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Medicine February 2015 summary (Course Code A100 unless stated otherwise) Courses highlighted in purple are those which have restrictive requirements relating to Further Mathematics. Always consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.

Medical School Typical grades*

UKCAT/BMAT

Criteria for AS qualifications, including re-sit information

Do all A2s need to be taken in the same sitting?

A level requirements, including references to Maths and Further Maths

Aberdeen AAA UKCAT AS do not form part of the offer. AS module re-sits are permitted providing the three final A levels are taken simultaneously over two years of study.

Three A levels taken together at first sitting over a maximum of two years of study.

Chemistry plus one subject from Biology/Human Biology, Maths and Physics is required. FM not accepted as a separate subject to A level maths.

Birmingham A*AA - Certificated and non-certificated results should be declared. Preference will be given to those applicants who offer AAAA, achieved by the end of the first year of A level study. Mathematics and Further Mathematics will not be considered as separate subjects.

All A2 modules must be undertaken in Year 13.

Chemistry and Biology A level required. If studying Maths, three modules including C3 and C4 required in Year 13.

Maths A2 + FM AS will be considered, with an A required in AS FM. In this case, three modules must be studied in Year 13. Only one of these can be from the following list: M1, S1, D1 and FP1. The module results may contribute to either the Mathematics A Level or the Further Mathematics AS Level.

Brighton and Sussex AAAb BMAT At least four subjects required to AS level.

Not mentioned Chemistry and Biology A level required. Do not specify the nature of the third A level but critical thinking and general studies are excluded. Maths and Further Maths not mentioned.

Bristol AAA - At least four subjects to AS with a minimum of C in fourth subject.

A levels must be completed within two years of study, certified at the first sitting and be the first attempt. Module re-sits allowed within the two years.

A levels to include Chemistry and another lab based science. Maths and Further Maths not mentioned.

Cambridge A*A*A BMAT Not mentioned Not mentioned AS Or A level passes in Chemistry and at least two of Biology/Human Biology, Maths and Physics. Most applicants have at least three maths/science A levels – some colleges require this. Further Maths not mentioned.

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Medical School Typical grades*

UKCAT/BMAT

Criteria for AS qualifications, including re-sit information

Do all A2s need to be taken in the same sitting?

A level requirements, including references to Maths and Further Maths

Cardiff AAA UKCAT Minimum of grade C in a fourth AS level (grade A if Biology or Chemistry).

Not mentioned. At least two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths/Statistics. Either Biology or Chemistry must be included with the other taken to AS (grade A). Further Maths not accepted at A level but recognised at AS.

Dundee AAA UKCAT Not mentioned Re-sits are not accepted and it is preferred for qualifications to be taken in a single sitting.

Chemistry and another science required. Maths and Further Maths not mentioned.

Durham (in partnership with

Newcastle)

AAA UKCAT If only one of Biology / Chemistry offered to at least AS level, the other must be offered at GCSE grade A.

Normally expect A levels grades to have been obtained at the first attempt.

To include Biology and/or Chemistry to at least AS level. Maths and Further Maths not mentioned.

University of East Anglia (UEA)

AAAb UKCAT AS grades of bbbc or above at first sitting are essential if A level results are pending. However, re-sits of AS modules allowed as part of a two year course of study leading to A levels.

Resits allowed if minimum of ABB obtained at first sitting, with fourth subject at AS grade B.

Must include Biology/ Human Biology, and at least one other science (Chemistry or Physics). AS Further Maths not accepted if A level maths is one of the three A level subjects offered.

Edinburgh AAAb UKCAT Biology required to at least AS level. For re-sits, see next column.

Those applying with resit qualifications (other than two GCE AS Level modules) will not be entered into the selection system unless under very exceptional circumstances.

Must include Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Maths and Physics. At both AS and A level, only one of Maths and Further maths will be considered.

Exeter A*AAb-AAAb

UKCAT Biology AS grade B or above required if not taken to A level. Four subjects needed at AS with minimum grade B in the fourth which is not continued to A level.

Not mentioned. A level Chemistry required, along with either Biology or Physics. Maths and Further Maths not mentioned.

Glasgow AAA UKCAT Biology AS grade A needed if not taken to A level.

