Deadline: 15th October 2020

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University Duration A-levels GCSEs Teaching style UCAT/BMAT UCAT/BMAT Score International Student Spaces International Student Success Rate Fees How they select? Interview Interview Topics
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"Hi Paula, thanks for getting in touch today. We have 16 places for international students on our Medicine MBChB
programme, but we also have an additional 30 international places available on our Sri Lanka Medical Pathway Discuss your preparation for entry to Medicine (research into undergraduate curricula and postgraduate training,
AAA is common GCSE’s are not used provided requirements are met
(SLMP). The SLMP gives students a unique opportunity of getting experience in 2 healthcare settings whilst still our application is weighted three ways - 50% on your interview, 30% on understanding the implications of a medical career, and experience of caring or other environments)
Subjects required: Chemistry and one other Grades required: Grade 5 passes in English and Math Integrated
Aberdeen gaining the University of Aberdeen MBChB degree. You can read more here - www.abdn.ac.uk/sri-lanka. academic achievement/predicted grades, and 20% is on your UCAT. You will Consider a new situation and discuss your thoughts or suggest a solution to solve a problem
5 Years science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Maths required. systems-based course uses clinical cases to UCAT Highest scorer interviewed in 2018: 3150 12.15% £ 40,500.00 MMI 7
University need some work experience which we encourage you to reflect on in your Outline any learning points from previous experiences
and Physics). A combination of grade 6-9 passes at GCSE are act as a focus for teaching.
You can find lots of information about funding and scholarship opportunities by visiting our online funding database: personal statement. Reflect upon own and others’ skills and abilities
Grades required: AAA expected, especially in science subjects.
Consider your potential contribution to the care of others
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/funding/"

AAA is common Communication skills

Traditional
Chemistry or Biology needed and one other Critical thinking
Traditional: There are two phases:
science subject GCSE’s not used beyond minimum requirements Moral reasoning
Phase 1 (years 1-3) focuses on pre-clinical UCAT average of 2594 and minimum
Anglia Ruskin 5 years Subjects required: Chemistry or Biology, and one Grades required: 5 GCSEs at grade A-C (9-4) including UCAT International applicants not accepted for 2020/21 entry MMI Teamwork and leadership
science and relating this to clinical work. score of 2420
other science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Maths English Language, Maths and two Science subjects. Empathy
Phase 2 (years 4+5) focuses on primary and
or Physics). Problem solving
secondary care placements.
Grades required: AAA Interpersonal skills

Stations which are mapped to the General Medical Council’s Promoting Excellence and the NHS Constitution
AAA-AAB Framework. Stations will assess the following attributes:
GCSE’s not used provided minimum requirements are met
Aston University, Subjects required: Chemistry and Biology Grades required: five GCSEs at grade B/6 of above. Subjects There is no cut off score for the UCAT or Aston use the UCAT in conjunction with your personal statement and academic Understanding of studying and practicing medicine
5 Years Grades required: AAA-AAB and must pass all practical that must be included are English Language, Mathematics, Integrated UCAT - £ 41,900.00 Motivation 7
Birmingham
elements of Chemistry and Biology.
SJT score performance to invite students to interview MMI
Chemistry, Biology of Double Science. Verbal communication
Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. Listening skills
Understanding of compassion, respect and dignity problem solving

A*AA
Chemistry or Biology + another science needed
Subjects required: for results from 2017 onwards: GCSE’s not used beyond minimum requirements
Chemistry or Biology plus another science (Chemistry, Grades required: grades AAABBB or 777666 or above, and
Biology or Physics) or Maths. PBL Motivation and realistic approach to medicine as a career
must include Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, English
Barts and the Additionally any A-level except Critical Thinking or Language, and Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics or PBL is the central part of the curriculum, Hi Paula, we use the UCAS Tariff and UCAT in a 50:50 weighting to decide who to invite Show initiative, resilience and maturity
London School of 5 years (with option to do General Studies, or Further Maths if Maths is taken Top UCAT Score with offer: 3410 Hi Paula, on our medicine programme there are about 25 international places. Unfortunately, we do not offer any scholarships to interview and then all offers are based on the outcome of the interview. We look at
Statistics). A Science Double Award may substitute all sciences taught along with lectures, practical sessions, UCAT 145/432 picked for interview Panel Work well as part of a team
Medicine and iBSc) too Lowest UCAT with offer: 2300 or bursaries. Our course taught in Malta has lower fees if you are interested in that; https://www.qmul.ac.uk/malta/ the personal statement and work experience as part of our initial assessment and the
Dentistry Grades required: A*AA at GCSE. e-learning, communication skill sessions and interviewers will ask more questions about these topics Be well organised and demonstrate problem solving abilities
Subjects required: for results from 2016 or earlier: These are the minimum grades required to be eligible to project work. Likely contribution to university life
Two science A levels from Chemistry, Biology, Physics apply. GCSE grades are not used further in the decision of
candidates application status.
Communicate effectively in a wide range of situations
or Maths. Both Chemistry and Biology at AS to a
minimum of grade B if not taken at A-level Grades
required: A*AAb

Hello, for Home applicants it's 45% academic, 30% UCAT and 25% contextual. Debate a medical hot topic
A*AA is common GCSEs not used past minimum entry requirements met Medical ethics
Birmingham Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry Grades required: Minimum of 32 points must be obtained Hello Paula, we offer 28 international places. There are no Medicine-specific scholarships or bursaries, but a database full of For international applicants, it's different and follows the process described on our
Medical School
5 years
Grades required: A*AA with AAA predicted where A*=7 A=6 B=5. Additionally a minimum of 5/B grade Traditional/Integrated UCAT There is no minimum UCAT cut-off score.
funding information can be found here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/funding/index.aspx
£23,310
website under the 'International Applicants' tab: MMI Motivation and insight into medicine
Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted must be achieved in the Sciences, English and Maths. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/medical-school/applying-to-medicine/entry- Data interpretation and communication
requirements-five-year-programme.aspx Communication 1 - role play station
Dealing with personal and ethical issues
Average score 17.3
Cut off score: Yes, it fluctuates year on year,
below are previous cut off score totals:
2014/15 - 15.1
AAA is common 2015/16 - 16.1
Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry 2016/17 - 17.3
GCSE’s used for minimum requirement 2017/18 - 16.4 The medical school suggest reading the core values and attributes document and work experience guidelines
Grades required: AAA
Brighton & Sussex BSMS prefer a humanities or arts subject as the third Grades required: grade B/6 or above in Maths and English 2018/19 - 16.1 There are 10 scholarships across the whole university, you really need to be able to self fund as I have never known an You need to have the correct predicted grades. We then use BMAT to select for published by the Medical Schools Council for preparation for interview. Links to these are available on the BSMS
Medical School
5 years
A-level, as they recognise the value in broadening
Language or Literature Integrated BMAT Please note for widening participation there
international metic to get a scholarship. Fees are approx £35K per year for 5 years (10 Spaces)
10/390 £ 35,000.00 interview. Offers made on interview performance MMI website. 7
A grade 5/C is acceptable for applicants for widening is no BMAT threshold score. Reflect on work experience
academic horizons. participation. Average BMAT Score: 17.3/28 (offer holders
For widening participation, AAB is the standard offer. Refer to skills and values documents
average 2018)
General studies is not accepted Weighting: 100% provided students meet the
minimum entry requirements. Applicants are
the ranked according to their total score out
of 28 and the university work down the
rankings to fill interview places.
High scorers are given interviews based
solely on UCAT score
UCAT scores, without the use of the SJT
subset are used in conjunction with academic
AAA is common performance to invite applicants to Details about the course at Bristol - Why Bristol?
AAC contextual offer interview. In 2017/18 entry applicants that Work experience and voluntary work
Subjects required: Chemistry and one of either scored over 2660 (one subset was removed Communication skills - in role play scenario
Biology, Physics or Mathematics GCSE’s not used past minimum entry requirements in this years sitting) were automatically
Bristol Medical GCSE scores count for 10% in Gateway to Medicine Realistic interest in medicine
School 5 Years Grades required: AAA with AA in Chemistry and one applications Integrated UCAT invited to interview, based solely on their £ 33,500.00 MMI
other science subject, as listed above. UCAT score. Relevant life skills
Grades required: 7/A in Maths and minimum of 4/C in English Calculations
Contextual offer must include grade A in Chemistry There is no UCAT cut-off score, but minimum
and minimum of B in one other science subject as scores for interview vary year-on-year Ethical dilemma
listed above. depending on the strength of the cohort. Teamwork/Leadership
Applicants for the gateway to medicine 6
year course has a lover UCAT score weighting
for their application, counting for only 20% of
the score used to rank applicants.
AAB minimum GCSE’s used for minimum requirements
OSSE, Objective, Structured Selection Examination. This is a series of tasks intended to test abilities of students in
Buckingham Subjects required: Chemistry Grades required: English and Maths at grade C or above
University
4.5 years
Grades required: AAB If A-level Chemistry or Biology is not offered then must be Integrated £ 37,463.00 MMI relation to the Good Medical Practice, as published by the UK General Medical Council. This is intended to judge
General Studies is not accepted offered at grade B or above at GCSE personal attributes relating to suitability for practice as a doctor.

