Medical school entry requirements for 2024 start

Bachelors degree class 2:1 Honours in accepted subjects, which include
biomedical sciences, subjects allied to medicine, biology and biochemistry, psychology (BAPS accredited).

A levels AAB in subjects to include Biology and/or chemistry, other science/psychology/maths/computer science.
Scottish qualifications; please enquire.

34 points with minimum grade 6 in Biology and/or Chemistry, and another science if both not offered (can include physics, maths, psychology, computing). 

Five GCSEs at grades B/6 in Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Double Science and one other subject).

Access to HE (Medicine) courses, which comply with the QAA subject descriptor 2021.

Bioscience graduates will be considered with minimum 2:1 (upper second class honours) undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in a Biosciences subject.  All other graduates will be considered with minimum 2:1 AND grades AA at A-Level in both Biology and Chemistry (or international equivalent).

A levels at A*AA, including Biology and Chemistry. Applicants taking linear A levels in England will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects. A levels in General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted.

A total of at least 35 points, with three Higher Level subjects at 766 including Chemistry and Biology. Note the total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

GCSEs: Grade 6/B in both English Language and Mathematics required.

QAA Access to Medicine/Dentistry HE Diploma taken at a UK Further Education College full time over one year may be considered. Of the 45 Level 3 credits, 39 credits must be from units at Distinction with the remaining 6 Level 3 credits at Merit.

If applicant has a 2:1 degree in a biological, biomedical or a health science subject then A level grades of BBB including two from Biology, Chemistry or Psychology will be considered; for any other degree subject A level grades should be AAB including including two from Biology, Chemistry or Psychology.

AAA including two from Biology, Chemistry and Psychology or AAB in three A-levels (as above) plus an EPQ, 4th AS-level or 4th A-level subject at B.
Scottish Highers: AAAAB at Scottish Highers plus AA in Advanced Highers in both Biology & Chemistry.

36 points overall, including three higher level subjects at 6,6,6, and three standard level subjects at 5,5,5.  Higher level subjects must include two from Biology, Chemistry and Psychology

GCSE: at least eight GCSEs, including English language, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Core and Additional Science). Minimum score of at least 13 points from 8 GCSEs, where A*/A or grades 7-9 = 2 points and B or grade 6 = 1 point.

National 5: At least seven subjects attained by the end of S4 including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Mathematics, plus at least two other subjects.  Required grades: mostly As, none less than B.

Access to HE diploma (medicine) that comply with the QAA national framework and subject descriptors.

Minimum 2:1 honours degree in any discipline awarded within the last three years plus three A Levels at grades ABB, to include Chemistry and Biology one of these at grade A or equivalent international qualification. A minimum of six GCSEs at grade 5 or above required in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Science. Please note that all aspects of an academic history will be taken into consideration during shortlisting.

A levels:
AAA including Chemistry and Biology.
We welcome general studies and critical thinking as a fourth A2, but they do not typically form part of our offer. Certain combinations are not acceptable, specifically:

• Biology and Human Biology or Sports Science plus Chemistry and another
• Mathematics and Further Mathematics or Statistics plus Chemistry and another

EPQs are not considered within our scoring.

Scottish Highers:
AAAAB at Higher including Biology and Chemistry, and AB at Advanced Higher in Chemistry and Biology (the A in either subject).

Overall score of 36 points with a mark of 6 in 3 Higher Level subjects which must include Chemistry and Biology. If English and Maths not offered at GCSE, this must be offered with a mark of at least 5 at Standard level.

Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) that conforms to the QAA subject descriptor.

We will NOT accept applications from people who have:

• achieved below 2i in a previous degree unless there is evidence of substantial subsequent
• experience in a healthcare-based or academically and/or professionally demanding career
• commenced an Access diploma less that 3 years after completing A levels, other qualifications or a degree

60 credits, with 45 of these credits coming from units which are concerned with academic subject content at Level 3 and graded; the remaining 15 credits come from ungraded Level 2 or Level 3 units. All units (60 credits) must be passed, with all graded level 3 units at distinction.

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.

Applicants must have achieved or be predicted a minimum of an upper second-class honours (or equivalent) in their Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree in order to be considered. We will consider graduate applicants from any discipline, provided the applicant meets our minimum GCSE requirements and has BBB or ABC at A-level including a B grade in either Chemistry or Biology. Applicants must have completed, or be in the final year of their degree when they apply.

