Medical School Entry Requirements 2025 Entry

Below are the basic entry requirements to every UK Medical School for 2025 entry for the A100 (or equivalent) Undergraduate Medicine course.

Please note this is designed to be used as a 'quick glance' to compare medical schools and more information is available on the University Websites. Standard entry grade requirements are included, contextual grade requirements are not included.

Updated July 2024

University of Aberdeen Medical School MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Hons degree or equivalent. A-Level Chemistry Grade B. A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry + one of Biology/Maths/Physics) GCSE Grade 6 in English and Maths Personal Statement Not used for offer, may be used in interview Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Hons degree (Must be in biological/biomedical/chemistry or health science subject). A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry/Biology + One of Biology/Maths/Physics) GCSE 5 GCSEs grades 9-6 (incl. English Language, Maths + 2 Science subjects). Personal Statement Not used for offer, may be used in interview Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Aston University Medical School MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Hons degree in any discipline 3 A-Levels at grades ABB (including Biology and Chemistry, with either at grade A). A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry and Biology at AA) . If taking more than 3 A-Levels, Chemistry, Biology and the next best grade will be considered. GCSE 6 GCSEs grade 6 and above (incl. English Language, Maths + Chemistry, Biology or Double science) Personal Statement All personal statements are read but are not scored or used for applicant ranking. Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Bangor University Medical School BMBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Hons degree BBC/ABC at A-Level (incl. subject requirements) and meet minimum GCSE requirements. Compulsory sciences cannot be grade C. A-Level AAA (incl. Biology + One of Chemistry/Physics/Economics/Maths/Further Maths/Statistics). GCSE English Language (or Welsh Language) at Grade 6 + Double Science/Biology and Chemistry at Grade 6 + Maths Grade 6 + Four other GCSEs at Grade 6 Personal Statement Must demonstrate awareness of healthcare system in UK and nature of medical training in your personal statement. Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Birmingham Medical School MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) Minimum 2:1 degree in any subject from a recognised institution (within 5 years). No specific A-Level and GCSE requirements. A-Level A*AA (incl. Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry) GCSE Score calculated from 7 GCSEs [see website] Personal Statement Not scored but must include sufficient evidence of commitment to medicine. Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School BMBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) Minimum 2:1 degree in a subject (with adequate Biology and Chemistry). 3 A-Levels (at least BBB, including Biology and Chemistry) GCSE English and Maths requirements must be met. A-Level AAA (incl. Biology and Chemistry) GCSE Grade 6 in English (Language or Literature) and Maths Personal Statement Not used Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Bristol Medical School MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 in any degree A-Level: BBB (incl. Chemistry + One of Biology/Physics/Maths) No specific GCSE requirements. A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry + One of Biology/Physics/Maths) + Any Third Subject Grade A GCSE Maths [7], English [4] Personal Statement Not used as part of selection criteria Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Brunel Medical School MBBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 degree (subject relevant to Medicine) or Merit in a Masters degree (subject relevant to Medicine) GCSE requirements met. A-Level AAB (incl. Chemistry/Biology [A] + One of Chemistry/Biology/Physics/Maths [A]) GCSE 5 GCSEs Grade 6 (incl. 2 science subjects) + English Language [4] + Maths [5] Personal Statement Assessed initially and must meet criteria (on website). Not used in ranking. Admissions Test UCAT / GAMSAT for A100 Graduates Interview Format MMI

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University of Buckingham Medical School MB ChB, 4.5 Years (Private) Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 in a subject relevant to Medicine. A-Level ABB (incl. Chemistry or Biology) GCSE Minimum Grade 4 in English and Maths Personal Statement Can be considered prior to interview or offer Admissions Test N/A Interview Format MMI

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University of Cambridge Medical School MB BChir, 6 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 in any subject. A-Level passes. A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry + One of Biology/Human Biology/Physics/Maths/F. Maths) GCSE No specific requirements Personal Statement Reviewed prior to interview but not scored Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format Panel Interview

