A science related degree (including Psychology) at 2:1 or above, which has been awarded within two and a half years of application or have undertaken postgraduate study within two years of application. Graduates must also have achieved ABB at A level which must include Biology and Chemistry, at least one of which must be at grade A or above, with the other at minimum grade B, as well as one other subject.
A levels in General Studies, Critical Reasoning Citizenship and Key Skills will not be accepted. Graduate applicants must also meet the GCSE requirements outlined in the standard entry criteria.
Grades AAA at A Level are required. These must include 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.
A levels in General Studies, Critical Reasoning Citizenship and Key Skills will not be accepted.
Scottish Highers: AAAAB or above and including Biology, Chemistry and three other subjects.
Advanced Highers: AAA in Biology, Chemistry and one other subject.
36 points or more to include three subjects at higher level, with at least 6 points in Biology, 6 points in Chemistry and one other subject, plus three further subjects at standard level with a minimum of 5 points each. If studying International Baccalaureate Biology and/or International Baccalaureate Chemistry in combination with other A Level subjects, this can be accepted as long as 6 points at higher level are achieved in these subjects.
At least five GCSEs at Grade B or Grade 6 or above (or equivalent) at the time of application, including Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Mathematics. 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.
Five National 5 subjects at grade B or above including English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry and one other subject.
60 credits overall with distinction in 45 Level 3 credits, with at least 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry and at least 15 Level 3 credits in Biology, with the remainder in one other subject. The course must comply with the QAA’s subject descriptor for Medicine. You must not have commenced the Access course less than 3 years since completing A-level or degree study. Access courses taken in place of resitting A-levels are not recommended. The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Medicine) must have been obtained within the two years prior to application. You must meet the standard GCSE (or equivalent) requirement.
Team-Based Learning (TBL) is an active learning method that engages students in a structured approach. Students collaborate with their team to solve problems and receive immediate feedback.
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.
Predicted grades must meet the minimum entry criteria.
Resits are accepted.
Work experience is not required.
Checked after the interview before offers are made.
Applicants who meet the minimum academic criteria will be ranked according to their UCAT scores. A UCAT threshold will be set depending on the number of interviews to be held.
Applicants who meet the UCAT threshold will be invited to interview. The UCAT threshold set by the University may differ from year to year as it is dependent on the scores achieved by those who apply to us in each admissions cycle. Any candidate scoring within band 4 in the Situational Judgement Test will be automatically rejected.
Multiple mini interviews.
We offer support to help local young people from across North West England to learn more about studying medicine, how to apply and how to manage the admissions process. We can also offer specific advice and support on practical issues like managing money, work, and study skills.
More information on widening access
The MBChB Medicine with Foundation Year is an integrated six-year programme where students complete a foundation year before progressing onto our MBChB Medicine degree.
The foundation year for medicine is aimed at students from the North West of England who have the potential and aspiration to become doctors. It is for anyone who has studied the A levels needed to join our MBChB Medicine degree but who are facing additional barriers which may impact on their ability to meet the academic requirements for direct entry.
Located in Lancashire, close to Liverpool and Manchester, we’ve created a diverse environment where our students can live, learn, and belong—recognised in the Complete University Guide as a Top 4 University in the North West (2025).
The Edge Hill University Medical School will develop a new generation of doctors who understand the needs of the local communities and can respond to, and drive forward, new models of care. The Medical School has been training much-needed additional doctors for the North West since 2020.
