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A Level route

Applicants who have not undertaken study for any higher-level qualifications (above level 3, or level 7 in Scotland)

Aptitude test – UCAT

A total UCAT score below 2,280 or with an SJT score in Band 4 will not be considered

Five GCSEs at grade 7/A including a minimum of grade 6/B in

  • English Language
  • Maths
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

GCSE combined science (6/6) and IGCSE co-ordinated sciences (double award, 66 or BB) are accepted. Biology and Chemistry without Physics will not be accepted. 

English Language and Maths GCSEs at 6/B are essential. GAMSAT may be offered in lieu of the other GCSEs listed above (see Aptitude test column).

GCSE requirements must be met before applying.

 

A Level grades A*AA or AAA + EPQ grade A (please see our Widening Participation pages for details of adjusted offers)

Any science A Level (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) completed in England from 2017 must include a pass in the practical endorsement.

Applications from students currently in their third year of A Level or equivalent study will not be considered unless (a) they have had relevant extenuating circumstances accepted by the University or (b) they have already met grade requirements and are taking one additional designated subject to meet subject requirements. 

Applications from students who have taken more than three years to complete three A Levels meeting the stated requirements will not be considered.

A level subjects must include -

A first designated subject from 

  • Biology
  • Chemistry 

PLUS

A second designated subject from

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Maths/Further Maths/Statistics
  • Physics
  • Psychology

PLUS 

A third academic subject (pre-reform subjects such as General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies will not be accepted). 

Only one subject from a combination of Maths/Further Maths/Statistics will be considered. 

Applicants may apply with achieved grades of A*AA with only one first or second designated subject if they are currently taking further A Levels to complete the subject requirements.

Graduate route

 

Applicants applying with a Bachelor's honours degree

 

 

Aptitude test - UCAT

A total UCAT score below 2,280 or with an SJT score in Band 4 will not be considered.

GAMSAT is also required if A level or science GCSE requirements not met:

an overall score of 55 or more with a section III score of 58 or more supported by a score of 50 or more in all other sections

OR

an overall score of 58 or more with a section III score of 55 or more supported by a score of 50 or more in all other sections

GCSE minimum grade 6/B in

  • English Language
  • Maths
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

GCSE combined science (6/6) and IGCSE co-ordinated sciences (double award, 66 or BB) are accepted. Biology and Chemistry without Physics will not be accepted. 

GCSE requirements must be met before applying.

 

A level grades BBB including:

A first designated subject from

  • Biology
  • Chemistry

PLUS

A second designated subject from

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Maths/Further Maths/Statistics
  • Physics
  • Psychology

PLUS

A third academic subject (pre-reform subjects such as General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies will not be accepted).

 

Honours degree 1st or 2:1 in any subject

Postgraduate qualifications (PGCert, PGDip, master’s degrees, doctorates) will not be taken into consideration.

Access to HE route

Applicants who have been out of formal (school/college/university) education and have not undertaken Level-3 or higher qualifications within three years prior to commencing the Access course

 

 

Aptitude test – UCAT

A total UCAT score below 2,280 or with an SJT score in Band 4 will not be considered

GCSE minimum grade 6/B in

  • English Language
  • Maths 

May be taken during the current academic year

 

An Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) complying with the QAA subject descriptor for medicine with 45 graded level-3 credits at distinction plus 15 ungraded level-2/3 credits passed.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that the Access diploma meets this requirement before enrolling; diplomas that do not conform to the QAA subject descriptor for medicine will not be accepted. 

The Access to HE route is intended for applicants with life experience outside formal education; it is not a “back door” route for applicants who have recently performed poorly in school, college or university qualifications. 

Students who have previously commenced study of medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine without completing their programmes will not be considered via any route. 

Students who are currently enrolled on a degree or other HE programme that will not be completed in the current academic year will not be considered via any route. 

Foundation years undertaken at other HE institutions will not be considered in lieu of the stated A Level or equivalent requirements. 

Aptitude Tests

All applicants must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in the year of application (i.e. in 2023 if applying in October 2023 for 2024 entry or deferred entry in 2025). 

Graduate applicants who do not meet the A Level or science GCSE requirements must take the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) as well as the UCAT as above. 

Applicants with home fees status will have a range of factors taken into account in shortlisting for interview (see How To Apply). Applicants with international fees status who meet academic requirements will be shortlisted on the basis of UCAT score only. 

For information on how fee status is assessed visit the UKCISA webpages for more information. Applicants may be required to complete a fees assessment before their application can be assessed. 