A*A*A is common Average BMAT scores 2019 Cambridge recommended reading the Medical schools Council’s Consensus Statement on the role of the doctor, as
Subjects required: Chemistry and one of either Section 1 = 5.7 well as Guiding principles for the admission of medical statement.
Biology, Physics, or Mathematics. Section 2 = 6.0 Key topics to note:
Grades required: A*A*A No threshold BMAT score used, however Knowledge of scientific basis of medicine including most recent developments
Note that some colleges require particular subjects, students with a higher BMAT result are more Personal qualities relating to good medical practice
Cambridge please see college websites for details. likely to be invited to interview.
University
6 years
In the last three admissions cycles 96% of applicants
GCSE’s not stated Traditional BMAT Average BMAT scores of offer holders for
23 23/326 Panel Excellent communication skills
for medicine A100 offered three or more 2019 admissions cycle: Understanding the importance of physical, psychological and social aspects of patient care
science/mathematics subjects at A-level. Of 3% of September sitting section 1 = 6.0 Appreciation of ethical, legal and community issues with regards to medicine
applicants only offering two science/mathematics September sitting section 2 = 6.1 Ability to demonstrate teamwork
subjects at A-level, only 3% of these applicants were October sitting section 1 = 5.4 Possess the capacity for inquiry and prepared for continued learning, teaching and evaluating research throughout your
successful in gaining a place. October sitting section 2 = 5.9 role as a doctor.

CBL All undergraduate applicants (A100 and " When considering an application for medicine the 3 main stages are: academic
requirements (e.g. GCSEs/A levels/admission tests), non-academic requirements (e.g. Focus on exploring a candidate's personal qualities and attributes that are important in developing good doctors of the
AAA is common GCSE’s used as a minimum requirement only Case-Based Learning is a modernised A104) are required to sit the UCAT.
personal statement, work experience) and interview (which is MMI). future:
Subjects required: Chemistry and Biology Grades required: 9 GCSEs including Mathematics, English curriculum that takes a similar format to PBL Graduates applying for the A104 course are
Cardiff University Motivation and realistic view of a career in medicine
5 years Grades required: AAA Language, Chemistry and Biology at grade B/6 or above. teaching styles, but focuses on specific patient UCAT also required to site the UCAT too. 25 places for international students £ 33,000.00 MMI
School of Medicine
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Further Where double science is offered candidates must have There is no minimum threshold score for the
More information regarding all of these details can be found at: Social awareness and empathy
cases to focus learning outcomes. https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/admissions-
Mathematics are not acceptable A-level subjects. achieved grade BB/66 minimum. UCAT, however it is used as part of the Balancing an argument
Along with this students benefit from early criteria/medicine/medicine
assessment process. Self-directed learning and Extra-curricular activities (your ability to contribute to the student community)
clinical exposure "

Traditional, PBL and CBL used No UCAT cut-off or threshold in place.

The teaching methods used at Dundee The use of the UCAT score of a candidate
AAA is common "We have 13 spaces for international. Tuition fees are: Thinking skills
medical school vary from traditional lectures, varies between school leavers and graduate Hi, all elements are important at different stages. Your academic performance and
Subjects required: Chemistry and one other science GSCE Dentistry: £33,985 for Level 1, then £46,885 per year for the remaining 4 years (Level 2 - 5) Personal value
PBL (problem-based lectures) and CBL (case- applicants. UCAT scores are what we use to shortlist applicants for interview, and during the
Dundee University 5 years subject from Biology, Physics, or Mathematics GCSE’s used other than as requirement UCAT Medicine: £44,650 Total(£34,650 per year of study plus ACT Levy of £10,000 per year of study) £ 34,650.00 MMI Ability to communicate 7
Grades required: Biology, English and Mathematics at grade based lectures). In addition to this students will
SJT band scores are only considered along interview your personal statement and previous experience are looked at in more
Grades required: AAA or ABB for widening access Half of the stations will be a fairly traditional one-to-one interview, while others will be more interactive. These could
General Studies is not accepted B/6 or above if not studied at A-Level. be taught human anatomy through full-body with comments recorded by interview The maximum scholarship available is a discount of £5000 per year" detail.
assessors at the final stage of the application involve actors, or you may be asked to complete a task with a helper.
dissection. Students will also benefit from early
clinical interaction from the first year of study. process.

