Last updated: June 2023
Competition ratios
Number of applicants per interview: Home: 2 | International: N/A
Number of applicants per place: Home: 3 | International: N/A
A Levels and Scottish Highers
Highers - AABB
A minimum of 4 Highers at AABB over one or two sittings (over S4-S6). This must include any two sciences from Chemistry, Maths, Biology/Human Biology and Physics or; National Certificate 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 suitable reference from course tutor.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
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.
Personal statement
Personal statements are reviewed prior to interview but not scored.
Admissions test
N/A
Interview method
Multiple-mini interviews.
Work experience
Desirable but not required.
Widening participation
This course is only open to applicants that meet specific widening participation criteria. Applicants must meet both the academic and non-academic criteria to apply. Please see our website for our eligibility criteria.
Contextual admissions
Last updated: July 2023
Competition ratios
No data available.
This course is open to applicants who meet specific widening participation criteria.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
A levels: BBC including B in Biology or Chemistry. 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 an A grade, are not eligible for this course.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
4 (C) in GCSE Maths or equivalent and 4 (C) in GCSE English or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate
29 points overall, including 5 at Higher Level in Biology or Chemistry. Applicants with predicted or achieved grades of 33 points overall including 16 at Higher Level, or with 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry, are not eligible for this course.
Personal statement
Not assessed.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews (online)
Work experience
No work experience requirement.
Widening participation
Please note that the Gateway programme is a University of Bristol widening participation initiative open to applicants from specific state schools and colleges in England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland only and/or to those who have spent 3 months or more in care. Further information and lists of the eligible schools and colleges is available at Contextual offers.
Last updated: July 2023
Degree (graduate applicants)
A minimum of an upper second class Honours degree in a non-science subject is required to allow consideration.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
*Under review for 2023/24*
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 influence 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 and Scottish Nationals
Previous achievement will be taken into account
International Baccalaureate
** Under review for 2023/24 **
Minimum of 37 points, to include 6, 6 and 6 at Higher level. Subjects at Higher level should include no more than one science and exclude chemistry. Plus 3 subjects at Standard Level with an average of grade 6.
Personal statement
Not scored but discussed at interview.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Widening participation
We are committed to widening access and the recruitment of students from under-represented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Contextual data is considered at various stages within the admissions process.
Eligible students are invited to Access Summer school.
We work with Reach and DWAMSS in helping to prepare applicants and there is ongoing WA support post admission to MBChB.
Last updated: July 2023
Competition ratios
Number of applicants per interview: Home: 2.95 | International: N/A
Number of applicants per place: Home: 7.7 | International: N/A
A Levels and Scottish Highers
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.
A Levels in General Studies, Critical Reasoning, Citizenship and Key Skills will not be accepted.
Scottish Highers: BBBBB or above taken in a single sitting and including Biology, Chemistry and three other subjects.
Advanced Highers: BBB in Biology, Chemistry and one other subject.
Applications from mature students are welcomed. There is no requirement for the academic qualifications in the entry criteria to have been completed in the past two years.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
At least five GCSEs at grade B or grade 6 or above (or equivalent) are required at the time of application, 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.
International Baccalaureate
32 points to include Chemistry and Biology at higher level, 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 is not routinely used in selection for interview and offer of a place. However, it may be used to differentiate between candidates if there are ties at ranking at cut points/thresholds for interview or selection.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
No specific work experience is required, but students are asked to draw on personal experience as part of the Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs). This could include work experience.
Widening participation
A110: The MBChB with Foundation Year is a widening participation initiative for local students. To be eligible to apply, you must:
Have lived in the North West of England (Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Cumbria) for at least one year immediately prior to the point of application.
You must also meet one of the following requirements:
Have attended a non-selective state secondary school for GCSEs where the Attainment 8 score is below the English average. Data will be considered according to the latest relevant Department for Education performance tables.
Have attended a non-selective state secondary school for GCSEs and either live in an area with a postcode in quintile 1 or 2 in the POLAR4 young participation index or in a neighbourhood with a high level of multiple deprivation with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 or below. You can check your postcode against the POLAR4 young participation index at org.uk/data-and-analysis/postcode-search and against the Index of Multiple Deprivation at imd-by-postcode.opendatacommunities.org.
In addition, you must meet one of the following criteria:
Live in a low-income household with a combined income below £35,000.
Have parents who did not go to university or who do not have a higher education qualification.
Be, or have previously been, in local authority care.
Be the sole carer of a parent or sibling.
Have refugee status.
Be a member of the travelling community.
Care Experienced and Estranged Students (CEES).
*Live in an area with a postcode in quintile 1 or 2 in the POLAR4 young participation index. You can check your postcode at officeforstudents.org.uk/data-and-analysis/postcode-search.
*Live in a neighbourhood with a high level of multiple deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 or below. You can check your postcode at imd-by-postcode.opendatacommunities.org.
