Biology and Chemistry,
at least one of which must be at grade A with the other at minimum grade
B, as well as one other subject.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level, including Biology and Chemistry and one other subject.
While Biology and Chemistry are both required at grade A or above, where
Grade A* is achieved in either Biology or Chemistry (or both Biology and
Chemistry), the third A Level subject will be accepted at Grade B or above.
Scosh Highers: Grades AAAAB including Biology, Chemistry and three
other subjects. Advanced Highers: AAA in Biology, Chemistry and one other
subject.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
At least ve GCSEs at grade B or grade 6 or above (or equivalent) at the
me of applicaon, including Biology, Chemistry, English Language and
Maths are required. GCSE Double Science Awards at grades 6-6 or B-B
or above will also be accepted in lieu of separate GCSEs in Biology and
Chemistry.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points to include three subjects at Higher Level, with at 6,6,6 in Biology,
Chemistry and one other subject, plus three further subjects at standard
level with a minimum of 5 points each.
Personal statement
Personal statement and reference used to allow us to disnguish between
borderline applicants.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
No specic work experience is required, but students are asked to draw on
personal experience as part of the Mulple Mini Interviews (MMIs). This
could include work experience.
Widening parcipaon
If you meet a certain Widening Parcipaon (WP) Criterion this may be
used to compensate against your UCAT score.
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see its webpage: Norwich Medical School.
University of East Anglia, Norwich Medical School
MBBS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
2:1 in any degree subject, with a minimum of BBB/ABC at A level in the
rst sing. Must hold six GCSEs at grade 6 or grade B or above, including
Mathemacs, English Language and either two single science subjects.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level including Biology or Chemistry. Science A levels must include
a pass in the praccal element.
Applicants taking longer than 2 years will normally be subject to our resit
policy and expected to demonstrate a higher level of achievement by
achieving an A*, reecng the longer study period, as per our resit policy.
Scosh Advanced Highers BBB in Secondary Six (S6) Advanced Highers
including Biology or Chemistry in the rst sing or AB in Secondary Six
(S6) Advanced Highers including Biology or Chemistry plus an addional
Higher Level at grade A taken in Secondary Six (S6), in the rst sing.
Combinaons can be substuted with A Levels.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
All applicants except for graduates must have a minimum of six GCSE (or
EU/internaonal equivalent) passes at grade 7 (A) to include Maths and
two Science subjects. GCSE English Language grade 6 (B) must also be
achieved. GCSE short courses are not accepted. GCSE resits are accepted.
Internaonal Baccalaureate 36 points overall with Higher Level 6,6,6 including Biology or Chemistry.
Personal statement
Personal statement is not scored but a commitment to study medicine is
expected.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Candidates will need to evidence two dierent experiences that have
informed their decision to study medicine.
Widening parcipaon -
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see its webpage: University of Edinburgh Medical School.
University of Edinburgh Medical School
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
6 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
2:1 honours degree, or its internaonal equivalent, in a Biology, Chemistry,
Mathemacs, or Physics based subject. We will also consider applicants
with a UK 2:1 honours degree in other subjects who have an SQA Higher, A
Level, or equivalent, in Chemistry at B.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level including Chemistry and one of Biology/ Human Biology,
Maths and Physics. BB at Advanced Higher in S6. AAAAB at Higher by the
end of S5 including Chemistry and two of Biology/Human Biology, Maths or
Physics.
The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: SQA
Highers: AAABB by end of S5 and CC at Advanced Higher. A Levels: AAB. IB:
36 overall with 666 at HL.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Naonal 5s in Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths at grade B/6. GCSEs in
Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths at grade 6 (B). Double Award combined
sciences or equivalent at grade 6,6 (BB) may replace GCSE grades in
sciences.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
37 points with 7,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and at least one
other science subject. SL: Mathemacs and English at 5 and Biology at 5
(if not at HL). We accept both the Mathemacs Analysis & approaches
and Applicaons & interpretaon pathways. If Mathemacs and English
Language do not form part of your IB diploma we will also accept GCSE, or
equivalent, at B
Personal statement
While it will not be formally assessed, it will play an important part in the
assessment day. See website for details.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Assessment Day
Work experience
We value quality of experience over quanty. We are looking for clear
evidence of reecon on these experiences, showing us what personal
lessons you took from them and using these to demonstrate an aptude for
medicine.
Widening parcipaon
Edinburgh Medical School considers a broad range of contextual factors in
its selecon process. See website for more details.
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see its webpage: University of Exeter Medical School.
University of Exeter Medical School
BMBS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A Levels: AAA at A level including Biology and Chemistry.
Scosh Highers AAAAB and AAB in Scosh Advanced Highers, or for
Widening Parcipaon applicants, AABBB in Scosh Highers and BBB in
Scosh Advanced Highers.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals Minimum GCSE grade 4 (C) in English Language and Maths.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
Three Higher Level subjects required (666), of which Biology and Chemistry
must be included. Minimum overall score 36.
Personal statement
The personal statement is evaluated for details regarding migang
circumstances. The statement is not ranked or scored as part of the
selecon process.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience Work experience is not a specied entry requirement for this programme.
Widening parcipaon
Fair access to higher educaon is hugely important to us at the University
of Exeter. It enables social mobility and helps to improve opportunies and
life-chances for individuals and their communies. As a result, we aim for
our applicaon and recruitment processes to be as accessible as possible.
See website for more detail.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Glasgow School of Medicine.
University of Glasgow School of Medicine
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (graduate
applicants only)
A minimum of 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant science degree, obtained
within seven years of the entry date.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A level grades AAA including Chemistry and one of Maths, Physics or
Biology.
AAAAA Higher at end of S5 + BBB Advanced Higher or AB Advanced Higher
+ B Higher in S6. Higher Chemistry and Higher Biology/Human Biology AND
either Higher Mathemacs or Physics are required.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
GCSE English at Grade B (or Grade 6 or above). Naonal 5 English at Grade
B.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
38 points including three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6, including Chemistry
and Biology. Standard Level Physics or Mathemacs at 6 (HL recommended)
SL English at 6.
Personal statement
These can be reviewed for any prospecve candidate but are not formally
scored
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Panel interview
Work experience Discussed at the interview.
Widening parcipaon
See website for details.
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see its webpage: Hull York Medical School.
Hull York Medical School
MBBS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
2:1 degree and A levels at BBB. 6 GCSEs Grade 9/A* - C/4. GCSE English
Language grade 6/B. GCSE Maths grade 6/B.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level obtained in the rst sing, including Biology and Chemistry.
AAAAB at Higher Level, plus BBB at Advanced Higher Level, including
Biology and Chemistry *or* AAAAA at Higher Level, plus AA at Advanced
Higher Level, including Biology and Chemistry.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
6 GCSEs Grade 9/A* - C/4. GCSE English Language grade 6/B. GCSE Maths
grade 6/B.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points. Applicants must have 6,6,5 in three Higher level subjects
including Biology and Chemistry.
Personal statement
Whilst we do not score personal statements, we read all of these and may
use them when making holisc decisions on borderline candidates.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Applicants are encouraged to reect upon their work experience in their
personal statement and responses to interview quesons.
Widening parcipaon
Applicants who meet our Contextual Data markers receive addional points
in the selecon for interview and at interview. These applicants are also
eligible for our Contextual Oer. See website for details.
Applicants who aend specied WP Residenals or listed WP programme
and receive a UCAT result of Decile 3 or higher are eligible for a fast track to
interview, addional points at interview and our Contextual Oer.
See website for details.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: Imperial College London School of Medicine.
Imperial College London School of Medicine
MBBS Medicine (A100)
6 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
Minimum AAA at A level including Chemistry and Biology plus a third
subject. Please note that the standard oer is likely to be A*AA with the A*
in either Chemistry or Biology.
AAA grades in Advanced Highers including Chemistry and Biology and one
Science or Maths subject and one addional subject at Scosh Higher.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Minimum of GCSE grade B in English Language or equivalent qualicaon.
There is no longer any other GCSE or Scosh Naonals requirement
Internaonal Baccalaureate
Minimum 38 points overall including 6 in Biology and Chemistry at Higher
level. Grade 5 in Standard level English is required.
Please note that the standard oer is likely to be 39 points overall including
7 and 6 in Biology and Chemistry at Higher level.
Personal statement
Evidence of movaon to study medicine, understanding of medicine as a
career, community acvies, leadership qualies, ability to work in a team
and general interests.
Admissions test BMAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple Mini Interviews
Work experience
Work experience is favoured. During Covid19 pandemic, alternave work
experiences (i.e. online) will also be considered.
Widening parcipaon
A contextual oer of AAA rather than A*AA may be available. The medical
school is involved in the Pathways to Medicine scheme. See website for
details.
Widening parcipaon candidates are agged at applicaon stage and this
may be a factor at short-lisng stage. The medical school is involved in the
Pathways to Medicine scheme.
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see its webpage: Keele University School of Medicine.
Keele University School of Medicine
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
2:1 in any degree subject, with a minimum of BBB at A level to include
biology or chemistry plus a second from the list below. Must hold GCSEs at
grade 6/B or above in mathemacs, English language and combined science
or three separate sciences.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A-Levels: AAA including either Biology or Chemistry plus another from
Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Further Mathemacs, Mathemacs, Physics,
Psychology, Stascs. Scosh Highers: minimum of AAAAB, including
Chemistry/Biology plus a second science both at A, to be achieved by the
end of S5. Advanced Highers: Minimum of AB from two subjects (both
sciences) sat in S6 - any addional subject sat at Higher level in S6 must be
achieved at grade B or higher.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Minimum ve GCSEs at grade 7 (A). English Language, Maths and Sciences
must have been passed at a minimum of 6 (B). Minimum of ve Scosh
Naonal 5 qualicaons at grade A/1, with a minimum of grade B/2
required in English Language, Maths and any science not oered at Higher
grade B or beer.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
35 points from six academic subjects. Grades of 6,6,6 at Higher Level to
include biology or chemistry plus a second science and 6,6,5 at Standard
Level usually required.
Personal statement Not assessed but may be used within an interview staon.
Admissions test
UCAT (Home) BMAT (Internaonal) GAMSAT (graduate applicants not
meeng A-Level/GCSE requirements; must also sit UCAT or BMAT, as
appropriate).
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews plus numeracy assessment.
Work experience
Home applicants are selected for interview on the basis of a roles &
responsibilies (R+R) form, which should include details of experiences
involving direct engagement with people in one or more caring, assive or
supporve role(s).
Widening parcipaon
See website for details.
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see its webpage: Kent and Medway Medical School.
