The academic requirements for September 2011 entry are found below. Note that alongside these criteria, applicants must take the UK Clinical Aptitude Test. If you cannot find the qualifications you are studying below, a comprehensive list of examinations acceptable for consideration for entry to the MBChB course is available in the acceptable qualifications list (pdf) which also covers exam systems outside the UK.
- GCSE Subjects
- A2s
- Other qualifications considered in place of A2s
- English qualifications in lieu of GCSE English grade B
- Graduate / Mature applicants
- Foundation courses
GSCE Subjects
A reasonable range of good grades including at least 6 grade Bs including English and Maths, and either Dual Science or Chemistry and Biology.
Extenuating circumstances will be taken into account and this should be incorporated into the referee’s statement. This would include information on attending a school or college with less than 45% A* - C grades at GCSE. Further supporting information regarding extenuating circumstances (quoting the applicant’s UCAS number) should be sent directly to the Admissions Office, School of Medicine.
School Leavers
A2s
At least AAA, including Chemistry at grade A.
Any subject studied will be accepted except Critical Thinking and General Studies. Those taking a 4th A2 subject will not be at an advantage over those taking three.
Other qualifications considered in place of A2s
| 14-19 Advanced Diploma | Grade A overall in Society, Health and Development plus a minimum grade A in Chemistry |
| BTEC | Higher National Diploma in Science with high level of distinctions |
| Cambridge Pre-U | Three distinctions (D3) in three principal subjects of which one must be Chemistry |
| European Baccalaureate | Total score of 85% with minimum of 8 in Chemistry. |
| International Baccalaureate | Overall score of 36 points with a mark of 6 in 3 Higher Level subjects one of which must be Chemistry. Two subjects from Biology, Maths and Physics must also be offered at either Higher or Standard Level if not offered at GCSE. If English not offered at GCSE, this must be offered with a mark of at least 5 at Standard level |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | AAAAAA, including Chemistry and two subjects from Biology, Maths, and Physics |
| Scottish Highers | AAAAB at Higher including Biology, and AB at Advanced Higher, including Chemistry at grade A |
| Welsh Baccalaureate | Students should pass Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma including Chemistry A2 plus one other A2 (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) with grades of AA |
English qualifications in lieu of GCSE English grade B
Cambridge Proficiency of English |
Grade B |
IELTS |
7.5 including 7.5 in Spoken English |
TOEFL |
Internet based (iBT) minimum of 26 in each component. Computer based 260. Paper based 620 |
Graduate / Mature applicants
Degrees |
A pass at 2i or higher in a science or medically related subject is acceptable in place of A2 examinations. For applicants not offering chemistry grade B at A2, evidence must be provided that they have studied it to this level as part of their degree course. Those graduates offering a non-science degree will need relevant A levels as detailed above or an approved access to medicine course. Candidates should contacts the Admissions office for further details if they have any concerns |
Dentists |
Entry to the 3rd year of the course, when places are available, may be possible for dentists, who meet the following criteria:
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Non-graduate mature applicants or graduates with an Arts degree |
A2s and GCSEs as given above or one of the following Access courses with an overall mark of 70% with at least 70% in Chemistry:
Graduates who have undertaken Access to Medicine courses would be expected to offer at least a 2i class of degree unless there are documented extenuating circumstances. |
A partly completed degree course is not acceptable in lieu of any of the above.
Foundation courses
Foundation course in Clinical Sciences |
In addition to the students admitted each year via UCAS, up to twenty further students are expected to be admitted via the University of Bradford course; Foundation in Clinical Sciences, and twenty more from the BSc Clinical Sciences course. Further information can be obtained from Ms A Diston, Clinical Sciences, School of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP |
Interdisciplinary Science Foundation Programme |
University of Leeds, Centre for Joint Honours, further information can be obtained from Ms B O’Donnell, BSc Interdisciplinary Science, Centre for Joint Honours, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT |
