What A-levels do you need for medicine in the UK?

Most UK medical schools ask for AAA (27 of 43 publishing a grade offer); 13 ask for an A*, including Aston University, Barts and The London (Queen Mary), Exeter and Imperial College London. 41 of the 43 schools' subject rules name Chemistry (as required or as one option) — the A-level column gives each school's exact rule.

Which UK medical schools ask for A*AA or higher?

Aston University (A*AA), Barts and The London (Queen Mary) (A*AA), Exeter (A*AA), Imperial College London (A*AA), Keele (A*AA), King's College London (KCL) (A*AA), Leicester (A*AA), Oxford (A*AA), Peninsula (Plymouth) (A*AA), Queen's University Belfast (QUB) (A*AA), St George's (A*AA), UCL (A*AA) and Cambridge (A*A*A).

What IB score do you need for medicine?

36 points is the most common requirement (26 schools), and the range runs from 32 to 39 points among schools publishing a single figure. 40 of the 43 IB requirements name Chemistry.

Is the UCAT column an official cut-off?

No. Schools publish UCAT thresholds inconsistently, so the comparable figure is the NGMP TrueScore prediction of the score needed for an interview (2027 entry), shown for 44 of 51 schools. See /truescore for the method and each school's page for its own statement.

UK medical school entry requirements (2027 entry): every school in one table

The most common standard A-level offer at UK medical schools for 2027 entry is AAA: 27 of the 43 medical schools that publish an A-level grade offer ask for it, and 13 ask for at least one A*. The most common IB requirement is 36 points (26 schools). Every row also shows the NGMP TrueScore predicted UCAT score for an interview, labelled with the applicant tier it applies to.

