Medical School GCSE and A level requirements plus UKCAT and BMAT

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17/11/16

Medical School entry for 2017 - This is meant as a general guide it is vital to check with the universities websites. The information is taken from the UCAS website.

Aberdeen

GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry:Applicants must hold a Standard Grade (grade 3+above) or GCSE (grade C+above)pass in English & Maths. Biology & Physics also recommended. Generally, a combination of good Credit passes (A & B at GCSE) expected, especially in science subjects      
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry:Three A Levels at AAA. Chemistry is required plus at least one from Biology, Mathematics or Physics plus one other subject. All applicants must hold a GCSE pass at C or above in English Language and Mathematics.
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry:General Studies.
  • Information:All applicants will be expected to have taken the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) by the appropriate closing date for that year's entry.
Course specific requirements
  • Achievement of the minimum academic requirements allows an application to be considered for selection - it offers no guarantee of success. The majority of successful candidates achieve the minimum academic requirements of better at the first sitting. We do not normally consider applicants who are re-sitting their examinations to upgrade results unless very exceptional extenuating circumstances at the time of the first sitting have immediately disclosed and subsequently verified.
     
Birmingham

GCSE/Standard Grade
·        General information on subjects/grades required for entry: GCSEs must include English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or dual award science) at grade B minimum. Preference given to those with GCSE A* grades in Mathematics, English and Science. For a full list of academic and non-academic requirements, please see our course finder page at http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/a100
GCE A level
  • A*AA Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry at grade A and Biology at grade A.
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • Information: For a full list of academic and non-academic requirements, please see our course finder page at http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/a100    
Course specific requirements
  • A satisfactory health declaration, including immunisations, and a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check are required from accepted candidates before registration for the programme. All students will be required to sign the Fitness to Practice Code of Conduct prior to entry. Candidates are expected to show practical ability.
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
 
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: GCSE English at Grade B and Mathematics at Grade B
GCE A Level
  • AAAb Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Biology at grade A and Chemistry at grade A.
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry:  Critical Thinking and General Studies.
Bristol
 
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Minimum five GCSEs at grade A to include Mathematics, English Language and two science subjects. In England, where numerical GCSE grades will start to replace letter GCSE grades, we will be aligning the two grading schemes as follows: 4 or 5 is C, 6 is B, 7 is A, and 8 or 9 is A*.
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: AAA including Chemistry and another lab-based science. Graduates are required to obtain a 2:1 in their degree and at least AAB at A-level including Chemistry at grade A and one other lab-based science subject at grade B or above. UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is required.
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • Information: Contextual offer: AAB including A in Chemistry and another lab-based science. UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is required. We may make a contextual offer to applicants who attend low-performing schools or who have been in care.
Cambridge
GCE A Level:
  • A*A*A Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Specific subjects are required for certain courses. Please see the website for full details: http://www.study.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/
  • Information: The University's standard A level offer is A*A*A       
  • Course specific requirements
  • You may be at a disadvantage in many Colleges if you do not have the preferred subjects at A level (or equivalent). We advise you to check with individual Colleges before you apply.
Cardiff
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: B in English Language and Mathematics plus AA in science and Additional Science or equivalent or AAB in Chemistry, Physics and Biology in any order or AAB in core science combination, in any order.
GCE A Level
  • AAA grades at A2 level. 
  • Students must offer three A2 level subjects which should normally include chemistry and Biology. Applicants undertaking Science GCE A levels where a separate practical endorsement is reported will require a pass in this element.  General Studies, Critical Thinking and Further Mathematics are not acceptable at A2 Level.
 East Anglia

 GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: All applicants must have a minimum of six GCSE (or EU / International equivalent) passes at grade A or above to include English Language, Mathematics and two Science subjects or four GCSE (or EU / International equivalent) passes at grade A or above to include two Science subjects and grade 7 in Mathematics and English Language for the new GCSE’s in England. GCSE short courses are not accepted
GCE A Level:
  • AAA Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Biology at grade A and (Chemistry at grade A or Physics at grade A).
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: AAA
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Citizenship Studies and Critical Thinking and Applied Science and Leisure Studies.
  • Information: All science A levels must include a pass in the practical element.
Edinburgh 

GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Standard Grade Credit (or Intermed 2) in Biol, Chem, English, Maths. GCSE Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths. Double Award Combined Sciences at grade BB may be acceptable. Additional Applied Science/ Applied Science not accepted.   
GCE A Level
  • AAAb Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry and (Mathematics or Physics or Biology).
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies.
  • Information: Grades AAAb required. Biology required to at least AS level. Only one of Mathematics and Further Mathematics will be accepted. Refer to university and/or prospectus for list of acceptable subjects.
Exeter

GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: English language GCSE at grade C or above required    
 GCE A Level
  • A*AA - AAA Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry and Biology at Grade A
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies.
Glasgow

GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: GCSE English at a minimum grade B or Standard Grade Credit English at a minimum of Grade 2 or Intermediate 2 pass in English 
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry and (Biology or Mathematics or Physics).
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: All must be passed at AAA in 3 A2 examinations at one sitting.
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • Information: Biology or Human Biology in addition to Chemistry is preferred. If Biology is not studied at A2 it must be taken at AS level and a Grade A is required. Biology and Human Biology are considered as equal subjects. A GCSE pass in English at a minimum of Grade B is also required. Maths and Further Maths are NOT considered as two separate subjects at A Level
Hull and York
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Eight GCSE subjects at grades A*-C including grade B in both English Language and Mathematics.
GCE A Level:
  • AAA Typical offer Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry and Biology.Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking and Applied Science.
Imperial
 
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: All applicants must have the following subjects at GCSE level, at grades AAABB or above (in any order): •Biology (or Human Biology) •Chemistry •English Language •Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics or Statistics) •Physics The Science double award or Science plus Additional Science may substitute all sciences at GCSE. EPQ: Please note that an EPQ cannot be used as part of the AS and A2 Level entry requirements.
GCE A Level
  • A*AA Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: A*AA including Chemistry and Biology (A* must be in Chemistry or Biology) AS no longer required.
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: Critical Thinking and General Studies.
 
Keele
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Five GCSE subjects at grade A. English Language and Mathematics at grade B or above. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Core and Additional Science at grade B or above.  
GCE A Level
  • A*AA Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Biology or Chemistry plus another Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics/ Statistics plus a third academic subject. Applications for 2017 entry are accepted from students who have already achieved grades of AAAa from three A-levels (including Chemistry or Biology and a second science) plus a fourth AS-level or EPQ. Any science A-level (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) completed in 2017 must include a pass in the practical endorsement: without this endorsement the qualification will be judged to have been failed, regardless of the headline grade.
  • General information on subjects excluded for entry: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Citizenship studies; any AQA Applied A Level (Applied Art & Design; Applied Business; Applied ICT; Applied Science; Science in Society; Use of Mathematics); any Edexcel Applied A Level (Applied Art & Design; Applied Business; Applied ICT; Engineering; Health & Social Care; Leisure Studies; Media; Performing Arts; Travel & Tourism); any OCR Applied A Level (Applied Art & Design; Applied Business; Applied Health & Social Care; Applied ICT; Applied Leisure Studies; Applied Performing Arts; Applied Science; Applied Travel & Tourism); any WJEC Applied A Level (Applied Business; Applied ICT; Applied Science). Key skills qualifications will not be taken into account in assessing academic ability.
  • Information: For further information regarding our entry requirements please see: http://www.keele.ac.uk/health/schoolofmedicine/undergraduatemedicalcourse/entryrouteshowtoapply/#entry
Kings College London
 
