GCSE A-level UKCAT/BMAT

Admissions policy Apply here if

Avoid here if

UKCAT Medical SchoolsAberdeen A100 (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/smmsn/index.php)

C in English and Math’s.

combination of A’s and B’s at

GCSE to include science.

AAAChemistry is

compulsory. 1 other science

from Bio/Human Bio, math’s and

physics. One further A2 level

excluding general studies.

A minimum cut off is not used,

instead a score is allocated based on the overall

UKCAT performance.

2016 lowest score at interview was 545 average and lowest score for

offer was 620 average.

For interview: 60% academic weighting (achieved and predicted) + 40% UKCAT weighting. Highest scoring

applicants are invited to interview.After interview for offer: 30% academic weighting + 20%

UKCAT weighting + 50% interview scoring.

Good academic

profile and good UKCAT

score.

Very low UKCAT score AND very low

academics.

Bart’s and the London A100 (http://www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/A100/index.html) AAABBB or above

including Bio, Chem, English language and

math’s. (science double award is also accepted)

AAA including chemistry or

biology, a further science (chem, bio, maths or physics) and a further Alevel

excluding GS and CT.

For Alevels taken June 2016 or

UKCAT score in the third decile or

above.

For interview selection it is 50:50 weighted on your UKCAT score and UCAS tariff points.

Your predicted or achieved tariffable grades will be used to create the tariff score, and a score of 144 or more

(equivalent of AAA predicted at A2) must be met, although this score will not guarantee an interview.

The top 800 applicants based on the combined UKCAT and UCAS tariff score will be invited to interview.

UKCAT above the third

decile.Extra A-levels,

music’s grades, EPQ

and qualifications

which will gain you more

UCAS tariff

Low UKCAT, Low UCAS

tariff.

This document has been created by myself as an an outline of the GCSE, A-level and entrance examination requirements for each medical schools A100 course, alongside their admissions policies for 2017 entry. The purpose of this document is to put the entry

requirements and basic admissions policies of all the medical schools into one place so it is easily accessible as a comparison tool, this does not replace the admissions documents or entry requirements of the individual medical schools which can be found on their

websites.

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earlier a B is required as a

minimum in an AS subject.

points.

Birmingham A100 (http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/med/medicine.aspx) Minimum of B in English language, English literature, math’s, chemistry

and biology (or dual award

science).

A*AA (predicted at least AAA)

including biology and chemistry. GS and CT are not accepted.

There is no minimum cut off

score. Total UKCAT scores of all applicants will be separated into

deciles and scored with a

maximum score of 3.

GCSEs and UKCAT are scored in a 70% to 30% weighting respectively.

English language, English literature, math’s, chemistry and biology are scored in a ratio of 4:2:1 for A*, A and B respectively. 2 further subjects are scored, 2 points will be given for an A*, if the grade is any lower no points will be given. This score is scaled to a maximum of 7

points so the combined maximum score with the UKCAT is 10 points.

High number of A* grades (especially in specified core

subjects) at GCSE and a

good UKCAT score.

Few A* grades at GCSE and a lower UKCAT

score.

Bristol A100 (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2017/medicine/mb-medicine/) 5 GCSE grade A’s including math’s, English language and 2 sciences.

AAA including chemistry + another lab

based science. GS and CT are not

accepted.Contextual offers

of AAB are available.

Is required. Must have a minimum of 2 weeks work experience in a care setting before applying.

Pre interview scoring is as follows: 20% Academics (Alevel score 12% and GCSE score 8%), 70% personal

statement score. 10% UKCAT.

Good personal

statement.

Weak personal statement.

Cardiff A100 (http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/admissions-criteria/medicine) B’s in English Language and Math’s. AA in

dual science or AAB in separate

sciences (any

AAA including two sciences

from chemistry, biology, math’s

and physics.

No cutoff is allocated to the UKCAT scores,

and they are only used post interview.

A GCSE score of out of 27 is given to candidates based on their 9 best GCSE subjects. This must include English

language, Math’s, biology, chemistry and physics or dual award science.