Areas assessed include:

100% weighting to invited to interview
Cut off score: exact score unknown, but cut Understanding and motivation to study medicine at Edge Hill
AAA is common GCSE minimum requirements off score used to determine which applicants Verbal communication skills
Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry Subjects required: Biology, Chemistry, English Language and will be invited to interview. integrity/probity
Grades required: AAA - Where an A* is achieved in Mathematics. Candidates scoring within band 4 of the SJT teamwork/leadership
MMI
Edge Hill University 5 years either Biology or Chemistry, the third A-level subject Grades required: at least 5 GCSEs at grade B/6 or above. Must Traditional with CBL UCAT section of the UCAT will be automatically £ 12, 250 Empathy and compassion
will be accepted at grade B or above. include required subjects rejected. 8 Stations, 7 mins per station and 3 Mins Prep
Awareness of current healthcare challenges
General Studies, Critical Reasoning, Citizenship and Where GCSE Double Science Awards are offered grades 6-6 or Average UCAT score: unknown Ethical awareness
Key Skills are not accepted A-Levels B-B or above are required. Weighting: 100% - Candidates who meet the Awareness of self and others
minimum academic criteria will be ranked
according to their UCAT score (alone prioritisation/decision making skills
Interpretation of data skills

Minimum of 2670 with A*A*A grades

AAA required
A*A*A most common predicted grades
Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry
Exeter University 5 years Grades required: AAA with required subjects both at
grade A minimum. A fourth AS subject to be offered
with a minimum of grade B.
General Studies is not included in any offer
Minimum entry requirement only
Subjects required: English and Mathematics
Grades required: Grade C/5 minimum
Students will be shortlisted for interview
according to their academic profile and UCAT
score.
Communication
The UCAT overall score is used for this.
Teamwork and/or leadership
Applicants achieving less than 2500 overall We look at predicted or achieved A Level grades in the first instance and then wehre MMI
are unlikely to be invited to interview. Hi Paula, there are currently 10 places available for international students on our Medicine programme. We have a range of scholarships, you can find more information on we need to seperate candidates with the same grades we use the overall UCAT score. Motivation to study medicine - and insight into a career in medicine
Integrated and PBL UCAT £ £35, 750 7 stations which will include a role play station with an GCSE
All students predicted A*A*A* interviewed. those here; http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/scholarships/ This is to select for invitation to interview, once at interview you're made an offer Role play station - empathy
In addition students predicted A*A*A with a based on your performance there. actor.
Decision-making skills
minimum of 2670 UCAT score were Questions on your personal statement - assessing your ability to be reflective
interviewed for 2018 entry.
This minimum fluctuates year on year,
however is a good guideline to see if you are
likely to be invited to interview.

Lowest score obtaining offer in 2018: 2680

Achieved UCAT scores are used to allocated
interview invites to students who have met
AAA is common all other screening aspects. These include For one of the panels you will be required to read and select one of two scenarios to discuss. Details of which will be
Subjects required: Chemistry and one of either; minimum academic requirements and provided to applicants during their interview.
Panel
Mathematics, Physics or Biology satisfactory personal statement and Other topics covered in the interview include:
Interviews last around 30 minutes, with candidates being
Grades required: AAA with grade A in Biology or references. Glasgow medical curriculum
GCSE’s only used for minimum requirements interviewed by 2 panels (A and B) each consisting of two
Glasgow University 5 years Human Biology if only offered at AS level PBL UCAT Currently Glasgow do not consider the SJT 83 83/357 £225,850 Achievements and skills
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global
Grades required: B/6 in English (only requirement)
section results of the UCAT in any part of interviewers. Candidates will swapping panels at the mid-
Personal characteristics required to be a doctor
Perspectives & Research are not accepted subjects. their application procedure. point of the interview. This means that multiple candidates
What does being a doctor means
Mathematics and Further Mathematics are not Minimum UCAT scores achieved by will be interviewed in the same room.
Reflection on previous interactions or experiences
considered as separate A-level subjects applicants successful in gaining an offer:
2018 application cycle= 2680 Personal statement - interviewers will not have read your personal statement prior to your interview
2017 application cycle = 2630
2016 application cycle = 2680
interview as we have capacity for, starting from the top. 7

AAA
Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry
Grades required: AAA
If you are applying with predicted A-level grades, you
Hull York Medical must be predicted to achieve AAB or above.
School
5 Years Alternatively ABB for students enrolling on the
Widening participation schemes.
General Studies, Applied Science, Citizenship and
Critical thinking are not accepted. Maths and Further
Maths, or Biology and Human Biology are not
considered as separate
GCSE’s not used past minimum requirements
Subjects required: English Language or Literature and
Mathematics required
Grades required: 8 GCSEs grade A*-C (9-4)
Grade B/6 minimum from both English and Mathematics
Cut off score: not used, however applicants
scoring band 4 in the SJT section will be
automatically rejected.
Average UCAT Score: unknown
Weighting: Approx 33% - UCAT scores are
assigned points as part of the selection
PBL UCAT procedure. These along with other aspects of
your application, such as academic
performance, personal statement and
references are also used to determine which
applicants are invited to interview. Exact
calculations are unknown
We do read all of your personal statements, but we don't score them, as that can be
rather subjective. We might take them into consideration if looking at your application Topics covered across all sections of the interview are:
holistically on the borderline. Ability to work collaboratively
MMI and tasks Contribute relevant information in group discussions
You can find out more about our selection procedure here:
"We have 11 places for International students and the number of offers we make each year varies between around 40 and 50. The interview consists of 4 sections, each of which is Effectively and clearly articulate your own thoughts in a group setting
https://www.hyms.ac.uk/medicine/applying-to-study-medicine/selection-procedure weighted the same (20 marks available in each section). Insight into a medical career
All of our International offer holders are eligible to apply for our International scholarship, which is worth one-quarter (25%) of The sections are: Understanding the values in the NHS Constitution
the overseas tuition fee for each year of successful study during the first two years of the MBBS course.
Thanks for joining us today.
Group exercise (20 minutes) Motivation for a medical career
When we receive your UCAS application we perform an academic screening to check MMI A and MMI B (each lasting 10 minutes) Awareness and understanding of current medical issues
Hope this helps!" Task station (5 minutes) Communication skills
that you meet our threshold requirements (6 GCSEs grades 9 - 4, 6 in GCSE English
Language, 6 in Maths, Biology and Chemistry at A Level or equivalent, predicted at least Scenario station (5 minutes) Understanding of MBBS course at Hull York and motivation to study there
AAB, UCAT SJT Band 1, 2 or 3). Personal qualities needed to be a doctor
Ability to think critically
We then score your application as follows:
Top 6 GCSEs / 30

Cut off score: In 2019 the cut-off scores

CBL were: Interviews will assess the following:
Case-Based Learning with early clinical Section 1 - 3.5 Motivation and realistic approach to medicine as a career
A*AA exposure. The spiral curriculum is delivered in Section 2 - 3.5 Capacity to deal with stressful situations
Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry GCSE’s not used (With a minimum of sections 1 + 2 = 8.6) MMI
three phases with a focus on layering Evidence of commitment to the values of the NHS constitution
Imperial College 6 years Grades required: AAA but A*AA is most common for Subjects required: English Language BMAT Section 3 - 2.5C £ 32,100.00 Interviews last around 45 minutes and are followed by a 7
successful applicants Grades required: B/6 knowledge from the previous phase of study. The cut off score varies year of year, so Evidence of working as a leader and a team member
tour of the South Kensington Campus.
Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted Phase 1 - preclinical please use this as a guide only. Ability to multitask
Phase 2 - BSc Average BMAT score: unknown Likely contribution to university life
Phase 3 - integration into clinical Weighting: 100% for applicants who meet Communication skills and maturity of character
the minimum entry requirements