GCSE/Standard Grade
  •  General information on subjects/grades required for entry :All applicants in addition to their Level 3 qualifications (such as A-levels) must have minimum grade B at GCSE in English Language and Mathematics, if not offered at A/AS level.
GCE A Level
  • AAAa - AAAb Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: AAA (including Biology and Chemistry) and a further AS-level B. However, if only one of Chemistry of Biology is offered at A-level, the other must be taken at AS-level grade A. GCSE grade B in both English and Mathematics also required, if not offered at A/AS level.  NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects.
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking
Lancaster
GCE A Level
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry:AAA (including Biology and Chemistry) plus B in 4th AS subject. Only one of Maths and Further Maths will be considered. General Studies and Critical Thinking only considered as 4th subject.
  • Information: Evidence of excellent attainment in GCSE and A level examinations: GCSEs in nine separate subject areas, to include the following subjects: Core and Additional science (or Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), English Langauge, and Mathematics; all at least grade B. All other subjects must be C or above; attained by the end of year 11 and scoring 15 points or more from the 9 GCSEs(where A*/A = 2; B = 1). A levels in three subjects taken at one sitting after 2 years of study (plus a 4th subject to at least AS level): at a minimum of AAA(b) Chemistry and Biology are subject requirements at A2 level. Only one of Maths or Further Maths will be considered at A and AS level. The Extended project qualification (grade B or above) may be considered in place of the AS level qualification in some instances.
Leeds   
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry:6 grade Bs including English, Maths and Dual/Double Science (or Chemistry and Biology if offering these as separate sciences)
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry at grade A.
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: AAA
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • Information: Multiple Mini Interviews are conducted
Leicester
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Minimum of grade C in GCSE English Language, Sciences/Dual Award Science and Mathematics if not held at A/AS level
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry at grade A.
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: A level Biology at grade A if not taken at AS
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking
Liverpool
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Evidence of excellent attainment in general and advanced secondary education: GCSEs in 9 separate subject areas: attained by the end of Year 11 and at least a score of 15 points or better (where A*/A = 2; B = 1) from the nine and including: Core + Additional Science (or Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), English Language, and Mathematics (all at least grade B). Preference will be given to applicants with a higher GSCE score. 2 points is the maximum score awarded in each subject area (e.g. Only one of Maths and Further Maths will be considered and 2 points at most will be available for Dual award GCSEs except for Dual Science for which up to 4 points may be awarded). Short course GCSEs will at most receive half the points of a full GCSE but 2 short courses can be offered in place of a full GCSE
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: A levels in three subjects taken at one sitting, usually after 2 years of study: at a minimum of AAA: A (Chemistry); A ( Biology); A (third academic A-level). Invitation to interview is highly competitive and both academic and non-academic criteria inform the selection process. Because of the competition, meeting the minimum academic and non-academic requirements does not guarantee that you will receive an invitation to interview. The Medical School reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending on a candidate’s application.
Manchester
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: At least seven subjects are required at grade C or above; at least five must be at A or A*. English Language and Mathematics are required at GCSE minimum grade B. All applicants are expected to adhere to these GCSE requirements. If you are resitting any GCSE subjects, you must explain the extenuating circumstances that prompted this. Physics and Biology are required either at AS or at GCSE at minimum grade C. (Chemistry is essential at A2). If Dual Award Science or Core and Additional Science are offered, the minimum required is BB. In Grade A requirements, the School does not currently accept Applied ICT, Applied Business, short courses or BTEC qualifications. For 2017 entry due to the phased introduction of GCSE reform in England we will accept a mixture of GCSEs. Please see additional information for more details. We do not accept Applied GCSE Maths courses, Applied ICT, Applied Business or short courses
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: We require grades AAA (after successful interview). If you perform exceptionally well at interview and are subsequently made and accept our offer, but fail to meet these grades, you may also be accepted. We require grades (or predicted grades) of AAA in the following subjects: Chemistry, plus one from Biology or Human Biology; Physics; Mathematics or Further Mathematics, plus one further rigorous subject (not Critical Thinking, Citizenship or General Studies). A combination of three sciences will be regarded as equally acceptable at A2-level (except Biology and Human Biology or Maths and Further Maths). Two AS-levels in place of one A2-level will not be accepted.
Newcastle
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: If only one of Biology or Chemistry is offered at A or AS level, the other should be offered at GCSE grade A (or Dual Award Science grade A).
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry:(Chemistry or Biology).
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • Information: If only one of Biology or Chemistry offered at A/AS level, the other should be offered at GCSE grade A (or Dual Award Science, grade A). For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. We would normally expect all applicants to have achieved their A Levels on their first attempt. Those who wish resits to be considered must provide information on the extreme extenuating circumstances they wish to be considered. Supporting evidence must be provided from your school or GP
Nottingham
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: At least six subjects at grade A including all three Sciences or the double Science award. English Language and Mathematics at grade B or above. An A grade at Physics AS level is acceptable in lieu of a grade B Physics at GCSE.
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Grade A in chemistry and biology (or Human Biology) at A Level, including a Pass in practical assessments where assessed separately
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • Information: Grades AAA required. GCSE - at least 6 GCSE's required at grade A to include the sciences, or the science double award, with maths and English language at grade B or higher. UKCAT is required.
Oxford
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: GCSE in Mathematics and Double award in Science
GCE A Level
  • A*AA Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry and (Biology or Mathematics or Physics).
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • Information: Please note that we have no preference for whether the third or fourth subject is a science or not. Achievement of these grades does not guarantee a place as admissions for all courses is competitive
Queen Mary
GCSE/Standard Grade
 
·        General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Grades AAABBB to include Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, English Language and Mathematics (or additional Mathematics or Statistics). The Science double award may substitute all sciences at GCSE
 
 GCE A Level
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Grades AAA from three A levels required from applicants studying the New A levels taught in Schools from September 2015. A level Chemistry or Biology and another science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths). If A-level Maths is offered then A level Further Maths will not be considered. For applicants who started A levels prior to September 2015 the minimum entry requirement is three A levels grades AAA and and one AS level grade b. Must have two Science A levels from Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths. Both Chemistry and Biology at AS level to a minimum of grade B. In Year 13, 3 of the accepted A levels must be taken over not more than 2 years study If A-level Maths and Further-Maths is offered in the same sitting, Further Maths is acceptable at AS-level only.
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Sheffield
 GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: At least 8 A*-C (grade 8-4) GCSEs including at least 6 GCSE subjects at grade 7 or grade A. GCSE at grade 4 or C or above required in English, Mathematics and the Sciences (which may be dual awards) also required. We are unable to accept GCSE resits
  • For more details, please see http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/medicine/prospective_ug/applying/entryrequire or contact the Medical School.
GCE A Level
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: AAA including Chemistry and another science subject. Other science subject includes Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology.
  • General information on subjects excluded for entry: A Levels in General Studies, Critical Thinking and Further Mathematics are not accepted.
Southampton
 GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: A minimum of seven GCSEs at grade B (or grade 6), including mathematics, English and double award science (or equivalent). You may offer qualifications which are equivalent to GCSE. Please contact the Medicine Admissions Office for further information
GCE A Level
 
