You must have a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree in any discipline, or an MSc, MPhil or PhD.
You must achieve a minimum of 3 A-levels (all at grade A) to include chemistry and biology (or human biology), completed in one sitting across a maximum of two years, or equivalent.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider a wide range of subjects for their third A level, including arts and humanities subjects but excluding general studies, critical thinking and thinking skills and global perspectives.
Scottish Advanced Highers: Applicants with Scottish Advanced Highers, will normally be expected to achieve, or have achieved AAB, to include chemistry and biology.
Scottish Highers: AAAAB or above and including biology, chemistry and three other subjects.
Applicants should normally have, or be expected to achieve, a total score of 36 points with Higher Level 6 in chemistry or biology and Higher Level 5 in a second science (chemistry, biology, physics) or mathematics.
Applicants should have achieved a minimum of five subjects at GCSE Grade 6 or above (to include English, maths and double or triple science), or equivalent.
English Language and Maths in National 5 at grade B.
We accept the Access to Medicine Diploma: 39 credits at distinction and six credits at merit.
All biology and chemistry credits must be at distinction.
All applicants are required to demonstrate that you have conducted research and/or have actual or virtual work-based experience in a setting that has helped you to explore the realities of working in a healthcare profession. You will be expected to discuss your experiences as part of your interview to illustrate that you have the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes for your career as a doctor.
Checked after the interview before offers are made.
All applicants are required to take the UCAT test in the year of application. The UCAT score is used to select applicants for interview; applicants will be ranked by their UCAT score, which is used for shortlisting to interview, provided you meet our main academic entry requirements.
The SJT band does not form part of the ranking process.
We will require all shortlisted applicants to undertake Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) as part of the admissions process. These will run from November 2025 through to April 2026.
Our MBBS Medicine programme incorporates a wide range of teaching methods. From Year 1 you will experience clinical placements, while on campus you will learn through lectures, workshops, clinical simulation, self-directed learning and active small-group teaching.
Predicted grades are used as part of the selection for interview.
A levels must be completed in one sitting across a maximum of two years.
At the University of Hertfordshire, we have a strong record in terms of access and participation, with approximately 70% of our UK-domiciled, undergraduate population coming from underrepresented backgrounds. Our Widening Access and Student Success (WASS) team supports young people and university learners from under-represented/under-recognised groups to access and be successful in higher education.
The work of WASS is guided by the commitments and targets set out in the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP). WASS is a friendly and forward-thinking team, which is passionate about empowering student success, challenging inequalities and transforming
lives. We draw on evidence and evaluation to identify where gaps in student outcomes are widest and design interventions in partnership with staff and students which aim to achieve equality of opportunity for all students.
The Medicine MBBS course is only available to international students at present.
In September 2026, Hertfordshire Medical School will welcome its first cohort onto a new five-year undergraduate medical degree, leading to a Medicine MBBS and delivered with support from City St George’s, University of London.
Initially the MBBS degree will be available to international students only, with plans to open to UK fee-paying students soon after. With a longstanding reputation in medical sciences, ranked in the top 10% nationally (National Student Survey, 2024), Herts is well-positioned to address the growing demand in this field.