A* = 3, A = 2 and B = 1 point. For 2015 entry a score of 26/27 was required to gain an

High number of A* grades at GCSE to

include core subjects.

Below 6A* at GCSE (although recent cut offs have been as high as 8A*

grades)

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order). interview.

Dundee A100 (http://www.dundee.ac.uk/study/ug/medicine/) Biology,

mathematics and English are

required to be at least grade B.

GCSE performance is

taken into account for selection.

AAA to include chemistry and

another science.GS is not accepted.

There is no UKCAT cut off.

Applicants are ranked based on academic achievement and UKCAT score. The top 500 are then invited to an

interview.Due to competition the minimum requirements at GCSE and A2/AS are unlikely to secure an interview without a very high UKCAT score. The UKCAT score is factored into

the pre-interview rank.

Good academic

paired with strong UKCAT.

Combination of poor academics

and poor UKCAT.

Durham A100 (https://www.dur.ac.uk/courses/info/?id=8208&title=Medicine) C in math’s and English. If only

one of biology/chemistry

is offered at Alevel then the other (or dual

science) should be offered at

GCSE grade A.

AAA to include one of chemistry

or biology. GS and CT not included.

There is a UKCAT cut off.

Once the minimum academic criteria is met then academic achievement is not considered any further. A

UKCAT threshold is then set (changes every year depending on applicants) and the UKCAT scores above

the cut off are invited to interview.

Strong UKCAT. Possibly of you have weaker

academics paired with a

strong UKCAT.

Poor UKCAT.

East Anglia A100 (https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/degree/detail/mbbs-medicine) Minimum of 6 GCSE passes at

grade A or above to include

English, math’s and two science

subjects.

AAA to include biology, and

either physics or chemistry. The

practical element must be passed in each science

No cut off value is used. It is unlikely

a score of 1800 will be invited to

interview.

After a primary screening a secondary academic screening is undertaken. Candidates have their academic

qualifications (GCSE grades and predicted A2 grades) combined with their UKCAT score where they are then

ranked alongside other applicants and the top scores will be invited to interview.

Good GCSE profile (above grade A) with

a good UKCAT.

UKCAT below 3rd decile and

weak GCSE grades.

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The best 8 GCSEs are used to

include up to 1 math’s, 2 English and up to three sciences. Repeat

GCSEs are accepted.

subject. Resits are

considered (see website for more

details)

Edinburgh A100 (http://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/undergraduate/medicine) B or above in

science (either BBB in separate

or BB in additional)

AAA to include chemistry and one of biology,

math’s of physics. Biology

must be taken to AS If not taken at

A2. Only 1 of math’s and

further math’s will be

considered, and GS is not

considered.

UKCAT total score is assessed and applicants are given a rank

before being split into octiles. There

is no cut off score.

Edinburgh do not normally interview school leavers. Assessment before an offer.

Applicants are scored by 2 admissions officers to give a total of 40 points from:

Academic grades (max 20 points) 50%Non-academic criteria (max 6 points) 15%

UKCAT score rank (max 8 points) 20%SJT band (max 6 points) 15%

The highest scoring applicants are offered places. It has been known that applicants can only drop a few points out of the 40 to be given an offer, hence this is a very

competitive scoring system.

Very strong academic with

7A*’s+ at GCSE and

A*AAa at A2 predicted or

achieved. Band 1 or 2

SJT with UKCAT over 700 ideally.

Any B grades at GCSE or

AS/Alevel, low SJT band and Low average UKCAT score.

Exeter A100 (http://medicine.exeter.ac.uk/) Minimum of grade Cs in

maths, English and science. Total

of 7 GCSEs at grades A*-C.

A*AA-AAA in Biology and

Chemistry as well as 1 further

subject. GS is not accepted.

Exeter set a UKCAT cut off

each year.

Providing they meet the academic entry requirements and have a good personal statement, applicants who have a UKCAT score over the cut off will be invited to

interview.

Strong UKCAT score but

weaker GCSE and AS

achievement.

Weak UKCAT.

Glasgow A100 (http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/medicine/mus/) GCSE pass grade AAA to include The top UKCAT After applicants have passed the initial academic Strong UKCAT Weak UKCAT

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of B is required in English.

