Minimum 2:1 honours degree in any discipline awarded within the last three years, plus three A Levels at grades ABB, to include Chemistry or Biology or another science (to include one of Biology, Chemistry; Physics; or Maths). One of these must be at grade A or an equivalent international qualification. The minimum GCSE or level 2 qualifications requirements must also be met.
AAA including Chemistry or Biology and another science (to include one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Maths). Although candidates may study a science as a third subject, we actively welcome applicants who study subjects outside of the sciences listed above, as we recognise the value of other disciplines in the understanding and practice of medicine.
Human Biology, Sports Science, Further Mathematics and Statistics are only accepted as a 4th A level noting that 4th A levels do not form part of our scoring system. We welcome general studies and critical thinking as a fourth A2, but they do not typically form part of our offer. EPQs are not considered within our scoring.
AAAAB at Higher including Biology or Chemistry, and AAB at Advanced Higher, including A in Chemistry or Biology.
Overall score of 36 points with a mark of 6 in 3 Higher Level subjects one of which must be Chemistry or Biology.
If English and Maths not offered at GCSE, this must be offered with a mark of at least 5 at Standard level.
A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 6 or above required in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Science.
Please note that applicants applying with these minimums are unlikely to be shortlisted to interview and that scoring is based on 8 GCSEs.
Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5 may be used to meet the English Language requirement for visa sponsorship.
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) recognised qualification Access to Higher Education Diploma – Medicine will be accepted providing that the candidates meet our widening participation criteria at the point of entry and that progression requirements are met. Applicants must therefore contact the admissions team for individual advice prior to application.
This course is only available to International students. Home applications are not possible for this course at present.
Our MBBS degree incorporates a wide range of teaching methods. Throughout the five years, you will experience clinical placements in a variety of community and hospital settings. On campus you will learn through lectures, workshops, tutorials, simulation & self-directed learning.
Conditional offers will be made based in part on predicted grades. The University will not grant admission until confirmation of final grades is submitted alongside appropriate evidence.
Applicants re-sitting exams will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Well-supported documentary evidence of any extenuating circumstances is required and the timing must support impact to study during the examination period and it is expected that the special consideration process will be used with the relevant qualification body.
Work experience is not required but can be mentioned in a personal statement or at interview.
Used during the interview.
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
St Mary’s University has inclusiveness as one of its core values and is committed to widening participation. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of students as we firmly believe that helping more people from a wide mix of backgrounds to access education contributes positively to individuals and society.
To support this and counter any disadvantage, we take several factors into account when we are deciding whether to offer students a place on one of our courses. This means that as well as looking at your application form and your academic potential, we also take into account educational and socio-economic background data, such as historic information about your school or college and information you may choose to share about your personal circumstances, for example your age, whether you declare a disability, whether you have spent time in care, the area in which you live and the relative performance of the school or college you attend. We call this a contextualised admissions approach. Our medical programme will specifically address attainment barriers which can be a barrier for entry in the form of a reduced academic offer.
If you believe that you would be eligible to contextualised admissions consideration, please contact us for further information. This contextual approach is only applicable to applicants assessed as having Home fee status.
St Mary’s has a long and distinguished history as a Catholic institution for the education of teachers. It was founded in 1850 by the Catholic Poor Schools Committee to meet the need for teachers to provide an education for the growing number of poor Catholic children.
Nowadays, around a third of the offering at St Mary’s is dedicated to teacher education and there is a growing number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
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