A-level, GCSE, IB and UCAT requirements by medical school

Standard entry requirements at 44 UK medical school courses for 2027 entry: A-level offer and required subjects, GCSEs, IB, Scottish Highers, and the TrueScore predicted UCAT (out of 2700). Alphabetical.
School	A-levels	GCSEs	IB	Scottish Highers	UCAT (predicted)	Last checked
AberdeenAberdeen	AAAChemistry required, plus one of Biology / Human Biology / Mathematics / Physics, plus one other subject	English Language and Mathematics at grade 6/B or above. A combination of grade 6–9 GCSEs expected, especially in sciences. National 5 (Scottish): English and Maths at B/6 minimum.	36 points36 points overall, including HL 6,6,6 with HL Chemistry plus HL Maths / Biology / Physics, and one other HL subject	AAAABAAAAB at one sitting including Chemistry plus two of Biology / Human Biology / Mathematics / Physics. AAAB for widening-access applicants.	1850rest of UK tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
Anglia Ruskin (ARU)Chelmsford	AAAChemistry or Biology required, plus one of Biology / Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics / Psychology	Minimum 4 GCSEs at grade 5/B or above including Mathematics, English Language and two science subjects.	36 pointsMinimum 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level in Biology and/or Chemistry plus one other science, including Mathematics or English.	Not published	2030home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
Aston UniversityBirmingham	A*AAChemistry + Biology compulsory, plus one other subject. If 4 A-levels taken, Chemistry, Biology and the next-best grade are considered.	Minimum 6 GCSEs/IGCSEs at grade 6/B or above including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology (or Double Science)	37 points37 points overall, 7,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology - one of Chem/Bio must be grade 7 HL	Not published	1950home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
Barts and The London (Queen Mary)London	A*AAFirst A-level: Chemistry or Biology. Second A-level: a further science from Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics. Third A-level: any subject.	At least 6 GCSEs at grades 777666 (AAABBB pre-2017) including Biology, Chemistry, English Language or English Literature, and Mathematics. Science Double Award may substitute all sciences. GCSEs not required for graduates.	38 points38 points overall, 7,6,6 at Higher Level - including HL Chemistry or Biology and a second science / Maths	Not published	2010home tier, predicted	Unverified (school site blocked our check)
BirminghamBirmingham	AAAChemistry plus one of Biology / Physics / Mathematics, plus one other subject	English Language at grade 6/B, Mathematics at grade 6/B, Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) at grade 6/B	32 pointsMinimum 32 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry and a second science from Biology / Physics / Mathematics	Not published	2030home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
Brighton & Sussex (BSMS)Brighton	AAABiology and Chemistry both required	Minimum grade 6/B in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature. Grade 5s accepted with contextual data.	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry	Not published	1990home tier, predicted	Partly checked 14 Aug 2026
BristolBristol	AAAChemistry required, plus one of Biology / Physics / Mathematics / Further Mathematics	Mathematics at minimum grade 7/A and English Language at minimum grade 4/C. GCSE resit applicants welcomed and may apply with results pending.	36 points36 points overall, 18 at Higher Level including 6,6 HL in Chemistry and one of Biology / Physics / Mathematics (either Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretation)	AAAABAAAAB at Higher including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics	2280home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
Brunel Medical SchoolUxbridge	AAAChemistry or Biology required, plus a second science from Chemistry / Biology / Physics / Mathematics, plus any third subject	Five GCSEs at grade 6/B or above, including two Science subjects, English Language at grade 4/C (or equivalent), and Mathematics at grade 5/B	36 points36 points overall, including HL 6 in Chemistry or Biology and HL 6 in a second science	Not published	1850home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
BuckinghamBuckingham	ABBChemistry or Biology (one of the two, not both)	At least grade 4 in GCSE English and at least grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent).	32 pointsTotal score of at least 32 points including three Higher Level subjects, with at least HL6 in Chemistry or Biology and at least HL5 in the other.	Not published	Not published	Checked 14 Aug 2026
CambridgeCambridge	AAAChemistry plus two of Biology / Mathematics / Physics / Further Mathematics is optimal. Most colleges have this as a fixed requirement. Some colleges (e.g. Corpus Christi, Fitzwilliam, Girton, Gonville & Caius, Homerton, Murray Edwards, Newnham, Selwyn, Trinity Hall) may consider applicants without Biology after admissions-tutor consultation. Three A-levels is sufficient - four not required.	No specific GCSE requirement, but successful applicants typically achieve grade 7+ across all GCSEs. Mean offer-holder ≈ 9.7 grade A*/9 historically.	41–42 points41–42 points overall, 7,7,6 at Higher Level including HL Chemistry plus two of Biology / Mathematics / Physics	Not published	2150home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
