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This information relates to entry requirements for entry into medical school in Autumn 2025, with UCAS applications to be submitted by 15 October 2024.
For more information on applying to medicine, visit our dedicated applicant website: www.studyinghealthcare.ac.uk
Last updated: May 2024
Competition ratios
Number of applicants per interview: Home: 2 |International: 3
Number of applicants per place: Home: 6 |International: 19
Degree (graduate applicants)
Graduates must hold at least an upper second class honours (2:1 Hons degree) or equivalent. Chemistry to at least B grade in Scottish Higher or B grade in GCE A-Level examinations is required also, although this requirement may be satisfied in individual cases by appropriate courses of study and achievement during the first degree.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
A levels
Standard Entry - AAA including Chemistry and one from Biology, Maths or Physics, and one other subject
Adjusted Entry - AAB including Chemistry and one from Biology, Maths or Physics, and one other subject
Highers/Advanced Highers
Standard
S5 - AAAAB in Chemistry and two of Maths, Biology/Human Biology or Physics plus two other subjects.
Adjusted - AAAB in Chemistry and two of Maths, Biology/Human Biology or Physics plus two other subjects.
S6 - BBB at Higher/Advanced Higher
Foundation Apprenticeship: We will accept the FA Social Sciences & Healthcare as equivalent to an A at Higher in a science subject and the FA Scientific Technology as equivalent to an A at Higher in a non-science subject.
International Baccalaureate
666 at Higher Level to include Chemistry and one of either Biology, Physics or Maths. Three appropriate subjects at standard level with average grade 6 i. 36 points overall. TOK excluded.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
GCSE Grade 6 passes in English Language and Maths are required. Biology is recommended; Physics is recommended (or Dual Award Science)
A combination of Grade 6-9 passes at GCSE is expected, especially in science subjects.
National 5s: English and Maths are required (Grade B minimum); Biology and Physics are recommended but not compulsory (Grade B minimum). A combination of Grade A & B passes at Standard Grade / National 5 is expected, especially in science subjects.
Access to HE Diplomas
Access to Medicine Higher Education Courses that are approved by AQA
Personal statement
All personal statements will be reviewed prior to interview invites being sent out but are not weighted in the selection process. Applicants should be prepared to discuss their personal statement at interview interview.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
Candidates may draw from their work experience to answer questions at the MMI.
Widening participation
We consider a range of criteria for widening participation such as your home postcode, whether you are a carer or care experienced and we support applicants enrolled on the REACH program. See website for details.
Last updated: May 2024
Competition ratios
Number of applicants per interview: Home: 3
Number of applicants per place:Home: 15
Degree (graduate applicants)
Minimum 2:1 honours degree awarded within the last five years. The degree must be in a biological, biomedical, chemistry or health science subject.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
AAA at A Level taken within two academic years prior to the time of application, to include Chemistry or Biology and one of either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. For the third A Level*, please note that we do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. Applicants who meet the criteria of our Widening Access to Medicine Scheme are eligible for a lower entry requirement of ABB.
Advanced Highers: ABB from Scottish Advanced Highers with grades AB to come from Biology and/or Chemistry and another science subject.
Highers: AAAAA at Higher Grade including Biology and/or Chemistry and another science subject. We also require National 5 Grade B or above or GCSE grade B (5) or above in English Language, two science subjects and Maths.
International Baccalaureate
A minimum of 36 points is accepted. 666 at Higher Level in Biology and/or Chemistry plus one other science and including Mathematics or English.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
GCSEs: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9-6 (A*-B) required including English Language, Maths and two science subjects.
Scottish Nationals: Grade 5 or above in English Language, two science subjects and Maths.
Access to HE Diplomas
We currently accept any QAA accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma (Medicine) qualification.
Personal statement
We do not weight the personal statement in the selection process, but applicants should be prepared to discuss or use aspects of the statement at interview.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple 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.
Widening participation
Applicants who meet the criteria of our Widening Access to Medicine Scheme will, if successful at interview, be eligible to receive an offer based on grades ABB rather than the usual AAA grades. See website for details.