Kent and Medway Medical School
BM BS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
2:1 class Honours Bachelor's degree in biomedical science, professions
allied to medicine. psychology (BPS accredited) only
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAB including Chemistry or Biology, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Maths,
Psychology or Physics.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Five subjects at 9–6 (A*–B) including English Language and Maths plus
Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Double Science and another subject.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
We accept the IB diploma, with minimum grade 6 in Biology and/or
chemistry, and another science if both not oered (can include physices,
maths, psychology, compung). We do not accept the IBCP.
Personal statement
Personal statements are considered for all borderline applicants in order to
promote them into the group selected for interview.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience Work experience is considered within the personal statement.
Widening parcipaon
KMMS has pioneered a "contextualise everyone" method for school leaver
applicants. This considers every applicant's GCSE or A level aainment in
comparison to their school average aainment, and has been shown to
have remarkable eects on widening parcipaon. See website for details.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: King’s College London School of Medical Educaon.
King’s College London School of Medical Educaon
MBBS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
Bioscience graduates will be considered with minimum 2:1 undergraduate
degree. All other graduates will be considered with minimum 2:1 AND
grades AA at A level in both Biology and Chemistry.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A*AA at A level including Chemistry and Biology.
AAA at Scosh Higher in one sing and AA at Advanced Higher, including
grade A in Advanced Higher Chemistry and Biology. If only one of Chemistry
or Biology is oered at Advanced Higher, the other must be oered at
Higher level at grade A.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals GCSEs: Grade 6/B in both English Language and Maths required.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
A total of at least 35 points, with three Higher Level subjects at 766
including Chemistry and Biology. Note the total point score of 35 includes
TOK/EE.
Personal statement Personal statements are used as part of the interview shortlisng process.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
We would normally expect that you will have undertaken some work
experience in a caring environment and/or observaon in a Medical clinical
seng. If this is not possible, we look for evidence that you have worked in
a seng where you can interact with the general public, eg. in a pharmacy,
check-out or restaurant.
Widening parcipaon
Prospecve applicants who have taken part in widening parcipaon
programmes within King's, are part of Realising Opportunies, or who
believe they meet any other widening parcipaon criteria should contact
the admissions team for advice before making an applicaon.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: Lancaster University Medical School.
Lancaster University Medical School
MB ChB Medicine and Surgery (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
If applicant has a 2:1 degree in a biological, biomedical or health science
subject then A level grades of BBB including two from Biology, Chemistry
and Psychology will be considered; for any other degree subject A level
grades should be AAB including including two from Biology, Chemistry and
Psychology.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA including two from Biology, Chemistry and Psychology or AAB in three
A-levels (as above) plus an EPQ, 4th AS-level or 4th A-level subject at B.
Scosh Highers: AAAAB at Scosh Highers plus AA in Advanced Highers in
both Biology & Chemistry.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
GCSEs: at least eight GCSEs, including English language, Maths, Biology,
Chemistry and Physics (or Core and Addional Science) Minimum score of
at least 13 points from 8 GCSEs, where A*/A or grades 7-9 = 2 points and B
or grade 6 = 1 point.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points overall with at least 6 in three Higher Level subjects including any
two of Biology, Chemistry and Psychology and 5 in three Standard Level
subjects.
Personal statement
The personal statement is not used as a stand alone part of our selecon
process but may be used as part of the interview.
Admissions test BMAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Reecon on work and voluntary experience will be explored at interview.
Aer interview, we aim to verify work and voluntary experiences discussed
in the applicant's personal statement.
Widening parcipaon
Lancaster Medical School has a contextual oer scheme for applicants who
meet two or more widening parcipaon criteria. See website for details.
We also run a range of acvies, including a Summer School, to help
widening parcipaon students prepare to apply. See website for details.
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www.medschools.ac.uk
To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Leeds Medical School.
University of Leeds Medical School
MB ChB Medicine and Surgery (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
2.1 in appropriate topic. If Chemistry or Biology is not oered at A level
grade B or above then equivalent content must be oered at degree.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level including Chemistry or Biology. Physics or Maths must also
be oered if Chemistry is not taken.
Scosh Highers: Typical oer AAAAB at Higher including Biology and
Chemistry, and AB at Advanced Higher, including A in Chemistry or Biology.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Six subjects at minimum grade 5 (B) including English Language, Maths,
Double/Addional Science or Chemistry and Biology. This is a minimum
entrance requirement and the majority of applicants will have qualicaons
well above this standard.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
35 points with a mark of 6 in three Higher Level subjects one of which
must be Chemistry or Biology. Two subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Maths
and Physics must also be oered at either Higher or Standard Level if not
oered at GCSE. If English not oered at GCSE, this must be oered with a
mark of at least 5 at Standard level.
Personal statement
Not formally scored, but it is essenal that applicants take this opportunity
to demonstrate their movaon and enthusiasm to study.
Admissions test BMAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience Experience in a healthcare seng, though this denion is broad.
Widening parcipaon
Access to Leeds applicants receive special consideraon from admissions
tutors and those who receive an oer are given an alternave oer
alongside their standard oer. See website for details.
Interdisciplinary Science Foundaon Programme (CFGO): Students who
successfully complete the year may transfer to the MBChB.
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see its webpage: University of Leicester Medical School.
University of Leicester Medical School
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
2:1 degree in any discipline provided the applicant meets our minimum
GCSE requirements and has a BBB or ABC at A-level including a B grade in
either Chemistry or Biology.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level including Chemistry or Biology and one of Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Maths or Psychology. Also consider A*AB provided you have an A
in Chemistry or Biology.
AAA at Advanced Higher including Chemistry or Biology and one of Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths. We will also consider the two
sciences at Advanced Higher (grade AA) plus three other subjects at Highers
level (grades AAB). We will not consider applicants who only take Scosh
Highers.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
All applicants must have a Grade B/6 in English Language, Mathemacs,
and two sciences (either Chemistry and Biology or Science and Addional
Science).
Internaonal Baccalaureate
We accept a minimum score of 34 points overall, and a minimum score of
6 in three Higher Level subjects (or 7,6,5 provided you have at least a 6 in
Chemistry or Biology) including Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology.
Personal statement
Not rounely read although they can be used in a borderline or ebreaker
situaon.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Healthcare-related work experience is not required but applicants,
parcularly those who are borderline, must showcase reecon in
whatever type of work they have encountered (voluntary, paid work in
retail, catering, health or social care).
Widening parcipaon
Contextual data will be used in selecng for interview and at oer
stage. As well as giving adjusted criteria for students on the Realising
Opportunies Programme and MEDLEAP programmes, those on these
access programmes are automacally invited to interview providing they
are not in the lowest two deciles of UCAT and do not have band 4 in the SJT.
See website for details.
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see its webpage: University of Nongham Lincoln Medical School.
Lincoln Medical School (University of Nongham Lincoln Pathway)
BMBS Medicine Lincoln Pathway (A10L)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
- -
Number of applicants per place
- -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (graduate
applicants only)
2.1 any degree, but must have achieved our A level requirements if not
science based, and all must have minimum GCSE level 4 (C) in maths and
English language.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA including biology and chemistry. A pass is required in science praccal
tests, where these are assessed separately.
AA at Advanced Higher including Biology and Chemistry. AAAAB at Scosh
Higher including Biology and Chemistry, Maths and English Language.
Grade A must be achieved in Biology and Chemistry.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Six GCSEs at grade 7 (A). These GCSEs must include Biology, Chemistry and
Physics as either individual subjects, triple science or double science. They
may include Maths amd English. At least AAAAAA in Scosh Naonal 5
qualicaons including the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Maths
and English Language.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points (6, 6, 6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, excluding
core component). English language is required at either standard level
(grade 6) or higher level (grade 5).
Personal statement
The personal statement and reference are assessed aer interview before
issuing oers. The personal statement is not scored.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method
Mulple mini-interviews but for 2021 entry an on line 4 staon interview
was used.
Work experience
Work experience not expected from March 2020 due to Covid-19
pandemic.
Widening parcipaon
If an applicant is eligible for the University WP Flag, they may be accepted
with predicated grades of AAB with at least one A in either Biology or
Chemistry or
IB - 35 (6,6,5 at Higher Level including 6 in either Biology or Chemistry,
excluding core component) and may be given a corresponding lower
contextual oer following interview.
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see its webpage: University of Liverpool School of Medicine.
University of Liverpool School of Medicine
MB ChB Medicine and Surgery (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
If applying as a graduate, a 2:1 honours degree in a biological, biomedical
or health sciences degree and A levels of BCC including Chemistry and one
other science subject (e.g Biology, Maths, or Physics). If applying with a
non-science degree, higher grades in science A levels would be required.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA, to include Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or
Mathemacs and a third academic subject.
AA at Advanced Higher including Biology and Chemistry. AAAAB–AAAAA at
Higher.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
GCSEs in nine subjects. A score of 15 points from the nine including
core and addional science (or Biology, Chemistry and Physics), English
Language and Maths. In scoring system A*/A/9/8/7 = 2 points; B grade/6 =
1 point
Minimum of Scosh Naonal 5 ( intermediate 2) in Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, English Language, Maths and at least two other subjects aained
by the end of S4.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points overall (at rst sing): Higher level a minimum of 6,6,6 to include
Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or Mathemacs and a third
academic subject. 5,5,5 at standard level (subjects not oered at HL).
Personal statement
Personal statement will not be used in making the decision to invite to
interview but is likely to be assessed at interview.
Admissions test UCAT for non-graduates, GAMSAT for graduates.
Interview
Interview method On-line but format to be conrmed for 2022
Work experience
If applying to our medical school you are advised, as a minimum, to read
the ‘statement on the core values and aributes needed to study medicine’
and ‘work experience guidelines for applicants to medicine’. In response to
COVID-19 ‘Guidance on gaining relevant work experience to study medicine
during the pandemic’ has been created.
Widening parcipaon
See website for details.
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see its webpage: University of Manchester School of Medicine.
University of Manchester School of Medicine
MB ChB Medicine (A106)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
-
-
Number of applicants per place
-
-
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Applicants with a 2:1 degree and A levels at BBB gained at the rst aempt
will be considered.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level including Chemistry or Biology and one of Chemistry, Biology,
Physics, Psychology, Maths or Further Maths.
AA at Advanced Higher by the end of Secondary 6. AAAA at Scosh
Higher by the end of Secondary 5 to be achieved in the same sing at rst
aempt.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
We require at least seven GCSEs at grade A (7) or A* (8+). English Language,
Mathemacs and at least two science subjects are required at GCSE
minimum grade B (6). If Dual Award Science or Core and Addional Science
are oered, the minimum required is BB (66).
Internaonal Baccalaureate
37 points with 7,6,6 at Higher level. If Maths and English Language are not
oered as part of the Diploma, they should be oered at GCSE or IGCSE at
grade B or above. Major subjects must include Chemistry or Biology, plus
another science and one further subject at Higher Level.