CardiffCardiff	AAABiology and Chemistry both required	Top 9 GCSEs scored /27, must include Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry (or Double Science): A/8/9 = 3 pts, A/7 = 2 pts, B/6 = 1 pt. Achieved A-levels add up to 3 further points (A = 3, A = 2). 27/27 typical for RUK.	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry	Not published	1700home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
DundeeDundee	AAAChemistry plus another science from Biology, Physics or Mathematics	Biology, English and Mathematics at minimum grade 6/B if not studied at A-level	37 points37 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and a second science	AAAABAAAAB at Higher in S5 with Chemistry plus another science from Biology, Physics or Mathematics	1900rest of UK tier, predicted	Partly checked 14 Aug 2026
Edge HillOrmskirk	AAABiology and Chemistry both required	At least 5 GCSEs at grade 6/B or above (or equivalent), including Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Mathematics. Double Science 6-6 accepted in lieu of separate Bio/Chem.	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry	Not published	1950home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
EdinburghEdinburgh	AAAChemistry plus one of Biology / Mathematics / Physics	Minimum grade 7/A in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English. Edinburgh then scores your best 8 GCSEs as part of the academic component, applying proportional scoring where school policy meant fewer than 8 were sat. It does not publish a target grade profile beyond the minimum.	38 points38 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including HL Chemistry plus one of Biology / Mathematics / Physics	National 5s, Highers and Advanced Highers are all considered, and the standard offer requires strong Higher and Advanced Higher performance. Edinburgh does not publish a separate Scottish UCAT minimum - the published cut-off of 1,850 for 2027 entry applies to all applicants except those carrying a Plus Flag.	1850home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
ExeterExeter, Devon, England, UK	A*AAChemistry and Biology both required at grade A or higher	Grade 6/B in English Language. No other GCSE requirements.	38 points38 points overall, 7,6,6 at Higher Level including HL 6 in Chemistry and HL 6 in Biology. Contextual: 34 points overall, 6,6,5 at Higher Level.	Not published	1900home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
GlasgowGlasgow	AAAChemistry plus one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics	GCSE English Literature or English Language at grade 6/B or above. GCSE Biology at grade 6/B if not studied at A-level. GCSE retakes are accepted.	38 points38 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including HL Chemistry and Biology, plus SL Physics or Mathematics at 6 and SL English at 6	AAAABAAAAB at Higher in S5 including Chemistry, Biology and one of Physics or Mathematics, plus BB at Advanced Higher in S6 and National 5 English at grade B. Offers are conditional on S6 performance, and Highers taken in S4 do not count towards the S5 requirement.	1990rest of UK tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
HertfordshireHatfield	AAAChemistry AND Biology (or Human Biology) both required, plus any third subject	Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 6/B or above, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Dual Award Science)	36 points36 points overall with Higher Level 6 in Chemistry or Biology and Higher Level 5 in a second science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) or Mathematics	Not published	Not published	Checked 14 Aug 2026
Hull York (HYMS)Hull/York	AAABiology and Chemistry both required. AAB + grade A in EPQ also accepted.	Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 4/C or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 6/B or above. GCSE resits accepted (including pending).	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry	Not published	1980home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
Imperial College LondonLondon	A*AAChemistry and Biology both required	Grade 6/B in GCSE English Language. No further GCSE requirements.	38 points38 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology	Not published	2340home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
KeeleStaffordshire	A*AAOne of Biology / Chemistry required, plus a second from Chemistry / Biology / Mathematics / Physics / Economics / Psychology	Five GCSEs at grade 7/A or above, plus minimum grade 6 in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (6-6 Combined Science accepted as equivalent)	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level - including HL Biology or Chemistry plus a second science / Maths / Economics / Psychology	Not published	1900home tier, predicted	Checked (date not recorded)
Kent and Medway (KMMS)Canterbury/Medway	AABChemistry and/or Biology. If only one of the two is offered, one further subject from Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Computer Science is required. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.	Five GCSEs at grade 9-6 (A*-B) including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Double Science plus one other). GCSE resits accepted.	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and/or Biology	Not published	1900home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
King's College London (KCL)London	A*AABiology and Chemistry both required	Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE English Language and Mathematics	38 points38 points overall (including TOK/EE), or an aggregate of 19 from three Higher Levels, and must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry	Not published	2150home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