Last updated: May 2024
Degree (graduate applicants)
For graduate applicants, normally a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree (2:1) in any discipline plus three A Levels at grades ABB to include Chemistry and Biology with either at grade A. The university degree must be from a recognised UK or UK ENIC approved university. In addition, applicants will normally be required to have the same GCSE requirements as other applicants.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
The A level requirement is grades A*AA with Chemistry and Biology being compulsory (including passes in the practical elements where available) and any third subject excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. The A* must be in Biology or Chemistry. If applicants are taking more than three A Levels, the Chemistry, Biology and the next best grade, will be considered.
Scottish Advanced Highers: AAA to include Chemistry and Biology.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications: The normal requirement is a minimum of six GCSEs/IGCSEs at grade B/grade 6 or above, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Double Science (or international equivalent).
International Baccalaureate
37 overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level in three subjects which must include Chemistry and Biology and the rest from three subjects at Standard Level (SL) and Diploma Programme Core. Either Chemistry or Biology must be at Higher Level grade 7.
Personal statement
All personal statements are read but not scored or used in ranking of applicants.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple Mini Interviews held online.
Work experience
We do not take work experience into consideration.
Last updated: May 2024
Degree (graduate applicants)
If you are a graduate applicant, you must have or be working towards a 2:1 (Hons) in your degree and have BBB/ABC at A-level (or equivalent), including subject requirements and meet the minimum GCSE requirements (or equivalent qualifications). If you have completed an MSc / PhD, the minimum A-Level requirement is BBC and all other criteria listed for graduates must be met.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
A Levels - AAA required. This must include Biology and an additional science from the list below:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Economics
- Maths / Further Maths / Statistics
You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-Level if this is part of your programme of study. Other non-standard subjects may not be accepted.
International Baccalaureate
36 overall (excluding Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay) including 19 at Higher Level. Must include grade 6 in Biology and Chemistry. Grade 7 in SL Biology or Chemistry can be taken in place of Higher Level Biology or Chemistry if you also have grade 6 in HL Maths, Physics or Statistics.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
GCSEs:
- English Language or Welsh Language at grade B/6 and,
- Double Science at grades BB/66 (or grades B/6 in both Biology and Chemistry) and,
- Maths grade B/6 and,
- Four other GCSEs at grade B/6
Personal statement
You must demonstrate an awareness of the healthcare system in the UK and the nature of the medical training in your personal statement. If you are a first language Welsh speaker then please make this clear within your personal statement.
Admissions test
You must demonstrate an awareness of the healthcare system in the UK and the nature of the medical training in your personal statement. If you are a first language Welsh speaker then please make this clear within your personal statement.
Admissions test
Should you be selected, you will be invited to attend an interview. We use the multiple mini interview (MMI) format, which is a series of short, carefully timed interview stations that you will rotate around in turn. All applicants must attend in person for the MMI.
Work experience
No specific requirements.
Widening participation
A contextual offer of AAB may be made to those who meet our contextual offer requirements. This may be extended to Welsh speaking students having gained a Welsh Language (first language) GCSE qualification or A-level Welsh (second language). Visit www.bangor.ac.uk/contextual-offers.
More detail:www.bangor.ac.uk/contextual-offers
Last updated: May 2024
Competition ratios
Number of applicants per interview: Home: 2.2 | International: 6.6
Number of applicants per place:Home: 6 | International: 21.4
Degree (graduate applicants)
Achieved or predicted first or upper second class degree in any subject from a recognised institution. We expect that no more than five years will have elapsed between the most significant and relevant qualification and the start date of the course. If more than five years have elapsed since your degree, then your work since your degree will be considered.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
The standard offer is A*AA, including Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate
Higher level: 7,6,6 from Chemistry and Biology and one other approved subject.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
A total of seven GCSEs must be offered, and these will be used to calculate an applicant score (see website for details). The required subjects are: English Language at grade 6/B or higher (English Literature is not required but is one of the identified subjects that we will score); Mathematics (or one of Methods in Mathematics and Applications of Mathematics) at grade 6/B or higher; and Biology and Chemistry or dual award science at grade 6/B or higher.