Personal statement
Personal statement not normally used. An electronic non-academic
informaon form will be sent to candidates ahead of interview.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
We have made changes to our use of work experience as a result of the
pandemic. Please see website for details.
Widening parcipaon
We make some contextual oers automacally (normally AAB or ABB) for
applicants who meet specic WP criteria and for those applicants enrolled
on our WP programmes (e.g. MAP/PWAP). We also parcipate in the
UKWPMED scheme. See website for details.
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see its webpage: Newcastle University Medical School.
Newcastle University Medical School
MBBS Medicine and Surgery (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (graduate
applicants)
Applicants must have achieved, or expect to achieve, an honours degree
in any discipline to at least an upper second class or rst class Honours or
integrated master's degree.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level excluding Use of Mathemacs, World Development,
Communicaon and Culture. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels,
we require a pass in the praccal element.
AA at Advanced Higher and AAAAA at Higher. No requirement for science
subjects.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals No specic requirements.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
38 points with no subject graded less than 5. No requirement for science
subjects.
Personal statement
Not used prior or at interview. Read prior to oers being made but is not
scored.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method
Mulple mini-interviews for Home students. Panel interviews for
internaonal students. Internaonal students can opt to have a virtual
interview in their home country or aend a panel interview on campus in
Newcastle.
Work experience
Emphasis on applicants being able to show a commitment to caring
which can be accomplished in a number of ways other than in a hospital
or general pracce seng, such as volunteering in an elderly care home,
hospice, nursery or helping someone less fortunate. The medical school
is also interested in individuals who have shown commitment to working
as part of a team over a prolonged period of me in any area, including
voluntary, sports, other extra-curricular acvies.
Widening parcipaon
Our commitment to widening parcipaon includes University admissions.
When considering all undergraduate student applicaons, we make use of
addional data (socioeconomic, school or college and/or personal or family
circumstances) to set each student’s academic achievements in the context
of their circumstances. This data, together with those provided on the
UCAS applicaon, inform the oers we make. See website for details.
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see its webpage: University of Nongham Medical School.
University of Nongham School of Medicine
BMBS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (graduate
applicants)
2.1 any degree, but must have achieved our A level requirements if not
science based, and all must have minimum GCSE level 4 (C) in maths and
English language.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA including biology and chemistry. A pass is required in science
praccal tests, where these are assessed separately.
AA at Advanced Higher including Biology and Chemistry. AAAAB at Scosh
Higher including Biology and Chemistry, Maths and English Language.
Grade A must be achieved in Biology and Chemistry.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Six GCSEs at grade 7 (A). These GCSEs must include Biology, Chemistry and
Physics as either individual subjects, triple science or double science. They
may include Maths amd English.
At least AAAAAA in Scosh Naonal 5 qualicaons including the sciences
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Maths and English Language.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points (6, 6, 6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, excluding
core component). English language is required at either standard level
(grade 6) or higher level (grade 5).
Personal statement
We do not score the personal statement but it will be assessed alongside
the School reference aer interview and before oers are made.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method
Mulple mini-interviews but for 2021 entry an on line 4 staon interview
was used.
Work experience
Work experience not expected from March 2020 due to Covid-19
pandemic.
Widening parcipaon
If an applicant is eligible for the University of Nongham WP Flag, they
may be accepted with predicated grades of AAB with at least one A in
either Biology or Chemistry or
IB - 35 (6,6,5 at Higher Level including 6 in either Biology or Chemistry,
excluding core component) and may be given a corresponding lower
contextual oer following interview.
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see its webpage: University of Oxford Medical School.
University of Oxford Medical School
BM BCh Medicine (A100)
6 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A*AA at A level achieved in one sing, to include Chemistry, plus at least
one of Biology, Physics or Maths.
AAAAA at Scosh Highers. AA in Advanced Highers including Chemistry
and one of Biology, Physics or Maths.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
For candidates with GCSEs, the number and proporon of passes at 8/9
(A*) will be used along with the admissions test score in the rst stage of
shortlisng. Where school performance data are available, GCSE aainment
will be measured relave to the average aainment at the candidate's
school. Find out more here.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
39 points, including core points, with 7,6,6 at Higher Level. Candidates are
required to take Chemistry and a second science (Biology or Physics or
Maths) to Higher Level.
Personal statement
The personal statement is considered along with all other aspects of the
applicaon for those applicants who are not automacally shortlisted, and
may be used as the basis for interview quesons for those shortlisted.
Admissions test BMAT
Interview
Interview method
Panel interviews at two colleges. Each shortlisted candidate typically
receives a total of four interviews.
Work experience
Considered by admissions tutors alongside all other aspects of the
applicaon. Candidates may choose to explain how any experiences they
may have had enable them to demonstrate their suitability for medicine.
Widening parcipaon
See websites for details.
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see its webpage: Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine.
Plymouth University Peninsula Medical School
BMBS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place
-
-
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A*AA–AAB at A Level to include Biology and one other science from
Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Psychology.
Please note the AAB oer is inuenced by contextual data known at the
point of applicaon.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Seven GCSE passes at grades 9–4 (A–C) including English Language, Maths
and either GCSE double award Science or two from single award Chemistry,
Biology, or Physics.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36–38 points overall including 6 in Biology and one further science from
Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and Psychology at the Higher Level.
Personal statement Not scored.
Admissions test
UCAT (GAMSAT for graduates or more than ve years since current
qualicaons were achieved).
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience No specic requirements.
Widening parcipaon
The University of Plymouth are commied to Widening Access (WA) and
ensuring that all students with the potenal to succeed, regardless of their
background, are encouraged to apply with us. The addional informaon
gained through contextual data enables our Admissions Advisory Panel to
recognise a student’s achievements and idenfy their potenal to succeed
in the context of their background and experience. Contextual data is
consulted when determining to issue an AAB oer. See website for details.
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see its webpage: Barts and the London School of Medicine and Denstry.
Queen Mary University, Barts and the London School of Medicine
MBBS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Applicants with a 2:1 degree in a bioscience subject have no further A level
requirements in Biology or Chemistry; if in science subject that does not
contain these elements then minimum grade C in Biology or Chemistry is
required; if in a non-science degree then minimum grade B in Biology or
Chemistry is required plus one other science also at grade B.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A*AA at A level including Chemistry or Biology and a second science subject
(Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths). Any third A level can be taken except
for Further Maths.
AAA in Scosh Highers, including Biology and Chemistry. Grades AA
in Advanced Highers in two of the subjects oered at Scosh Highers,
including Chemistry and/or Biology.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
777666 (AAABBB for GSCEs taken before 2015) or above in any order to
include Biology, Chemistry, English Language, and Maths (or Addional
Maths or Stascs).
Internaonal Baccalaureate
38 points with a minimum of 6 points in the Higher level science subjects
and 6 points in the third Higher level subject. Three subjects are required,
including Chemistry or Biology and one other science or mathemacal
subject at Higher level, and three subjects at Standard level including
Chemistry or Biology, if not oered at the Higher level.
Personal statement
They are referred to at the interviews but not part of the inial assessment
process.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Panel Interviews
Work experience
Interview panelists will ask about work experience and candidates will
be expected to draw on their experiences to answer competency based
quesons.
Widening parcipaon
Please refer to our Admissions Policy.
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see its webpage: Queen’s University Belfast Medical School.
Queen’s University Belfast, Medical School
MB BCh BAO Medicine (A100)
5 years Please note these requirements are currently being reviewed
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Full academic background is taken into account. The minimum A level
threshold (or equivalent in other qualicaons) is ABB at rst aempt with
2.1 honours degree, or BBB for those with a First Class Honours degree or
PhD.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level and A in a fourth AS level subject including Chemistry plus
at least one other from Biology/Maths/Physics or A*AA at A level including
Chemistry and Biology or A*AA at A level including Chemistry and either
Maths/Physics and AS level Biology grade B.
Advanced Highers required varies from AA–AAA, Chemistry (Grade A) plus a
grade A in at least one from Physics, Biology and Maths are required.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
GCSE Mathemacs minimum grade C/4 and either GCSE Physics minimum
grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science minimum grades CC/44 are
required if these subjects are not oered at AS-level or A-level.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points overall, including 6,6,6 at Higher level. Higher level Chemistry and
Biology required. If Physics is not oered as part of the IB then a pass in
GCSE Physics or Double Award Science, or equivalent, is required.
Personal statement
Personal Statements are not scored as part of the selecon process.
There should be evidence of commitment and movaon in the personal
statement and it should state explicitly that Medicine is their career choice.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
No specic requirements. Experience encouraged in healthcare-related
environments and volunteering.
Widening parcipaon
Applicants who have been educated at a secondary school in Northern
Ireland to at least Year 12 will be short-listed on the basis of AS level grades
(rather than GCSE performance) plus UCAT results and predicted A level
performance.
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see its webpage: University of Sheeld Medical School.
University of Sheeld Medical School
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Applicants with a 2:1 degree in any subject and BBB at A level, including
Chemistry or Biology taken in one sing, will be considered.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level, including Chemistry or Biology, and another science
(Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology), taken in one sing.
Further Maths is not accepted.
AA at Advanced Higher including Chemistry or Biology and another science
(Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology). AAAAB at Scosh Higher.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
77777 (AAAAA) at GCSE. Applicants must have a minimum of 6 (B) in
English Language, Maths and Science. Resits are accepted (single resit per
GCSE and all resits should be taken in the same sing).
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points overall with 6s in Higher Level subjects (to include Chemistry or
Biology and another science subject) and no less than 4 in Standard Level
subjects.
Personal statement
Not read or scored. Interest in medicine, work experience /volunteering
and outside interests are all explored at interview
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Interest in what applicants have learned from their work experience. In
addion to shadowing a GP or other medical praconer, there are many
other areas related to medicine in which applicants can gain experience,
such as care homes or community-based work experience. Clinical work
experience is preferred but not required.
Widening parcipaon
Schemes such as Discover Medicine and Realising Opportunies encourage
applicaons from under-represented groups and those who have the ability
to become good doctors but would not normally consider this as a serious
opon. Applicaons from candidates with dierent backgrounds and of
all ages are encouraged. There are dedicated routes of entry, via UCAS,
for students on specic courses at Sheeld Hallam University and the
University of Bradford. See website for details.
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see its webpage: University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine.
University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine
BMBS (BM5) Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level including Biology and one other science and including a pass
in the praccal examinaons.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
All applicants must have a minimum of seven B grades (grade 6) at GCSE ,
including English language, Mathemacs, Biology and Chemistry, Addional
Science and Science, or Combined Science (or an equivalent standard in
other qualicaons approved by the University).
