School of Medicine

GCSEs

English Language and Maths (grade C minimum) are essential.

A broad spread of subjects is expected at GCSE with a minimum of 4 grade A passes in full GCSEs (not short courses). 

Candidates who have already achieved the A-level requirements (AAB) or a 2(i) honours degree will be considered even though their GCSE grades do not meet these standards.  However, all applicants must have a minimum of grade C in English Language and Maths.

A-levels

Grades AAB required.  A-level combinations should not include Chemistry beyond GCSE level.  A-level Biology is acceptable if combined with non-science A-levels.  If Biology is offered at AS or A2-level, it must be with grade B or above.  Maths and Physics are acceptable with another non-science subject.  Applied Sciences are accepted.

Dual Award with AA grade, plus another A-level at grade B or above.  Or Dual Award with AB grade, with another A-level at grade A.

Advanced Diploma

Any subject.  Progression Diploma must be grade A or A* and Additional Specialist Learning must be an A-level in any subject except Chemistry.  Must be grade A or A*.

BTEC National Diploma

Any subject.  3 Distinctions (DDD) or DDM.

BTEC National Certificate

Any subject.  2 Distinctions (DD) plus one A-level grade A.

BTEC National Award

Any subject.  1 Distinction (D) plus two A-levels grade AB or better.

Access to HE

Science or Non-science.  Accepted if no other qualifications (ie, no A-levels) plus substantial work experience.  Subject to satisfactory grades ie, Distinctions, or transcripts of marks of greater than 70% in all modules.  All Access to HE courses must be 78 credits:  60 at Level 3 and 18 at Level 2.

Diploma in Higher Education (but not a failed degree)

Subject to transcripts of marks greater than 70% and relevant work experience.

Higher National Diploma/Certificate

Subject to transcripts of marks greater than 70% and relevant work experience.

Foundation Degree

Subject to average module marks being at least 70% and relevant work experience.

Ordinary Degree (but not failed Honours degree)

Subject to transcripts of marks greater than 70% and relevant work experience.

Honours Degree

Graduates with at least a 2.1 honours degree in a non-science subject can be considered for the Health Foundation Year provided they did not take the sciences to A-level standard or higher. Students with Health Degrees such as Physiotherapy or Nursing, without Chemistry at A or AS level, should apply for this entry route.  Allowances will be made for graduates whose A-level grades do not meet the usual entry criteria.

Non-UK qualifications (please also see our international entry requirements list)

Irish Leaving Certificate

Must achieve five A grades and one B.  Biology is acceptable if combined with non-science subjects.  Maths and Physics are acceptable if combined with non-science subjects.  Subjects should not include Chemistry beyond junior certificate level.  English and Maths to have been studied at junior certificate level as a minimum.

USA

Grade point average of 3.0.  Not Science.

Sweden

MCG grades ‘excellent’

International Baccalaureate

Minimum of 34 points HL 6, 6, 6 and SL 6, 5, 5.  No Chemistry at Higher level.

English Language Requirements

EU and non-EU applicants not offering GCSE English Language grade C, are required to have one of the following

• Grade C or above in the Certificate of Proficiency or Advanced Certificate in English offered by the Cambridge Syndicate

• International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with a minimum average score of 7, with not less than 7 in any one component taken at the same sitting

• Grade C or above in International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).

We do not normally accept Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) qualification, except in very unusual circumstances.