Chemistry and one of Maths,

Physics or Biology. GS and

CT are not accepted. If

biology is not taken to A2 it

must be taken at AS and a grade A

is required. Maths and

further maths are not considered as

separate subjects.

scores out of all of the applicants for that year an

invited to interview.

screening then the highest UKCAT scores (highest 800) are invited to interview. In 2015 the lowest UKCAT score considered was 2630 (average of 657.5), but this varies

each year.

score but weaker

academics.

score.

Hull York A100 (http://www.hyms.ac.uk/undergraduate/before-you-apply/entry-requirements) 8 GCSE grades at

A*-C. English Language and

Maths at grade B or above.

AAA to include biology and

chemistry plus 1 further subject. This excludes CT

and GS, and maths and

further maths are not considered

separately.

A band 1,2 or 3 must be achieved in the SJT portion

of the UKCAT. Band 4 will not be

considered any further.

If minimum requirements are met the best 8 achieved GCSEs are given a score, this is then combined with a

UKCAT score (which is determined after the UCAS deadline each year). The highest scoring candidates are

invited to interview. At interview the SJT forms an invisible MMI station

meaning your Band will be factored into your interview score.

Good mix of strong

academics and good UKCAT.

A mix of very poor academics and very poor

UKCAT.

Keele A100 (http://www.keele.ac.uk/medicine/mbchb5years/entryrouteshowtoapply/) 5 GCSE grade As are required as a minimum. Grade B minimum must

A*AA to include chemistry or

biology plus a second science

Total scores in the bottom 20%

nationally and SJT band 4

Applications once having met the minimum entry requirements and the UKCAT cut off score (SJT band 3 or

above or score in the top 80% nationally) are assessed using the remainder of the UCAS application as well as

Lots of voluntary

work hours which can be

Lack of voluntary work.

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be achieved in maths, English and sciences.

and a third academic

subject. GS and CT are not

accepted and only 1 of maths

and further maths will be

accepted. A pass must be gained in the

practical element of science

courses. If AAAa has been

achieved this could be taken in

place of A*AA.

candidates are excluded.

the role and responsibilities form for interview shortlisting.

proved.

Kings college London A100 (http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/medicine-mbbs.aspx) GCSE grade B in English language

and maths.

AAA to include biology and

chemistry plus a further academic subject. A grade B in a further AS

level is also required. If only 1

of biology and chemistry are

taken to A2 an AS grade of an A is

required.

There is no UKCAT threshold

score.

UKCAT score is balanced against academic achievement to date, hence a strong UKCAT can make up for slightly

below average academic achievement upon application. The personal statement and reference are also

considered.

Strong UKCAT and

academics combo.

Weak UKCAT and academics

combo.

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Leicester A100 (http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/medicine) Grade C achieved

in English language, maths

and 2 science (either dual

award science of separate to

include chemistry).

AAA to include chemistry and biology plus a

third academic subject. GS and

CT are not accepted, and

only one of maths and

further maths are considered.

There is no UKCAT cut off

score. Band 4 SJT is heavily

scrutinized.

If the minimum requirements are met then candidates are scored using a scoring system and the highest

scorers are invited to interview. UKCAT is scored out of 24 (2400 = 24, 2350 = 23.5, 2300

= 23 and so on). This score is combined with an academic score which is also out of 24. The best 8 GCSEs to include core subjects (English language, maths, science and the best remaining subjects) is scored where A* = 3 points, an A = 2 and so

on. If candidate have achieved A2 levels the best 6 GCSEs are scored out of 12 and the 3 A2 levels are

scored out of 12.This combines to give a score of 48, for which the

highest scoring individuals would be invited to interview.

Good UKCAT and

academics combined.

Weak UKCAT and academics

combined.

Liverpool A100 (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/medicine-and-surgery-mbchb/entry-requirements/)

GCSEs in 9 separate subject areas (by the end

of year 11) to score at least 15

or more (A/A* = 2 and B = 1) to

include science, English language and math’s. All must also be at grade B. 2 short courses can be offered in place

AAAb to include chemistry and

biology.