Mature non-graduate applicants- Applicants must hold four GCSEs at grade
C/4 or above, including English language,mathemacs and either biology
and chemistry, combined science, or science and addional science.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points, with 6,6,6 at Higher Level in three subjects, to include Biology
and one other scinece subject.
Personal statement
Selectors use the personal statement to inform interview quesons related
to the non-academic criteria if the applicant is invited to aend a Selecon
Day.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Selecon day
Work experience
Compleon of formal work experience or volunteering is not required.
However, applicants are expected to demonstrate what they have learned
from their experiences of interacng with people in health or social care
sengs (this may include work experience, paid employment and personal
experiences both in and outside health and social care sengs).
Widening parcipaon
Contextual Oer AAB. See website for details.
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see its webpage: University of St Andrews Medical School.
University of St Andrews Medical School
MB ChB or MBBS Medicine (A100)
6 years (3 years at St Andrews and 3 years at a partner medical school)
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Applicants with a 2:1 honours degree in a science subject, achieved in
the last three years, will be considered with a B grade at A level or Higher
Chemistry, and B grades at GCSE or Naonal 5 in Biology, English and
Maths.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers/ Scosh Advanced
Highers
AAA at A level including Chemistry and one other of Biology, Maths or
Physics. Minimum entry: AAB at A level including Chemistry and one other
of Biology, Maths or Physics.
AAAAB at Higher in S5 including Chemistry and one other of Biology (or
Human Biology), Maths or Physics, to be taken in the same sing. Grades
BBB in Highers or Advanced Highers in S6 are required. Applicants can use
our indicator tool to determine which oer they are eligible for.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
If Biology, Maths or English are not oered at A level or Higher/Advanced
Higher then each must be oered at GCSE grade B (grade 5) or Naonal 5
grade B.
Generally ve A grades (numerical grade 7) in GCSE are required at one
sing to be considered for interview.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
38 points. At Higher level, grades 6,6,6 to include Chemistry and one other
of Biology, Maths or Physics. At Standard level, grades 6,6,6 to include
Maths, Biology, English if not oered at Higher level.
Personal statement
Not scored but health-related work experience required for applicant to be
considered for interview.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Applicants should have gained work or shadowing experience in a caring
or health environment. This does not have to be in a hospital or GP
surgery but could be in a nursing home or hospice or through working with
people who have ill health or disability. During the Covid-19 pandemic,
opportunies to gain work experience for rst-me applicants to medicine
have been aected and this will be taken into account.
Widening parcipaon
Widening parcipaon applicants may be considered with lower than
standard grades. See website for explanaon of academic and contextual
requirements. St Andrews parcipates in the Reach scheme.
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see its webpage: St George’s, University of London.
St George’s, University of London
MBBS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (graduate
applicants)
Undergraduate degree: 2:1 honours degree in any discipline
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level including Chemistry and Biology. Please note, this is the
minimum entry requirement, but you may receive an oer ranging between
AAA – A*AA at A Level.
AAA at Scosh Higher to include Chemistry and/or Biology. AA at Advanced
higher including Chemistry and/or Biology. English Language at Standard
Grade 2 or higher is required.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Five subjects graded 6 (B) or above including English Language, Maths, and
Science (Double or Triple award).
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points in an academic subject (including TOK and EE). 18 points at higher
level including minimum grade 6 in Biology and Chemistry. Standard Level:
a minimum score of 5 must be aained in Maths and English, if at least
a B/6 grade has not previously been aained in GCSE level Maths and
English.
Personal statement Not scored.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
In response to the government’s social distancing guidelines, which have
a signicant impact on all areas of life, we have chosen to relax our work
experience requirements for prospecve applicants for our courses which
would normally require these.
Despite the relaxed requirements, we sll require our applicants to have
an understanding of the realies of working as a healthcare professional
and to show they have the necessary skills and aributes for their chosen
career.
Widening parcipaon
Our two Contextual Admissions Schemes; Contextual Oer and Contextual
Consideraon, are both open to undergraduate applicants. See website for
details.
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see its webpage: University of Sunderland School of Medicine.
University of Sunderland School of Medicine
MB ChB Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Applicants with a 2:1 degree in any subject will be considered with BBB
at A level including Biology or Chemistry plus another science. Graduates
who hold a 2:1 degree who do not hold BBB in the required A levels can be
considered but will need to have completed GAMSAT.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA at A level, completed within two years and including Chemistry or
Biology plus a second science subject. Only one subject from a combinaon
of Maths or Further Maths or Stascs will be considered within the three
A Levels. A Level grades must be achieved in one sing.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
A minimum of ve full GCSEs at grade 7 (A), with a minimum of grade 6
(B) required in English Language, Maths, and double award science, triple
award science or three separate sciences.
AAAAA at Scosh Naonal 5, with grade B in English Language, Maths,
Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
35 points from six academic subjects, including Chemistry or Biology plus a
second science at Higher Level. Grades of 6,6,6 at Higher Level and 6,6,5 at
Standard Level usually required. No grades below 5 are accepted.
Personal statement
Not assessed. Applicants are required to complete a post-applicaon roles
and responsibilies form.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews and numeracy test
Work experience
Any work experience that showcases your communicaon and
leadership skills. Aributes such as responsibility and movaon may be
demonstrated through working with customers or clients requiring support,
assistance or service.
Widening parcipaon
A signicant aim of the medical school is to enable applicaons from less
advantaged socio-economic backgrounds and create doctors who are more
representave of the populaon they serve. For students that meet criteria
aending and compleng the Medicine Summer School will guarantee you
a Mulple Mini Interview (MMI), subject to meeng the GCSE, A Level and
UCAT requirements. You will sll be required to complete the Roles and
Responsibilies form.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University College London Medical School.
University College London Medical School
MBBS BSc Medicine (A100)
6 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
-
-
Number of applicants per place
-
-
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
Graduate applicants will need to be predicted or have achieved an upper
second-class Honours (2.1) degree from a recognised UK university -
science and non-science graduates are considered equally. Degrees
awarded by universies outside the UK are not accepted.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A*AA at A level including Biology and Chemistry.
A1, A, A at Advanced Higher (or A1, A at Advanced Higher and AAA at
Higher) including Chemistry and Biology at Advanced Higher.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals English Language and Maths GCSEs are required at grade 6 (B).
Internaonal Baccalaureate
39 total points. A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including
Biology and Chemistry, each with minimum score 6. No score below 5.
Personal statement
Personal statements are read and priority scored using the following
criteria: work experience, movaon to study medicine, evidence of team
work, leadership and communicaon skills, independent learning skills and
other interests. We encourage students to think reecvely about their
skills and experiences, and how they have helped to prepare them for a
career in medicine.
Admissions test BMAT
Interview
Interview method
Our interview process is currently under review. We ancipate using
Mulple Mini Interviews for applicants in 2021-22.
Work experience
We would recommend any experience that involves working with other
people, building relevant skills or gaining insight into healthcare professions
is helpful for your applicaon. Your reecons on what you learnt from
your work experience will be assessed via your personal statement,
and may also be assessed at interview. Please also refer to the work
experienceguidance provided by Medical Schools Council.
Widening parcipaon
Eligible students who successfully complete the Access UCL scheme will
receive a reduced oer of AAB at A Level (to include biology and chemistry
at grade A). See website for details.
Target Medicine is UCL Medical School's widening parcipaon iniave.
The programme includes a Mentoring Scheme, Summer School and
Summer Challenge. See website for details.
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see its webpage: University of Central Lancashire Medical School.
University of Central Lancashire Medical School
MBBS Medicine (A100)
5 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAB at A Level. At least two science subjects to include Chemistry and a
third academic subject.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Evidence of sustained academic achievement with a broad study of Science,
Maths and English up to 16 years of age.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
Higher level 36 points overall (to include Chemistry, an addional science
subject and one other subject at Higher Level) and 3 at Standard level, at a
minimum of 5 points each.
Personal statement
The personal statement, academic reference and transferable skills
statement are used to shortlist applicants for interview.
Admissions test
None
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Applicants are asked to submit a transferable skills statement, which
allows them to reect on: work experience /shadowing/ voluntary work or
experience in a caring role, impact and value of the work undertaken, the
level of responsibility taken within this experience. The statement will be
the focus for one of the staons in the mulple-mini Interview.
Widening parcipaon
Weighng will be given to widening parcipaon students who apply for
UK places on the course. During the applicaon process, all shortlisted
applicants for UK places will be invited to complete a widening parcipaon
form if they wish to be considered against these criteria.
Four regional UK scholarships oering full tuion fees and a maintenance
grant are also available.
Addional informaon
Home applicants to MBBS at UCLan must be resident in the North West of
England. The applicaon deadline for internaonal students can be found
here. Home students must submit their UCAS applicaon by 15 October.
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Graduate Entry
Medicine
This is open to applicaon from those who already
have a bachelor’s degree. Many universies accept a
degree in any subject, but some require the previous
degree to be science- or health-related. It is a four-
year accelerated degree in most cases, but in some
universies it is a ve-year course. It is also known as
the Graduate Entry Programme.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Birmingham Medical School.
University of Birmingham Medical School
MB ChB Medicine and Surgery (A101)
4 years
Home Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
2:1 in a life science subject. The degree result is scored and contributes to
an applicaon score. The other elements that are scored are indicated.
A levels/Scosh Highers
School-leaving results are scored. One of Biology or Chemistry must be
oered. If a school is classied as contextual based on our criteria, the
threshold grades for each score band are adjusted.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals English or Maths at grade 7 (A) is normally required.
Internaonal Baccalaureate Higher Level results are scored using an equivalency to A Level grades.
Personal statement
Personal statement is not scored but should provide evidence of
commitment to study medicine.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
At interview we will assess the values held by an applicant, their movaon
towards a career in medicine and their understanding of the medical
profession. Due to current pandemic restricons, we will not require an
applicant to draw upon face-to-face experiences.
Widening parcipaon
When scoring an applicaon contextual data is taken into account relang
to secondary school performance. Care leavers will receive compensatory
adjustments for both secondary school and degree results.
Only open to applicants from
the UK.
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see its webpage: University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine.
University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine
MB BChir Medicine (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons At least a 2.1 degree in any discipline.
A levels/Scosh Highers
Academically compeve applicants will generally have at least AAA at A
level or equivalent, including an A or A* at Chemistry (passed within seven
years of entry), plus A level passes in two of the following: Physics, Biology,
Maths.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals No specic requirements.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
Academically compeve applicants will generally have at least 36 points
with 6,6,6 at Higher level including Chemistry and two of the following
at Higher or Standard level: Physics, Biology, Maths. Those who do not
hold these grades should be aware that their applicaon will be in direct
compeon with those who do.