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Cardiff University School of Medicine MB BCh, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 BSc Hons degree A-Level: BBB/ABC (incl. subject requirements) + minimum GCSEs. A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry and Biology) GCSE Scoring System based on 9 GCSEs (incl. English Language, Maths, Sciences) Personal Statement Used as evidence of dedication to Medicine Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Dundee School of Medicine MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 in a relevant life science subject No specific A-Level or GCSE rquirements A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry and Another Science) GCSE 9 GCSEs at Grade 6 (incl. English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Science) Personal Statement Not used in ranking for interview, may be discussed at interview Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Edge Hill University Medical School MB ChB, 5 Years (or 6 Years with Foundation) Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 preferably in a science-related programme A-Level: ABB (incl. Biology and Chemistry, at Grades AB) GCSE standard requirements A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry and Biology, accept AAB if A in Chemistry/Biology) GCSE 5 GCSEs at Grade 6 (incl. English Language, Maths, Sciences) Personal Statement Used to distinguish between borderline applicants Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of East Anglia Medical School MBBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 in a Biology or Chemistry related degree A-Level: BBB/ABC [See Subject Specific requirements on UEA website] GCSEs: Grade 6 in Six GCSEs (incl. Maths, English and two sciences) A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry or Biology) GCSE 6 GCSEs at Grade 7 (incl. Maths, English Language and 2 Sciences) Personal Statement Required and must detail if any gaps in study. Not scored. Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Edinburgh Medical School MB ChB, 6 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree with preference for medical related subject (see conditions) A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry [A]+ One of Biology/Human Biology/Physics/Maths [A]) GCSE Grade 7 for Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths. Personal Statement Not formally assessed, but will play an important part in the Assessment Day Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format Half Day Assessment Day / Interview (Virtual or Face-to-Face)

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University of Exeter Medical School BMBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) Contact Admissions A-Level A*AA (incl. Chemistry + Biology [A], reduced offer with EPQ [see our page]) GCSE Grade 6 in English Language Personal Statement Not used for selecting applicants for interview Admissions Test UCAT (GAMSAT for A100 Graduates) Interview Format MMI

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University of Glasgow School of Medicine MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours in a relevant science degree. If over 7 years or non-science degree, A-Level requirements apply (see website) A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry + One of Biology/Physics/Maths) GCSE Grade 6 (English Language/Literature and Biology) Personal Statement Personal statements read but not scored Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format Panel

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Hull York Medical School MBBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (Chemistry and Biology content, or minimum A-Level requirements). A-Level minimum BBB. A-Level AAA / AAB + EPQ [A] (incl. Chemistry + Biology) (Can apply with AAB predicted) GCSE 6 GCSEs Grade 4 and above, with Grade 6 in English Language and Maths Personal Statement Read but not scored. May be used for borderline applications Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Imperial College London School of Medicine MBBS BSc, 6 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) Not Stated A-Level AAA (Predicted) (incl. Chemistry + Biology, typical offer likely AAA with A in Chemistry or Biology) GCSE Not specified. Personal Statement Not specified, but recognised as evidence for dedication to Medicine Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Keele University School of Medicine MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (see website for A-Level/GCSE requirements) A-Level A*AA (incl. Chemistry or Biology) see specific subject requirements. AAA with EPQ grade A [see our EPQ page] GCSE 5 GCSEs Grade 7+. English Language, Maths and Sciences at Grade 6. Personal Statement Used in ranking for interview alongside UCAT (see website for criteria) Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Kent and Medway Medical School BMBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Professions allied to medicine, Psychology (BPS accredited). [see website] A-Level AAB (incl. Biology and/or Chemistry) GCSE 5 GCSEs at Grade 6 (incl. English Language, Maths, Sciences) Personal Statement At every stage of selection, borderline applicants' personal statements are read for evidence of oustanding achievement or circumstances in order to promote some of them to the next stage Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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King's College London (GKT) Medical School MBBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (A-Level requirements depending on degree subject [see website]) A-Level A*AA (incl. Biology and Chemistry Grade A) GCSE Points System based on 8 GCSEs [see website] Personal Statement One of many factors considered in the overall assessment of your application. Looking for evidence of commitment to, and realistic appreciation of, the academic, physical and emotional demands of a medicine degree and career. Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format Panel