UKCAT is required A score of 15 or above (or 12 or above if AAA has already been achieved at A2) is required (A*/A = 2 and A = 1)

and must include science, maths and English language plus the remaining highest GCSE grades to total 9.

Meeting or exceeding this score of 15 does not mean you automatically move onto the next stage in the

admissions process. The UKCAT score is combined with the academic score and the most competitive applicants move onto the second stage. For 2016 an average of 625

or greater was deemed competitive. The most competitive candidates have their personal statement and reference looked at in reference to the

non-academic criteria, and the most competitive candidates after this are invited to interview.

Strong GCSE grades which may not be all

A*s but mostly if not all A grades.

Above average

UKCAT, strong extra-

curricular and work

experience.

A lot of Bs at GCSE. Below

average UKCAT.

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of a full GCSE. Manchester A106 (https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/medicine/study/undergraduate/medicine-mbchb/)

Seven subjects required at grade C or above, and

at least 5 of those must be A or A* grade to apply. Applying with achieved A2

grades lowers this requirement (see

website).

AAA in chemistry plus one of

biology, human biology, physics, maths or further maths, plus on

rigorous subject, not CT or GS.

UKCAT is used by but the SJT is not. A UKCAT cut off

threshold is used.

Applicants meeting the minimum academic requirements will be required to surpass the UKCAT threshold for the year of entry (for 2016 entry this

average was 665, but it does change depending on the admissions cycle). After this cut off has been surpassed the non-academic requirements form submitted to the university is looked at and the best candidates are then

selected for interview.

Very good UKCAT, good

non-academic attributes.

Weaker UKCAT, poor non-academic attributes.

Newcastle A100 (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/a100/) C in math’s and English. If only

one of biology/chemistry

is offered at Alevel then the other (or dual

science) should be offered at

GCSE grade A.

AAA to include one of chemistry

or biology. GS and CT not included.

There is a UKCAT cut off.

Once the minimum academic criteria is met then academic achievement is not considered any further. A

UKCAT threshold is then set (changes every year depending on applicants) and the UKCAT scores above

the cut off are invited to interview.

Strong UKCAT. Possibly of you have weaker

academics paired with a

strong UKCAT.

Poor UKCAT.

Nottingham A100 (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/medicine/bmbs-medicine.aspx) 6 GCSEs at grade

A to include chemistry,

physics, biology or double science plus a B in English

or math’s.

AAA in chemistry and biology (plus

a pass in the practical

element) and one further subject

excluding GS and

UKCAT is used, section scores are

counted separately but no

cut off is used.

This is correct as for the 2016/17 admissions cycle, a more up to date version may appear.

1) Academic ability: the highest 8 GCSEs including science, math’s and English language plus the

remaining best subjects to make 8 (first GCSE sit only – no resits) are scored where 2 points = A*

and 1 point = A.

Strong GCSE grades, above

average UKCAT section

scores and good personal

statement

Very low score in UKCAT

subsections, Bs at GCSE grade.

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CT. If a 4th AS is taken it is

required to be of grade A or B.

2) UKCAT: the 3 subtests are scored as follows: 801-900 = 9 points, 701-800 = 8 points, 601-700

= 7 points and so on. The SJT is scored where band 1 = 3, band 2 = 2 and so on and band 4 will

not be considered any further. 3) The top 50% from the UKCAT and academic

assessment will have their UKCAT read and scored for selection for interview, applicants with the highest overall score are invited to

interview.

and reference.

Plymouth A100 (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bmbs-bachelor-of-medicine-bachelor-of-surgery)

7 GCSE passes at grade A*-C which

must include English language, maths and either

single and additional science or GCSE biology and chemistry.

A*AA-AAA at A2 to include

chemistry and either biology or physics. Biology if not offered at A2 must be offered at AS at grade C. Consideration is

given to resit applicants

providing they achieved AAB in the first attempt.

A minimum standard is

required to be met in each of

the subsections, plus an overall

target score must be met.

