Entry requirements

Degrees from institutions other than the University of Plymouth are not accepted. Final Year graduating students from the University of Plymouth School of Biomedical Sciences can considered for entry into Year 1 Medicine and Dentistry if they are on track to gain a 1st Class (>70%) predicted at the beginning of final year or hold a 1st Class degree which has been achieved in the two years prior to applying.

Applicants who do not fulfil this criteria can apply with GAMSAT (Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test) for degree holders/applicants with Level 3 qualifications that do not meet our requirements or whose qualifications were awarded more than 5 years ago at point of application.

The typical offer is A*AA – AAB at GCE A level/Scottish Advanced Higher which must include an A grade in Biology and A in one further science from Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Psychology.

The third GCE A level/Scottish Advanced Higher can be from any subject area including the Humanities, Languages, Music, Sport, Science and the Social Sciences.

The typical offer is 36-38 points overall including six in Biology and one further science from Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Psychology at Higher Level.

Applicants need to achieve 7 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 7 subjects depending on the school and local authority.

You may apply in the final year of your degree and must be predicted/achieved at least an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject. Degrees are divided into three categories, you can find more information on our degree title checker. 

All eligible applicants must have Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, English Language, and Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics or Statistics) at GCSE level, at grades 777666 (AAABBB for GSCEs taken before 2015) or above, in any order. The Science Double Award may substitute all sciences at GCSE. GCSE grades are not required for applicants who are applying with a degree.

The full International Baccalaureate is acceptable as an entry qualification. You must offer: three subjects, including Chemistry or Biology and one other science or mathematical subject at Higher Level, and three subjects at Standard Level including Chemistry or Biology if not offered at the Higher Level. If English is not offered as part of the diploma, it must be offered at GCSE, at grade B or above or acceptable equivalent. The minimum requirement is for 38 points in total with a minimum of 6 points in the Higher Level science subjects and 6 points in the third Higher Level subject.

Full academic background is taken into account. The minimum A level threshold (or equivalent in other qualifications) is ABB at first attempt with 2.1 honours degree, or BBB for those with a First Class Honours degree or PhD.

AAA at A level and A in a fourth AS level subject including Chemistry plus at least one other from Biology/Maths/Physics or A*AA at A level including Chemistry and Biology/ Human Biology or A*AA at A level including Chemistry and either Maths/Physics and AS level Biology grade B.

Advanced Highers required varies from AA–AAA, Chemistry (Grade A) plus a grade A in at least one from Physics, Biology and Maths are required.

GCSE Mathematics minimum grade C/4 and either GCSE Physics minimum grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science minimum grades CC/44 are required if these subjects are not offered at AS-level or A-level.

36 points overall, including 6,6,6 at Higher level. Higher level Chemistry and Biology required. If Physics is not offered as part of the IB then a pass in GCSE Physics or Double Award Science, or equivalent, is required.

Applicants with a 2:1 degree in any subject and BBB at A level, including Chemistry or Biology taken in one sitting, will be considered. A Levels in Critical Thinking, General Studies and Further Mathematics are not accepted.

AAA at A level, including Chemistry or Biology, and another science (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology), taken in one sitting. Further Maths, Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted. 

AA at Advanced Higher including Chemistry or Biology and another science (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology). AAAAB at Scottish Higher.

Five GCSEs at grade 7 (A). Applicants must have a minimum of grade 6 (B) in English Language, Maths and Science. Resits are accepted (single resit per GCSE and all resits should be taken in the same sitting).

36 points overall with 6s in Higher Level subjects (to include Chemistry or Biology and another science subject) and no less than 4 in Standard Level subjects.

AAA at A level including Biology and one other science and including a pass in the practical examinations. Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination.

Overall score of 36 points with 18 at Higher Level, with 6 in Biology and one additional Science. Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.  Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination.

BM5 standard applications: Applicants must hold 7 GSCEs at grade B/6 or above, including English language, mathematics and either biology and chemistry, combined science, or science and additional science.

For BM5 Graduate applications please see entry requirements for Medicine BM4 Graduate Entry (A101).

BM5 mature non-graduate applicants: Applicants must hold 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English language, mathematics and either biology and chemistry, combined science, or science and additional science.

Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) will be accepted. Other access courses may be considered on a case by case basis, however, online access courses will not accepted. We would expect there to be a significant amount of time between the previous qualification (where relevant) and the Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) or alternative access course. Access courses are most likely to be considered for applicants who have not taken Science qualifications.

Applicants with a 2:1 honours degree in a science subject, achieved in the last three years, will be considered with a B grade at A level or Higher Chemistry, and B grades at GCSE or National 5 in Biology, English and Maths.

Standard entry: AAA at A level including Chemistry and one other of Biology, Maths or Physics.
Minimum entry: AAB at A level including Chemistry and one other of Biology, Maths or Physics.

