A minimum 2:1 (upper second-class honours) undergraduate bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in a Molecular or Biomedical Sciences related degree. No further qualifications required.
Molecular or Biomedical Sciences related degree:
We are unable to review transcripts prior to you making an application, and if your degree meets our entry criteria, then we would encourage you to make an application.
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A minimum 2:1 (upper second-class honours) undergraduate bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in any other degree subject.
In addition to your degree, you must also have passes at A-level of at least BB in Chemistry or Biology plus one further science from (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths) or Chemistry or Biology plus one further science offered from an alternative qualification listed on our acceptable international equivalent.
A levels at grades A*AA, achieved in one sitting over a study period of no longer than two years. A-levels must include:
The A* can be in any of the three subjects and does not need to be in one of the required sciences
If A level Maths and Further Maths are offered in the same sitting, Further Maths will not be counted towards the minimum A*AA requirement.
Three Highers at grades AAA including Chemistry and Biology.
Two Advanced Highers at grades AA including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths).
37 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 666 including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject from (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths).
Six GCSEs at grades 777666/AAABBB including Biology, Chemistry, English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. The Science Double Award may substitute all sciences at GCSE.
GCSEs are not required for graduates.
This course uses a combination of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Team-Based Learning (TBL).
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.
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.
Applicants must be predicted the minimum grades for a standard offer or a contextual offer to be considered.
Applicants who have taken or will take additional year(s) or interruption to complete their qualifications and achieve the minimum academic entry requirements can only be considered if their extenuating circumstances fall within the Equality Act 2010. Extenuating circumstances that fall within this criteria must be approved by the EC panel prior to making a UCAS application.
Further information on the process and deadline to be considered, please refer to Extenuating Circumstances for Prospective Applicants.
Clinical work experience is not mandatory. We require applicants to have an understanding of what a career in medicine involves. The interview will explore your understanding of the realities of a career in medicine, it is therefore essential that applicants gain people-focused experience of providing care or service before submitting their application.
It is important to remember that work experience can take many forms. It can be a voluntary opportunity or a paid job. While shadowing a doctor can be useful, we understand that this is not attainable for everyone. Volunteering in a residential care home, or with a local charity is just as good a source of experience.
The personal statement is not scored as part of the selection process prior, during or after interview.
UCAT required.
Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of a weighted score compared to other applicants who apply in the same year, and may be comprised of UCAT score, UCAS tariff of qualifications predicted or achieved, or weighted scoring of degree for graduates. Selection after interview may consider all assessment factors: interview score, situational judgement test, UCAS tariff of entry qualifications predicted or achieved, or weighted scoring from degree and UCAT score.
Your application will not be considered further than the first shortlisting if you obtained a total UCAT score below the fourth decile. Please note there is no guarantee that you will be offered an interview if you score above the fourth decile.
Your application will not be considered further than the first shortlisting if you scored SJT Band 4.
It is not possible to predict what the thresholds will be in any individual year, nor to use data from previous years to predict subsequent years’ thresholds.
Online panel interviews.
We recognise that your individual educational experience and context can have an impact on the grades you achieve and your opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities. By using contextual data, we can take this information into account to form a complete view of your attainment and potential when we assess your application to study with us.
By taking contextual data and information into account, the admissions selector may make one of the following decisions;
Please note that this applies to ‘Home’ applicants only.
To be eligible you must meet one of the following criteria:
To be eligible you must meet one of the following criteria:
You can find more details information about QMUL’s widening access initiatives on the university website.
More information on widening access Bridge the Gap
Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is one of the oldest medical schools in the UK. We draw on our history and heritage to provide you with the best medical education and training, in some of the best teaching facilities, and prepare you for life in medicine wherever you choose to practice.
Further information about the course including full entry requirements and selection criteria can be found on the QMUL course finder webpages.