GCSEs are used as part of the application scoring process (along with UCAT total score and contextual factors) in order to shortlist applicants for interview.
Personal statement
The personal statement is not scored but sufficient evidence of commitment to medicine must be described.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
Relevant work experience (including voluntary roles and shadowing opportunities) can offer great insight of the complexities, demands and strategies of current healthcare practice and the benefits they obtain from caring for people and working in teams. However, we recognise that arranging, undertaking and effective reflection on face-to-face experiences requires a great deal of time and effort, and may not be possible for all applicants, so it is not mandatory.
Widening participation
Students who successfully complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive special consideration from admissions tutors. For widening participation applicants who are made an offer following interview, the offer is ABB.
See: www.birmingham.ac.uk/teachers/pupil-opportunities/post-16/Pathways-to-Birmingham.aspx
In addition, Birmingham Medical School is a member of the UKWPMED consortium.
Applicants who attend a state (not independent) school that meets our threshold for either GCSE or A Levels (see website), or those who have been in receipt of free school meals (FSM) during their secondary education will receive a contextual score. The score we allocate is based on the POLAR4 quintile determined by your the postcode.
This contextual score is added to the scores for GCSE performance and UCAT to derive a weighted application score.
Last updated: May 2024
Degree (graduate applicants)
Three A-levels or equivalent (at least BBB), to include Biology and Chemistry, and , or expect to hold, a first or upper second class science degree that demonstrates an adequate knowledge of Biology and Chemistry. Graduate entrants are assessed on their recent achievement, however our GCSE English and Maths requirements must still be met.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
A Level: AAA - Biology, Chemistry and one other (AAB with CD)
Scottish Highers: AAA to include Biology and Chemistry.Or pass Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry with grades A with at least grades A in two additional Higher Subjects.English and Maths requirements: grades B or above in National 5s English and Maths.
International Baccalaureate
36 points including Biology and Chemistry at Higher level at grade 6.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
We require all applicants, without contextual data, to have obtained at least a grade 6/B in English (Language or Literature) and Maths GCSEs.For applicants with contextual data, we will accept English (Language or Literature) and Maths GCSEs at a grade 5/C. Please note we do not take any other GSCEs into consideration during our admissions process.
Scottish National 5s - English and Mathsat grade B or above, or grade C for applicants meeting BSMS's contextual admissions criteria.
Access to HE Diplomas
BSMS accepts the following Access to HE qualifications:
- East Sussex College Access to Medicine and Dentistry Diploma
- City and Islington Medicine & Medical Bio Sciences – Access to HE Diploma
- College of West Anglia Access to Medicine and Dentistry
- Distance Learning Centre's online Access to HE Diploma in Medicine
Personal statement
The personal statement is not used in any part of the selection process.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
Not required but must have suitable understanding of medicine.
Widening participation
Last updated: May 2024
Competition ratios
Number of applicants per interview: Home: 1.6 |International: 3.75
Number of applicants per place: Home: 7.5 |International: 19.7
Degree (graduate applicants)
2.1 in any degree
BBB at A-Level including Chemistry and any one of Biology, Physics or Maths
A Levels and Scottish Highers
A-Levels: AAA including Chemistry and any one of Biology, Physics or Maths
Scottish Qualifications Authority:
Advanced Highers: AA in Chemistry and any one of Biology, Physics or Maths
Standard Highers: AAAAB
International Baccalaureate
36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations)
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
A in GCSE Maths and C in GCSE English
SQA National 5 Maths A and English C
Level 2 equivalencies:
www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/advanced-numeracy/
www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/standard-literacy/
Access to HE Diplomas
BTEC
Access to HE Diploma
Personal statement
We no longer use the personal statement as a weighted component of our selection criteria.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews (online)
Work experience
Not required.