LancasterLancaster	AAAAny two of Biology, Chemistry, Psychology required. Predicted minimum AAB.	Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or 6-6 Combined Science) plus Mathematics and English Language. Score calculated /16 across 8 GCSE subjects: 7+ = 2 pts, 6 = 1 pt; minimum 13/16 (essentially 77777666 or higher). GCSE resits not accepted unless exceptional circumstances are clearly evidenced.	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level - including any two of HL Biology, Chemistry, Psychology	Not published	1950home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
LeedsLeeds	AAAChemistry and Biology both required	Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6/B or above including Mathematics, English Language, Biology and Chemistry (or 6-6 Dual Science). Meeting the minimum alone is unlikely to shortlist - scoring uses the top 8 GCSEs.	36 points36 points overall with a mark of 6 in three Higher Level subjects, which must include Chemistry and Biology.	Not published	1950home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
LeicesterLeicester	AAAChemistry or Biology, plus one of Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Psychology. A must fall in one of the sciences.	Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Science). Resits in English Language and Maths accepted to meet minimums; resits in other subjects only with very significant mitigating circumstances.	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science / Maths / Psychology	Not published	1750home tier, predicted	Partly checked 14 Aug 2026
Lincoln Medical SchoolLincoln	AAABiology (or Human Biology) required; Chemistry is not required at A-level	At least six GCSEs at grade 7/A or above including Biology and Chemistry (or Double Science), plus a minimum of grade 6/B in English Language and Mathematics. GCSE resits accepted before the time of application.	36 points36 points overall with Higher Level Biology at grade 6. Chemistry is required at GCSE level rather than Higher Level.	Not published	1700home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
LiverpoolLiverpool	AAAChemistry required, plus Biology, Physics or Mathematics. (AAB pattern: A in Chemistry plus A in one of Bio/Phys/Maths; B in third subject.)	Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Dual Award Science)	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry plus one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics	Not published	1900home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
ManchesterManchester	AAAChemistry or Biology required, plus one of Biology / Chemistry / Mathematics / Further Mathematics / Physics / Psychology	At least 7 GCSEs at grade 7, 8 or 9. English Language or Literature, Mathematics, and 2 Science subjects must be at grade 6 or above. WP+/WP++: 6 GCSEs at grade 7+ accepted. GCSE resits permitted; up to one Level 2 BTEC may be counted.	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including HL Chemistry or Biology plus another science from Chemistry / Biology / Physics / Psychology / Mathematics	Not published	2060home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
NewcastleNewcastle	AAASubjects including Maths and sciences considered in scoring (no specific science requirement; AAA must come from accepted subjects)	Best 8 GCSEs scored - applicant must have achieved at this level for academic competitiveness. Not used if academic A-level criteria are met.	36 points36 points overall. Newcastle publishes only this headline figure; because its A-level rule requires Biology or Chemistry plus a second science, IB applicants should confirm the required Higher Level subjects with the School of Medicine before choosing their subjects.	Scottish qualifications are accepted and may be taken in more than one sitting; National 5s are scored on the same Level 2 table (A = 5 points, B = 1, C = 0). Confirm the current Higher grade profile directly with the School of Medicine, as Newcastle publishes only its A-level and IB headline offers.	1950home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
North Wales (Bangor)Bangor	AAABiology required, plus one further science	English or Welsh Language at grade B/6, and Double Science at BB/66.	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and one further science	Not published	1700home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
Norwich (UEA)Norwich	AAABiology or Chemistry required (only one is essential)	Six GCSEs at grade 7/A or above, including Mathematics and either two science subjects or Double Science. English Language at grade 5/B minimum. GCSE retakes tolerated.	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry	Not published	1700home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
NottinghamNottingham	AAABiology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry both required	Minimum six GCSEs at grade 7/A including both Biology and Chemistry, plus at least grade 6/B in Mathematics and English Language (English and Maths do NOT need to be at grade 7).	34 points34 points overall including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Chemistry; alternatively 6,6,6 across three HL Certificates with HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Chemistry.	Not published	1850home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
OxfordOxford	A*AAChemistry plus one of Biology / Mathematics / Further Mathematics / Physics. Combinations like Chemistry + Biology + Psychology are acceptable - Maths/Physics is not a barrier. Students can in theory be selected without Biology (interview prep would be more challenging).	No minimum is published. 2026 entry means: 10.1 grade A*/9/8 (96% of grades) for shortlisted applicants and 10.3 (97%) for offer-holders, against 8.9 (86%) across all applicants. Contextualised to school performance.	39 points39 points overall, 7,6,6 at Higher Level including HL Chemistry plus one of Biology / Mathematics / Physics	Not published	2230home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
