Applications will be considered if candidates have achieved, or are predicted to achieve our minimum academic requirements. All examination results must be obtained at the first sitting of each subject. Medical Councils around the world may have different requirements to practice medicine. Please check with regards to what these may be.
Advice for Completion of UCAS Form
Applications will not be considered unless all areas of the UCAS form have been completed including:
- The names of schools, colleges and universities attended
- All secondary school qualifications completed, giving names of qualifications and grades achieved
- Qualifications not yet completed giving names of qualifications
- Predicted grades: The referee must include predicted grades of all individual qualifications not yet taken
- The Personal Statement: This must be written by the applicant and no areas should be copied from any other source
- The Reference: Information must be supplied on the UCAS form - we will not send for a reference following receipt of the UCAS form. Applicants must not alter the reference in any way. Your reference should be in most cases from an academic setting.
- All applicants for medicine must take the prior to application.
English Language Requirements
International applicants may also need to sit English Language requirement tests to meet our requirements. Please visit our English Language Requirements website for more information.
Typical Offer for Overseas Applicants
- A typical offer will be Conditional upon achieving the minimum requirements for GCE / IB / EB applicants or a minimum of the predicted grades below.
- There may be an English requirement also.
Acceptable qualifications for Overseas applicants
Applications to the Medical degree course are very often made on the basis of GCE A-Level, Scottish Higher, Irish Leaving Certificate, International Baccalaureate, or European Baccalaureate qualifications.
If in doubt about the acceptability of other qualifications, please click contact the Medical Undergraduate Admissions Office before completing your UCAS form.
Important note for all applicants whose examination results are not available at the time of application:
- PREDICTED GRADES FOR ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE UCAS APPLICATION FORM.
A-levels or International Baccalaureate (IB)
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please visit this page for more information.
Country specific requirements
For country specific requirements, please view by country below.
If your qualifications are not listed or you have any questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
If we are unable to accept the qualification you are sitting, you may wish view more information on applying as a graduate.
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Africa
For specific requirements, please view by country below.
If your country is not listed or you have any questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Algeria
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Unfortunately the Algeria school leaving qualification Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Angola
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Qualification Certicado de Habilitações cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Cameroon
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The only qualifications from Cameroon that can be considered for Medicine are the Cameroon GCE A-Levels.
The minimum academic requirement for the Cameroon GCE A-Levels to allow an application to be considered, are to achieve a minimum of AAA at a single sitting.
The subject choices are as follows:
- Chemistry is required, plus
- one from Biology, Maths and Physics, plus
- one further A Level, including most other subjects offered at A Level
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Egypt
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Unfortunately the Egypt General Secondary School Certificate qualification cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Gambia
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Unfortunately the West African Senior School Certificate cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Ghana
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Unfortunately the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Kenya
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Unfortunately the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Libya
-
Unfortunately the Libyan Secondary Education Certificate qualification cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Morocco
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of the Attestation du Baccalauréat.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Namibia
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Unfortunately the Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE) cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Nigeria
-
Unfortunately the WAEC Senior School Certificate cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- South Africa
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Unfortunately the South African Senior Certificate (SA NSC) cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Sudan
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of the Sudan Secondary School Certificate.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Tanzania
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The minimum academic requirements for candidates from Tanzania to allow an application to be considered are to achieve a minimum of AAA at a single sitting in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE).
The three main subject choices are as follows:
- Chemistry is required, plus
- two from Biology, Maths and Physics
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Tunisia
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of the Baccalaureat de l’Enseignement Secondaire.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Zambia
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of the Zambian School Certificate / General Certificate of Education.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Zimbabwe
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The minimum academic requirements for candidates from Zimbabwe to allow an application to be considered are to achieve a minimum of AAA at a single sitting in the ZIMSEC A-levels.
The subject choices are as follows:
- Chemistry is required, plus
- one from Biology, Maths and Physics, plus
- one further A Level, including most other subjects offered at A Level (if in doubt about the acceptability of a subject, please get in touch)
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
Americas
For specific requirements, please view by country below.
If your country is not listed or you have any questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Brazil
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of the Certificado de Ensino Médio.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Canada
-
High School Certificate
To be considered: Achieve / be predicted to achieve average grades of minimum 80% over 6 subjects in Grade 12.
Due to the individual State qualifications, potential applicants from Canada should contact the Medical Admissions Office for information prior to submission of an application. Please note which state you are studying in when emailing.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Caribbean
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Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
To be considered: Achieve /be predicted to achieve three two-course units at Grades 1, 1, 2.