You must meet the minimum academic requirements to have your UKCAT score assessed by subsection and

overall score. The scoring system used for the UKCAT changes each year, but here below is an example of the 2016 entry UKCAT threshold scores which must be met:

VR: 530QR: 650AR: 610

Overall: 652.5Applicants who meet these thresholds are likely to be

invited to interview.

Good UKCAT scores in each

subsection.

Weak subsection

UKCAT scores and lower

UKCAT average score.

Queens Belfast A100 (http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Course-Finder/UG/Medicine/A100/) Minimum of GCSE maths

grade C. The best 9 GCSE subjects

are scored with 4

AAA at A2 to include chemistry

plus one of human

biology/biology,

The UKCAT score is used in

conjunction with the GCSE score to

form the

The best 9 GCSE grades are scored with an A* being 4 points, an A being 3 points and so on. The UKCAT score is then added to this with 2200+ = 6 points, 2040-2190= 5

points, 1880-2030 = 4 points, 1720-1870 = 3 points, 1560-1710 = 2 points, 1400-1550 = 1 point.

Strong GCSE grades with a decent UKCAT

score.

Weak GCSE grades/ low

number of A* grades.

9

points for an A*, 3 for an A.

maths or physics plus a further

subject. An A at AS level must be achieved in the

4th subject, if biology is not

taken to A2 level it must be of

grade B standard as a 5th AS

subject. Grade A in the EPQ or

WELSH BAC or grade B in a 4th

A2 level will be taken in lieu of

the 4th AS.

interview rank. For 2016 entry the threshold to be shortlisted for interview was 37 points or 36 points with ABBB at AS.

Candidates with achieved A2 grades meeting the requirements are awarded 36 points for academics plus

the UKCAT score. The highest scoring candidates above the cut off score

are invited to interview.

Sheffield A100 (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/prospectus/courseDetails.do?id=A1002016) C or above in

English, maths and the sciences. A minimum of 6 A grades is required

for application.

AAA to include chemistry and

another science subject (biology, physics, math’s or psychology).

ABBB at AS level is required for

application.

1850 UKCAT score or above is considered. SJT is considered as a station at the

MMI interviews.

Candidates who meet the UKCAT cut off and the academic entry requirements will have their personal

statements assessed and the best candidates are invited to interview.

Strong personal

statement.

Weak personal statement.

Southampton A100

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(http://www.southampton.ac.uk/medicine/undergraduate/courses/bm5_a100.page#entry_requirements) Minimum of 7

GCSEs at grade B to include,

math’s, English language and

science.

AAA to include chemistry and

biology. GS and CT are not accepted.

Applicants are ranked by their

UKCAT score and a certain number

are invited to interview. This

score varies each year.

Once academic criteria is met candidates are ranked via their UKCAT score and the best UKCAT scores are invited

to interview.

Very high UKCAT.

Low UKCAT.

St Andrews A100 (http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/courses/route/umhfmedsmed/) It is expected

Alevel applicants will offer a

minimum of 8 A grades or 6A*

grades at GCSE

AAA to include chemistry and 1 other of biology, maths or physics. If biology, maths or English are not offered at Alevel

they must be passed at GCSE

grade B or better, GCSE dual award

science is not accepted in place of GCSE biology.

The UKCAT score is ranked. The SJT is

incorporated into the interview

score.

Candidates with a strong academic record, positive reference and relevant medically related work

experience will then be ranked based on their UKCAT score, the top 400 are invited to interview.

For 2016 entry the average score of those made an offer was 2080 (this is equivalent for the new total UKCAT

score).

High UKCAT and strong academics.

Low UKCAT and weak

academics.

St Georges London A100 (http://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-courses/medicine-mbbs) 416 points where A8 = 58, A = 52, B = 46 and C = 40 from the top 8

GCSEs to include english language

(must be a B),

AAA to include chemistry and

biology. GS and KS is not

accepted.

500 or above in each subsection.

The overall cut off for the UKCAT is considered after

the UCAS deadline. The SJT

Providing you meet the academic and UKCAT cut off scores you will be invited to interview. At Interview all

non-academic criteria will be assessed. Past UKCAT cut offs are: 2016 (650), 2015 (637.5), but

the cut off changes each year dependent on the quality of the applicants UKCAT scores.