Personal statement Personal statement is reviewed prior to interview but not scored.
Admissions test None.
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Medical/healthcare experience as a paid or volunteer worker in the private
or public healthcare industry and the shadowing of medical professionals
in hospital/GP pracce. Varied and consistent hands-on paent care along
with experience working within an NHS environment is favoured.
Only open to applicants from
the UK.
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see its webpage: Cardi University School of Medicine.
Cardi University School of Medicine
Medicine: Graduate Entry MBBCh (A101/A102)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – N/A
Number of applicants per place – N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
This is a specic four-year programme for applicants enrolled on one of our
four Feeder Stream degree courses in Wales. Applicants must achieve at
least a 2.1 Honours degree. See website for details.
A levels/Scosh Highers
Applicants are required to achieve a 2:1 (upper second class) in rst degree
and BBB/ABC at A Level. A pass in the science praccal is normally required.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
9 GCSE's including GCSE Maths and English Language grade 6 (B), 66 (BB) in
Double Science, or 66 (BB) in Biology and Chemistry.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
Overall of 32 points excluding theory of knowledge and extended
essay. Two science subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Physics and either
Mathemacs or Stascs, but not Mathemacal Studies at HL, with 6 being
achieved in either Chemistry or Biology. Chemistry or Biology must be
oered at SL with score of 7, if not at HL. Physics must be oered at GCSE
if not at HL or Subsidiary Level. If Maths and English Language are not
oered within the diploma they should be oered as GCSE subjects with at
least grade B.
Personal statement
Evidence of: insight into a career in medicine, experience and reecon of
personal responsibility, experience and reecon in a caring environment,
a balanced approach to life, evidence of self-directed learning, a sense of
social awareness; posive references.
Admissions test GAMSAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
The university recognises that opportunies for work experience will
vary according to individual circumstances. Applicants are to showcase
an appreciaon of the length of the training programme and the career
structure.
Widening parcipaon
The Feeder Stream accelerated entry programmes have been developed
as part of Cardi University's commitment to widening access to medicine,
enabling a small number of selected students within specic programmes
to join the feeder stream, taking on addional modules and graduang
from these programmes with a rst or 2.1 honours degree, to enter the
second year of the ve-year A100 medical programme. See website for
details.
Only open to applicants
applicants enrolled onto a
feeder stream courses in
Wales.
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see its webpage: King’s College London School of Medical Educaon.
King’s College London School of Medical Educaon
MBBS Medicine (A102)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – –
Number of applicants per place – –
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
A minimum 2:1 (upper second class honours) undergraduate degree (or
internaonal equivalent) in a Biosciences subject.
A levels/Scosh Highers There are no specic A level requirements (except for nursing graduates).
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals There are no specic GCSE requirements.
Internaonal Baccalaureate There are no specic IB requirements.
Personal statement Personal statements are used as part of the interview shortlisng process.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
We would normally expect that applicants will have undertaken some
voluntary work experience in a caring/health environment and/or
observaon in a medical clinical seng. It is important for applicants to
have a realisc appreciaon of what a career as a health professional
involves.
Only open to applicants from
the UK.
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see its webpage: University of Liverpool School of Medicine.
University of Liverpool School of Medicine
MB ChB Medicine and Surgery (A101)
4 years WITHDRAWN FOR 2022 query for 23
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
A minimum upper second class honours degree in a Biological, Biomedical,
or Health Science subject.
Dental graduates must already hold MJDF (Porolio plus Part 1 and Part 2
exams). Dental graduates who hold a BDS degree from outside the EU will
need ORE/LDS. BDS degrees will need to be registered with the General
Dental Council.
A levels/Scosh Highers
BBB at A level including Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or
Mathemacs.
AAAAA-AABBB Highers plus AB Advanced Highers. A in Biology and
Chemistry.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals English Language and Maths at a minimum of grade C/grade 4 equivalent.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
32 points to include 3 subjects at higher level; at least 5 in both Higher level
Chemistry and one other Higher Level science to include Biology, Maths or
Physics.
Personal statement
The personal statement will not be used in making the decision to invite to
interview but will be assessed at interview.
Admissions test GAMSAT
Interview
Interview method Yet to be conrmed for entry in 2022.
Work experience
No specic work experience is stated but applicants must be able to
demonstrate our non-academic criteria which will be assessed at interview.
Only open to applicants from
the UK.
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itself, see its webpage: Newcastle University Medical School.
Newcastle University Medical School
MBBS Medicine (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
2.1 achieved in any previous degree, or integrated master’s or be a
pracsing healthcare professional with a post-registraon qualicaon.
A levels/Scosh Highers Not scored.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals Not scored.
Internaonal Baccalaureate Not scored.
Personal statement
Not used prior or at interview. It is consulted prior to oers being made but
is not scored.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Emphasis on applicants being able to show a commitment to caring,
which can be accomplished in a number of ways other than in a hospital
or general pracce seng, for example by volunteering in an elderly care
home, hospice, nursery or helping someone less fortunate.
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see its webpage: University of Nongham Medical School.
University of Nongham Medical School
BMBS Medicine and Surgery (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – –
Number of applicants per place – –
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
Minimum 2.2 expected in previous degree in any subject. Students are
ableto apply during the nal year of study and condional oers are made
if successful. Students will be asked to supply conrmaon of degree
classicaon by the deadline specied in the condional oer.
A levels/Scosh Highers
Not scored.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals Not scored.
Internaonal Baccalaureate Not scored.
Personal statement
Personal statements are not scored, ranked or used to determine who is
invited to interview.
Personal statements are read rounely following the interview cycle.
Admissions test GAMSAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews (held remotely during pandemic)
Work experience
This is usually taken into consideraon, however, it is acknowledged that
candidates may not have been able to gain any work or volunteering
experience during the pandemic.
Widening parcipaon
Applicaons are accepted (and encouraged) and welcomed from a diverse
range of students. Students who have studied a science or non-science
degree are welcome to apply.
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itself, see its webpage: University of Oxford Medical School.
University of Oxford Medical School
BM BCh Medicine (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – –
Number of applicants per place – –
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
Previous degree in applied or experimental science, including Engineering.
A 2.1 or above is expected.
A levels/Scosh Highers
Passes at A-level of at least AAB with an A or A* in Chemistry (grade
requirements apply if A-levels were taken within the last 5 years; applicants
whose exams were taken more than 5 years prior to the year of applicaon
are not required to have AAB, although their grades will be assessed
carefully at the shortlisng stage).
Scosh applicants must have AAB with an A in Scosh Advanced Higher
Chemistry if taken within last 5 years. Applicants with a degree in Chemistry
or Biochemistry (2.1 or above) are exempt from this requirement.
Applicants must also have one from Biology, Physics or Mathemacs at
Scosh Advanced Higher Level.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Applicants with a degree in a subject other than bioscience must have a
qualicaon in biology at GCSE or equivalent level.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
Applicants must have an overall score of 36 (including core points) and
scores of 6 in subjects taken at Higher Level. Applicants are required to
oer the following subjects at Higher Level:
i) Chemistry (unless applicants have a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry
with a 2.1 or above)
ii) At least one from Biology, Physics or Mathemacs.
Personal statement
Considered alongside other applicaon materials including the course-
specic online Oxford Applicaon Form, UCAS applicaon, and references.
Admissions test BMAT
Interview
Interview method Panel interviews
Work experience
All applicants must show evidence of their genuine commitment and
personal suitability to medicine as demonstrated through any relevant work
experience in a health or social care seng.
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see its webpage: Barts and the London School of Medicine.
Queen Mary University, Barts and the London School of Medicine
MBBS Medicine (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
Applicants may apply in the nal year of their degree and must be
predicted/achieved at least an upper second class honours degree (or
equivalent) in any subject. Degrees are divided into three categories.
• Bioscience degrees which contain sucient Biology and Chemistry – no
further A or AS level requirements.
• For science degrees which lack Biology or Chemistry, candidates must
have a minimum A or AS level grade C for Biology and/or Chemistry
(depending on what is missing in the degree).
• For non-science degrees, candidates must have a minimum B grade in
A or AS level Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science also at grade
B. Accepted science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths,
and Psychology. You may apply with achieved or predicted grades.
Degrees must be completed in the natural length intended for the
qualicaon (generally three years for Bachelors and four years for
integrated Masters).
A levels/Scosh Highers Please see above, depending on degree.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals Not scored.
Internaonal Baccalaureate Not scored.
Personal statement
Personal statements are not given a score but will be assessed to see a
genuine interest in medicine and outline any work experience undertaken.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Assessment centre including a panel interview
Work experience
Work experience is assessed as part of the shortlisng process but is not
scored. Interview panelists will ask about work experience and candidates
will be expected to draw on their experiences to answer competency based
quesons.
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itself, see its webpage: University of Sheeld Medical School.
University of Sheeld Medical School
MB BCh Medicine (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
-
N/A
Number of applicants per place
-
N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
An upper second class or rst class Bachelor's degree in an appropriate life
sciences subject. Master's degrees or doctoral degrees are not considered.
A levels/Scosh Highers
BBB at A level, one of which must be Chemistry or Biology, taken in one
sing. Further Maths is not accepted.
AAAAB in Scosh Highers and BB in Advanced Level, including Chemistry
or Biology. Resits are accepted (single resit per A level or Scosh Higher/
Advanced Higher) and all resits should be taken in the same sing.
Where a graduate applicant has BBB or beer at A level but the pre-
degree A levels do not include Chemistry or Biology, we will consider the
applicaon if the candidate has taken A level Chemistry or Biology aer
their Bachelor's degree and achieved (or is predicted to achieve) a grade B
or higher.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Grade 4 (C) or higher at GCSE English Language. Applicants holding iGCSE
English as a Second Language or Edexcel iGCSE English Language B are
required to hold a grade B or higher.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
32 points overall with 5s in Higher Level subjects (to include Chemistry or
Biology) and no less than four in Standard Level subjects.
Personal statement
Not read or scored. Interest in medicine, work experience/volunteering and
outside interests are all explored at interview.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Interest in what applicants have learned from their work experience. In
addion to shadowing a GP or other medical praconer, there are many
other areas related to medicine in which applicants can gain experience,
such as care homes or community-based work experience.
Widening parcipaon
This programme is only open to Home students who come from widening
parcipaon backgrounds. See website for details.
This degree is open to UK
applicants who meet specic
widening parcpaon criteria.
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see its webpage: University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine.
University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine
BMBS (BM4) Medicine (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons 2.1 achieved in previous degree in any subject.
A levels/Scosh Highers N/A
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
All applicants must have a minimum grade C (grade 4) in GCSE
mathemacs, English Language and either Chemistry and Biology, or
Science and Addional Science, or Combined Science (or an equivalent
standard in other qualicaons approved by the University).
