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Entry requirements for Medicine

Find out our entry requirements which applicants need to meet to be considered for admission onto our MB BS Medicine programme.

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Overview

Entry requirements for 2024 entry

A levels: 3 A levels

3 x A levels (including Biology and Chemistry) with a minimum prediction of AAB.

See our A levels entry requirements for our offer portfolio.

GCSEs: 6 GCSEs at level 9-4 or A*-C

6 GCSEs at Grade 9/A* - 4/C or equivalent, including English Language and Maths at Grade 6/B or above.

UCAT: SJT Band 1, 2 or 3

Situational Judgement Test band of 1, 2 or 3. The UCAT must be taken in the calendar year of application.

Entry requirements

Applicants who meet the following entry requirements can be scored for selection for interview as per our selection procedure:

A levels
  • Our Standard offer is AAA at A level including Biology and Chemistry. Applicants must be predicted a minimum of AAB.
  • Our EPQ offer* is AAB at A level (with A grades in Biology and Chemistry) plus an A in the EPQ.
  • Our Contextual offer* (see: 'Use of contextual data') is AAB including Biology and Chemistry. 
  • Our Alternative offer* (see: 'Use of contextual data') for applicants who have satisfactorily completed one of our recognised widening participation programmes, is ABB (including Biology and Chemistry).

*These offers are available to applicants who firmly accept their offer of a place at Hull York Medical School. Should you place us as your Insurance choice, you will be eligible for the Standard offer.

Resits or repeating years

  • Standard, Contextual and Alternative offers (excluding those applying via UKWPMED): Applicants must have achieved a minimum score of BBB in their A levels in their initial sitting.
  • EPQ offer: We do not accept resits for the EPQ offer.
  • A levels must be achieved within a three year period. Applicants must be applying within 5 years of completing the qualification you intend to use for entry.
  • All three A levels must be taken in one sitting.
  • Where Biology and Chemistry were not taken in the first sitting, the entry requirements must have been achieved in the first sitting regardless of subject. Biology and Chemistry must be achieved within two years of subsequent study.
  • Applicants may repeat or restart Year 12 a single time with no restrictions.
  • Applicants who are repeating or who have repeated Year 13 must have achieved a minimum score of BBB in their A levels in their initial sitting.
GCSEs

Applicants must have:

  • Achieved 6 GCSEs (or equivalent) in the grade range 9/A* - C/4 by the time of application
  • Achieved, or be working towards, grade 6/B or better in GCSE English Language (or equivalent English language qualification)
  • Achieved, or be working towards, grade 6/B or better in GCSE Maths (or equivalent)

We accept GCSE resits to achieve the entry requirement.

Applicants whose education system does not include an equivalent to GCSEs, or who have undertaken an approved Access programme, will be scored for interview selection according to an upscaled UCAT.

UCAT (admissions test)

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is used in the selection process by a number of UK medical schools. We believe that an admissions process based entirely on predicted A level achievements doesn't necessarily serve your best interests as an applicant.

Our UCAT requirements are:

  • You are required to take the UCAT in the year of application
  • You will need to achieve Band 1, 2 or 3 in the Situational Judgement Test part of the UCAT

Your total UCAT score will be assigned points as part of our selection procedure.

English language

We are unable to accept English Language qualifications where English has been studied as a second language.

Applicants must have achieved one of the following:

  • GCSE or iGCSE English Language Grade B/6 or above, provided this has been studied as a first language
  • AS level English Language Grade B or above, or A level English Language or Literature Grade B or above
  • International Baccalaureate score of 5 (SL or HL) in English Language A or English Lang-Lit A
  • IELTS score of 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in every component, obtained within the last two years.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): Total score of 73 with a minimum of 65 in every component obtained in the last two years
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Assessment of English): Score of 195 with a minimum of 190 in every component obtained in the last two years
  • TOEFL: Total score of 105 with minimum 24 in writing, 26 in speaking and 22 in both listening and reading, obtained in the last two years

At interview, if we have any concerns about your English language capability, regardless of your origin, country of upbringing or existing qualifications, we may require you to take an additional English Language test as a condition of any offer we make to you.

Minimum age

Applicants must be aged 17 or over on the 1 October in the year you enroll on to the programme.