*Applicants who have used essential criteria number 2 above, may not tick these same criteria as their additional item.
Applicants should provide details regarding how any checked widening participation criteria are met and will be expected to provide evidence of this at a future date, prior to the offer of a place being made.
If your GCSEs were achieved at an educational institution which does not have Attainment 8 data, this will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact us in advance of applying to ensure you are eligible.
https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/medicine-with-foundation-year/
Last updated: June 2022
Competition ratios
No data available.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
BBB or ABC in any subjects, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. Science A levels must include a pass in the practical element (English Exam Boards only).
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
Six GCSEs at grade B/6 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and either a single science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or double science.
International Baccalaureate
32 points including three subjects at Higher Level 5 in any subject.
Personal statement
Personal statement must be relevant. We do not score the personal statement.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
Work experience should be detailed in personal statement. Work experience is discussed at interview.
Widening participation
This course is a ‘Widening Access’ programme for students who are in the 13th year of education or left school no more than three years prior to the course start date. Applicants must have completed their GCSE and Level 3 qualifications in the UK. It is designed for students whose circumstances or educational opportunities have prevented them from realising their academic potential.
All applicants must meet the academic criteria and the following contextual criteria:
Your secondary school (GCSE education) achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50 or less, in the year you sat your GCSEs, according to the Department for Education data (www.education.gov.uk/schools/performance/) AND one of the following:
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You live in an area with low progression to higher education with Polar Data 1 or 2 from Polar 4.
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In receipt of the UCAT Bursary.
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Your combined household income is under £35,000 per year, excluding Government benefits. We use the same criteria as the UCAT Bursary eligibility. We are unable to accept payslips or P60’s.
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You currently live locally to UEA (Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex or Lincolnshire). Evidence taken from UCAS application.
OR meet the academic criteria and ONE of the following contextual criteria:
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Successfully complete the UEA Medical Aspirations Programme
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You have been in Local Authority care. Examples of evidence accepted: Letter from Social Worker/Local Council.
University of Glasgow School of Medicine
Glasgow Access Programme (GAP) (A900)
1 year (allows progression to MBChB)
Last updated: July 2023
A Levels and Scottish Highers
Minimum requirement of four Scottish Highers at AABB by S6. We require three of these Highers to be sciences. Science Highers must include Biology and any two of Chemistry, 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 any Advanced Highers taken.
Access to HE Diplomas
Completion of the SWAP Access to Medical Sciences at Glasgow Clyde College with the minimum result of a 'Merit'.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
N/A
International Baccalaureate
N/A
Personal statement
Not scored.
Admissions test
None
Interview method
Should a candidate be considered further, we will send an invitation to a panel interview. Candidates will be advised of the preparation they should undertake.
Work experience
Not required.
Widening participation
As the programme is funded by the Scottish government as part of the national widening participation directive, candidates are required to be identified within one of the following categories:
- Applicant is resident in an area with a postcode which falls within the lowest 20% of the Scottish index of multiple deprivation (SIMD0-20).
- Applicant is a young person resident in Scotland who is care experienced (young person in care/ care leaver).
- Applicant has completed the Reach Programme as a participant in the Remote and Rural Island Cluster.
Contextual admissions
This course offers contextual admissions. See website for details.
Last updated: July 2023
Competition ratios
Number of applicants per interview: Home: 3.76 | International: N/A
Number of applicants per place: Home: 10.85 | International: N/A
A Levels and Scottish Highers
A Levels:
Achieved or be working towards three A levels: BBC including B in Biology and Chemistry, or an equivalent qualification
We accept the third A level in any subject (excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship and Applied Science)
Three A Levels must be studied and awarded concurrently.
A Level and Welsh Baccalaureate:
Applicants who are undertaking the Welsh Baccalaureate alongside their A levels can meet the standard offer requirement with either BBC in their A levels including B in both Biology and Chemistry or with BB in Biology and Chemistry plus C in the Welsh Baccalaureate.
Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers:
Our standard offer is BCC at Advanced Higher Level, to include both Biology and Chemistry, plus BBBCC achieved at Higher Level.
Where only two subjects have been studied at Advanced Higher Level we will also accept CC in Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Higher Level, plus BBBBC achieved at Higher level.
BTEC National Extended Diploma:
Our standard offer is Distinction, Distinction, Distinction (DDD) in the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science).
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) in the grade range 9/A* - C/4 by the time of application.
Achieved, or be working towards, grade 4/C or better in GCSE English Language. If you have an alternative qualification or if English is not your first language you must meet an English Language qualification equivalent.
Achieved, or be working towards, grade 4/C or better in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent)
GCSE resits to achieve the entry requirement are accepted.
