Minimum 2i in any discipline.
Must have either:
A*AA to include (a) Biology or Chemistry, (b) one more from Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Further Maths, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, (c) any third reformed (post-2017) A-Level, but only one Maths subject (Maths, Further Maths or Statistics) may be included in the three A-Levels. Practical endorsements must be achieved for Biology, Chemistry and Physics A-Levels.
Higher AAAAA including two from Biology/Chemistry/Physics plus Advanced Higher AB in two sciences (Biology/Chemistry/Physics).
Minimum of 37 points (including ToK/EE) including 7 or 6 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry plus one more from Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Maths (any), Physics or Psychology. Alternatively, 766 in three Higher Level subjects including Biology or Chemistry plus one more from Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Maths (any), Physics or Psychology. Any science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) not taken at Higher Level must be offered at Standard Level grade 5 or GCSE grade 6 or equivalent (combined science accepted).
GCSE or Scottish National 5 minimum of five at grade 7/A or higher. English language (including spoken English), Maths and sciences (combined science or Biology, Chemistry and Physics) must be achieved at a minimum of grade 6/B. International GCSE (IGCSE) single-award combined science or any other single-award combined science qualification not accepted.
GCSE or Scottish National 5 minimum of five at grade 7/A or higher. English language (including spoken English), Maths and sciences (combined science or Biology, Chemistry and Physics) must be achieved at a minimum of grade 6/B. International GCSE (IGCSE) single-award combined science or any other single-award combined science qualification not accepted.
Any Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) complying with the QAA subject descriptor for medicine.
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.
Predicted grades are not used in selection.
Applications are not accepted from students currently in their third or later year of A-Level (or other level-3) study unless they have already met our grade requirements and are sitting additional qualifications to meet the subject requirements. Significant extenuating circumstances may exceptionally be taken into account for students who have had to restart a year or delay sitting of exams. Extenuating circumstances and supporting evidence must be submitted in writing no later than 31 October.
Other students taking more than 2 years to complete level-3 qualifications must complete these qualifications and have achieved the required grades before applying. Students taking more than 3 years to complete the required qualifications will not be considered.
Clinical work experience is not required or expected.
Personal statement grading is based on evidence of five specific criteria; evidence of some of these criteria is likely to come from experience in roles that involve direct engagement with people, effective communication, handling responsibility and managing conflicting demands.
Used as one component in selection for interview.
UCAT.
Home applicants: minimum cut-off total score 1,700 and SJT band 3. Grade calculated for UCAT and combined with grade for personal statement to give a ranking score for selection for interview.
International applicants: minimum cut-off total score 1,950 and SJT band 3. Applicants above this cut-off are ranked on total UCAT score to select for interview.
For all applicants, the UCAT verbal reasoning (VR) score may be used as a tie-breaker.
Online multiple mini interview.
Keele strives to be a place where learning, living and working is a positive experience for our entire community. We seek to ensure equality of opportunity to all our applicants with the potential and motivation to succeed, regardless of background.
We operate a Steps2Medicine programme for year-12 students in local partner schools and colleges who have significant indicators of disadvantage.
Completion of this programme will entitle applicants who meet our academic and UCAT requirements to an interview and a reduced grade offer if successful at interview. Details of this programme and the eligibility criteria will be made available via participating schools and colleges.
Steps2Medicine is part of a national scheme called UKWPMED (see below). Successful completion of Steps2Medicine will entitle eligible applicants to the same adjustments at other UKWPMED medical schools.
Applicants to our A100 Medicine course who have completed UKWPMED programmes offered by other Medical schools who meet our academic and UCAT requirements are also entitled to an interview and a reduced grade offer if successful at interview.
Applicants should indicate on their UCAS application which UKWPMED programme they have completed.
UKWPMED information for students 2025
Current year 13 students and very recent school leavers from specific under represented groups may also be eligible to apply for our Health Foundation Year route (A104) which has lower academic entry requirements.
We operate a range of ‘alternative offer’ schemes with clear eligibility criteria.
Selection for interview for applicants with home fees status makes use of a UCAT grade and a personal statement grade. Additional points for the UCAT grade are available for applicants a) meeting eligibility criteria for adjusted offers, b) attending a school/college in the Keele region (see alternative offers page for definition) and/or c) in receipt of a UCAT bursary.
To receive a contextual offer applicants must meet ONE of the following indicators:
A reduction of one full time grade compared to the standard offer and an additional point at shortlisting for interview stage.
Find more detail about alternative offers.
You can find more details information about Keele University’s widening access initiatives on the university website.
More information on widening access
Keele University was born from a pioneering vision, one of a different kind of university. Established in 1949 by Lord Lindsay – the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University – in a country still recovering from the Second World War, the University’s founding aim was to produce graduates who not only had the technical and specialist knowledge to move society forward, but who understood the social and political landscape that drove this need.
Fast-forward 75 years and this original ethos remains at the core of the University’s mission, and our global network of over 100,000 alumni in 120 countries is creating positive impact across the world in a range of diverse careers.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
