MBChB Medicine and Surgery

A-level: AAA including Chemistry and Biology. Those taking a fourth A2 subject will not be at an advantage to those taking three. We do not rate A* as being higher than A, so we will not accept A*A*B instead of AAA. We welcome general studies and critical thinking as a fourth A2, but they do not typically form part of our offer. Please note that Human Biology, Sports Science, Further Mathematics and Statistics are only accepted as a 4^th A level noting that 4^th A levels do not form part of our scoring system. Please note that A levels sat in Year 12 will not form part of the shortlisting scoring for interview and offers will be made on 3 A levels taken in Year 13. GCSE: GCSE: A minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above are required including Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Science. Please note that applicants applying with these minimums are unlikely to be shortlisted to interview and that scoring is based on 8 GCSEs. The School of Medicine recognises that some applicants may have studied a more flexible curriculum, where they have been able to progress through their educational development at an appropriate rate according to their ability. Where a Level 2 (for example, GCSE) or Level 3 (for example, A Level) qualification has been taken ‘early’ the academic reference should include the reasons for this so that it can be taken into consideration by the admissions team. A-Levels sat in Year 12 will not form part of the shortlisting scoring for interview and offers will be made on 3 A levels taken in Year 13. Applications from applicants resitting exams are only likely to be successful in exceptional circumstances. Well-supported documentary evidence of any extenuating circumstances is required and a rationale for resitting should be provided in the academic reference. Applications will not be considered from those undertaking a third attempt at an academic entry qualification.