Internaonal Baccalaureate N/A
Personal statement
Selectors use the personal statement to inform interview quesons related
to the non-academic criteria if the applicant is invited to aend a Selecon
Day.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Selecon day
Work experience
Compleon of formal work experience or volunteering is not required.
However, applicants are expected to demonstrate what they have learned
from their experiences of interacng with people in health or social care
sengs (this may include work experience, paid employment and personal
experiences both in and outside health and social care sengs).
Only open to applicants from
the UK.
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see its webpage: ScotGEM. This course is run as a partnership between the universies of Dundee and St Andrews.
ScotGEM (University of Dundee and
University of St Andrews)
MB ChB Medicine (A101) 4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – N/A
Number of applicants per place – N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
2.1 or rst class honours degree (or equivalent), achieved or predicted.
Applicants will not be considered if their rst degree does not meet this
requirement, even if they subsequently gain further degrees (Bachelor’s,
Master’s or PhD). Honours degrees in any discipline will be accepted.
Applicants who are on, or have been on, a medical degree course will not
be considered, including any intercalang degree.
A levels/Scosh Highers Grade B or above in Chemistry at A level or Scosh Higher.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
GCSE Maths at grade B (numerical grade 5) or above; or Standard Grade
credit 1 or 2; or Intermediate 2 grade A or B; or Naonal 5 grade B or
above.
Internaonal Baccalaureate Higher Level Chemistry grade 5 or above and Standard Level Maths grade 5.
Personal statement
Not scored but health-related work experience required. Applicants also
required to ll out online quesonnaire with more details of relevant
experience.
Admissions test GAMSAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Work experience should be achieved in a health situaon with people who
may be ill, disabled, elderly or by shadowing a doctor at work. The main
aim of work experience is to gain insight into health and healthcare delivery
and to allow candidates to make an informed choice before deciding to
apply to study medicine. Medically related work experience is not scored
but instead forms part of the discussions at interview.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, opportunies to gain work experience for
rst-me applicants to medicine have been aected and this will be taken
into account.
Only open to applicants from
the UK.
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see its webpage: St George’s, University of London.
St George’s, University of London
MBBS Medicine (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
Minimum 2:1 honours degree in any subject OR a postgraduate degree (any
discipline) at a pass or above.
A levels/Scosh Highers Not scored.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals Not scored.
Internaonal Baccalaureate Not scored.
Personal statement Not scored.
Admissions test GAMSAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
In response to the government’s social distancing guidelines, which have
a signicant impact on all areas of life, we have chosen to relax our work
experience requirements for prospecve applicants for our courses which
would normally require these.
Despite the relaxed requirements, we sll require our applicants to have
an understanding of the realies of working as a healthcare professional
and to show they have the necessary skills and aributes for their chosen
career. Online resources can give you valuable insight into working in
the healthcare sector and outline the wide range of careers and courses
available. You can nd a number of suggested resources for each of our
courses on our website.
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Only open to applicants from
the UK.
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see its webpage: Swansea University Medical School.
Swansea University Medical School
MB BCh Medicine (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
Minimum 2.1 in previous degree in any subject or either a merit in an
integrated undergraduate master’s degree or 2.2 in previous degree if also
aained a postgraduate master’s or PhD.
A levels/Scosh Highers
Not scored.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
Internaonal Baccalaureate Not scored.
Personal statement Not scored but discussed at interview.
Admissions test GAMSAT
Interview
Interview method Thirty-minute wrien test and two twenty-minute panel interviews.
Work experience
Emphasis on quality of reecon and what has been learnt rather than
amount of experience. Explored at interview.
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see its webpage: Ulster University Medical School.
Ulster Univeristy Medical School
MBBS Medicine (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – –
Number of applicants per place – –
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons
Applicants must have a minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree in any discipline.
If you do not have a 2:1 but have a Masters Degree, with an overall pass of
at least 60%, you are sll eligible to apply.
A levels/Scosh Highers
Not scored - we currently focus on degree results, however, we are in
the process of reviewing our admission policy.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals GCSE Prole to include English Language at grade C or equivalent.
Internaonal Baccalaureate Not scored.
Personal statement Not scored, however, we are reviewing this and our admission policy.
Admissions test GAMSAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Work experience is not essenal, however, we will expect applicants to
demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope and challenges of a career in
medicine.
Widening parcipaon
See website for details.
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see its webpage: University of Warwick Medical School.
University of Warwick Medical School
MB ChB Medicine (A101)
4 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons Minimum of 2.1 achieved in any subject.
A levels/Scosh Highers Not scored.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals Not scored.
Internaonal Baccalaureate Not scored.
Personal statement Not scored.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
A minimum of 70 hours of work experience across the four years up unl
the applicaon deadline is required. Applicants must have undertaken at
least two dierent experiences with no single experience counng for more
that 50 hours against the minimum of 70 hours. Experiences must be with
paents or people with healthcare needs. At least one experience needs
to be hands on. Shadowing in a clinical seng is acceptable, but can only
count for 20 hours against the minimum of 70 hours.
All applicants will be required to provide details of their work experience
placements via an online portal, which includes providing ocial
vericaon of the placements normally in the form of a reference or leer
from a suitable lead or manager directly related to the work experience.
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Medicine with a
Preliminary Year
This course takes the form of either a ve-year Standard
Entry Medicine with an addional year at the start,
making a six-year course, or somemes the preliminary
year is taken as a standalone one-year course.
This course is designed for those who achieved highly at
A level, or equivalent, but who did not take the required
science subjects. This extra year gives students the
necessary science training to catch up. It is not a means
of boosng the grades of those who do not meet the
entry requirements of Standard Entry Medicine.
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see its webpage: University of Manchester Medical School.
University of Manchester Medical School
MB ChB Medicine (A104)
6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – –
Number of applicants per place – –
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
A minimum of an upper second (2:1) honours degree and should have
achieved a minimum of BBB at A-level (32 in IB) in your rst sing.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
AAA in either three arts/humanies subjects or two arts/humanies
subjects and one science subject.
Four Highers at grades AAAA by the end of Secondary 5. Grades should be
achieved in the same sing at rst aempt. At least two Advanced Highers
at grades AA are required, aained by the end of Secondary 6.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
At least seven GCSEs at grade A (7) or A* (8+). English Language, Maths and
at least two science subjects are required at GCSE minimum grade B. If Dual
Award Science or Core and Addional Science are oered, the minimum
required is BB.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
36 points are required overall to include core points with at least 6,6,6 at
Higher level. If Maths and English Language are not oered as part of the
Diploma, they should be oered at GCSE or IGCSE at grade B or above.
Higher level subjects should include either three arts/humanies subjects
or two arts/humanies subjects and one science subject.
Personal statement
Personal statement no longer used in assessment. Electronic non-academic
informaon form is used instead.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
We have made changes to our use of work experience as a result of the
pandemic. Please see website for details.
Widening parcipaon
Widening parcipaon applicants with a contextual data ag are idened
through the UCAS applicaon and given a lower UCAT threshold, but not a
lower oer aer interview. See website for details.
Manchester Access Programme (MAP), a targeted work experience scheme
in Preston (PWAP) and automac contextual oers (AAB) are available for
candidates who meet specic WP criteria. See website for details.
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Medicine with a
Gateway Year
These medical degrees are designed for those who are
of high ability but who may be coming from situaons
where they have had barriers to their learning.
The courses can take this into account in dierent
ways, for instance by using ‘adjusted criteria’ to change
the entry requirements for applicants from low-
parcipaon areas.
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see its webpage: University of Aberdeen Medical School.
University of Aberdeen Medical School
Gateway2Medicine (A1A1)
1 year (allows applicaon to MBChB)
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – N/A
Number of applicants per place – N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Scosh Highers
A minimum of four Highers at AABB over one or two sings include two
sciences. Naonal Cercate Level 6 Applied Sciences Group award, to be
achieved with 18 credits plus a science Higher at grade A achieved over one
academic session and accompanied by a reference from course tutor.
Scosh Naonals
English and Maths at grade B and a combinaon of grades A and B passes,
especially in science.
Personal statement
Personal statements are reviewed prior to interview but not scored. May be
assessed at interview.
Admissions test
UCAT is not used for selecon to G2M but applicants can sit prior to start or
at the end of course. UCAT is required for applicaon to A100
Interview
Interview method Mulple-mini interviews.
Work experience
Applicants are expected to have taken steps to gain an understanding of
medicine as a career and their suitability for that career. Students will
complete a credit bearing work experience module as part of the course.
Only open to Scosh
domiciled applicants only
who full eligibility criteria.
Widening parcipaon
This is a widening parcipaon programme. To see the full eligibility
criteria, see the website.
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see its webpage: University of Bristol Medical School.
University of Bristol Medical School
MB ChB Gateway to Medicine (A108)
6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A levels BBC with B in either Chemistry or Biology. Applicants with
predicted or achieved grades of AAB or above, or with A in Chemistry, are
not eligible for this course.
Advanced Higher: BB including Biology or Chemistry, and Standard Level:
BBBBC. Applicants with achieved or predicted Advanced Higher grades of
AA, or with Chemistry at A grade, are not eligible for this course.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals 4 (C) in GCSE Maths or equivalent and 4 (C) in GCSE English or equivalent.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
29 overall including 5 at Higher Level in Biology or Chemistry. Applicants
with predicted or achieved grades of 33 overall including 16 at Higher Level,
or with Chemistry at 6 are not eligible for this course.
BTEC oer
DMM in Applied Sciences, Medical Sciences or Health and Social Care
(Science pathway). Applicants who are taking BTEC plus A-level Chemistry
are not eligible for this course.
Personal statement Personal statement is not scored.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
All applicants should have some praccal work experience in their chosen
career eld in order to show their commitment to the course and career,
and as a basis for quesons at interview. This does not necessarily have
to include clinical experience (ie. hospital, GP or animal clinic based) and
can include work placements undertaken as part of a relevant course or
as independent voluntary work. There is no minimum number of hours or
weeks required, although a minimum of at least ve days is recommended.
Widening parcipaon
Please note that the Gateway programme is a University of Bristol widening
parcipaon iniave open to applicants from specic state schools
and colleges in England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland only.
Students must full a variety of widening parcipaon criteria. See website
for details.
Only open to UK applicants
who meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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see its webpage: University of Bradford.
University of Bradford
Foundaon in Clinical Sciences/Medicine (B991)
1 year (allows applicaon to Sheeld MBChB)
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – N/A
Number of applicants per place – N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
BCC to include at least two A levels minimum grade C. No more than 12
points from Key Skills or any other scheme can count towards the total
UCAS tari points.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
GCSE English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) at
grade 4 (C).