Topics include:
AAA is common International student status only MMI Interview stations
Motivation/experiences informing your decision to pursue a medical career
Subjects required: Chemistry or Biology plus a third PBL Cut off score: unknown It's a step-by-step process and the admissions team will look at your GCSEs first. You'll There is also a separate test which will assess your ability Empathy and insight
GCSE’s used only as entry requirement to perform clinically relevant calculations. This is a
academic subject Average BMAT score: unknown need to meet the minimum GCSE criteria before moving on to the next stage of the
Grades required: 5 GCSEs at grade A/7 Problem based learning along with lectures, Responsibilities and challenges of being a doctor
Keele University 5 years Grades required: AAA BMAT/UCAT Weighting: 100% - International applicants No limit application process. Our current A Level offer is 3 As. You can find out more about the pass/fail test and interviewees that do not achieve the
General Studies and critical thinking are excluded. Subjects required: English Language, Maths and all sciences seminars, clinical skills teaching and also are shortlisted for interview based on BMAT entry requirements here: Awareness of ethical issues in health and society
achieved at a minimum of grade B/6 pass score or higher will be judged as unsuccessful at
Only one of Maths, Further Maths or Statistics are dissection for anatomy teaching. score alone, provided that they meet the https://www.keele.ac.uk/medicine/undergraduate/howtoapply/ Resilience
interview. This test will include simple Maths as well as
eligible. minimum entry requirements. Comprehension
simple Data Handling.
Effective communication

Integrated The UCAT score of applicants will be used

AAB is common For the first 2 years you will spend 20% of to rank applicants who have met the
Subjects required: Chemistry or Biology required, plus your time in the clinical setting, with the rest of minimum entry requirements. Therefore a Exact topics are unknown, however they are expected to include:
one other science subject from; Biology, Chemistry, GCSE’s used past minimum entry requirement your time spent in lectures and tutorials. cut-off UCAT score will be used to determine
Maths, Psychology, Physics, or Computing/Computer Grades required: 5 A*-B (9-6) grade GCSEs which must include Motivation and understanding of a career in medicine
Kent and Medway 5 Years Science. English Language and Mathematics. Biology, Chemistry and Following this, you will spend 80% of years 3 UCAT
which applicants will receive and invite to MMI
Motivation to study at Kent and Medway Medical School
Grades required:AAB (ABB or BBB for contextual Physics are also required, however, Double Award Science is and 4 in the clinical environment, with the rest interview.
As this will be the first year that the medical
Little information as new medical school
Healthcare related topics in the news
admissions) accepted as an alternative to the three separate sciences. of your time spent in small group teaching.
school is accepting applicants, there is no Qualities of a doctor, including but not limited to; teamwork, leadership, resilience, and problem solving.
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted Finally your 5th year will be spent on clinical
A-level subjects. rotational placements and also on your previous data available as to what the cut-off
score has been in previous years.
elective placement.

A*AA
Subjects required: Chemistry and Biology
Grades required: A*AA additionally if you are taking
linear a levels in England, you must pass the practical
endorsement in all science subjects.
Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global
King’s College
Perspectives are subjects not accepted by King’s as Subjects required: English Language and Mathematics Grades
London GKT
School of Medical 6 years (with opt-out iBSc) one of your A-levels. However, if offered the grade required: grade 6/B in required subjects Other than these two
achieved may be taken into account when
Education
considering whether or not to accept a candidate
who as just fallen short of the conditions of their
offer.
Grades predicted or achieved, along with your UCAT,
personal statement and reference will be considered
holistically as an overall application assessment.
AAA
AAA is common
Subjects required: Any two of Biology, Chemistry or
Psychology.
Lancaster
5 Years Grades required:AAA or AAB plus EPQ
University
Only one of Maths or Further Maths will be
considered and native language can only be
considered as a 4th subject (in place of the EPQ
offering).
AAA is common
Subjects required: Chemistry or Biology
Grades required: AAA
Leeds University 5 Years If chemistry is not offered then Biology must be
offered with either Physics or Maths
Note that Leeds do not rate A* as being higher than
A, so will not accept A*A*B instead of AAA.
UCAT averages of 707 (2018) and 725
(2017)
Cut off score: not used
GCSE’s not used beyond minimum requirements Average UCAT Score: previous year UCAT
Averages are: Interpretation of graphical data on a common medical issue, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease
Integrated MMI
2828 (2018 entry) Describe a picture, and why is this an important skill in medicine?
Integrated: 1 year of pre-clinical with the UCAT 20 20/621 £38,850 6 stations, each around 5 minutes long with a short break 6.5
required subjects and their minimum achieved grades GCSE’s
2900 (2017 entry) Resilience question
following years being integrated Weighting: 100% - They use the average in between each station (usually 30 seconds).
are not considered in your application for medicine. Common healthcare topic - something from the news or topics such as world health
overall UCAT score across all four subtests, as
opposed to individual subtest scores, as well
as the Situational Judgement Test score to
help shortlist candidates for interview.
Average score of successful applicants at
interview: 11.2
Cut off score: not used
Average BMAT score:
Average BMAT scores for different stages of
GCSE’s used for minimum requirements interview for 2019 entry (Home and EU MMI
Subjects required: Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Core & applicants): Hi Paula! We have a four-stage selection process at Lancaster. The first of these 12-15 different stations, most of which will be five minutes
Topics covered at interview include:
Additional science), English Language, and Mathematics. Applicants: 10.9 involves assessing your academic attainment using your GCSE results and A Level long. Some stations will be a short interview, while others
Suitability for the course teaching style
Grades required: 9 GCSEs with at least a score of 15 points Invited to interview: 11.3 predicted grades (https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/medicine/mbchb-medicine-and- will involve reading a short paragraph or watching a short
4 places available for international students in addition to the 125 places for UK applicants. (https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/medicine/mbchb-medicine-and- Teamwork and leadership
where PBL BMAT Offers: 11.2 £34,700 surgery/entry-requirements/#tabs-460567-4). Applicants who meet this requirement video clip, taking some notes and discussing in a
A*-A/7-9 = 2 points Registered students for 2019 entry: 11.6
surgery/international-applicants/#tabs-412281-4)
then go on to be ranked based on their BMAT total score and those with the highest Knowledge on the NHS
subsequent station.
B/6 = 1 point Average BMAT scores for different stages of scores are invited to interview. Ultimately, the MMI score is the deciding factor in who Realistic understanding of the career
Further to this there is an additional 20 minute station
With a minimum of grade B/6 in the required subjects: interview for 2019 entry (International will be made an offer. Work experience reflections.
which will involve group work and assess your suitability
All other subjects must be a minimum of grade C/4 applicants):
Applicants: 10.6 for the PBL curriculum.
Invited to interview: 12.7
Offers: 12.6
Registered students for 2019 entry: 12.8
Weighting: Unknown
Topics addressed at interview include:
Integrated Average score 2019: 13.40
GCSE’s only used as minimum requirement Average BMAT score for applicants who MMI Ethical reasoning
First two years are mostly taught through
Grades required: 6 GCSEs at grade A*- B (9-5) must include attended interview: 8 stations, each lasting 7 minutes with 1 minute between Self-evaluation
lectures, dissection and tutorials. With UCAT 38/409 £34,500
Chemistry and Biology (or Dual/Double Science), English 2019: 13.40 stations to move between the stations, as well as to read Communication skills
Language, and Mathematics. placement time increasing throughout the 2018: 10.95
the next task. Problem solving
years, to nearly full time in year 3-5. 2017: 11.29
Role play stations may be used

GCSE’s are taken into consideration when shortlisting Topics include:

AAA
Subjects required: Chemistry or Biology, and one of
either; Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Psychology.
Grades required: AAA or A*AB
Leicester University 5 Years General Studies, Citizenship, Critical Thinking or
Global Perspectives are non accepted.
Please note that only one of Mathematics or Further of A* (8/9) grades achieved at GCSE, however, they do take
Mathematics may be counted towards your potential
offer.
applicants for interview Cut off score: not used
Subjects required: English Language, Mathematics and two Average UCAT score: unknown
Weighting: 100% for top performing
sciences (including Biology, Chemistry or Double Award candidates.
Science) achieved at first sitting
Candidates who score lower in the UCAT will
Grades required: Grade B/6 in required Subjects Integrated UCAT
The University of Leicester do not specify a minimum number be considered on an individual basis, taking
into account their whole UCAS application.
This can include your academic performance
GCSE performance into consideration when selecting at A-level and GCSE (or equivalent), personal
applicants for interview. Therefore, achieving well in your
GCSEs is level is essential if you wish to apply here.
statement and references.
Motivation to study medicine
Insight into your own strengths and weaknesses
Ability to reflect on your own work
Hi Paula, selection for interview is based purely on academic grades and UCAT results Problem solving
Hi Paula, there are 18 places for international students. I do not think there are any particular scholarships or bursaries for MMI
except in borderlines where we also look at contextual data. . After interview offers are Insight into your own health
international students but here is the link https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/fees-funding/scholarships-and-discounts mainly based purely on interview result. 8 MMI stations
Skills including communication, reading, writing, listening and speaking
Teamwork and leadership
Ethical judgement
Honesty
Empathy and ability to care for others

AAA is common
Subjects required: Chemistry and one subject from
either; Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
Liverpool University 5 Years Grades required: AAA
A*AB also accepted provided that the A*A grades are
in Chemistry, and either Biology, Physics or Maths. Note that a maximum of two points are awarded per subject
General Studies is not considered in applications
Preference may be given to applicants with higher GCSE
scores. The interview process at Liverpool is currently under review
Undergraduate applicants for A100 course MMI
Grades required: 9 GCSEs with a score of at least 15 where Previous interview topics have included:
Any applicant scoring SJT band 4 will be The interview process at Liverpool is currently under
A*/A = 2 and B = 1 Subjects required: The score from the 9 Applicants core values and attributes (using applicants personal statements)
automatically rejected. The remaining review. Having said this, the university have released
GCSEs must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Core & Teamwork
applicants will be ranked based on their information stating the format of the interview will not
Additional Science) and Mathematics. All of which must be Integrated UCAT £34,550 Communication skills 7
obtained at grade B or above. overall UCAT score and invited to interview. change and shall stay as a multiple-mini interview (MMI).
Competitive UCAT scores: Ethical views
The number of stations and time allocated to each station
17-18: 2460 Learning from work experience and caring contribution
area. For example only one of maths and further maths are is currently unknown, but is likely to be between 6-8
18-19: 2420 Health-care awareness and insight
considered for points. The exception to this is dual award stations each lasting between 5-7 minutes.
science where 4 points may be awarded. Numeracy

Additional information: If you are classed as

an overseas student for tuition fees purposes
and you have studied a U.S. High School
Diploma, you will be required to sit the
AAA is common GCSE’s not used past minimum entry requirements
Subjects required: Chemistry or Biology/Human BMAT. Applicants who this applies to must
Grades required: 7 GCSEs at grade A or A* (grade 7 or 8). Plus declare the BMAT (pending or achieved) in
Biology, and one from the following subject list;
Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, a minimum of grade B in required subjects. the qualifications section of their UCAS Years 1-2: £23,000 pa; Years 3-5: MMI Communication skills
Psychology, Mathematics or Further Mathematics Manchester Grading Scale Equivalents: application. Clinical fees for students entering -7 stations, each lasting for 7 minutes with a 2 minute gap Motivation to become a doctor
Manchester A* = 8 Cut-off A104 18/19 = 2430 Year 3 in 2019 will be £42,000 pa.
University
5 Years Grades required: AAA
A=7 Integrated and CBL UCAT/BMAT Applicants are grouped based on educational
127 127/482
Clinical tuition fees (years 3-5) are between stations. During the break between stations Previous caring experience 7
A combination of the three sciences is equally candidates will be provided with some information about Medical interests
acceptable at A-level. However, offers will not include B=6 and socio-demographic backgrounds and charged at the future rate which is
C=4 ranked in each group based on their UCAT applicable when you enter Year 3. the next stations so that they can begin to prepare their Ethical views
combinations of very similar subjects, such as Biology
Subjects required: English Language, Mathematics, Dual score. Top scoring applicants from each thoughts.
and Human Biology, or Maths and Further Maths
Award Science (or individual science subjects) group will be invited to interview.
together.
If your UCAT score is in the top third of
national results then you should be within
the cut-off and invited to interview, provided
you meet the minimum academic
A100 threshold scores:
2019 - 2720
2018 - 2580
A101 threshold scores: The following areas will be assessed in your interview at Newcastle:
2019 - 2920 Integrity (honesty and probity)
AAA minimum 2018 - 2940 MMI for Home/EU applicants
Communication
Subjects required: None Newcastle use a threshold/cut-off UCAT Panel for International applicants
Empathy and Self-awareness
Newcastle Grades required: AAA GCSE’s are not used score to invite applicants to interview. These For the interview we look at predicted grades and then UCAT grade. Students with the The MMI will assess applicants using interview questions
5 Years Integrated UCAT For medicine we have 25 places and for dentistry we have 4. There are no scholarships. £ 33,600.00 Motivation and commitment to be a doctor 7
University General Studies, Use of Mathematics, World Grades required: none fluctuate year-on-year, based on the number right grades and top UCAT will then be invited to interview as well as through a role play station.
Development, Communication and Culture, and of applicants, UCAT scores of applicants and Compatibility with MBBS programme
International applicants having a panel interview will be
Critical Thinking are not accepted. number of places available. Teamwork (including Leadership)
assessed solely by interview questions.
Do have a look at previous years threshold Personal organisation
UCAT results to check you reach above the Persistence and resilience
average threshold before applying.
Please note that applicants with SJT scores of
band 4 will not be considered.
The UCAT results are awarded points in the
Integrated/Traditional following way. Each section of the UCAT is
The first few years focus on biomedical awarded points based on the score obtained: "Hi Paula, Our medicine selection process is a sequence of some of the things you have
listed as follows: MMI
science themes which are clinical case-based 801-900 = 9 points
701-800 = 8 points 1) Must meet the minimum entry requirements at A Level and GCSE or equivalent for There are 8 stations in total. Each station lasts for 5
and often involve bringing patients into the relevant course.
601-700 = 7 points minutes, and students are provided with 1 minute
AAA is common NOT USED teaching session. There isn’t specifically 2) We then use a combination of your UCAT results and GCSE results to score
501-600 = 6 points between stations to exit the station, and read the The interview is designed to assess the personal qualities that Nottingham consider essential to practice medicine.
Subjects required: Biology/Human Biology and Grades required: 6 GCSEs at grade 7/A clinical exposure in the first few years which Hi Paula, for the A100 5 year Medicine course at Nottingham there have previously been around 20 places per year for international students, but this is subject to change applicants.
401-500 = 5 points instructions outside the next station. These include:
Nottingham Chemistry. Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry (Double Award makes this more of a traditional course, but each year. Please note that we also offer our 5 year Medicine course at Lincoln, but unfortunately don't have the figures for the A10L course. Information about our 3) Interviews are offered to the top percentage of candidates based on their final score.
University
5 Years
Grades required: AAA Science accepted if Triple Science not offered), plus either the integration of the patient centered learning UCAT 301-400 = 4 points SJT bandings are also
scholarships for international students can be found here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/scholarships/undergraduate-
£23,790 
Offers will only be based on your performance at interview. At the first station all applicants will be read the same Communication and listening skills
Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies Physics or Maths at grade 6/B minimum. English language is makes this course have more of an integrated awarded points as follows: Band 1 = 4 points scholarships.aspx 4) We will lastly also review personal statements, references and your work experience “ice-breaker” question and given 2 minutes to answer. Understanding of the profession and issue you can face
Band 2 = 2 points Band 3 = 1 point Band 4 = This is not scored. Teamwork and leadership
and Global Perspectives and not accepted. also required at grade 6/B minimum. approach. Applicants are not considered further All information to make sure they are satisfactory, but they will not be scored.
(https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/medicine/study-with- 6 of the 8 stations will involve answer questions based on
The final two years of the course are the sections are weighted equally and added to
us/undergraduate/undergraduate-medicine/undergraduate-selection- instruction or scenarios provided.
clinical phase where you will be based in the points awarded for GCSE grades. A-levels
process.aspx#:~:text=We%20use%20the%20University%20Clinical,same%20year
attained or predicted are not awarded 2 of the 8 stations will involve role play.
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for your %20they're%20applying) "
clinical placements. points. Students are then ranked and invited
to interview based on this overall score.