- Chemistry is required.
- One subject from Biology, Mathematics and Physics is required.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Chile
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Unfortunately the Chile school leaving qualifications of Licencia de Educación Media or Licencia de Educación Media Técnico / Profesional cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Colombia
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Unfortunately, the Colombian ICFES university entrance examination cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Costa Rica
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Unfortunately the Costa Rica school leaving qualifications of Título de Bachiller cannot be considered for Medicine. Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Mexico
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of the Mexican High School qualifications including Bachillerato, Bachillerato Técnológico, Preparatoria Técnica or Técnico.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Panama
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of either the Panamanian Bachillerato or the High School Graduation Diploma.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Peru
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis a Peru High School degree.
We are looking at least for a Título De Profesional, grade 18-20, with Chemistry and two other sciences (e.g. physics, biology, maths).
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Venezuela
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis a Título de Educación Media General.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- United States of America
-
High School Certificate / AP achievements
Achieve /be predicted to achieve
- a High School Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.5
- Three AP Tests to achieve 5, 5, 4 including Chemistry plus two subjects from Biology, Physics, Math/Calculus (Please note we will not accept both Math and Calculus)
High School Diploma must be obtained prior to entry.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
Asia
For specific requirements, please view by country below.
If your country is not listed or you have any questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Azerbaijan
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Unfortunately the Azerbaijan school leaving qualifications of Orta Təhsil Haqqında Şəhadətnamə (Certificate of Complete Secondary Education) cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Bahrain
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Bahrain Secondary School Leaving Certificate.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Bangladesh
-
Unfortunately the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) qualification cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Brunei
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Brunei/Cambridge GCE A-levels are directly equivalent to UK A-Levels.
To be considered: Achieve / be predicted to achieve grades of AAA:
- Chemistry is required
- One subject out of Biology, Physics or Mathematics
- One other subject, excluding General paper
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- China
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The minimum academic requirements for candidates from China to allow an application to be considered are to achieve /be predicted to achieve a minimum total score of 650 in 5 subjects:
- Chemistry is required at minimum 135.
- Two subjects out of Biology, Physics or Mathematics each at minimum 135.
- Two other subjects.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Hong Kong
-
Directly equivalent to UK A-Levels. To be considered: Achieve /be predicted to achieve grades of AAA.
- Chemistry is required
- One subject out of Biology, Physics or Mathematics
- One other subject
Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education (HKDSE)
- Pass all four core subjects including:
- English to level 3 or better
- Maths to level 4 or better (including minimum of 4 in both Compulsory and Extended parts)
- Undertake 3 elective subjects
- Chemistry compulsory to level 5
- 2 further subjects out of Biology (level 5), Physics (level 5) or Maths (to include complusory part to 5* and extended part to 5)
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- India
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India Higher Secondary Certificate (CBSE/Standard 12)
To be considered: Minimum of 85% or above at first sitting AND 85% or above in a minimum of three subjects (including Chemistry and at least one of Maths, Biology or Physics).
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Indonesia
-
Unfortunately the Certificate of Completion of Academic Secondary School (STTB - SMA) qualification cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Iraq
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Iraqi Certificate of Preparatory Education / Sixth Form Baccalauréat.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Japan
-
Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of the Japanese Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko sotsugyo shomeisho).
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Jordan
-
Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Certificate of General Secondary Education.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Kazakhstan
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of the Secondary School certificate Oрта білім туралы аттестат (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education).
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Kuwait
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Kuwaiti General Secondary School Certificate.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Lebanon
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Baccalauréat General.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Malaysia
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STPM is directly equivalent to UK A-Levels.
To be considered: Achieve / be predicted to achieve grades of AAA:
- Chemistry is required
- One subject out of Biology, Physics or Mathematics
- One other subject
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Nepal
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Oman
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Oman General Education Diploma.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Pakistan
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Higher Secondary School Certificate, Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering streams.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Philippines
-
Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of the Senior High School or College Entrance Examinations.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Qatar
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Qatar General Secondary Education Certificate.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Russian Federation
-
Unfortunately the Attestat - Certificate of Secondary Education at Grade 11 qualification cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Saudi Arabia
-
Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Saudi General Secondary Education Certificate (GSEC).
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Singapore
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Singapore/Cambridge GCE A-Levels are directly equivalent to UK A-Levels.