Widening participation
Contextual offers
Grades can be found here: www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2025/medicine/mb-chb-medicine/#entry-requirements
Guaranteed interviews - eligibility here: www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/guaranteed-offers/
Last updated: May 2024
Degree (graduate applicants)
Bachelor degree:
Upper second-class degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to Medicine
Masters degree:
Awarded with Merit or equivalent, in a subject relevant to Medicine
A Levels and Scottish Highers
A-level/Advanced Highers:
Applicants should normally have, or be expected to achieve, a minimum of grades AAA, to include:
Chemistry or Biology at grade A
a second science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) or Mathematics at grade A and
a third subject (except General Studies) at grade A.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
Five GCSEs at Grade B (6) (or equivalent) including two science subjects, such as Double Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics
At least Grade C (4) in English Language GCSE (or equivalent e.g. IELTS).
At least Grade B (5) in Maths
International Baccalaureate
36 points (including Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay) and must include Higher Level 6 in either Chemistry or Biology and Higher Level 5 in Mathematics or in a second science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics).
Personal statement
The personal statement is assessed at the initial stage by our Central Admissions Team and must meet the criteria outlined on our website. The personal statement is not used to rank for interview.
Admissions test
UCAT and GAMSAT (for graduates)
Interview method
Multiple Mini Interviews(Virtual)
Work experience
Work experience is not required but can be detailed in a personal statement.
Widening participation
Planning is underway to introduce a number of widening participation schemes for September 2026 entry.
Last updated: May 2024
Degree (graduate applicants)
2.1 or above in a subject cognate to Medicine.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
ABB including Chemistry or Biology at A level.
AABBB at S5 level with 2 Advanced Highers to include Chemistry
and one from Biology or Maths at a minimum of BB.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
For UK students we require a minimum of 4 in English and Maths.
International Baccalaureate
34 with no less than H6 and H5 in Chemistry and Biology. Higher scores are not subject specific.
Personal statement
The medical school may consider all the information provided within a candidates application including academic qualifications, personal statement and references before a final decision is made to interview or offer a place on the course.
Admissions test
None.
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews.
Work experience
Work experience carries no weight in decision making.
Additional information
The University of Buckingham is a not-for-profit educational charity that receives no government subsidies. Please note the application deadline for this course is 31 August of each year. This course is 4.5 years and the term starts in January 2025.
Last updated: May 2024
Competition ratios
Number of applicants per place: Home: 6 |International: 25
Degree (graduate applicants)
If you want to study this course as your second degree you need to:
have passes at A level (or equivalent), as listed on this page
have at least a 2:1 at Bachelors level in any subject
apply to study this course at Lucy Cavendish, St Edmund's or Wolfson Colleges
You can complete the course in 5 years, moving from the end of Year 2 to clinical studies.
You may also be interested in the accelerated Graduate Course in Medicine (A101).
A Levels and Scottish Highers
Typical offers are A*A*A at A level, or A1A1A2 in Scottish Advanced Highers. On entry, applicants must have A level passes in Chemistry and at least one of Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Maths/ Further Maths (two required by some colleges).
We would typically expect candidates to achieve the minimum offer level of A*A*A in a single sitting. However, where candidates have been adversely affected by circ*mstances outside of their control, we will consider on a case-by-case basis.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
No specific requirements.
International Baccalaureate
Minimum offer level 41 points with 776 at HL. If you are studying IB, we ask for Analysis and Approaches for this course. But Applications and Interpretations will also be considered. Please contact the College you wish to apply to for advice.
Personal statement
Personal statement is reviewed prior to interview but not scored.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Panel interview/s (usually two interviews lasting 25–30 minutes at one College).
Work experience
We would want to see that candidates have a good understanding of the role of the medic, and a realistic and informed view of what the profession entails. Work experience is a great way to gain this. Work experience is strongly advised but is not a requirement for a Cambridge Medicine application.
As selection for medical school implies selection for the medical profession, admissions decisions are informed by national guidance on what makes a good doctor. For example:
- The Medical Schools Council's Consensus Statement on the Role of the Doctor
- Guiding Principles for the Admission of Medical Students.
Widening participation
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