Minimum 2:1 degree.
Accepted degrees:
Grades AAA at A level taken within five academic years prior to the year of entry to include Chemistry or Biology; and one of either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics, plus one other.
Advanced Highers: ABB from Scottish Advanced Highers with grades AB to come from Biology and/or Chemistry and another science subject.
Must be taken within five academic years prior to the year of entry.
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.
Must be taken within five academic years prior to the year of entry.
T Levels:
Distinction (with a minimum grade A in the core component and minimum merit in specialism) in Health or Healthcare Science, taken within five academic years prior to the time of application.
Accepted specialisms:
5 GCSEs at grade A*-B (9-6), including English Language, Maths and two science subjects.
National 5 Grade B or above or GCSE grade B (5) or above in English Language, two science subjects and Maths.
Access to HE Diplomas:
We accept any QAA accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma (Medicine) qualification. Applicants must have achieved 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which at least 30 Level 3 credits must be at Distinction and, in addition 15 Level 3 credits must be at a minimum of Merit. The further 15 ungraded credits can be a combination of Level 2 and 3.
Access qualifications should be awarded within five years prior to the year of entry applied for. A minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grades A*-B (9-6) are also required including English Language, Maths and two science subjects. Applicants are encouraged to check with their educational provider that their qualification meets the necessary criteria for admission to the medical programme.
We also accept the Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) Pre Medical Studies, Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge.
We offer an integrated clinical and pre-clinical medicine course that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience from the outset. The course emphasises early clinical exposure and community-based learning.
Predicted grades will be used to screen candidates prior to invitation to interview.
A Level resit grades at AAA will be accepted within five academic years prior to the time of application (at first sitting applicants should have achieved AAB or BBB for a Widening Access to Medicine (WAMS) application).
Clinical work experience is not mandatory. We consider all forms of work experience where you will have gained transferable skills such as communication, problem solving, care, working with others and professionalism.
Not used.
Candidates ranked by UCAT score for selection to interview.
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
At ARU we believe that it doesn’t matter where you come from, or what background you have, it’s about where you’re going and what you want to achieve. We’re committed to providing an excellent learning experience for all our students.
All applicants will receive a Widening Access to Medicine (WAMS) questionnaire, which will detail any widening participation criteria that candidates may meet.
Eligible applicants may receive:
You must:
And either:
Or attended a non-selective state school for GCSEs and A-levels and meet one of the following criteria:
A Levels: ABB
T Levels: Merit Merit (minimum grade B in core component and merit in specialism)
You can find more details information about Anglia Ruskin University’s widening access scheme on the university website.
More information on Widening Access to Medicine Scheme (WAMS)
We offer an innovative, fully integrated curriculum with a strong science base – as well as excellent clinical opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge to work in, shape, and lead healthcare delivery in the 21st century.
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