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Lancaster University Medical School MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Hons Degree (Average transcript mark of 65% or greater already predicted) [see website for A-Level + GCSE requirements] A-Level AAA/AABb (incl. 2 of Biology/Chemistry/Psychology) or AAB with 4th subject or EPQ B GCSE Points System based on 8 GCSEs [see website] Personal Statement Not considered as part of selection process, may be discussed at interview Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Leeds Medical School MBBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree A-Level: ABB (incl. Chemistry and Biology, one at Grade A). [see website for full A-Level + GCSE requirements] A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry or Biology) GCSE Points system calculated on 8 GCSEs [see website] Personal Statement No formal scoring, but essential to demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm. Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Leicester Medical School MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree A-Level: BBB/ABC (incl. B in Chemistry/Biology) + GCSE requirements. A-Level A*AA / AAA + EPQ [B] (incl. Biology or Chemistry + One of other science [see website]). GCSE Grade 6 and above (English Language, Maths and 2 Sciences). [see website for scoring] Personal Statement Not routinely read although can be used in borderline or tie-break situations Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Lincoln Medical School (Nottingham) Medicine BMedSci + BMBS (A10L), 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Hons degree Any Subject Minimum A-Level + GCSE requirements [See website] A-Level AAA (incl. Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry) GCSE 6 GCSEs at Grade 7 (incl. Biology and Chemistry or Dual Science). Grade 6 in English Language and Maths. Personal Statement Not formally scored, but is reviewed prior to an offer being made Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Liverpool School of Medicine MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree or 2:2 + Pass in Masters or PhD No specific A-Level requirements A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Maths, or AAB if A in Chemistry/Biology) GCSE 9 GCSEs at Grade 6 and above (incl. English Language, Maths and 2 Sciences). [See website for scoring]. Personal Statement Not used in interview selection, will be assessed at interview Admissions Test UCAT / GAMSAT for A100 Graduates Interview Format MMI

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University of Manchester School of Medicine MB ChB (A106), 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree A-Level: BBB (subject requirements if not a relevant science degree). A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology + One of Other Science). AAB accepted if AA grades in specified subjects [see website]. GCSE 7 GCSEs at Grade 7 and above (incl. English Language, Maths and 2 Sciences minimum Grade 6). Personal Statement Not read. Non-Academic Information Form required instead [see website] Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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Newcastle University Medical School MBBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree in any discipline [see website for A-Level requirements depending on degree] A-Level AAA (best 3 Grades incl. Maths and Science subjects) GCSE 8 GCSEs (incl. English Language, English Literature, Mathematics + Sciences) [see website for scoring] Personal Statement Read prior to offers being made, not scored Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI / Panel for International Students

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University of Nottingham Medical School BMedSci + BMBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree in any discipline [see website for A-Level requirements depending on degree] A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry and Biology) GCSE 6 GCSEs (incl. Biology + Chemistry at Grade 7, Maths and English at Grade 6) [see website for scoring] Personal Statement Checked post-interview prior to offers being made Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Oxford Medical School BMBCh, 6 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree + Standard A-Level requirements. A-Level A*AA (incl. Grade A in Chemistry + One of Biology/Physics/Maths/Further Maths) GCSE No specific grades Personal Statement Considered for applicants not initially shortlisted, may be used in interview Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format Panel