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry at grade A and Biology at grade A.
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: AAA, including chemistry and biology
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • General information on subjects excluded for entry: General studies and critical thinking are not accepted. Subjects with material that overlaps (e.g. human biology/sports studies/physical education, maths/further maths) may not be offered in combination at A2

Course specific requirements
 
Applicants must be able to show they: Are self -motivated and resilient Have reflected on and learnt from life experiences (this may include, work experience, paid employment and personal experiences both in and outside health and social care settings) Can communicate effectively Are able to interact successfully with others Can demonstrate an understanding of the values of the NHS constitution
St Andrews
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: SQA National 5 (B or above) in: English and Mathematics (or approved science) or GCSE (B or above) in: one of English Language or English Literature and Mathematics or an approved science). These form part of our minimum Faculty entry requirements which all applicants must possess and are in addition to GCE A-Level, IB, or SQA Higher requirements.
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry and (Biology or Mathematics or Physics).
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: Citizenship Studies and Critical Thinking and General Studies.
  • Information: If Biology or Mathematics have not been passed at Advanced level, each must normally have been passed at AS level or GCSE grade B or better.
 
St Georges
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry:416 points from the top eight subjects at GCSE (equivalent to an average of grade A). To include English Language (minimum grade B), Mathematics and Dual Award Science or the three separate sciences. GCSE English Language grade B or IELTS 7.0 (with no section less than 6.5). This is the points system we use: A* - 58, A - 52, B - 46, C - 40, D - 34, E – 2
GCE A Level
  • AAA Typical offer
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Grades AAA must include Chemistry and Biology OR Human Biology.
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies.
  • Information: Candidates may retake modules in year 12 or 13 without penalty but candidates must obtain the grades required within two years of study.
University College London (UCL)
GCSE/Standard Grade
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: English Language and Maths grade B. For UK-based students, grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (excl. Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet this requirement following enrolment at UCL.
GCE A Level
  • A*AA Typical offer
  • Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry and Biology.
  • General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry and Biology required with A* in one of these subjects.
  • Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
 
 
 
Who Should Take the UK KAT test

The information below is subject to change.  Details of the 2016 test programme will be updated in due course.
Candidates are required to sit the UKCAT by 5 October 2016 if they are intending to apply for entry in 2017 (or deferred entry in 2018) to a relevant course in the following UKCAT Universities.
 
This applies to all UK, EU and the majority of international applicants. There are test centres in locations around the world, including all EU countries.  If you fail to take the test in time and apply to a programme for which the test is required, your application will be rejected unless you have applied for an exemption from the test.
 
You may only take the test once in any test cycle and any instances of multiple testing in the same year may be treated as an example of unprofessional behaviour.  If your application to medical school is not successful and you re-apply the following year, you will be required to take the UKCAT again.
 
Candidates should always check the entry requirements for each course before booking a test.  Some universities may have different requirements for overseas or graduate applicants.

University
UCAS Course Code
A100, A201
A100, A200
To be confirmed
A100, A101, A104, A200, A204
A100, A104, A200, A204
A100, A190, A191
A100, A104
A100
A100
A100, A200
A100
A100, A104
A100, A101, A102, A202, A205, A206
A100
A100, A200, A201
A104, A106, A204, A206, B840
A100, A101, A206
A100, A108
A100, A206
A100, A101, A110, A200
A100, A200
A100, A104, A200
A100, A101, A102
A100, A990
A100, A900
A101


Who uses BMAT?


BMAT is required for the following courses:
University
Course
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
A100 Medicine
Imperial College London
A100 Medicine
A109 Graduate Medicine (5 year course)
B900 Biomedical Science (3 year course)
B9N2 Biomedical Science with Management (4 year course)
Lancaster University 

A100 Medicine
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (Singapore) 

Medicine: MBBS degree jointly awarded by Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Royal Veterinary College
D100 Veterinary Medicine (*)
D101 Veterinary Medicine with Intercalated Year (*)
University College London
A100 Medicine
University of Cambridge
A100 Medicine
D100 Veterinary Medicine
University of Leeds
A100 Medicine
A200 Dentistry 

University of Oxford
A100 Medicine
A101 Graduate Medicine
BC98 Biomedical Sciences