Must be A2 examinations in one sitting. Must include A levels in Chemistry and one of Maths, Biology or Physics. Maths and Further Maths are not considered as separate subjects.

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Medical School Typical grades*

UKCAT/BMAT

Criteria for AS qualifications, including re-sit information

Do all A2s need to be taken in the same sitting?

A level requirements, including references to Maths and Further Maths

Hull York AAAb UKCAT Fourth subject needed at AS, to at least grade B.

Must be attained in a single sitting over a two year period. Must be predicted AAB if in A2 year to be considered.

Need Biology and Chemistry at A level. Maths and Further Maths considered as separate subjects for both AS and A level.

Imperial College London

AAAb BMAT If only one of Biology or Chemistry is offered to A level, the other must be offered at AS level with at least grade B.

The three A levels must be attained in the same academic year. Resit candidates must previously have applied to study medicine at imperial, have attained at least CCC at first sitting and have acceptable extenuating circumstances.

Chemistry and/or Biology required, plus a second science or maths subject. Further Maths not mentioned.

Keele AAAb or A*ABb

UKCAT Chemistry AS with minimum grade B if not taken to A level.

Subjects must be completed within two years. If more than two years is taken, applications would be considered once required grades have been achieved.

Must have A level Biology or Chemistry plus one another science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths /Further Maths). Only one from a combination of Maths with Further Maths will be considered, though then other subject is acceptable for the fourth AS.

Kings College, London

AAAb UKCAT If only one of Biology or Chemistry is offered to A level, the other must be offered with grade A at AS level.

Not mentioned. Must include Chemistry and/or Biology at A level. Maths / Further Maths not mentioned.

Lancaster AAAb - A fourth subject is needed to at least AS level.

Three A level subjects taken in one sitting after 2 years of study.

Chemistry and Biology required to A level. Only one of Maths and Further Maths will be considered.

Leeds AAA BMAT For those that do not have three cashed-in AS results (including Chemistry) we score the GCSE and A2 results. For those that have cashed-in at least three AS results, we will score the better of either your AS or GCSE results (but only one or the other, with both having equal potential value) along with your A2 results. There is therefore no disadvantage to declaring your AS results.

Not mentioned. A levels must include Chemistry. Specifically do not accept Chemistry with Maths and Further Maths as the combination of three A levels. Those taking a fourth A2 subject will be at an advantage over those taking three.

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Medical School Typical grades*

UKCAT/BMAT

Criteria for AS qualifications, including re-sit information

Do all A2s need to be taken in the same sitting?

A level requirements, including references to Maths and Further Maths

Leicester AAA UKCAT 4 AS levels required including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry. Do not accept applicants re-sitting the full AS year unless there are significant mitigating circumstances.

A2 resit applicants are not accepted. Occasionally accept repeat applications if an applicant previously held a conditional offer for this course at Leicester and have major mitigating circumstances.

Must have Chemistry A level. Only one of Maths and Further Maths can be included.

Liverpool AAAb - Applications from students resitting advanced level examinations may be considered if the applicant meets the GCSE criteria (see website). Applicant must reflect on their need to re-sit in personal statement.

Three A levels taken at one sitting after two years of study, plus a fourth subject to at least AS level. Applications from students resitting advanced level examinations may be considered if the applicant meets the GCSE criteria (see website). Applicant must reflect on their need to re-sit in personal statement.

Chemistry and Biology required to A level. Only one of Maths or Further Maths will be considered.

Manchester (A106) UKCAT Normally expect at least four subjects at AS level. Students not offering any AS subjects or those only able to offer three will not be disadvantaged if written confirmation of this policy is provided by the school. Physics and Biology are required at AS level or minimum GCSE grade C.

A levels must be taken in the same sitting after no more than two years of study.

Chemistry required plus one from Biology or Human Biology; Physics, maths or Further Maths, plus one further rigorous subject. (Maths and Further Maths not acceptable).

Newcastle AAA UKCAT If only one of Biology / Chemistry offered to at least AS level, the other must be offered at GCSE grade A.

Normally expect A levels grades to have been obtained at the first attempt.

To include Biology and/or Chemistry to at least AS level. Maths and Further Maths not mentioned.

Nottingham AAA UKCAT See next column. One module resit allowed in each full A level course studied. Once an A level grade is attained, no further re-sits are allowed.