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University of Plymouth Medical School Peninsula Medical School, BMBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) Predicted a First from University of Plymouth Biomedical Science degree. A-Level A*AA (incl. Grade A in Biology + One of Chemistry/Physics/Maths/Psychology) GCSE 7 GCSEs at Grade 4+ (incl. English Language, Maths, 2 Science subjects) Personal Statement Not assessed Admissions Test UCAT / GAMSAT for A100 Graduates Interview Format MMI

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Queen Mary University Medical School Barts and the London MBBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (any) [See website for specific requirements] A-Level A*AA (incl. Chemistry or Biology + One of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths) GCSE 6 GCSEs at Grades AAABBB [see website for specific requirements] Personal Statement Referred to at Interview Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format Panel (incl. Pre-prepared Article Question)

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Queen's University Belfast Medical School MB BCh BAO, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (any) [See website for specific requirements] A-Level AAAa / A*AA [see website for specific subject requirements] GCSE Points scoring System [See website] Personal Statement Not scored. Should state explicitly that Medicine is applicant's career choice Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Sheffield Medical School MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (any) BBB at A-Level to include Chemistry/Biology A-Level AAA / AAB + EPQ [A] (incl. Chemistry or Biology + One of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths) GCSE 5 GCSEs at Grade 7 (incl. English Language, Maths, Sciences Grade 6) Personal Statement We do not read or score applicants' UCAS personal statements as part of the selection process. Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Southampton Medical School BMBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (any) 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above [see website for specific requirements] A-Level AAA (incl. Biology + One of Another Science [see specific requirements]) GCSE 7 GCSEs at Grade 6 [see website for specific subjects + Mature Students/Graduates requirements] Personal Statement Selectors use the personal statement to inform interview questions related to the non-academic criteria if the applicant is invited to attend a Selection Day. Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format Selection Day (Panel + Group Task)

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University of St Andrews Medical School MB ChB / MBBS, 6 Years (Multiple Course Options) Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree in Science A-Level Chemistry at Grade B. GCSE Grade 6/B in Biology, English and Maths A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry + One of Biology, Physics, Maths) GCSE GCSEs at Grade 5 (Biology, Maths, English Lang or Lit) + 5 GCSEs at Grade 7/A. Personal Statement We use a 'hurdle' system that means once assessed as acceptable, we do not need to revisit the personal statement again. Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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St George's London Medical School MBBS, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (any) or Pass at Postgraduate degree is first degree is 2:2 Honours. A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry + Biology) Offers can range from AAA to A*AA GCSE 5 GCSEs at Grade 6 (incl. Maths, English Language and Sciences) Personal Statement While we take the time to read your personal statement, it is not formally assessed, or used to determine whether you will be invited to interview. Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Sunderland School of Medicine MB ChB, 5 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (any) A-Levels BBB (Biology or Chemistry + another Science) [See Website for further A-Level and GCSE requirements] A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry or Biology + One of Another Science). [See website for exclusions] GCSE 5 GCSEs at Grade 7 (Incl.Grade 6 in Maths, English Language + Sciences) Personal Statement Not assessed. Applicants required to complete pre-interview selection tool. Admissions Test UCAT / GAMSAT for A100 Graduates Interview Format MMI + Numeracy Test

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University College London Medical School MBBS BSc, 6 Years Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (any) A-Levels ABB (Biology and Chemistry). [See website for further details] A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry and Biology at AA) GCSE Grade 6 in English Language and Maths Personal Statement We do not score personal statements to select candidates for interview Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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University of Central Lancashire Medical School MBBS, 5 Years Previously Home Students only from North West England could apply, from 2025 Entry open nationally Graduate Requirements (for A100) 2:1 Honours degree (Relevant Health or Science Subject) A-Level AAA (incl. Chemistry + one other Science) GCSE Evidence of sustained academic achievement with a broad study of Science, English and Maths up to 16. Personal Statement Used alongside academic reference and transferable skills statement to shortlist applicants for interview Admissions Test UCAT Interview Format MMI

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