Internaonal Baccalaureate
104 UCAS tari points to include 2 HL subjects at grade 5 plus HL 3 or SL 4
in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.
Personal statement Required as part of UCAS applicaon.
Admissions test N/A
Interview
Interview method
As part of the selecon process, shortlisted candidates are invited to a
Selecon day prior to making oers.
Work experience –
Widening parcipaon
Entry onto the Clinical Sciences course, either directly or via a foundaon
year, allows students a unique and excing opportunity to study science
and health studies, and which can lead to a career in medicine, the
healthcare sciences and other healthcare professions.
This collaborave course provides an opportunity for widening parcipaon
students to enter the MBChB programme at Sheeld Medical School.
Students must achieve an average for the year of at least 70%, (including
70% in Chemistry in the Foundaon year) and no failed assessments. They
must also meet the Sheeld UCAT threshold and meet at least two of the
widening parcipaon criteria. See website for details.
Only open to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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see its webpage: University of Dundee School of Medicine.
University of Dundee School of Medicine
MB ChB Gateway to Medicine (A104)
6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – N/A
Number of applicants per place – N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
A minimum of an upper second class honours degree in a non-science
subject is required to allow consideraon.
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
Widening Access applicants
BBC at A-Level (A2), to include chemistry and another science subject.
ABBB / BBBBB grades at Higher, to include chemistry and another science
subject.
The other three Highers can be your own choice and this will not inuence
assessment.
Applicants with a non-science background
AAA grades at A level (A2), to include no more than one science subject
excluding chemistry.
AAAAB grades at Higher, to include no more than one science subject,
excluding chemistry.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals Previous achievement will be taken into account.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
Only accepted for non-science applicants. 37 points, to include 6,6,6 at
Higher level. Subjects at Higher level should include no more than one
science and exclude Chemistry. Plus three subjects at Standard Level with
an average of grade 6.
Personal statement
It is discussed at interview but is not scored or ranked or taken into
consideratoin for interview selecon.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience It is discussed at the interview stage.
Widening parcipaon
See website for details.
Only open to applicants from
the UK.
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see its webpage: Edge Hill University Medical School.
Edge Hill University Medical School
Foundaon Year for Medicine (A110)
1 year (allows direct progression to MBChB)
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
To be eligible to apply applicants must have lived in the North West of
England and have aended a non-selecve state secondary school for
GCSEs, where the Aainment 8 score is below the naonal average.
Grades BBB at A level are required. These must include Biology and
Chemistry and one other subject.
While Biology and Chemistry are both required at grade B or above, where
grade A or A* is achieved in either Biology or Chemistry (or both Biology
and Chemistry), the third A level subject will be accepted at grade C or
above.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
At least ve GCSEs at grade B or grade 6 or above (or equivalent) are
required at the me of applicaon, including Biology, Chemistry, English
Language and Maths. GCSE Double Science Awards, at grades 6,6 or BB
or above, will also be accepted in lieu of separate GCSEs in Biology and
Chemistry.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
32 points to include Chemistry and Biology at Higher Level and one other
subject at Higher Level and three standard level subjects. Each subject must
be passed with a minimum of 5 points.
Personal statement
The personal statement and reference will be used to disnguish between
borderline applicants.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
No specic work experience is required, but students are asked to draw on
personal experience as part of the Mulple Mini Interviews (MMIs). This
could include work experience.
Widening parcipaon
The MBChB Medicine with Foundaon Year is a widening parcipaon
iniave for local students. To be eligible to apply applicants must live
in the North West of England and have aended a non-selecve state
secondary school for GCSEs, where the Aainment 8 score is below
the naonal average. In addion, applicants must meet aspects of our
specied criteria. See website for details.
Only open to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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see its webpage: Norwich Medical School.
University of East Anglia, Norwich Medical School
MBBS Medicine (A104)
6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A Level BBB or ABC in any subjects. All science A levels must include a pass
in the praccal element.
Scosh Advanced Highers: CCC
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Six GCSEs at grade B/6 or above, including English Language, Mathemacs
and either a single science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or double
science.
Internaonal Baccalaureate 32 overall including 3 subjects at Higher level 5 in any subject.
Personal statement
The personal statement is considered alongside the applicaon but is not
scored.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Candidates must evidence two forms of work experience which have
informed their decision to study medicine.
Widening parcipaon
This course is a ‘Widening Access’ programme for students who are in the
13th year of educaon or le school no more than three years prior to the
course start date. Applicants must have completed their GCSE and Level 3
qualicaons in the UK. It is designed for students whose circumstances
or educaonal opportunies have prevented them from realising their
academic potenal. See website for criteria and details.
Only open to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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see its webpage: University of Glasgow School of Medicine.
University of Glasgow School of Medicine
Glasgow Access Programme (GAP) (A900)
1 year (allows direct progression to MBChB)
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
Minimum of Scosh Higher of AABB* (allowance may be given for
individual circumstances) or equivalent from S5 (with preference given to
those with Higher Chemistry and Biology and one from Physics or Maths).
Candidates in S6 will be expected to pass all courses undertaken in their S6
programme of study, with a minimum of grade C in Advanced Highers, and
would be required as a condion within any oer.
Please note that the programme is aimed primarily at S6 students, although
individual consideraon can be allowed for S5 in exceponal circumstances
only - please get in touch to check these before you apply.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals –
Personal statement Not used as a selecon tool.
Admissions test None
Interview
Interview method Panel Interview
Work experience
There is no mandatory requirement for medical work experience,
but candidates must have a sound understanding or the role and
responsibilies of medical professionals.
Widening parcipaon
As the programme is funded by the Scosh government as part of the
naonal widening parcipaon direcve, candidates are required to be
idened within one of the following categories:
Applicant is resident in an area with a postcode which falls within the
lowest 20% of the Scosh index of mulple deprivaon (SIMD0-20).
Applicant is a young person who is care experienced (young person in care/
care leaver).
Applicant has completed the Reach Programme as a parcipant in the
Remote and Rural Island Cluster.
See website for details.
Only open to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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see its webpage: Hull York Medical School
Hull York Medical School
Medicine with a Gateway Year (A101)
6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
BBC at A level (with B in Biology and Chemistry). Maximum predicted
grades: ABB.
Scosh Highers – please contact the medical school.
BTEC: Disncon-Disncon-Disncon (DDD) in the BTEC Extended
Naonal Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science)
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Five GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C) or equivalent, and including English
Language and Maths. Resits are accepted.
Internaonal Baccalaureate 29 points with 14 at Higher Level to include Biology and Chemistry at 5.
Personal statement Screened but not scored; may be used in borderline decisions.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
No prescribed experience required but applicants should try to obtain a
realisc understanding of the demands of medical training and pracce
Applicants are expected to draw upon their work experience within the
Mulple Mini Interview process.
Widening parcipaon
The programme is a Widening Parcipaon iniave. Applicants must full
one of the following two Widening Parcipaon requirements: 1) You are
a Care Leaver or 2) You full 2 out of 3 of the following contextual data
criteria:
• Your home postcode is in an area of low parcipaon (POLAR quinle 1
or 2)
• None of your parents have any higher educaon qualicaons, such as
a degree, diploma or cercate of higher educaon.
• You applied for and received the UCAT Bursary
Although applicaons from anywhere in the UK will be accepted, we will
priorise those from the Hull York Medical School area at all stages of the
applicaon process. For full details on criteria, please see the website.
Open only to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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see its webpage: Keele University School of Medicine
Keele University Medical School
MBChB Medicine with Health Foundaon Year (A104)
6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A-Level BBC to include Chemistry or Biology.
BTEC Extended Diploma (applied science, health & social care, sport &
exercise science) DDM.
Scosh Highers BBBBB; Advanced Highers BB to include Biology or
Chemistry.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Minimum of ve grades at 6/B, including sciences (combined; Biology,
Chemistry and Physics; IGCSE co-ordinated). Single-award science (e.g.
IGCSE combined) or applied science not accepted.
Minimum of 5/C in English Language and Maths.
Internaonal Baccalaureate Please enquire if eligible.
Personal statement
The UCAS personal statement may be referred to in one mulple mini-
interview (MMI) staon.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method
Mulple mini-interviews (If Covid-19 restricons connue to prevent travel
or require social distancing, online interviews may replace MMIs).
Work experience
Applicants must complete a roles & responsibilies (R+R) form, which
should include details of experiences involving direct engagement with
people in one or more caring, assive or supporve role(s).
Open only to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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see its webpage: King’s College London School of Medical Educaon.
King’s College London School of Medical Educaon
MBBS Extended Medical Degree Programme (A101)
6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – N/A
Number of applicants per place – N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
ABB, including Biology & Chemistry, one of which must be oered at A
grade. For linear A levels in England, applicants will be required to pass the
praccal endorsement in all science subjects.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals Grade 6 (B) in both English language and Maths required.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
35 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level with 6 in either Higher Level
Biology or Higher Level Chemistry and 5 at Higher Level in the other. Grade
5 at Standard Level is required in both English language and Maths, if not
oered at GCSE. Note the total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
Personal statement
Personal statements are used as part of the interview shortlisng process.
We are not able to consider applicants whose personal statements are not
focused on Medicine.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
We would normally expect that you will have undertaken some work
experience in a caring environment. If this is not possible, we look for
evidence that you have worked in a seng where you can interact with the
general public, e.g. in a pharmacy, check-out or restaurant.
Widening parcipaon
This programme has specic WP eligibility criteria. This can be subject to
change and therefore please refer to the course page of our website for the
most up-to-date requirements. See website for details.
Only open to applicants from
the UK.
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see its webpage: Lancaster University Medical School.
Lancaster University Medical School
Medicine with a Gateway Year (A104)
6 Years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
ABB in three subjects taken at one sing, aer two years of study,
including Biology and Chemistry.
Highers: AABBB in 5 subjects, including Maths, English, Biology and
Chemistry plus Advanced Highers: BB in Biology and Chemistry.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
GCSEs must include the following subjects at grade B/6: Core and
Addional Science (or Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), English Language,
and Mathemacs.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
32 points overall with at least 655 in three Higher Level subjects including
Biology and Chemistry and 5 in three Standard Level subjects.
Personal statement
The personal statement is not used as a stand alone part of our selecon
process but may be used as part of the interview.
Admissions test BMAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Applicants should be prepared to discuss their work experience at
interview. Insight is more important than the specic work and voluntary
experience undertaken. Placements in hospices, nursing and residenal
homes etc, where there is interacon with vulnerable people, is just as
valuable as shadowing doctors. Aer interview, we aim to verify work and
voluntary experiences discussed in the applicant's personal statement.
Widening parcipaon
Lancaster Medical School run a range of acvies to help widening
parcipaon students prepare to apply. See website for details.