A*AA is common
Subjects required: Biology (at A grade) and one
further science from; Chemistry, Physics, Maths and
Plymouth University 5 Years Psychology. Grades required: A*AA (AAB for
contextual offers) Third subject from any subject area
including humanities, languages, music, sports,
science and social sciences.
GCSE’s only used as minimum requirement
Grades required: 7 GCSEs at grade A-C/9-4
Subjects required: English Language, Mathematics and either years will focus more on clinical practice and
Double Award Science, or 2 single award sciences from;
Biology, Chemistry or physics
Traditional/Integrated The interview is structured to assess candidates for the following characteristics:
The first two years will focus on your core 2020 entry UCAT threshold = 2390 Integrity and honesty
scientific foundations of medicine within a The University of Plymouth use a cut- Flexibility
clinical context. You will start a series of single off/threshold that applicants must achieve in Motivation and commitment
placements in your 2nd year. Your 3rd and 4th order to be invited to interview. Empathy
For 2018 entry = 2400
UCAT For 2019 entry = 2330 MMI Communication skills 7
spending time in a patient-centred learning For 2020 entry = 2390 7 MMI stations, taking around 50 minutes in total. Insight into career
environment. In your final year your will be set The threshold moves year-on-year based on Teamwork and leadership
to apply the knowledge, skills and confidence the number of applicants, the quality of Ability to deal with stress appropriately
you have acquired over the first 4 years by applications and the number of places Problem solving skills
working ‘on the job’ so to speak, as part of a available. Ability to refect
healthcare team in action. It is also important to have knowledge on the values set out in the NHS constitution.

AAAa is common GCSE’s are used with UCAT results to invite applicants to
Subjects required: Chemistry plus one other subject interview
Subjects required: Mathematics and Physics (Where individual
from; Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics or
sciences not offered, grades CC are required in Double Award
Physics. Science)
Grades required: AAA at A-level plus 4th AS at A Integrated and CBL Scores will be used in conjunction with The interview is designed to test key non-cognitive competencies for Medicine:
Grades required: Minimum of Grade C required in required
Queen’s University grade. Subjects Case-based learning that integrates clinical, GCSE results (or equivalent) to rank students Empathy
Belfast 5 Years Alternative offers including: Best 9 GCSEs taken and given points on the following scale: biomedical and behavioural sciences with the UCAT for interviews. £ 20,500.00 MMI Problem-solving 7
A*AA including Chemistry and Biology/Human A* (grade 8 and 9) = 3 points integration of clinical placements into the UCAT scores are awarded points, and added Moral reasoning
Biology A (grade 7) = 2 points teaching. to GCSE scored points to rank students. Communication skills
A*AA including Chemistry and either Mathematics or
B (grade 6) = 2 points
Physics + AS level Biology at grade B
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not C (grade 4 and 5) = 1 point
The number of A grades or above at GCSE level may be taken
accepted.
into account in applicants who are borderline for interview.

Cut-off used: You will be assessed in the following key competencies:

2019 = 2490 "When considering an applicant for the MBBS 5 year medicine programme our Academic ability and intellect
2018 = 2590
UCAT results are used to select students for
Admissions team will review the UCAT Aptitude test score and the academic Empathy
Integrated interview and to rank post-interview waiting qualifications within the UCAS application. Applicants that meet the minimum UCAT Initiative and resilience
The first two years provide you with a thorough test score and minimum GCSE & A level qualifications (or other qualifications) will be Communication skills
AAA is common GCSE’s not used past minimum requirements list students. considered for interview (MMI). Work experience is an invaluable resource to support
Subjects required: Chemistry and Biology/Human understanding of clinical science, with clinical There is an overall score and section score Communication skills
St George’s Grades required: 5 GCSEs at grade B/6 or above. Must include an applicant during the interview progress.The Personal Statement should reflect the MMI
University 5 Years Biology
Grades required: AAA - A*AA English Language, Mathematics and Science (Double or Triple work introduced from the beginning of year 1. UCAT cut off. The section score must be a
minimum of 500 achieved in each section.
For the MBBS 5 Year medicine programme we have approximately 20 places each year for international students. £ 36,000.00 applicants passion for medicine and demonstrate an insight into the career. For tips on The MMI consists of 8 stations lasting 5 minutes each.
Organization and problem solving GCSE
Award Science). Following this you will get more clinical making an application please visit the Expore St George's webpage here: Team work
General Studies and Key Skills not accepted teaching including 4th year where you will However, the overall score fluctuates year- https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-study/explore-st-georges. For further Insight and integrity
to-year and is calculated based on the cohort
rotate between 10-week clinical attachments. details on the entry criteria, please visit our website here: Effective learning style
of applicants. The cut-off for the last two
years is as follows:
https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/medicine. As well as being able to demonstrate:
2018 it was 2590 " You have gained appropriate voluntary/work experience in a medical or health-related field
2019 it was 2490 You have a broad awareness of the scope of medicine