To be considered: Achieve / be predicted to achieve grades of AAA:
- Chemistry is required
- One subject out of Biology, Physics or Mathematics
- One other subject
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- South Korea
-
Unfortunately the Korean High School Certificate qualification cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Sri Lanka
-
Sri Lankan A-Levels
To be considered: Achieve / be predicted to achieve: Grades of AAA:
- Chemistry is required
- One subject out of Biology, Physics or Mathematics
- One other subject
Students who wish to work in Sri Lanka:
- Prospective medical students must possess the mandatory educational entry qualifications stipulated by the SLMC and obtain an Eligibility Certificate.
- To be registered by the SLMC, the Sri Lankan Parliament require students to have passed the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination of Sri Lanka or an equivalent examination, in the subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics in one sitting. Please visit the SLMC website for more information.
- The 51cg MBChB is recognised by the
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Syria
-
Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the General Secondary Certificate.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Taiwan
-
Unfortunately the Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate qualification cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Japan
-
Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the Certificate of Basic Education Maw 6.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- United Arab Emirates
-
Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
Europe
For specific requirements, please view by country below.
If your country is not listed or you have any questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- European Baccalaureate
-
To be considered:
Achieve /be predicted to achieve the minimum grade of 84% overall:
- Chemistry is required at 84% or more.
- Two subjects out of Mathematics (4p) / Advanced Maths (3p), Biology (4p) or Physics (4p) each at 84% or more.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Austria
-
Austrian Matura (Reifeprüfung)
To be considered: Achieve / be predicted to achieve an overall Grade 2 (gut):
- Chemistry is required at Grade 1 (sehr gut).
- Two subjects from Biology, Mathematics and Physics are required at Grade 1 (sehr gut).
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Belarus
-
Unfortunately the Belarus school leaving qualification Certificate of General Secondary Education cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Belgium
-
Diploma Van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs
To be considered: Achieve / be predicted to achieve an overall Grade 8:
- 5 subjects to be taken.
- Chemistry and Biology are required.
- One subject from Physics or Maths is required.
- Grade 9 or more to be achieved in three subjects out of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Bulgaria
-
Unfortunately the Bulgarian school leaving qualification Diploma of Secondary Education cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Croatia
-
Maturalna Svjedodzba
To be considered:
- Achieve / be predicted to achieve an overall pass in the Maturalna Svjedodzba with average at grade 5.
- Must include Chemistry plus one subject out of Maths, Biology or Physics.
Achievement of the Maturalna Svjedodzba will be a requirement of entry.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Czechia
-
Maturitni Zhouška / Maturita
To be considered:
Achieve / be predicted to achieve an overall Grade 2 or better (chvalitebný):
- Chemistry is required at Grade 1 (výborný).
- Maths, Biology or Physics is required at Grade 1 (výborný).
- Minimum of Grade 2 (chvalitebný) in all academic subjects, with a majority of Grade 1s (výborný).
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Denmark
-
Bevis For Almen Studentereksamen (STX)
To be considered:Achieve / be predicted to achieve an overall Grade 10 or better:
- Four subjects to be studied to A Level.
- A Level subjects to include Chemistry plus one science out of Biology, Maths or Physics.
- Grade 12 to be achieved in three A Level subjects to include Chemistry, one science plus one other subject.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Estonia
-
Gümnaaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) at grade 12
To be considered:
Achieve / be predicted to achieve
- Grade of 90% (väga hea) is required in all 5 subjects to include Chemistry plus two of Biology, Mathematics or Physics.
- In addition, the Riigieksamitunnistus (State Examination Certificate) must be presented.
- Qualifications on their own cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable additional/alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
- European Baccalaureate
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Finland
-
Ylioppilastukinto / studentexamen (Matriculation Examination)
To be considered:
Achieve / be predicted to achieve the minimum requirements:
- Chemistry, Maths and Biology at Grade 6/E minimum.
- English plus Swedish or Finnish at Grade 5M minimum.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- France
-
French Baccalaureate
To be considered:
Achieve / be predicted to achieve 16-20 marks required overall = très bien:
Special subjects in Terminale:
- Physics/Chemistry is required.
- Either Mathematics or Life & Earth Sciences (Biology).
- It is recommend that in Premiere; all 3 special subjects listed above are taken.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Germany
-
German Arbitur
To be considered:
Achieve /be predicted to achieve Sehr gut level:
- Equivalent to a score of 1-1.3.