Open only to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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see its webpage: University of Leeds Medical School.
University of Leeds Medical School
Gateway Year to Medicine MBChB (A101)
6 Years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview 3 N/A
Number of applicants per place 6 N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
BBC at A level including Chemistry or Biology at grade B. Physics or Maths
must also be oered if Chemistry is not taken. Applicants with achieved or
predicted A levels of ABB or greater are not eligible for this course.
Scosh Highers: Typical oer BBBBC at Standard level and BB at Advanced
Higher, including B in Chemistry or Biology. Applicants with achieved or
predicted Advanced Higher grades of AA are not eligible for this course.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Six subjects at minimum grade 4 (C) including English Language, Maths,
Double/Addional Science or Chemistry and Biology.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
29 overall including 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry or Biology. Applicants
with predicted or achieved grades of 33 overall including 16 at Higher Level
are not eligible for this course.
Personal statement
Not formally scored, but it is essenal that applicants take this opportunity
to demonstrate their movaon and enthusiasm to study.
Admissions test BMAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience Experience in a healthcare seng, though this denion is broad.
Widening parcipaon
All applicants will be sent an online form to indicate their Widening
Parcipaon criteria once their UCAS applicaon has been received.
Open only to applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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see its webpage: University of Leicester Medical School.
University of Leicester Medical School
Medicine with a Foundaon Year (A199)
6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
BBB including Chemistry or Biology and one other science from Chemistry,
Biology Psychology or Physics. We will consider applicants with predicted or
obtained ABC provided the grade C is in the third subject.
DDD in Extended Naonal Diploma in Applied Science.
BBB at Advanced Higher including Chemistry or Biology and one of Biology,
Chemistry, Physics or Psychology.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
GCSE grade 5 (C) in English Language, Maths and two sciences, including
Chemistry, or Double Science.
Scosh Naonals grade C in English Language, Maths, and two sciences,
including Chemistry.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
30 points overall, including three Higher Level subjects at 5,5,5 or 6,5,4
(including Chemistry and Biology), and three Standard Level subjects.
Personal statement Not rounely read or scored except in a e-breaker situaon.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Healthcare-related work experience is not required but applicants,
parcularly those who are borderline, must showcase reecon in
whatever type of work they have encountered (voluntary, paid work in
retail, catering, health or social care).
Widening parcipaon
There are a number of widening parcipaon criteria that must be met to
be eligible for this programme. See website for details.
Only open to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Lincoln Medical School.
Lincoln Medical School
BMBS Medicine with a Foundaon Year
University of Nongham Lincoln Pathway (A18L) 6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
- N/A
Number of applicants per place
- N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
A level: BBC: must include Biology and Chemistry. A pass is required in
science praccal tests, where these are assessed separately.
BB in Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Highers, and BBBBB achieved at
Highers, including biology and chemistry, Maths and English language
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Five GCSEs at Grade 6 (B). You must study biology, chemistry and physics as
either individual subjects, triple science or double science. You must also
study English language and Maths.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
28 (5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, excluding core
component) GCSEs as above (or equivalent). We will accept either of the
maths qualicaons for the IB at standard level (SL) or higher level (HL).
Personal statement We read but do not score the personal statement.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience
Work experience not expected from March 2020 due to Covid-19
pandemic.
Widening parcipaon
To be eligible for this course an applicant must meet the following criteria
to be recognised as being eligible for a UoN WP ag:
Students who have spent more than 3 months in care OR
Students who are aending a state school at the me of applicaon and
meet any one of the following criteria:
have successfully completed a specied sustained widening parcipaon
scheme
live in a low parcipaon neighbourhood and disadvantaged area at the
me of applicaon (see UoN Postcode checker)
are refugees at the me of applicaon
Only open to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
participation criteria.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Liverpool School of Medicine.
University of Liverpool School of Medicine
Foundaon to Health and Veterinary Studies Year 0
1 year (789S) allows applicaon to MBChB
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – N/A
Number of applicants per place – N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Degree qualicaons (for
graduate applicants)
This programme is designed for mature students who have typically been
out of formal educaon for some me or who have taken non-tradional
qualicaons. If any applicant does oer a degree we would expect a
minimum of 2.1 honours degree.
A levels/Scosh Highers
This programme is designed for mature students who have typically been
out of formal educaon for some me or who have taken non-tradional
qualicaons. Please note that we will not usually consider A level students
who have sat the appropriate science subjects to be considered for direct
entry to the A100 medicine programme or school leavers. However,
consideraon may be given to candidates who studied some me ago and
are re-entering educaon.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Five GCSE subjects at grade 6 (B) including Maths, English Language and
either Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Core and addional Science or Dual
Science Award.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
Applicants currently studying for Internaonal Baccalaureate will not be
considered.
Personal statement Part of the decision making process for oering an interview.
Admissions test None
Interview
Interview method Semi-structured panel interviews
Work experience
No specic work experience is stated but applicants must be able to
demonstrate our non-academic criteria which will be assessed at interview.
Widening parcipaon
The programme is designed for individuals who have been out of formal
educaon for some me and who wish to take up further academic study.
The minimum entry criteria is ve GCSEs at B grade. Please note that the
deadline for applicaon is 15 January.
Only open to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Nongham Medical School.
University of Nongham
BMedSci and BMBS Medicine with a Foundaon Year
(A108) 6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview
- N/A
Number of applicants per place
- N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
BBC at A level including B grades in Chemistry and Biology, with a pass in
praccal assessments.
BB in Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Highers, and BBBBB achieved at
Highers, including biology and chemistry, Maths and English language
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
At least ve GCSEs at grade 6 (B), to include Biology, Chemistry, and
Physics (or science double or triple award); English Language and Maths.
Applied science is not accepted. At least 5 grades in Scosh Naonal 5
qualicaons including the sciences, Maths and English language.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
28 points overall excluding core component with 5,5,5 at Higher Level
including Biology and Chemistry. English language is required at either
Standard Level (grade 6) or Higher Level (grade 5).
Personal statement
We do not score the personal statement but it will be assessed alongside
the School reference aer interview and before oers are made.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews (held online during the pandemic)
Work experience
Work experience not expected form March 2020 due to Covid-19
pandemic.
Widening parcipaon
Students who have spent more than 3 months in care OR Students who are
aending a state school at the me of applicaon AND meet any one of the
following criteria:
1. Have successfully completed a specied sustained widening parcipaon
scheme* 2) Live in a low parcipaon neighbourhood and disadvantaged
area at the me of applicaon (see Postcode checker) 3. Are refugees at the
me of applicaon
*This includes Suon Trust, UNIQ, Realising Opportunies or Nongham
Potenal
Only open to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
participation criteria.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine.
Plymouth University Peninsula Medical School
BMBS Medicine with a Foundaon Year (A102)
6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - -
Number of applicants per place - -
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
BBB at A level to include Biology. Applicants for this course must not meet
the A level and GCSE grade requirements for the ve-year BMBS Medicine
(A100) course.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
Five GCSE passes at grades A-C/9-4 which must include English language,
Maths and either GCSE double award Science or two from single award
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Scosh Naonals are considered in lieu of GCSE.
Internaonal Baccalaureate
32–28 minimum including ve at higher level in Biology and one other
science from Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Maths.
Personal statement
The personal statement is not scored but may be referred to seek
contextual marker evidence.
Admissions test None
Interview
Interview method Mulple mini-interviews
Work experience No specic requirements.
Widening parcipaon
Peninsula Pathways Programme oering a range of preparatory acvies
including UCAT pracce sessions, mock interviews, reecve wring
exercises, week long work experience programmes as a medical student,
and many more interacve sessions to inspire, encourage and support
those considering medicine. See website for details.
All applicants, in addion to meeng or exceeding the published academic
criteria above will need to meet a minimum of four contextual indicators.
See website for details.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine.
University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine
BMBS, BMedSc (BM6) Medicine with Year 0 (A102)
6 years
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview - N/A
Number of applicants per place - N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
All applicants must have a minimum of BBB, including Biology and
one addional science (with a pass in the praccal element where it is
separately endorsed). Acceptable addional science subjects are Chemistry,
Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
A minimum of ve GCSEs at grades C (grade 4) or above, including English
language, Mathemacs, and either Biology and Chemistry, Addional
Science and Science, or Combined Science (or an equivalent standard in
other qualicaons approved by the University).
Internaonal Baccalaureate
30 points, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level in three subjects, to include Biology
and an addional science subject. Acceptable addional science subjects
are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or
Geography.
Personal statement
Applicants are asked to answer further quesons as part of the selecon
process (see website for details). Answers are scored with the highest
scoring candidates being invited to aend a selecon day.
Selectors use the personal statement to inform interview quesons related
to the non-academic criteria if the applicant is invited to aend a Selecon
Day.
Admissions test UCAT
Interview
Interview method Selecon day
Work experience
Compleon of formal work experience or volunteering is not required.
However, applicants are expected to demonstrate what they have learned
from their life experiences (this may include work experience, paid
employment and personal experiences both in and outside health and
social care sengs).
Widening parcipaon
You must sasfy three of the eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for the
BM6 programme, and you will be expected to provide documentary proof.
See website for details.
Only open to UK pplicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
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To conrm this informaon, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself,
see its webpage: University of St Andrews Medical School.
University of St Andrews Medical School
Gateway to Medicine
1 year (allows direct progression onto A100 Medicine programme)
Home/European Economic Area Internaonal
Number of applicants per interview – N/A
Number of applicants per place – N/A
Use in selecon
Applicaon
Predicted A levels/Scosh
Highers
BBBB at Scosh Higher in S5 at one sing to include Chemistry and one of
Biology, Maths or Physics.
GCSEs/Scosh Naonals
If Biology, Maths or English are not oered at Higher then each must be
oered at Naonal 5 grade B.
Internaonal Baccalaureate N/A
Personal statement
Applicants must demonstrate a clear interest and commitment to pursuing
a career in medicine.
Admissions test
UCAT - this must be sat in either the year students enter the Gateway
programme, or will be a condion of oer for progressing to the A100 the
year aer.
Interview
Interview method
Panel interviews (Mulple Mini-Interviews for progression from Gateway to
A100).
Work experience No specic experience required.
Widening parcipaon
Applicants should also meet some of the following criteria:
• have engaged with a Reach project
• reside in an area of socio-economic disadvantage
• are being looked aer (or have been looked aer) as a result of a local
authority order
• are a registered carer
• aend a school which has low numbers of pupils who progress to
higher educaon
• aend a school which has low aainment in relaons to Highers and
Advanced Highers.
See website for explanaon of academic and contextual requirements. St
Andrews parcipates in the Reach scheme.
Only open to UK applicants
that meet specic widening
parcipaon criteria.
