Entry requirements

All candidates must meet the widening participation criteria.

A levels: BBC at A level including Chemistry or Biology. Physics or Maths must also be offered if Chemistry is not taken. Applicants with achieved or predicted A levels of ABB or greater are not eligible for this course as they should apply to the MBChB directly.

Scottish Highers: Typical offer BBBBC at Standard level and BB at Advanced Higher, including B in Chemistry or Biology. Applicants with achieved or predicted Advanced Higher grades of AA are not eligible for this course.

GCSEs/Scottish Nationals: Six subjects at minimum grade 4 (C) including English Language, Maths, Double/Additional Science or Chemistry and Biology. This is a minimum entrance requirement and the majority of applicants will have qualifications well above this standard.

29 points with a mark of 5 Higher Level in Chemistry or Biology. Applicants with predicted or achieved grades of 33 overall including 16 at Higher level are not eligible for this course.

We require school leavers to have predicted or obtained minimum A-level grades of BBB in Chemistry or Biology, and one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths or Psychology, and a third subject excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies or Global Perspectives. We will consider applicants with predicted or obtained ABC provided the grade C is in the third subject. All A-levels should be taken within 2 years of your GCSEs.

You must have achieved at least a grade C or 5 in English Language (as a first language), Maths, and two sciences, including Chemistry and Biology, or Double Science.

We also accept the International Baccalaureate, for which we require at least 30 points overall, with 5 points each from 3 Higher Level subjects including Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology.

A levels at BBC including a B in both biology (or human biology) and chemistry.

We require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Level 6 (B). These must include maths; English language; and chemistry and biology or double science if you have not taken the individual science subjects. You will need a minimum of Level 6 in both maths and English language. You will also need a minimum of Level 6 in both chemistry and biology or Level 6,6 in double science.

When selecting for interview, GCSE grades are scored and allocated points. We score a maximum of 6 GCSEs including the required subject grades.
We do not accept GCSE resits.

28 points (5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, excluding core component).

This programme is designed for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time or who have taken non-traditional qualifications. If any applicant does offer a degree we would expect a minimum of 2.1 honours degree.

This programme is designed for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time or who have taken non-traditional qualifications. Please note that we will not usually consider A level students who have sat the appropriate science subjects to be considered for direct entry to the A100 medicine programme or school leavers. However, consideration may be given to candidates who studied some time ago and are re-entering education.

Five GCSE subjects at grade 6 (B) including Maths, English Language and either Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Core and additional Science or Dual Science Award.

Applicants currently studying for International Baccalaureate will not be considered.

BBC at A level including B grades in Chemistry and Biology (or human biology).

We require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Level 6 (B). These must include maths; English language; and chemistry and biology or double science if you have not taken the individual science subjects. You will need a minimum of Level 6 in both maths and English language. You will also need a minimum of Level 6 in both chemistry and biology or Level 6,6 in double science When selecting for interview, GCSE grades are scored and allocated points. We score a maximum of 6 GCSEs including the required subject grades. We do not accept GCSE resits.

28 (5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, excluding core component).

The typical offer is BBB at GCE A level/Scottish Advanced Highers which must include Grade B in Biology and Grade B in a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. Your third A level can be from any subject area and does not need to be science based. When shortlisting for interview we do not give preference to those who complete three Science A Levels. General Studies is not accepted.

Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must including English Language, Mathematics and 2 Science subjects - either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics. We are unable to consider functional skills in lieu of GCSEs.

Scottish National 5 in English, Maths and 2 science subjects. Up to 5 subjects depending on the school and local authority.

28-32 points overall to include Higher Level 5 in Biology and Higher Level 5 in one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology.

BTEC National Extended Diploma - DDM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient Biology and another science.

BTEC National Diploma:

• DM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient Biology and another science
• GCE A Level grade B in Biology

Access to Higher Education Diploma - Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria:

• 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits, of which 15 level 3 credits must be in Biology or Human Biology
• You must achieve Distinction in 33 level 3 credits, and Merit in the remaining 12 level 3 credits

All applicants must have a minimum of BBB, including Biology and one additional science (with a pass in the practical element where it is separately endorsed). Acceptable additional science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography.

A minimum of five GCSEs at grades C (grade 4) or above, including English language, Mathematics, and either Biology and Chemistry, Additional Science and Science, or Combined Science (or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University).

30 points, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level in three subjects, to include Biology and an additional science subject. Acceptable additional science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography.

S5 applicants: BBBB at Scottish Higher in S5 at one sitting to include Chemistry and one of Biology, Maths or Physics.
S6 applicants: BBBB at Scottish Higher in S5 at one sitting to include Chemistry and one of Biology, Maths or Physics. Plus CC in S6 subjects at Higher or Advanced Higher.

If Biology, Maths or English are not offered at Higher then each must be offered at National 5 grade A or B.

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