Use of contextual data

We’re committed to identifying the best possible applicants to study Medicine, regardless of personal circumstances or background. Diversity within the medical profession benefits everyone, including patients.

We know that some students face significant barriers during their journey to university. Our contextual offers promote fairness and diversity in our community of talented students.

Contextual offer eligibility criteria

Applicants who meet our contextual data requirements, and who firmly accept an offer from Hull York Medical School are eligible for our Contextual offer. Applicants who place Hull York Medical School as their insurance choice are eligible for the Standard offer.

Applicants must meet all of the other standard entry requirements (GCSEs, UCAT, minimum age, and English language).

The Contextual offer is only available for UK resident Home students.

The Contextual offer is not available to graduates or applicants who have previously started a University course, including Foundation programmes.

Applicants are eligible for the Contextual offer if they:

  • Meet one of the following:
    • Are a care leaver or care experienced*
    • Have refugee status

Or:

  • Meet two out of the following three data markers:
    • Home postcode is in an area of low participation (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2)
    • Parents do not have a higher education qualification, such as a certificate, diploma or degree
    • Applied for and received the UCAT Bursary

Or:

  • Have certified completion of one of the following widening participation programmes in the year of application:
    • Hull York Medical School Year 12 Summer School / Residential
    • York Experience Summer School

Alternative offer eligibility criteria

The Alternative offer is not available to graduates or applicants who have previously started a University course, including Foundation programmes.

Applicants must:

  • Have satisfactorily completed of one of the following widening participation programmes within two years of application:
    • Hull York Medical School Pathways to Medicine programme
    • Realising Opportunities programme
    • University of York Black Access programme
    • University of York Next Step York programme
    • University of York Yorway programme

Or:

Interview fast track

We will offer a fast track to interview to applicants who meet one of the following:

  • Have completed one of the above recognised widening participation programmes within the time limits specified above for the relevant widening participation programme
  • Are a care leaver or care experienced*
  • Have refugee status

Applicants must meet the entry requirements above and have achieved a UCAT score in the 4th decile or above.

Applicants will be requested to complete a form to confirm eligibility for interview fast track shortly after the UCAS application deadline of 15 October. Applicants who do not complete the form by the specified deadline will not be considered under the fast track scheme.

Participation on the listed widening participation programmes will be confirmed with the programme providers.

Interview fast track is not available to graduates or applicants who have previously started a University course, including Foundation programmes.

 

*The term 'care leaver' means that you are care experienced and that you will have been in the care of your local authority for at least 13 weeks at any time since the age of 14 (the 13 weeks does not need to have been all one go). This care will have finished on, or after, your 16th birthday.

The term 'care experienced' refers to anyone who has been, or is currently, in care. This care may have been provided in many different settings, including living with foster carers; living in a residential children's home; being looked after at home under a supervision order; living with friends or relatives in kinship care.

If you are unsure whether you have care leaver status, you can check with your leaving care team, personal adviser or see the Coram Voice website for more support.

International applicants

Applicants must meet the entry requirements or equivalent, either through international versions of these qualifications or through your country-specific qualifications.

If you do not have GCSE equivalent qualifications, we will award an equivalent score for your application based on your school or college Middle Years Programme assessments and your UCAT score.

If you're not sure how this relates to you or if your country does not feature in our list, please complete our admissions enquiry form (Word doc) for us to conduct an assessment of your academic qualifications.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept deferred applications from international students.

A list of acceptable International qualifications can be found below:

  • Afghanistan

    Baccalauria

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Albania

    Albanian Certificate of Secondary Education

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Algeria

    Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Angola

    Habilitação Literárias

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Argentina

    Título de Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Armenia

    Certificate of Secondary Education

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Australia

    You must have the scores given below, all of which must be achieved in a single sitting.

    • Capital Territory, New South Wales: ATAR of at least 98.5, including Biology and Chemistry
    • Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia: ATAR score of at least 98.5, including Biology and Chemistry
    • Queensland: Overall Position score of 1, including Biology and Chemistry
    • Victoria: ATAR of at least 98.5, including Biology and Chemistry

  • Austria

    Reifezeugnis

    You must have 1 (sehr gut) in Biology and Chemistry, and at least 2 (gut) in all other subjects.

  • Azerbaijan

    Azerbaijani Certificate of Secondary Education

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification

  • Bangladesh

    Bangladesh School Leavers Certificate (HSC)

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Belarus

    Certificate of General Secondary Education

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Belgium

    Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs, Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur, Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts

    You must have 8+ in all subjects, and 9+ in Biology and Chemistry.

  • Bhutan

    BHSEC

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Bosnia & Herzegovina

    Matura

    You must have an average of 4 in all subjects, to include Biology and Chemistry.

  • Brazil

    Certificado de Conclusao de 2 Grau, Diploma de Tecnico de Nivel Medio, Concurso Vestibular

    These qualifications are not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement them with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Brunei

    Cambridge Overseas A-levels

    You must meet the normal GCE A-level requirements. Our typical offer is AAA, including A in both Biology and Chemistry, and a third subject at A-level (but not General Studies or Critical Thinking).

  • Bulgaria

    Diploma Za Srendio Obrazovanne

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Cameroon

    GCE A-levels

    You must have AAA in Cameroon GCE A-levels in the first sitting, including Biology and Chemistry.

  • Canada

    You must have either:

    • OSSDs from Ontario: at least 90% in six 4U subjects, including Biology and Chemistry
    • British Columbia Senior Secondary Diploma: at least 90% in five grade 12 subjects, including Biology and Chemistry
    • or the equivalent levels from other provinces.
    • Diplôme d'Études Collégiales (DEC) from Quebec: Satisfactory completion of 2-year Diplôme d'Études Collégiales (DEC / Diploma of Collegial Studies) at CEGEP (Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel / College of General and Professional Education) with a mark of 90% including Biology and Chemistry at 90%." These must be achieved in a single sitting. If you are a graduate, you must have an annual GPA of at least 3.3 throughout the course, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.

  • Chile

    Licencia de Educación Media

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • China

    If you have a Senior High School Diploma, Chinese University Entrance Examination or 'Gaokao', you must supplement these with GCE A-levels in Biology and Chemistry, with grade A in each, achieved in a single sitting. We have separate requirements for Hong Kong, listed elsewhere on this page.

  • Colombia

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Costa Rica

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Croatia

    Matura

    You must have an average of 4 in all subjects, including Biology and Chemistry.

  • Czech Republic

    Maturitni Zkoušce, Maturita

    You must have at least a Grade 2 (chvalitebny) in all subjects, with Grade 1 (vyborny) in Biology and Chemistry.

  • Denmark

    Studentereksamenor Højere Forberedelsesaksamen

    You must have an overall average of 11, including 11 in Biology and Chemistry.

  • Dominican Republic

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Ecuador

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Egypt

    Certificate of Al-Azhar

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • El Salvador

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Estonia

    Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus, including Riigieksam

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Ethiopia

    Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Finland

    You must have four subjects at 6, including Biology and Chemistry, in the Finnish Matriculation Examination Certificate. We'll also require evidence of your English language ability, preferably through a fifth subject at 5 in the same diploma.

  • France

    Baccalaureat

    You must have 15 overall, including 15 in Chemistry and Biology. If you studied for the Option International du Baccalaureat (OIB), you must have 14 overall, including 14 in Chemistry and Biology.

  • Gambia

    Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (from West African Examinations Council)

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Georgia

    Georgian Certificate of Secondary Education

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Germany

    Abitur

    You must have 1.3 or less overall, including 13 in Chemistry and Biology as Leistungskurse (major subjects).

  • Ghana

    West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC)

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Greece

    Apolytirion

    You must have a grade of 19 in your Apolytirion. This will then need to be supplemented by GCE A-levels in Biology and Chemistry, with grade A in each, achieved in a single sitting.

  • Guatemala

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Honduras

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Hong Kong

    If you have a Hong Kong Diploma, you must have passes in all four Core subjects at grades 5,5,5,4, including English language at grade 5. You must also pass three elective subjects at grades 5,5,5. This must include Biology and Chemistry as separate sciences -- we don't accept Integrated Science or Combined Sciences. You must have 5* in Core Maths if you took Extended Maths as an elective. If you have an Advanced Level Certificate, you must have grades AAA, including Biology and Chemistry, achieved in a single sitting.

  • Hungary

    Erettsegi, Matura

    You must have Grade 5 ('jeles') in all subjects, including Biology and Chemistry.

  • India

    Standard XII

    86% overall, 86% in Biology and 86% in Chemistry

  • Indonesia

    Surat Tanda Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB-SMA)

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Iran

    Diplom-Metevaseth

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Iraq

    Adadiyah

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Ireland

    Irish Leaving Certificate

    You must have six subject passes at Higher level, including grades of at least H1 H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 with H1 in both Biology and Chemistry, achieved in a single sitting

    We also require grade O3 or better in English.

  • Italy

    Diploma di Esame di Stato

    We will consider your application if you have passed (or are predicted to pass) the Diploma di Esami di Stato (opzione Classica/Scientifica) with an overall score of 95 or better. Your Diploma should include Natural Sciences, Italian, English and Mathematics. When you apply, please give results from the final three years at the Liceo.

  • Jamaica

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Japan

    Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Jordan

    Tawjihi

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Kazakhstan

    Attestat, Svidetel' stvo o Srednem Obrazovanii, Certificate of Secondary Education

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Kenya

    KCSE

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Kuwait

    Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Latvia

    Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Lebanon

    Baccalauréat General

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Libya

    Secondary Education Certificate

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Lithuania

    Brandos Atestatas

    You must have an overall average of at least 90% (9.0), with 85% (8.5) in three state examinations. You must supplement these with GCE A-levels in Biology and Chemistry at grade A, achieved in a single sitting.

  • Luxembourg

    Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires

    You must have all subjects at 'tres bien' (50+) standard, including Biology and Chemistry.

  • Macedonia

    Macedonian Certificate of Secondary Education

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Malawi

    Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Malaysia

    STPM, SPM

    You must have STPM (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) grades AAA, including Biology and Chemistry, taken in a single sitting. If you have the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/Certificate of Education), you will need to supplement this with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Malta

    Advanced Matriculation

    You must have AAA, including Biology and Chemistry, achieved in a single sitting.

  • Mauritius

    Cambridge Overseas A-levels

    You must meet the normal GCE A-level requirements. Our typical offer is AAA, including A in both Biology and Chemistry, and a third subject at A-level (but not General Studies or Critical Thinking).

  • Mexico

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Moldova

    Moldovan Certificate of Secondary Education

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Morocco

    Baccalauréat

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Namibia

    Secondary School Certificate

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Netherlands

    Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)

    You must have an overall average of 8, including 9 in both Chemistry and Biology.

  • Nigeria

    West African Senior School Certificate Examination

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Norway

    Vitnemal or Videregaende Opplaering

    4.5 overall, with 655 (including Biology and Chemistry, 6 to be in either Biology or Chemistry)

  • Oman

    Thanawiya Amma

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Pakistan

    Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Paraguay

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Peru

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Poland

    Świadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura (Certificate of Maturity)

    You'll need to achieve 80% in 3 advance level subjects (to include Biology and Chemistry), plus as Pass in Maths.

  • Portugal

    Certificado de fim de Estudios Secundarios/Diploma de Ensino Secundario

    We ask for a score of score of 18/20 overall with at least 18/20 in both Biology and Chemistry. We look for separate Science subjects. We ask for a score of at least 16/20 in Maths.

  • Qatar

    Thanawaya Aa'ma Qatari

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Republic of Korea

    Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo, High School Diploma

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Romania

    Diploma de Bacalaureat

    You must have an overall average of at least 9. Also: 

    • if you chose not to study Biology in your Diploma de Bacalaureat, you must also take a GCE A-level in Biology, or sit the SAT II Biology subject test and achieve a score of at least 700;
    • if you chose not to study Chemistry in your Diploma de Bacalaureat, you must also take a GCE A-level in Chemistry, or sit the SAT II Chemistry subject test and achieve a score of at least 700.

  • Russia

    Attestat o Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Saudi Arabia

    Tawjihiyya

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Serbia & Montenegro

    Matura

    You must have an average of 4 in all subjects, and 5 in Biology and Chemistry.

  • Singapore

    A-levels

    You must meet the normal GCE A-level requirements. Our typical offer is AAA, including A in both Biology and Chemistry, and a third subject at A-level (but not General Studies or Critical Thinking).

  • Slovakia

    Maturita

    You must have 'výborný' in Biology and Chemistry, with 'velmi dobrý' in at least two other subjects.

  • South Africa

    National Senior Certificate

    We require 7,7,7,7,6 with Grade 7 in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Maths. We require a minimum of Grade 6 in English.

  • South Korea

    Bachelor's degree

    You must have a good degree from a recognised institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.3/4.5.

  • Spain

    Curso de Orientacion Universitaria (COU) / Titulo de Bachillerato (BACH)

    You must have 9 overall, including 9.5 in Chemistry and Biology.

  • Sri Lanka

    A-levels

    You must have grades AAA achieved in a single sitting, including Biology and Chemistry.

  • Sudan

    Sudan School Certificate (SSC)

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Sweden

    Fullstandigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola

    Slutbetyg Fran Grudskola acceptable at grade 3 or better in lieu of GCSE on a subject for subject basis (except English Language). Maths and sciences must be passed at grade 3 or above.

    Slutbetyg Gymnasieskolan – must have MVG/A in Chemistry, Biology and one other subject and a minimum of B/VG in the remaining subjects.

  • Switzerland

    Federal Maturity Certificate, Certificat de Maturité, Certificat De Maturité Cantonal Reconnu Par La Confédération, Attestato di maturitá, Attestato Di Maturitä Cantonale Riconosciuto Dalla Confederazione

    You must achieve the certificate with a grade 5 in five subjects, including Biology and Chemistry. We will also require evidence of English language ability, preferably by way of grade 4 in English in the diploma.

  • Syria

    Al Shahada Al Thanawiya

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Taiwan

    Senior High School Leaving Certificate

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Tajikistan

    Tajik Certificate of Secondary Education

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Tanzania

    ACSE

    You must have AAA, including Biology and Chemistry, taken in a single sitting.

  • Tunisia

    Baccalauréat

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Turkey

    Secondary School Qualification

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Turkmenistan

    Turkmen Certificate of Secondary Education

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Uganda

    UACE

    You must have AAA, including Biology and Chemistry, taken in a single sitting.

  • Ukraine

    Secondary School Qualification

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • United Arab Emirates

    Tawjihyya

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification. 

  • United States of America (USA)

    Without a degree

    If you don't have a degree, you will need one of the following:

    • SAT (redesigned from 2016) Evidence-based reading and writing - 650 + SAT (redesigned from 2016) - Maths - 650
    • ACT with a score of at least 28/36

    You will also need one of the following:

    • Four Advanced Placement (APs) test scores at 5,5,5,4 including Biology and Chemistry at 5
    • Or four SAT II (Subject test) test scores at 700,700,700,650 including Biology and Chemistry at 700
    • Or a combination of APs and SAT II tests to total 4 tests in 4 different subjects, including Biology and Chemistry as stipulated above

    With a degree

    If you are a graduate, you will need a degree from an accredited liberal arts college or university with an annual GPA of at least 3.3 throughout the course, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.

    You will also need one of the following:

    • SAT I (Reasoning test) with a score of at least 1300/1600, or 1950/2400
    • Or ACT with a score of at least 28/36

    And you will need one of the following:

    • Three Advanced Placement (APs) test scores at 5,5,4 including Biology and Chemistry at 5
    • Or three SAT II (Subject test) test scores at 700,700,650 including Biology and Chemistry at 700
    • Or a combination of APs and SAT II tests to total 3 tests in 3 different subjects, including Biology and Chemistry as stipulated above

  • Uruguay

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Venezuela

    Bachillerato

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Zambia

    Secondary School Qualification

    This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

  • Zimbabwe

    East African Advanced Certificate of Education

    You must have AAA, including Biology and Chemistry, taken in a single sitting.

Alternative qualifications

We welcome applications from those studying towards qualifications.

Please see the following guidance on qualifications required for your particular circumstances. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact the Admissions Team: admissions@hyms.ac.uk

A levels and Welsh Baccalaureate
  • Standard offer: Applicants can meet the Standard offer requirement with either AAA in their A levels including Biology and Chemistry or with AA in Biology and Chemistry plus A in the Welsh Baccalaureate.
  • Contextual offer* (see: 'Use of contextual data'): AAB across A levels and the Welsh Baccalaureate, to include Biology and Chemistry. There is no subject restriction for which A level the B is achieved in.

*The Contextual offer is available to applicants who firmly accept their offer of a place at Hull York Medical School. Should you place us as your Insurance choice, you will be eligible for the Standard offer.

All third subjects are accepted excluding General Studies, Applied Science, Citizenship, and Critical Thinking, but must be distinct. We do not consider Biology and Human Biology to be distinct subjects.

A levels and the Welsh Baccalaureate must be completed within a three year period.

Applicants may repeat or restart Year 12 a single time with no restrictions.

Applicants who are repeating or who have repeated Year 13 must have achieved a minimum score of BBB in their A levels, or A levels + Welsh Baccalaureate, in their initial sitting.

Applicants applying with predicted grades should have a prediction of no lower than AAB.

Applicants applying with achieved grades must have either met the offer requirement, or be resitting to achieve the offer requirement.

International Baccalaureate
  • Our Standard offer: 36 points in the International Baccalaureate with 6,6,5 in three Higher Level subjects, including 6 in Biology and Chemistry.
  • Our Contextual offer* (see: 'Use of contextual data'): 35 points in the International Baccalaureate with 6,6,5 in three Higher Level subjects, including 6 in Biology and Chemistry.

*The Contextual offer is available to applicants who firmly accept their offer of a place at Hull York Medical School. Should you place us as your Insurance choice, you will be eligible for the Standard offer.

Applicants who have not completed a GCSE equivalent qualification prior to their IB will also be required to obtain Grade 5 at either Standard or Higher Level in both Maths and English Language A or English Language-Literature A.

Applicants undertaking English Language B (English as a Second Language) will be required to undertake an alternative English Language qualification.

The International Baccalaureate must be completed within a three year period.

Applicants may repeat or restart Year 12 a single time with no restrictions.

Applicants who are repeating or who have repeated Year 13 must have achieved a minimum score of 31, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level in their initial sitting. We are unable to accept equivalence; a minimum score of 5 must have been achieved in all subjects.

Applicants applying with predicted grades should have a prediction of no lower than 35, with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, with 6 in Biology and Chemistry.

Applicants applying with achieved grades must have either met the offer requirement, or be resitting to achieve the offer requirement.

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers
  • Standard offer: BBB at Advanced Higher Level, to include both Biology and Chemistry, plus AAAAB achieved at Higher Level. Where only two subjects have been studied at Advanced Higher Level we will also accept AA in Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Higher Level, plus AAAAA achieved at Higher level.
  • Contextual offer* (see: 'Use of contextual data'): BBC at Advanced Higher Level, to include both Biology and Chemistry, plus AAAAB achieved at Higher Level. Where only two subjects have been studied at Advanced Higher Level we will also accept AB in Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Higher Level, plus AAAAA achieved at Higher level.

*The Contextual offer is available to applicants who firmly accept their offer of a place at Hull York Medical School. Should you place us as your Insurance choice, you will be eligible for the Standard offer.

Highers and Advanced Highers must be completed within a three year period.

Applicants may repeat or restart S5 a single time with no restrictions.

Applicants who are repeating or who have repeated S6 must have achieved a minimum score of BC in Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Higher in their initial sitting.

Applicants applying with predicted grades should have a prediction of no lower than BB in Biology and Chemistry.

Graduates

Applicants must meet the essential entry requirements for all applicants.

Applicants must have completed three distinct A levels (or equivalent), studied and awarded concurrently, and have achieved a minimum of score of BBB in their initial sitting. We are unable to accept equivalence; a minimum score of B must have been achieved in all subjects.

  • We do not consider Biology and Human Biology to be distinct subjects, and do not accept General Studies, Applied Science, Citizenship, and Critical Thinking
  • A levels must have been completed within a three year period
  • Applicants may have repeated or restarted Year 12 a single time with no restrictions

Applicants must have achieved or be predicted to achieve a 2.1 or better in their degree programme. UK Biomedical Science degrees are accepted as meeting this requirement. If you are studying a different programme, please contact the Admissions Team before 1 October in the year of application to check eligibility: admissions@hyms.ac.uk

Applicants must demonstrate sufficient grounding in Biology and Chemistry. This can be from one of the following:

  • A level Biology and Chemistry (or equivalent) at Grade A
  • Equivalent Biology and Chemistry content within your degree*
  • An acceptable combination of A level and degree content (contact us before 1 October in year of application to confirm your eligibility)

We will also offer a fast track to interview to graduates and final year students of the BSc in Biomedical Science at University of Hull or University of York. Applicants must meet the essential entry requirements above and have achieved UCAT Decile 4 or higher in the year of application.

Access courses

Applicants must meet the essential entry requirements for all applicants.

Our standard Access offer is 60 credits with at least 45 being at level 3, the rest being at level 2. Distinctions (or percentage marks above 70%) are required in all Level 3 modules; a pass is required in all other modules.

Applicants must have completed one of the following approved Access to HE Diploma (Medicine):

We will also accept applications from applicants who completed one of the following Access courses from 2018 – 2022:

  • College of West Anglia, King's Lynn: Access to HE Diploma (Medicine)
  • East Sussex College: Access to HE Diploma (Medicine)
  • Open College Network, West Midlands: Access to HE Diploma (Medicine)
  • The Manchester College: Access to HE Diploma in Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy

Applicants can only apply using an Access qualification if they have not studied Biology and Chemistry A levels (or equivalent) or a relevant Science degree within the three years previous to starting their Access programme.

Applicants seeking to enter Medicine as a career change may apply having completed a recognised Access programme, provided three or more years have passed since their previous highest achieved qualification.

University of Bradford Foundation in Clinical Sciences/Medicine

Applicants must meet the essential entry requirements for all applicants.

Our standard University of Bradford Foundation in Clinical Sciences/Medicine programme offer is 75% overall, with minimum 75% in Biology and Chemistry.

Applicants must have completed three distinct A levels (or equivalent), studied and awarded concurrently, and have achieved a minimum of score of BBB, including Biology and Chemistry in their initial sitting. We are unable to accept equivalence; a minimum score of B must have been achieved in all subjects.

  • We do not consider Biology and Human Biology to be distinct subjects, and do not accept General Studies, Applied Science, Citizenship, and Critical Thinking
  • A levels must have been completed within a three year period
  • Applicants may have repeated or restarted Year 12 a single time with no restrictions

Applicants must have achieved a UCAT total score in the 4th Decile or above in the year of application to the MB BS Medicine programme.

Hull Transfer Scheme

Applicants must meet the essential entry requirements for all applicants,

We will consider applications from students who wish to transfer from Year 1 of the BSc Biomedical Science at the University of Hull.

Applications must be made through UCAS by 15 October in the year they are due to start the BSc programme.

Our standard Hull Transfer Scheme offer is as follows:

  • Be ranked in the top 5 students from the transfer offer-holder cohort in the summative Year 1 assessments on the BSc Biomedical Science programme
  • Achieve a total end of year mark of at least 70%
  • Be in good standing with the University of Hull in terms of academic and disciplinary matters

Applicants must have completed three distinct A levels (or equivalent), studied and awarded concurrently, and have achieved a minimum of score of BBB in their initial sitting. We are unable to accept equivalence; a minimum score of B must have been achieved in all subjects.

  • We do not consider Biology and Human Biology, or Maths and Further Maths, to be distinct subjects, and do not accept General Studies, Applied Science, Citizenship, and Critical Thinking
  • A levels must have been completed within a three year period
  • Applicants may have repeated or restarted Year 12 a single time with no restrictions
Dentists

Applicants must meet the essential entry requirements for all applicants.

A limited number of applications to enter the Medicine programme in Year 2 are accepted from applicants with a degree in Dentistry. Applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council and have obtained the Membership of Joint Dental Faculties RCS England or M Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery RCSEd and RCPS Glasg before starting the Medicine programme.

Previous medical study

Applicants must discuss their situation with us before applying if they have previously enrolled on another medical degree, either in the UK or another country.

We will only consider accepting applications if they have exceptional circumstances which were approved within our exceptional circumstances' deadline of 1 October in the year of application.

Approved exceptional circumstances are only valid for one application cycle and are not transferable.

We do not accept medical student transfers into our medicine programmes from other UK or international medical schools.