Chemistry and Biology required to A level. Maths and Further Maths not mentioned.

Oxford A*AA BMAT Not mentioned. Three A level subjects to be taken in one academic year.

Chemistry required, plus Biology and/or Physics and/or Maths to A level. Further Maths not mentioned.

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Medical School Typical grades*

UKCAT/BMAT

Criteria for AS qualifications, including re-sit information

Do all A2s need to be taken in the same sitting?

A level requirements, including references to Maths and Further Maths

Plymouth A*AA - AAA

UKCAT Fourth subject to a minimum of grade C required at AS level. If Biology not offered to A level, at least a grade C at AS level must be offered.

Not mentioned. Must include Chemistry and either Biology or Physics to A level. Maths and Further Maths not mentioned.

Queen Mary University of London

(Barts School of Medicine and

Dentistry)

AAAb UKCAT Chemistry and Biology required to at least AS level. If not continuing with either subject to A level, a minimum grade B at AS is required. AS module re-sits taken within the two years of A level study are allowed. Resits of full AS levels are not accepted.

A levels achieved prior to Year 13 will be considered as part of the overall academic strength of an applicant but won’t count towards an offer – the three accepted A levels must be taken over no more than two years of study. Resits of A levels are not accepted.

At least one of Chemistry or Biology to A level. A second science must be offered (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths). If Maths is offered, Further Maths is acceptable to AS level only.

Queens University Belfast

AAAa UKCAT If Biology not offered to A level, it is required at AS level to a minimum grade B. Fourth AS subject required to grade A. Module resits within the two year study period are not a disadvantage.

An A level taken a year early will be counted. Students resitting A levels might be considered if they previously held a conditional form offer and attained AABa. All examinable components of the subject being re-sat must be retaken.

Three A levels to include chemistry and at least one from Biology, Physics and Maths. If Maths is offered, Further Maths cannot be offered at A level but will count at AS level.

Sheffield AAA UKCAT abbb required at AS level, including Chemistry and at least one other science (Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology). These As levels must be taken after one year in one sitting. Early entry not accepted.

Do not accept A level resits or examinations taken early. The three A levels must be studied for no longer than two years, passed on the first attempt, and taken in one sitting.

A levels to include Chemistry and at least one other science (Biology, Maths, Physics or Psychology). Do not count A level Further Mathematics for those who hold A level Mathematics.

Southampton AAAa UKCAT All qualifications are expected to be taken in one sitting. Early entry qualifications will not be considered. Re-sits of A level qualifications cannot be considered.

A levels to include Chemistry and Biology. Maths and Further Maths cannot both be offered at A level.

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Medical School Typical grades*

UKCAT/BMAT

Criteria for AS qualifications, including re-sit information

Do all A2s need to be taken in the same sitting?

A level requirements, including references to Maths and Further Maths

St Andrews AAA UKCAT If any of Biology, Maths or English are not offered to at least AS level they must be passed at GCSE B or better (double aware science allowed).

A levels must be studied over a two year period and completed in year 13.

A levels to include Chemistry and one other from Biology, Physics and Maths. Only one of Maths and Further Maths will be considered for the three subjects required at A level.

St George’s, University of London

AAAb UKCAT Four AS subjects to include Chemistry and Biology. Module re-sits will only be considered within the two year A level period.

A levels must be completed within two years. A levels to include Chemistry and/or Biology. Maths and Further Maths (AS or A level) studied in combination can be considered.

University College London (UCL)

A*AAe BMAT Fourth subject required (pass grade) to AS level. AS or A level subjects taken early or over more than two years will count towards general educational background but will not count towards the main offer.

All AS and A2 components must be completed within a two year period (Year 12 and 13).

Chemistry and Biology required to A level, with A* in one of these two subjects. Some preference given to applicants offering a contrasting (non-science/maths) subject at AS / A level. Further Maths not mentioned (but in light of the above comment about contrasting subjects, A level Maths and AS FM might not be preferred).

* Lower case letters denote AS grades; capital letters denote A level grades.

UKCAT is the UK Clinical Aptitude Test – see http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/

BMAT is the BioMedical Admissions Test – see http://www.admissionstestingservice.org/for-test-takers/bmat/about-bmat/