Applicants whose education system does not include an equivalent to GCSEs will be scored for interview selection according to an upscaled UCAT
International Baccalaureate
Our standard offer is 29 points in the International Baccalaureate with 14 in three Higher Level subjects, including 5 in both Biology and Chemistry.
Applicants who have not completed a GCSE equivalent qualification prior to their IB will also be required to obtain Grade 4 at either Standard or Higher Level in both Mathematics and English Language A or English Language-Literature A.
Applicants undertaking English Language B (English as a Second Language) will be required to undertake an alternative English Language qualification.
Personal statement
Personal statements are read but not scored within our standard selection processes. Personal statements may be taken into account during our selection decisions for borderline applications.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
We take a flexible view of work experience in line with published MSC guidelines. Healthcare-related work experience is encouraged although we recognise it can be difficult to access and it is not mandatory. We consider a realistic understanding of medicine as a career and having appropriate life and people- facing experiences is equally as important. Reflections on different experiences and personal qualities can be assessed at interview. See website for more details.
Widening participation
Hull York Medical School actively supports widening participation in Medicine. Our selection process provides opportunities to identify applicants who meet all our entry criteria and satisfy specified widening participation criteria. Please see our website for further information.
Contextual admissions
Last updated: July 2023
A Levels and Scottish Highers
BBC from three A-Levels including biology or chemistry
Higher: minimum of BBBBB and
Advanced Higher: minimum of BB from two subjects (including biology or chemistry)
T-Level: distinction in health, healthcare science or science, with a minimum of B in the core component and a minimum of merit in the occupational specialism
BTECs: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in applied science, health & social care, or sport & exercise science; BTEC level-3 qualifications may be combined with A-Levels.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
5 GCSEs or National 5s at grade 6/B including combined science or biology + chemitsry + physics
Maths and English language (including a pass in speaking and listening for GCSE) are required at grade 5/C.
Personal statement
Applicants who meet eligibility criteria and minimum UCAT/GCSE requirements are usually invited to interview; however, if the number of applicants is too large, UCAT and personal statement grades will be calculated and combined to produce a ranking grade for selection for interview
Details on the use of the personal statement and guidance on how to complete it are on our website.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Online multiple interview usually consisting of two interviews each made up of two or more tasks.
Work experience
Medical work experience is not required or expected.
Experiences involving engagement with people, communication, taking on responsibility and balancing time commitments are essential; these may be paid or voluntary and undertaken in any setting.
Widening participation
This is a specifically widening-participation route. See course page for criteria.
King’s College London School of Medical Education
AWAITING 2024 UPDATES
Extended Medical Degree Programme MBBS (A101)
6 years
Last updated: June 2022
A Levels and Scottish Highers
A level: ABB, including Biology & Chemistry, one of which must be offered at A grade. For linear A levels in England, applicants will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects. A levels in General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
Grade 6 (B) in both English language and Maths required.
International 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. The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
Personal statement
Personal statements are part of the highly contextualised process used to determine whom to invite to interview.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
We do not expect applicants to have undertaken clinical work experience, but we would like applicants to try to secure some experience within a caring environment. If this is not possible, we look for evidence that an applicant has worked in a setting where they can interact with the general public, e.g. in a pharmacy, check-out or restaurant.
Widening participation
This course is specifically for candidates from widening participation backgrounds. Prospective applicants who have taken part in widening participation programmes within King's, are part of Realising Opportunities, or who believe they meet any other widening participation criteria should contact the admissions team for advice before making an application.
Contextual admissions
This course offers contextual admissions. See website for details.
Last updated: July 2023
Competition ratios
Number of applicants per interview: Home: 3.1 | International: N/A
Number of applicants per place: Home: 9.2 | International: N/A
A Levels and Scottish Highers
A Levels: ABB in three subjects taken at one sitting, after 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 and Scottish Nationals
GCSE requirements will vary depending on individual circumstance but all applicants must have achieved at least grade B (or grade 6) in Core & Additional Science (or Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Maths and English Language.
National 5 requirements will vary depending on individual circumstance but all applicants must have achieved at least grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall, including at least 5,5,6 in three higher level subjects and at least 5 in three standard level subjects. HL subjects must include both Biology and Chemistry.
Personal statement
Not considered as part of selection process; may be discussed at interview. After interview, we aim to verify work and voluntary experiences discussed in the applicant's personal statement.
Admissions test
BMAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
Applicants should be prepared to discuss their work experience at interview. Insight is more important than the specific work and voluntary experience undertaken. Placements in hospices, nursing and residential homes etc, where there is interaction with vulnerable people, is just as
valuable as shadowing doctors. After interview, we aim to verify work and voluntary experiences discussed in the applicant's personal statement.
Widening participation
Lancaster Medical School run a range of activities to help widening participation students prepare to apply.
Contextual admissions
Please see 'widening participation' - applicants must be eligible for the Gateway year to apply.