We will not consider a second undergraduate degree, Masters or PhD in lieu of obtaining 2:1 or 1st class honours in your first degree. Graduates in their final year who do not provide a suitable academic reference from their current institution will not be considered

We require school leavers to have predicted or obtained grades of A*AA at A-level, in three subjects including Chemistry or Biology and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology, but excluding General Studies, Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking or Global Perspectives. We will also consider AAA (as per subjects above) plus EPQ at grade B

We will consider Scottish Advanced Highers either alone or in combination with A-levels. Our standard offer is AAA, to include Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. We will also consider the two sciences at Advanced Higher (grade AA) plus 3 other subjects at Highers level (grades AAB). We will not consider you if you are only taking Scottish Highers.

GCSEs: Applicants must have achieved at least a grade B or 6 in English Language (as a first language), Maths, and two sciences (including Chemistry and Biology or Double Science).
Scottish Nationals: Applicants must achieve a least a grade B in English, Maths and two sciences.

We require a minimum score of 34 points overall, and a score of 7,6,6 in three Higher Level subjects (including Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology) or a total score of 36 with 6,6,6 in the three higher level subjects (as per above).

Only those that offer QAA approved medicine subject descriptor.

2:1 degree in any subject plus the A level requirements and a minimum of GCSE level 4 (C) in maths and English language.

If applying with an undergraduate (bachelors or undergraduate masters) degree, may not need to meet the standard A level requirements. We will review this if achieved or are predicted to achieve a first class honours degree at undergraduate level in a relevant subject with enough biology and chemistry content. Need to have achieved as least a 4 (C) in GCSE in both maths and English language. Any offers made without the A level requirements are conditional on you achieving a first in your primary degree before starting the course.

AAA at A level including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry. 

If you are a contextual applicant and you're successful at interview, you will receive the standard A level offer. If you select us as your firm choice, your offer will then be lowered to the contextual offer of AAB

IB 36 (6, 6, 6 at Higher Level including biology and chemistry, excluding core component) with GCSEs stated (or equivalent).

If you are applying with A levels or the IB, you must meet the following GCSE requirements unless otherwise stated.

We require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Level 7 (A). These 6 GCSEs at Level 7 must include chemistry and biology – or double science if you have not taken the individual science subjects – and may include maths and English language. If maths and English language are not included in your 6 GCSEs at Level 7, you will need a minimum grade of Level 6 in both subjects. When selecting for interview, GCSE grades are scored and allocated points. We score a maximum of 8 GCSEs including the required subject grades.

If you are applying with a degree, you must have achieved at least a level 4 (C) in maths and English language.

If applying as a graduate, a 2:1 honours degree is usually required.

AAA, to include Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or Mathematics and a third academic subject.

AA at Advanced Higher including Biology and Chemistry. AAAAB–AAAAA at Higher.

GCSEs in nine subjects. A score of 15 points from the nine including core and additional science (or Biology, Chemistry and Physics), English Language and Maths. In scoring system A*/A/9/8/7 = 2 points; B grade/6 = 1 point Minimum of Scottish National 5 ( intermediate 2) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Maths and at least two other subjects attained by the end of S4

36 points overall (at first sitting): Higher level a minimum of 6,6,6 to include Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or Mathematics and a third academic subject. 5,5,5 at standard level (subjects not offered at HL).

We welcome applications from graduates or those in their final year of study towards an undergraduate degree. You should have achieved or be predicted a minimum of an upper second (2:1) honours degree and should have achieved a minimum of BBB at A-level (32 IB) in your first sitting. Applicants with a relevant science degree are exempted from our subject specification at A-Level, but must still meet the BBB academic standard. Relevant subjects include most Biomedical and Life Sciences disciplines or other approved courses

A levels - AAA including:

Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology; and
One of the following subjects from Chemistry; Biology/Human Biology; Physics; Psychology; Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

Scottish Highers
We require 4 Highers at grades AAAA by the end of Secondary 5. Grades should be achieved in the same sitting at first attempt. English language and any science subject (Maths, Chemistry or Biology) not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (National 5, Intermediate II or Standard Grade Credit level grade 2 or above). Applicants also need Scottish Advanced Highers in addition to Scottish Highers.

