Ulster University

MBBS Medicine Graduate Entry (A101)

Course information

  • Course title: MBBS Medicine Graduate Entry (A101)
  • Location: Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland
  • Course length: 4 Years
  • UCAS code: A101 (Graduate Entry)
  • Student eligibility: All

Academic requirements

Degree

A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree in any discipline or Masters qualification at a minimum of 60% overall. Qualifications must be completed by the end of June in year of entry and confirmation of results be available mid July.

A Levels

No specific requirements. 

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers

No specific requirements. 

International Baccalaureate

No specific requirements. 

GCSEs

English Language Grade C (or Grade 4) or above or equivalent.

Maths Grade C (or Grade 4) or above or equivalent.

Please note that for the purposes of entry to this course, the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills – Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Mathematics.

Scottish Nationals

No specific requirements. 

Irish Leaving Certificate
  • English Language grade H6 or O4 or above or equivalent.
  • Maths grade H6 or O4 or above or equivalent.

Additional information

Teaching method

This course follows a problem-based learning model.

What is Problem-Based Learning?

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.

Admission email

Use of predicted grades

This course does not use predicted grades.

Resit policy

Resits are not accepted.

Non-academic requirements

Work experience

As a graduate entry programme, we suspect most applicants will have experience of work in a sector (not always healthcare) and can draw upon their relevant / transferable employability skills to demonstrate their suitability for a career in medicine.

Personal statement

Checked after the interview before offers are made.

Admission test
  • GAMSAT
  • Minimum average score of 50 in the GAMSAT test and meet an overall GAMSAT threshold for interview
  • The threshold is set competitively each year based on the applications received. For reference, based on the 2020-2024 data, the average overall GAMSAT score of candidates invited for interview was 58.74
Interview method

Online multiple-mini interview.

About the Ulster University 

Ulster University opened its Graduate Entry Medical School in 2021, a unique development in medical education in Northern Ireland. 

This 4-year course is open to graduates from a wide range of science and non-science backgrounds. You will be part of a cohort of students that have a wide range of experience and skills, making this an exciting and stimulating entry route into the medical profession.

Ulster University website