Standard entry: AAAAB at Higher in S5 including Chemistry and one other of Biology (or Human Biology), Maths or Physics, to be taken in the same sitting. In addition, grades BBB in Highers or Advanced Highers in S6 are required.
Minimum entry: AAABB at Higher in S5 including Chemistry and one other of Biology (or Human Biology), Maths or Physics, to be taken in the same sitting. In addition, grades BB in Highers or Advanced Highers in S6 are required.

Applicants can use our indicator tool to determine which offer they are eligible for.

If Biology, Maths or English are not offered at A level or Higher/Advanced Higher then each must be offered at GCSE grade B (grade 5) or National 5 grade B. Generally five A grades (numerical grade 7) in GCSE are required at one sitting to be considered for interview.

38 points. At Higher level, grades 6,6,6 to include Chemistry and one other of Biology, Maths or Physics. At Standard level, grades 6,6,6 to include Maths, Biology, English if not offered at Higher level.

To be eligible for this programme, your degree should have been awarded within the past five years.  Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in any subject.

To be eligible for this programme, all qualifications (except GCSEs) should have been awarded within the past five years.

A levels: AAA including Chemistry and Biology

Scottish Highers: AAA at Highers and AA at Advanced Highers including Chemistry and Biology

We only accept the Full Award Diploma. Overall 36 with 18 points at Higher Level including 66 in Biology and Chemistry. At Standard Level, a minimum score of 5 in Maths and English if GCSEs have not been taken.

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths, English Language and Sciences at Grade 6.

Scottish Nationals: English Language and Maths National 5 at Grade B.

We accept the full award diploma - Access to Medicine.

Applicants with a 2:1 degree in any subject will be considered with BBB at A level including Biology or Chemistry plus another science.
Applicants not meeting the minimum requirements in A-level subjects or grades or Science GCSEs may be considered for Medicine if they have taken the GAMSAT prior to application.

A Levels in three subjects at grades of AAA are required, including Biology or Chemistry plus another designated science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths/Further Maths/Statistics) and a third academic subject. Any science A Level (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) completed in England from 2017 must include a pass in the practical endorsement; without this the qualification will be judged to have been failed, regardless of the headline grade. Only one subject from a combination of Maths or Further Maths or Statistics will be considered within the three A Levels. A Level grades must be achieved in one sitting.

National 5: a minimum of 5 subjects at grade A with a minimum of grade B in Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Higher: minimum of AAAAB, including Chemistry/Biology plus a second science both at A, to be achieved by the end of S5 (i.e. before applying)
Advanced Higher: minimum of AB from two subjects (both sciences) sat in S6. Any additional subject sat at Higher level in S6 must be achieved at grade B or higher. Any science subject not being offered at Higher or Advanced Higher level must have been passed at Standard/National 5 grade B/2

GCSEs: 5 subjects at grade A (7) with a minimum of grade B (6) in Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. We do accept GCSE re-sits.

National 5s: a minimum of 5 subjects at grade A with a minimum of grade B in Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

35 points including three grade 6 passes at IB Higher Level and grades of 6,6,5 at Standard Level are required. Higher Level subjects must include Chemistry or Biology, plus one from Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths and a third rigorous subject. Any science not taken at the Higher Level must be offered at Standard Level grade 5 or GCSE grade B (or equivalent). Points awarded for the Extended Essay or Theory of Knowledge are not taken into account but these components must have been completed. English Language (Language A) at Grade 6 is acceptable in lieu of GCSE English Language. Please see English Language Requirements under General Requirements if you do not have either of these.

Graduate applicants will need to be predicted or have achieved an upper second-class Honours (2.1) degree from a recognised UK university. Science and non-science graduates are considered equally. Degrees awarded by universities outside the UK are not accepted.
Graduates are normally expected to have achieved grades of at least ABB in A-levels taken prior to their degree, including Chemistry and Biology. Please see our website for details.

A*AA. Biology and Chemistry are required with either at grade A*

A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), to include Chemistry and Biology at Advanced Higher with either at A1.

39 total points. A total of 19 points is required in three higher level subjects including 6 and 7 in Biology and Chemistry, in either order. No higher-level score below 5.

English Language and Maths are required at grade B or 6. See website for details.

Currently, we accept applications from candidates who are studying the Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) at the College of West Anglia or Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) conforming to the QAA subject descriptor for medicine. We advise candidates studying the Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) to confirm with the provider that the diploma meets this requirement before registering. Candidates are responsible for ensuring that their Access Diploma is eligible before applying to this Medical School.

For applications received for 2023 entry onwards, UCL will no longer be using personal statements as part of their selection procedure.  We encourage applicants to use the opportunity of writing their personal statement to think reflectively about their skills and experiences, and how they have helped to prepare them for a career in medicine. This includes evidencing attributes, skills, behaviours and values needed to work within the healthcare service.

AAA at A Level. At least two science subjects to include Chemistry and a third academic subject.

Evidence of sustained academic achievement with a broad study of Science, Maths and English up to 16 years of age.

Higher level 36 points overall (to include Chemistry, an additional science subject and one other subject at Higher Level) and 3 at Standard level, at a minimum of 5 points each.