Scottish Advanced Highers

We require at least two Advanced Highers at grades AA by the end of Secondary 6. Any of the following combinations are acceptable:

• three Advanced Highers at AAA, including Chemistry or Biology; a second science (from
• Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Psychology or Physics); plus one other rigorous academic subject;
• two Advanced Highers at grades AA, plus one A2-level subject at grade A (subjects as above);
• two Advanced Highers at grades AA, plus one new Higher at grade A (subjects to include Chemistry or Biology at Advanced Higher, plus one other science at Advanced Higher, and a further subject at Higher level).

You will also need Scottish Highers in addition to Scottish Advanced Highers.

37 points are required overall (to include core points) with at least 766 at higher level. If Maths and English Language are not offered as part of the Diploma, they should be offered at GCSE or IGCSE at grade B (6) or above. We accept both Maths options as part of the Diploma.

Major subjects must include Chemistry or Biology, plus another science (one from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics) and one further subject at Higher Level. We accept both Mathematics options as part of the Diploma.

We require at least seven GCSEs at grade A (7) or A* (8+).

English Language, Mathematics and at least two science subjects are required at GCSE minimum grade B (6). If Dual Award Science or Core and Additional Science are offered, the minimum required is BB (66).

For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP+ or WP++ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool, we will accept 6 GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or above.

Your Access course must be science-based and you must have 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3. We require a minimum of 15 graded credits each in Biology and Chemistry. We require Distinctions in all Level 3 credits.

Due to the lack of a practical element, we do not normally accept qualifications from distance learning Access courses.Your Access course must be science-based and you must have 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3. We require a minimum of 15 graded credits each in Biology and Chemistry. We require Distinctions in all Level 3 credits.

Due to the lack of a practical element, we do not normally accept qualifications from distance learning Access courses.

Applicants must have achieved, or expect to achieve, an honours degree in any discipline to at least an upper second class or first class Honours or integrated master's degree.

AAA at A level excluding General Studies, Use of Mathematics, World Development, Communication and Culture and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element.

AA at Advanced Higher and AAAAA at Higher. No requirement for science subjects.

A minimum of 36 points including minimum of grade 5 in all subjects.

No specific requirements.

We will accept any Access to HE Diploma conforming to the QAA subject descriptor for Medicine, including distance learning courses. It is the responsibility of the applicant to evidence that the course they wish to complete meets the QAA subject descriptor.

Our grade requirement is Distinctions to be achieved in all graded credit modules. The further 15 ungraded credits can be a combination of level 2 and 3.

2:1 degree in any subject plus the A level requirements and a minimum of GCSE level 4 (C) in maths and English language.

If applying with an undergraduate (bachelors or undergraduate masters) degree, may not need to meet the standard A level requirements. We will review this if achieved or are predicted to achieve a first class honours degree at undergraduate level in a relevant subject with enough biology and chemistry content. Need to have achieved as least a 4 (C) in GCSE in both maths and English language. Any offers made without the A level requirements are conditional on you achieving a first in your primary degree before starting the course.

AAA at A level including Biology/ Human Biology and Chemistry. If you are a contextual applicant and you're successful at interview, you will receive the contextual offer of AAB.

AA Advanced Higher in Biology and Chemistry. AAAAB at Higher including Biology and Chemistry, Maths and English Language. Grade A must be achieved in Biology and Chemistry.

We require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Level 7 (A). These 6 GCSEs at Level 7 must include chemistry and biology - or double science if you have not taken the individual science subjects - and may include maths and English language. If maths and English language are not included in your 6 GCSEs at Level 7, you will need a minimum grade of Level 6 in both subjects.

When selecting for interview, GCSE grades are scored and allocated points. We score a maximum of 8 GCSEs including the required subject grades.
We do not accept GCSE resits.

36 points (6,6,6 at Higher Level including biology and chemistry, excluding core component) with GCSEs stated (or equivalent).

If you are a contextual applicant and you're successful at interview, you will receive the contextual offer of IB - 35 (6,6,5 at Higher Level including 6 in either biology or chemistry, excluding core component) with the GCSE requirements (or equivalent).