International Applicants

A level (or equivalent) route

 

Applicants who have not undertaken study for any higher-level qualifications

Aptitude test - UCAT

SJT must be band 3 or better

International applicants will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of their UCAT score

GCSE or equivalent or evidence up to 11th grade/age 16 of high performance in:

  • Maths
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

NB all of these subjects are essential. 

GCSE English language grade 6/B or

  • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS academic) with a minimum score of 7.0 in each component taken at the same sitting
  • Grade C1 (advanced) or C2 (proficiency) in the Cambridge English Assessments system
  • ToEFL internet-based test (iBT or IBT Home Edition) with a minimum overall score of 100 with minimum subtest scores of reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23 and listening 25
  • Pearson Test of English (academic) minimum overall score of 65 with a minimum of 65 in each communicative skill
  • Grade B in International GCSE (IGCSE 0500, 0900 or 0524 [USA]) first language English, with a minimum of grade 2 in component 4 (speaking & listening test)
  • Grade 5 English language at standard level (SL) in the International Baccalaureate (IB) paper A1 or A2, or grade 6 in paper B

A Level grades A*AA

A Level subjects must include -

A first designated subject from 

  • Biology
  • Chemistry

PLUS

A second designated subject from

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Maths/Further Maths/Statistics
  • Physics
  • Psychology

PLUS 

A third academic subject excluding General studies, Citizenship, Critical thinking and barred subject combinations

Only one subject from a combination of Maths/Further Maths/Statistics will be considered.

Applicants may apply with achieved grades of A*AA with only one first or second designated subject if they are currently taking further A-Levels to complete the subject requirements.

 

 

Graduate route 

Applicants applying with a Bachelor's honours degree 

Aptitude test - UCAT

GAMSAT is also required if A Level or science GCSE (or equivalent) requirements not met  

an overall score of 55 or more with a section III score of 58 or more supported by a score of 50 or more in all other section 
 
OR 

an overall score of 58 or more with a section III score of 55 or more supported by a score of 50 or more in all other sections 

GCSE or equivalent or evidence up to 11th grade/age 16 of high performance in  
  • Maths 
  • Biology 
  • Chemistry 
  • Physics

NB all of these subjects are essential 

GCSE English language grade 6/B or  

  • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS academic) with a minimum score of 7.0 in each component taken at the same sitting 
  • Grade C1 (advanced) or C2 (proficiency) in the Cambridge English Assessments system 
  • ToEFL internet-based test (iBT or IBT Home Edition) with a minimum overall score of 100 with minimum subtest scores of reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23 and listening 25 
  • Pearson Test of English (academic) minimum overall score of 65 with a minimum of 65 in each communicative skill 
  • Grade B in International GCSE (IGCSE 0500, 0900 or 0524 [USA]) first language English, with a minimum of grade 2 in component 4 (speaking & listening test) 
  • Grade 5 English language at standard level (SL) in the International Baccalaureate (IB) paper A1 or A2, or grade 6 in paper B.
 A Level grades BBB including  

 A first designated subject from 

  • Biology  
  • Chemistry 

PLUS 

 A second designated subject from  

  • Biology,  
  • Chemistry 
  • Economics 
  • Maths/Further Maths/Statistics 
  • Physics 
  • Psychology 

PLUS 

A third academic subject excluding General studies, Citizenship, Critical thinking and barred subject combinations.

Only one subject from a combination of Maths/Further Maths/Statistics will be considered. 

Postgraduate qualifications (PGCert, PGDip, master’s degrees, doctorates) will not be taken into consideration.

Students who have previously commenced study of medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine without completing their programmes will not be considered via either route. 

Students who are currently enrolled on a degree or other HE programme that will not be completed in the current academic year will not be considered via either route.

Foundation years undertaken at other HE institutions will not be considered in lieu of the stated A Level or equivalent requirements. 

Equivalent Qualifications

Please note, the following qualifications will not be considered for entry to A100 (standard 5-year MBChB):  

  • T-Levels
  • BTEC qualifications
  • Key skills qualifications
The following qualifications are considered with the stated requirements:

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICINE A100

Keele University is committed to graduating excellent clinicians. The admissions process is designed to select students with abilities and characteristics that indicate their potential to become excellent doctors.

PLEASE NOTE Our full entry requirements and application process for Medicine A100 September 2025 entry will be published in due course. Please see our 2024 Medicine course pages for last year's entry requirements.