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: BBBBC or above and including Biology, Chemistry and three other subjects.
Advanced Highers: BBB in Biology, Chemistry and one other subject.
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. If you are 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.
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.
The personal statement and reference will be used to allow us to distinguish between borderline applicants.
UCAT required.
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.
The MBChB Medicine with Foundation Year 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 whose background may mean it is less likely that they will be able to meet the academic requirements for direct entry. You must satisfy certain widening participation criteria to be eligible to apply.
The MBChB with Foundation Year is a widening participation initiative for local students. To be eligible to apply, you must:
You must also meet one of the following requirements:
In addition, you must meet one of the following criteria:
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.