Peninsula (Plymouth)Plymouth	A*AABiology required at grade A, plus a second science from Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Psychology at grade A	Seven GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English Language, Mathematics and two science subjects (or Dual Award)	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level - including Biology and a second science / Maths / Psychology	Not published	1900home tier, predicted	Partly checked 14 Aug 2026
Queen's University Belfast (QUB)Belfast	AAAStandard offer: AAA inc Chemistry and Biology, OR Chemistry and Maths/Physics with grade B in AS Biology. Alternative: AAA + grade A in 4th AS-level/EPQ (Chemistry + one of Biology/Maths/Physics; if Maths or Physics chosen, AS Biology grade A required).	Minimum grade C/4 in GCSE Mathematics, English and Physics (or 4-4 in Double Science) if not offered at AS-level or A-level	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology (or Chemistry plus Maths/Physics)	Not published	1700home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
SheffieldSheffield	AAAChemistry or Biology required, plus a second science	Minimum five GCSEs at grade 7/A, plus grade 6/B or above in Mathematics, English Language and at least one science subject.	36 points36 points overall with 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry or Biology and a second science, and no less than 4 in any Standard Level subject.	Not published	2150home tier, predicted	Checked 11 Sept 2026
SouthamptonSouthampton	AAABiology required, plus one of Chemistry / Physics / Psychology / Sociology / Environmental Studies / Geography	Minimum 7 GCSEs at grade 6/B or above, including English Language, Mathematics, and either Biology + Chemistry or 6-6 Combined Science. GCSE retakes permitted.	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level - including HL Biology and a second subject from the accepted list	Not published	2000home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
St AndrewsSt Andrews	AAAChemistry plus one of Biology / Mathematics / Physics	Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 7/A in one sitting (achieved A-level applicants may be considered with fewer). GCSE grade 5 in Biology, Mathematics, and English (Language or Literature) required if not offered at A-level. GCSE resit allowed.	38 points38 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level + 6,6,6 at Standard Level. Minimum: 36 points (6,6,5 HL + 6,6,5 SL). Must include HL Chemistry and HL in one of Biology / Mathematics / Physics. If Maths not at HL, applicants must have SL in Biology, Maths and English. Either Maths Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretation accepted.	AAAABStandard entry: AAAAB in S5, predicted to achieve at least BBB in Highers, Advanced Highers or a mix in S6. Minimum entry: AAABB in S5, predicted at least BB in S6.	2100rest of UK tier, predicted	Partly checked 14 Aug 2026
St George'sLondon	A*AAChemistry and Biology (or Human Biology) both required	Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 6/B or above, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or 6-6 Dual Award Science). GCSE resits accepted.	37 points37 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including HL Chemistry and HL Biology	Not published	1950home tier, predicted	Partly checked 14 Aug 2026
St Mary's TwickenhamTwickenham, London	AAAChemistry or Biology required, plus one of Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics	Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE Mathematics, English Language, Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science)	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry or Biology and a second science / Maths	Not published	Not published	Checked 14 Aug 2026
SunderlandSunderland	AAABiology or Chemistry required, plus a second designated science, plus a third academic subject	Five GCSEs at grade 7/A or above, with a minimum of grade 6/B in Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Dual Science may not be accepted - confirm with the school. GCSE resits permitted before application (up to 2 attempts).	36 points36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including HL Biology or Chemistry plus a second science / Maths (not published on the course page - treat as unconfirmed).	Not published	1700home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
UCLLondon	A*AAChemistry and Biology both required	Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. No score or assessment of other GCSEs. GCSE resits accepted.	39 points39 points overall, 19 at Higher Level - including HL 7,6,6 with HL Chemistry and HL Biology	Not published	2190home tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)Preston	Not published	Not published	Not published	Not published	Not published	Unverified (school site blocked our check)
University of Greater ManchesterBolton	AABChemistry or Biology required, plus a further subject from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics	Five GCSEs at grade 6/B or above, including Mathematics, English Language and two science subjects. Resits accepted in GCSE English Language or Mathematics.	34 points34 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry or Biology and one of Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics	Not published	Not published	Checked (date not recorded)

