A*AA, in three subjects including Chemistry and Biology where the A* must be in Chemistry or Biology (including passing the practical elements) and a third subject that may be any other subject, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Applicants with Scottish Advanced Highers, will normally be expected to achieve, or have achieved AAA to include Chemistry and Biology.
Total of 37 points with grades of 7,6,6 in three subjects which must include Chemistry (HL6 or HL7) and Biology (HL6 or HL7) at Higher Level and the remaining points from Standard Level subjects and Diploma Programme Core. Either Chemistry or Biology must be at Higher Level grade 7.
A minimum of six GCSEs/IGCSEs at grade 6 which must include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Double Science (or overseas equivalent). However, most of those who rank high enough to be called for interview have grades 7, 8 and 9 at GCSE level.
Grade requirements are at least six grade B’s with English Language, Maths, Chemistry and Biology being compulsory.
This course uses a combination of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Case-based learning (CBL).
Case-Based Learning (CBL) is a tutorial-based, group learning approach where students work through real-world clinical scenarios across subjects such as cardiology, respiratory, and gastroenterology.
During each session, you’ll identify key learning outcomes and use them to guide your study, following a patient case from initial presentation through to diagnosis and management.
The goal of CBL is to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. This better prepares you for reviewing real cases during clinical placements.
The main emphasis of problem based learning (PBL) is on small group working, centred around a ‘problem’ or scenario. These scenarios are hypothetical patient cases.
This integrated approach, centred on PBL, and grounded in a robust scientific understanding, strong clinical knowledge and highly developed communication and clinical reasoning skills, allows you to develop life-long skills that will be crucial to your success as a doctor.
We do not take predicted grades into consideration when ranking for calling to interview and for offers post interviews.
Applicants with resists for GCSEs, A Levels, or equivalent qualifications, and/or repeating an academic year, will be considered. Applicants undertaking re-sits must achieve their final qualification profile for consideration in no more than three academic years i.e. allowing for 1 re-sit year attempt only.
Clinical work experience is not mandatory. We understand that it is difficult for some candidates to have work experience in the healthcare setting but we expect that they have looked at some of the online work experiences which are available.
Personal statements are not used for scoring or ranking of applicants but may be used during interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews).
UCAT total score is used in ranking for calling to interview and in making offers post interview. We take applications from candidates with SJT Bands 1 to 4.
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). The MMIs are online and normally take place between December and March in your year of application. Applicants who rank high enough to be called for interview will receive an invitation with a number of dates to select from. A time for the MMI to take place will then be allocated to the applicant.
Students from widening participation backgrounds who are successful in securing a place on the Pathway programme at Aston University will attend a comprehensive programme to upskill them in relevant areas to help and support them to understand healthcare careers and admissions requirements. These will include talks by healthcare professionals from widening participation backgrounds, study skills sessions, academic writing sessions and support with personal statements. The Pathway programme includes a summer school which provides students with experience of living on campus and team building exercises.
We accept applications from widening participation candidates who have attended programmes at other Universities and from candidates who have not attended any programme but fulfil one or more of Aston Medical School’s widening participation criteria.
Our contextual offer scheme could reduce your undergraduate offer by one or two grades. Assessed at the point of application, there are no additional forms to fill in. Please note that this applies to ‘Home’ applicants only.
All home fee applicants, except those who are in the final year of their undergraduate degree or have already graduated with a degree or attended an independent school, will be reviewed against our widening participation criteria below to establish whether they fulfil one of more of the criteria. State grammar school applicants would be eligible for consideration under the Scheme.
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A level grades AAB at A Level where the A grades must be in Chemistry and Biology.
You can find more details information about the Aston University’s widening access scheme on the university website.
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At Aston Medical School, our curriculum is designed with a patient-centred approach. Students develop the core competencies in medicine, gain key teamwork skills, and understand the workings of the internationally admired NHS.