As at GCSE with an above

average UKCAT.

Below average UKCAT with Bs

at GCSE.

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maths and science.

band is not used.

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Brighton and Sussex A100 (https://www.bsms.ac.uk/index.aspx) Grade B or above

in maths and enlgish language

or English literature.

AAA at A2 to include biology and chemistry. GS and CT are

excluded.

BMAT is scored out of 28 (9

marks for section 1, 9 for section 2 and 5 marks for each element of

section 3).

All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements are ranked according to their BMAT score out of 28 and BSMS work down the rankings to fill interview slots. For 2015 entry applicants who scored 15.1 or above were

invited to interview, but this will change each year.

Good BMAT, weaker GCSEs.

Poor BMAT.

Cambridge A100 (http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/medicine)

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Grade C or above in GCSE science

and math’s.

A*A*A, each college has its own individual

requirments. You must have A level

passes in chemistry and two of biology,

physics and math’s.

The BMAT is required.

Cambridge assess all areas of the application pre-interview and like to see a strong academic alevel

background (good examination marks), strong predicted grades and a good BMAT score.

Good BMAT, high %UMS at

AS.

Low predicted grades or

%UMS at AS. Poor BMAT.

Imperial A100 (https://www.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/) None. AAA-A*AA in

chemistry, biology and a

third non-vocational

subject.

BMAT cut off score calculated

each year.

If you meet the minimum academic entry requirements then your BMAT score must exceed the cut off to be

invited to interview. For 2016 entry the cut offs were: 4.5 in section 1 and 2 and 2.5B in section 3.

Very strong BMAT.

Weak or average BMAT.

Lancaster A100 (http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/) At least 15 points

scored where A*/A = 2 and B =

1 in the best 9 GCSEs to include

biology, chemistry,

physics, English language and

maths. All other subjects must be at least grade c or

above.

AAAb-AAA/A*AA at A2 to include

biology and chemistry. The

AS can be substituted for

the EPQ at grade B. Applicants who sat their alevels over 3 years will be considered.

BMAT score used in ranking.

Applicants who meet the academic requirements are ranked by BMAT score, the best BMAT scores have their

personal statement assessed and the best candidates move onto interview.

Good BMAT. EPQ or 4th

Alevel.

Weak BMAT.

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Leeds A100 (https://medhealth.leeds.ac.uk/medicine) At least 6 grade

Bs to include maths, English

and science. (40% of applicants

achieved 9A* at GCSE and AAA at

AS during last years cycle).

AS is considered if it is better than

GCSE. AAA to include

chemistry.

A score is allocated to the BMAT score. No cutoff is used.

Academic criteria and the BMAT are scored pre-interview, the best 1000 scores move onto stage 2

where the personal statement and reference is assessed to decide who to invite to interview.

Good all around

performance,

Weak all around

performance.

Oxford A100 (https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/medicine?wssl=1) No formal

requirements as of the website,

but oxford score the number and

% of A* grades at GCSE to select candidates for

interview.

A*AA to include chemistry and one of biology,

maths or physics.

BMAT is used. The admissions process relies heavily on the BMAT score and GCSE performance. A weaker GCSE performance can

be compensated to a certain extent by a very good BMAT score.

On average applicants have 80% of GCSEs at grade A*, and 8.5 GCSE grade A* grades.

All A* grades at GCSE. Good

BMAT.

Poor GCSE grades. Poor

BMAT.

UCL A100 (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medicalschool) Grade B in both English language and maths. All UK applicants should

offer a modern foreign language at GCSE grade C.

A*AA to include chemistry and biology (the A*

must be in one of those 2).

BMAT score used. The following factors are taken into account: - Predicted and actual grades.

- Evidence of independent learning skills (EPQ, OU course, own reading).

- Previous experience.- Motivation to medicine.

- Teamwork, leadership and communication skills.- Referees assessment.

- BMAT scores. High scores in each section are required, below average scores are less likely to

be successful.

Strong all around

performance.

Weaker all around

performance.

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