Graduate-entry medical school courses

These courses select on a degree rather than A-levels, so they are listed separately with their degree requirement.

Degree and GCSE requirements at 7 UK graduate-entry medical school courses, with the TrueScore predicted graduate-tier UCAT where one is published.
Course	Degree	GCSEs	UCAT (predicted)	Last checked
Chester Medical School (GEM)Chester	2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or higher in any honours degree from a UK or recognised international institution. No restriction on degree subject - non-science degrees acceptable.	GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above (or accepted equivalent)	1820graduate tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
Pears Cumbria (GEM)Carlisle	2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above in a biosciences or allied healthcare degree — e.g. anatomy, biochemistry, biomedical science, biology, nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, paramedic science, pharmacy, dentistry or veterinary science. NOT open to any-discipline graduates.	GCSE English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4/C - assessed alongside degree	1700graduate tier, predicted	Checked (date not recorded)
Surrey (GEM)Guildford	Minimum 2:1 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject - all disciplines are given equal consideration.	GCSE Maths and English at grade C/5 or above	1700graduate tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
Swansea (GEM)Swansea	Minimum 2:1 in any subject; OR a Merit in an integrated master's; OR a 2:2 combined with a Pass in a postgraduate higher degree.	No specific GCSE requirements published for graduate-entry MBBCh - academic competence is shown through the degree.	Not published	Checked 14 Aug 2026
Ulster University Medical SchoolLondonderry	2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above in any honours degree (Arts, Science, Humanities all accepted)	Not published	Not published	Checked 14 Aug 2026
Warwick (GEM)Coventry	2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above in any honours degree (Arts, Science, etc.) - completed by entry	No specific GCSE requirements published for graduate-entry - applicant academic competence shown through degree	2050graduate tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026
Worcester Medical SchoolWorcester	1st or 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject, held or predicted in the year of application. A 2:2 is acceptable when topped by a Master's or Doctoral degree.	GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in Maths and English. Non-science graduates additionally need two science subjects at C/4 or above.	1900graduate tier, predicted	Checked 14 Aug 2026

How to read this table

Requirements are each school’s standard (non-contextual) offer as recorded from its own admissions page. The bold grade string is taken from that wording; the full wording sits beneath it. Contextual offers are lower at many schools — see the contextual offers table.
UCAT (predicted) is NGMP TrueScore’s prediction of the score needed to be invited to interview (2027 entry), not a threshold the school publishes. The tier label matters: Scottish schools are shown on their rest-of-UK or Scottish tier, which are set against different applicant pools.
Medical schools that record no Scottish Highers line may still accept Highers; check the school’s page before ruling one out.
Not published means the school’s record in our catalogue holds no figure or statement for that cell. We leave the gap visible rather than estimate it; check the school’s own admissions page.
Last checked reports what our verification ledger records for that school: the date its record was checked against the school’s own page, a partial check, or that no check has been completed. Policies change between cycles, so the school’s own page is always the final word.

Frequently asked questions

What A-levels do you need for medicine in the UK?: Most UK medical schools ask for AAA (27 of 43 publishing a grade offer); 13 ask for an A*, including Aston University, Barts and The London (Queen Mary), Exeter and Imperial College London. 41 of the 43 schools' subject rules name Chemistry (as required or as one option) — the A-level column gives each school's exact rule.
Which UK medical schools ask for A*AA or higher?: Aston University (A*AA), Barts and The London (Queen Mary) (A*AA), Exeter (A*AA), Imperial College London (A*AA), Keele (A*AA), King's College London (KCL) (A*AA), Leicester (A*AA), Oxford (A*AA), Peninsula (Plymouth) (A*AA), Queen's University Belfast (QUB) (A*AA), St George's (A*AA), UCL (A*AA) and Cambridge (A*A*A).
What IB score do you need for medicine?: 36 points is the most common requirement (26 schools), and the range runs from 32 to 39 points among schools publishing a single figure. 40 of the 43 IB requirements name Chemistry.
Is the UCAT column an official cut-off?: No. Schools publish UCAT thresholds inconsistently, so the comparable figure is the NGMP TrueScore prediction of the score needed for an interview (2027 entry), shown for 44 of 51 schools. See /truescore for the method and each school's page for its own statement.

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