GCSE’s used as minimum requirement
Swansea University 4 Years
Grades required: C in Mathematics and English/Welsh
6 GCSEs at grade B or above
UK Candidates:
Minimum of 6 (B) in both English Language + Mathematics.
A*AA
Subjects: Chemistry + Biology + any other (except Minimum of 5 (C) in a foreign language (not including Ancient with 2 pre-clinical years, an intercalated BSc
Greek, Hebrew, Latin). If you don’t have this, then your
General Studies, Critical Thinking)
UCL 6 years application isn’t disadvantaged, but you have to take a
Grades: standard conditional offer is A*AA language course during your first year.
Contextual offer of AAB for widening participation
Internationals:
students with AA grades in Biology and Chemistry.
If English isn’t your first language, you may need to sit a
language test (IELTs) and achieve an “Advanced” score.
No foreign languages needed
Integrated
Integrated spiral curriculum
Traditional
Teaching takes a more traditional approach
followed by 3 clinical years. In early years
students will learn from lectures, seminars,
dissection, prosecution and computer
simulation. In later years students will learn
through attachments with consultants and
doctors across London.
Assessment Centre
The interview is designed around the qualities needed as a doctor, as set out in ‘Good Medical Practice’ guidelines.
-30 minutes written situational judgement assessment.
as the medicine offering at Swansea is a little different (we offer a Pathways to These include:
This will not assess your academic ability but will identify
Medicine programme and Graduate Entry Medicine course) we do not require UCAT applicants who have decision making skills suitable for a Communication skills
Hi Paula - for our Pathways to Medicine programme we do not have a limit on International places. For our Graduate Entry Medicine programme we can offer roughly tests, valid work experience, interviews etc. To join our Pathways to Medicine Problem solving skills
career in medicine
between 10-15 places for International students each year :) programme you need A Levels in suitable subjects (namely Biology, Chemistry) and you Coping with pressure
can use a personal statement from undergraduate medicine if you are using us as a 5th -Two separate 20 minute interviews, where you will
Insight and integrity
Choice on your UCAS applications discuss your personal statement. Note this will be
Passion for medicine
conducted by pairs of interviewers who may be clinicians,
Resilience to succeed
academics, medical students and members of the public
scores:
Section 1: 4.3
Section 2: 4.1
Section 3: 2.9A
Cut off score: Cut-off BMAT scores for 19/20
application cycle:
Section 1: 4.3
You will be marked on the following qualities:
Section 2: 4.1 Panel Intellectual curiosity and potential
Section 3: 2.9A
Panel interview conducted by 2-3 interviewers, including a Motivation for a career in medicine
BMAT Achieving above the cut off score does not 54/775 total applicants £ 34,000.00 7
guarantee an interview. Students are then medical science staff member, senior medical students or Awareness of medical news and issues
ranked based on BMAT scores and top ‘lay’ interviewer. Expression of arguments
rankingapplicants are invited to interview. Attributes to being a good doctor including strengths, weaknesses, communication skills and integrity
Average BMAT Score: Average BMAT score
are the same as cut off scores for applicants
to UCL. Section 1: 4.3
Section 2: 4.1
Section 3: 2.9A
Weighting: 100% - applicants are ranked

MMI
8 stations each lasting 7 minutes which consists of 2
Traditional minutes reading about the activity and 5 minutes of UCLan recommend that you read the GMCs Good Medical Practice, for guidance on the skills and attributes of a
AAB GCSE’s used as minimum entry requirement only
University of 2 years of pre-clinical study followed by 3 interaction with an MMI assessor to complete the activity. doctor that UCLan will be assessing at interview.
5 Years Subjects required: Chemistry plus another science Subjects required: English language 293/1105 total applicants £40,500 7.5
Central Lancashire
and a third academic subject. Grades required: AAB Grades required: Grade B/6 or higher in English Language years of integrated clinical study with Assessors may be scientists, clinical teachers, patient Further to this stay up to date with current medical news and also review the types of dilemmas that health
increasing clinical exposure with each year. volunteers of actors. professionals have to consider
You will be marked at each station, and must pass 6/8
stations, otherwise you will automatically fail the interview.

Average UCAT score of interviewed

applicants: 2680
Scores are ranked and then candidates are
divided into groups of octiles, and allocate Assessment half-day with MMI
AAA is common GCSE’s used only as a minimum requirement points to each accordingly. These points are There are significant changes being made to the interview
Subjects required: Chemistry and one of: Grades required: Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics then added to your total score of academic process at Edinburgh, more information will be available
Traditional 3 main topic areas covered will be:
Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. at grade B/6 or above are required. Double Award combined performance and personal statement to on the university website nearer the time of the
University of Years 1-2 are pre-clinical years, followed by an Communication skills
5 Years Grades required: AAA science or equivalent are also considered at grade BB/66 in UCAT provide a final ranking of applicants. 17 interviews. 7
Edinburgh Only one of Mathematics or Further Mathematics will replacement of individual grades in science. intercalated degree in year 3. This is followed by SJT scores are used as part of the non- Critical & ethical reasoning
year 4-6 which are clinical years. The top scoring 650 applicants (approximate number) will
be considered. Further to this Applied Science or Additional Applied Science or Applied Science are not academic requirements. Career exploration (questions based on your personal statement)
be invited to interview.
Additional Applied Science is not accepted accepted subjects. There is no cut-off or score that will The day will consist of a series of short interviews (MMI).
automatically reject candidates. However,
This is expected to be 3 x 10 minute rotations.
scoring highly is considered more
competitive as scores may be looked at again
when making a final application decisions.
Cut off score: not used
Average BMAT Score: unknown, however
scoring highly is needed to secure an invite to Panel Interviews will assess candidates personal characteristics and their suitability for medicine. Topics addressed may
interview.
Weighting: Applicants will be interviewed at two colleges, where include:
No formal requirements
Weighting of the BMAT in 2018 was as possible one will be your college of choice. Applicants will Empathy
Recommended GCSEs: Oxford recommend that you have be required to be in Oxford for approximately 26hours, so Motivation for medicine
achieved at least grade C/4 at GCSE in Biology, Physics (or follows:
A*AA is common Section 1 = 40% accomodation at a college will be provided. Well-informed insight into practice of medicine
Dual/Double award science), and Mathematics in order to be Traditional
Subjects required: Chemistry and one or more of adequately equipped to sit the BMAT examination if subjects Traditional course, where the first five terms focus Section 2 = 40% The number and format of the interview will vary between Communication skills
University of Oxford 6 years Biology, Physics or Mathematics. are not taken at A-level. on pre-clinical learning followed by clinical BMAT Section 3 = 20% colleges, however in general you will be interviewed by at Honesty and integrity
Grades required: A*AA Typical applicants have 8 or 9 GCSEs at A* (8/9 grade). Oxford training. Double weighting is used for the quality of least two academics at each college and by at least one Ethical awareness
Critical Thinking and General Studies are excluded look for strong academic applicants, therefore successful content score and single weight given to the practising clinician. Ability to work with others (teamwork and leadership)
applicants are more likely to have a higher proportion of A*’s quality of english score with scores awarded Application success is not predictable by the number of Capacity for sustained and intense work
as follows:
at GCSE than the average applicant. A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, X=0 interviews you recieve, so don’t be anxious if you receive Alignment of individual values and behaviours with the values of the NHS constitution.
Additional requirements: Applicants must either more or less than you expect to have while at Problem solving - critical thinking and analytical approach
have sit the October BMAT, The University of Oxford. Intellectual curiosity - keenness to understand the reasons for observations
Oxford will not accept BMAT results from the

AAA is common MMI

Subjects required: Chemistry or Biology and one
other science subject from; Biology/Human
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or
Psychology
University of Grades required: AAA
5 Years
Sheffield Grades AAB are acceptable where an A grade is
offered additionally for an Extended Project
(EPQ). A grade is required in Biology or
Mathematics, English Language and at least one science
Chemistry.
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Further
Mathematics are not acceptable subjects.
not used past minimum requirements
Grades required: At least 5 GCSEs at grade 7/A or
above. This must include Mathematics, English or a
Science Subject which include; Biology, Chemistry,
Environmental Science, Physics, Psychology, or Dual The course is designed to integrate basic and
Award Science.
A minimum of grade C or above must be achieved in
subject (which may be Dual Awards).
2420 cut-off for 2020 applicants
Panel-based interviews used in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
UCAT results are used in conjunction Questions in stations will typically be based around the following areas:
and Singapore
with academic performance to rank Communication skills
The MMI comprises of a series of 8 x 8-minute stations.
applicants for interview. Depth and breadth of interests in specific fields
At each station, applicants are awarded a score out of 5.
Integrated For applicants applying for 2020 entry Knowledge of and interest in study in Sheffield
With 5 being an excellent performance and 1 being
UCAT there is a cut off of 2420 overall UCAT 46 total applicants Medical work experience/EPQ
unsatisfactory. At this stage points are also awarded for
clinical sciences throughout the course. score used. Only applicants who score Motivation for medicine
UCAT SJT bandings, with band 1 scoring 5 points, going
above this will be considered further. Understanding the nature of medicine
down to band 4 scoring 2 points.
SJT component marks are only Values and attitudes
Applicants total interview scores are then used to rank
considered for applicants who are invited Outside interests
applicants when deciding which interviewed applicants
to attend an MMI interview.
will receive an offer.

Traditional/Integrated
The interview is structured to assess candidates for the following characteristics:
The first two years will focus on your core 2020 entry UCAT threshold = 2390
Integrity and honesty
A*AA is common scientific foundations of medicine within a The University of Plymouth use a cut-
Flexibility
Subjects required: Biology (at A grade) and one clinical context. You will start a series of single off/threshold that applicants must achieve
Motivation and commitment
further science from; Chemistry, Physics, Maths GCSE’s only used as minimum requirement placements in your 2nd year. in order to be invited to interview.
University of Empathy
and Psychology. Grades required: 7 GCSEs at grade A-C/9-4 Your 3rd and 4th years will focus more on For 2018 entry = 2400
Plymouth - MMI Communication skills
5 Years Grades required: A*AA (AAB for contextual Subjects required: English Language, Mathematics and clinical practice and spending time in a patient- UCAT For 2019 entry = 2330
Peninsula 7 MMI stations, taking around 50 minutes in total. Insight into career
offers) either Double Award Science, or 2 single award sciences centred learning environment. For 2020 entry = 2390
Medical School Teamwork and leadership
Third subject from any subject area including from; Biology, Chemistry or physics. In your final year your will be set to apply the The threshold moves year-on-year based
Ability to deal with stress appropriately
humanities, languages, music, sports, science knowledge, skills and confidence you have on the number of applicants, the quality
Problem solving skills
and social sciences. acquired over the first 4 years by working ‘on of applications and the number of places
Ability to refect
the job’ so to speak, as part of a healthcare available.
It is also important to have knowledge on the values set out in the NHS constitution.
team in action.

Lowest UCAT score with offer:

2019 - 2510
Integrated
AAA is common 2018 - 2580 Panel Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
GCSE’s used as a minimum requirement only The course offers an integrated approach with
Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry Applicants will be ranked by UCAT score With regards to the application, we use all those factors in our decision making, Panel Interview and Group Task Self-motivation and resilience
Grades required: 6 GCSEs at grade A/7 or higher, early clinical contact from the beginning of the
University of Grades required: AAA, A grade minimum in to select candidates for interview at a however UCAT helps us decide who to call for interview (likely to be virtual next The interview takes place in front of 2 interviewers, which Reflection on experiences
5 Years including Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. Additional course. The course is taught through a range UCAT Hi Paula - we take 25 from the EU and about 10 international students each year. There are some bursaries available depending on eligibility.
Southampton required subjects. Selection Day. year) and will of course understand that opportunities for work experience and takes 20-minutes. Communication skills
Science or Combined Science are also acceptable. of teaching methods including lectures,
Offers typically exclude General Studies and This method is used for both applicants grades have been affected this year Students will be given 5-minutes of preparation time prior Ability to interact with others (group task)
English Language is required at a minimum of grade B/6. workshops, practical classes and structured
Critical Thinking. for the standard entry course, as well as to the Group task. Demonstrate understanding of the values of the NHS
clinical modules.
for applicants for the graduate entry
course (A100 and A101)
average = 2400
Cut off score:
not used
Average UCAT score:
Integrated unknown - In previous years the lowest
St Andrews offers an integrated curriculum UCAT score for applicants interviewed Applicants must be able to show evidence of the following:
AAA is common GCSE’s not used past minimum requirements within a strong clinical context building on the has been in the region of 2400, however, Personal qualities needed to be a doctor, including; empathy, good communication and listening skills, leadership skills
this fluctuates year-on-year.
University of St Subjects required: Chemistry and one of either; Subjects required: Biology, Mathematics and English core principles of; competence, MMI and teamwork ability
6 years UCAT Weighting: 25/145 £ 31,580.00 7
Andrews Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Grades required: Required Subjects at grade B/5 professionalism, reflection and independence. 6 MMI stations each lasting 6 minutes. Well-informed understanding of a career in medicine
100% - Applicants meeting the minimum
Grades required: AAA minimum. Plus a minimum of 5 x A/7 grade GCSEs All while providing clinical teaching, forming Commitment to medicine by organising work experience/shadowing.
entry requirements, will be ranked based
confident and competent graduates who will Commitment to academic study, resilience, perseverance and intellectual potential.
on their UCAT scores. There are usually
become the doctors of tomorrow.
around 400 places at interview, therefore
the highest ranking 400 applicants will
receive an invite to interview.
SJT banding will be used as part of the
interview scoring process to help rank
The interview will assess a range of attributes of applicants including:
AAA is common
motivation/experiences informing your decision to pursue a medical career
Subjects required: Biology or Chemistry, plus one Integrated
Empathy and insight
other designated science subject from; Biology, The course has been designed to be clinically
GCSE’s not used past minimum requirements MMI and Maths test Responsibilities and challenges of being a doctor
Chemistry, Physics, Maths/Further realistic, with teaching activities in the anatomy
University of Grades required: 5 GCSEs at grade A/7 Must be within the top 8 deciles of the MMI and Mathematics test. The MMI will consist of a Awareness of ethical issues in health and society
5 Years Maths/Statistics. lab, the use of PBL and CBL (problem-based UCAT
Sunderland Plus a minimum of grade B/6 in Maths, English cohort, plus SJT band within bands 1-3. series of stations with 1:1 interviews as well as a role- Resilience
Grades required: AAA learning and case-based learning), as well as
Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. play. Comprehension
Please note only one subject from a combination extensive clinical placements in hospital and
Effective communication
or Maths, Further Maths or Statistics will be community settings.
A separate maths test will assess candidates ability to perform clinically relevant calculations. This will be given a
considered within the three A-levels.
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we really are looking for a well rounded individual so upon receiving an

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academic requirements whilst also looking at your UCAT. Your Personal
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5 Years AAA £ £30,600 7.5
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