- Chemistry is required.
- One subject from Biology, Physics or Mathematics is required.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Greece
-
Apolytition of Lykeion qualification cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Hungary
-
Érettségi / Matura
To be considered:
Achieve / be predicted to achieve Érettségi / Matura at emelt szintü level with Grade 5 (jeles) required in all subjects:
- Chemistry is required as optional subject.
- Maths is required.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Italy
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Diploma di Esami di Stato
To be considered:
Achieve / be predicted to achieve Diploma di Esami di Stato with score of 95 or better (opzione Classica/Scientifica):
- Chemistry is required.
- Two subjects from Biology, Mathematics and Physics are required.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Greece
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Brandos Atestatas qualification cannot be considered for Medicine.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Luxembourg
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Diploma de Fin Études Secondaires
To be considered: Achieve /be predicted to achieve 48+ Overall.
- Chemistry is required at greater than 48.
- Two subjects from Biology, Mathematics and Physics are required each at greater than 48.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Malta
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Matriculation Certificate (MATSEC)
To be considered: Achieve / be predicted to achieve the following requirements:
- Advanced Level: two subjects at AA, to include Chemistry plus one subject from Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
- Intermediate Level: three subjects at AAB, to include one subject from Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
- Systems of Knowledge.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Netherlands
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Dutch VWO
To be considered: Achieve / be predicted to achieve an overall average of 8.0.
- Chemistry is required at 9.0.
- Two subjects from Biology, Mathematics and Physics are required at 9.0.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Norway
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Vitnemal - videregaende oppaering
To be considered:
Achieve /be predicted to achieve six subjects at Grade 5 in Specialisation Subjects + Average of Grade 5 in common core subjects.
- Chemistry is required
- One of Biology, Physics or Mathematics
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Poland
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Polish Matura Swiadectwo Doirzalosci
To be considered:
Achieve / be predicted to achieve three Extended Level examinations at minimum of 90%, 90% and 80%: passes to be ranked in the top 4% for each subject for the population (ie the 9th stanine).
- Chemistry is required.
- One subject from Biology, Maths and Physics is required.
- One further subject, excluding Physical Education.
- Contact Medical Admissions Office for advice about pre-2005 Matura requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Romania
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Romanian Diploma de Bacalaureat
To be considered:
Achieve / be predicted to achieve overall 9.8 within the Science Track only:
- Chemistry and Maths compulsory each subject to achieve 10.
- Romanian to achieve minimum of 9.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Slovakia
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Maturitná skúška / Maturita (Matriculation Examination)
To be considered: Achieve / be predicted to achieve cumulative grade of 'Honours':
- Chemistry and Biology are required at individual grades of 1.
- One subject from Maths or Physics at grade 2.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Slovenia
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Maturitetno Spricevalo
To be considered:
Achieve / be predicted to achieve Grade 5 (Excellent) in each subject.
- Chemistry and Biology are required as optional subjects.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Slovenia
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Titulo de Bachillerato, (Spanish combined University Entrance Score)
To be considered:
Achieve /be predicted to achieve a pass at 9 or better in Titulo de Bachillerato:
- Grade minimum to be based on Bachillerato and Selectividad.
- Natural and Health Sciences specialisation.
- Chemistry is required.
- Two subjects from Biology, Maths and Physics.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Turkey
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not normally consider applications on the basis of the State High School Diploma (Devlet Lise Diplomasi) or the Private High School Finishing Diplomas (Lise Bitirme Diplomasi).
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Ukraine
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Unfortunately, the Admissions Committee in Medicine does not consider applications on the basis of the High School Diploma.
Suitable alternative qualifications would be:
- GCE A-Level
- Scottish Higher
- International Baccalaureate
If you have sat A-levels or IB then please refer to this page for information on entry requirements.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
Oceania
For specific requirements, please view by country below.
If your country is not listed or you have any questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- Australia
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Due to the individual State qualifications, potential applicants from Australia should contact the Medical Admissions Office for information prior to submission of an application. Please note which state you are studying in when emailing.
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.
- New Zealand
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National Certificate of Educational Achievement at Level 3
To be considered: Achieve /be predicted to achieve Certificate taken at Level 3, with grades of E, E and M:
- Chemistry is required
- Two subjects out of Biology, Physics or Mathematics
- English to Level 2 is also required
For any other questions, please contact the Medical Admissions Office.