University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: A10L | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - BMBS
Entry requirements
A level
(Or AAB contextual offer for applicants who meet the contextual criteria). We do not use predicted A level grades and do not score A levels, AS levels, or equivalent as part of our selection process. However, any offers made will be conditional on meeting the A level requirements. AAA: must include biology (or human biology) and chemistry. A pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. We will not accept citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies, or global perspectives as your third A. You must study three A levels for two years and meet the entry requirements, however you can take an extra A level a year earlier or later if needed to meet the entry requirements or recommended by your school or college. Please note we do not usually accept A levels which have taken three years to complete. We will consider resits for no more than two A levels as long as: - you have completed your A levels in the last 12 months - you have already obtained at least ABB with at least one A in biology/human biology or chemistry - you must achieve AAA after taking your resits
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including Biology and Chemistry. A combination of A-levels and Pre-U subjects are accepted.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
If you are applying with A levels or the IB, you must meet the following GCSE requirements unless otherwise stated. We require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Level 7 (A). These 6 GCSEs at Level 7 must include chemistry and biology – or double science if you have not taken the individual science subjects – and may include maths and English language. If maths and English language are not included in your 6 GCSEs at Level 7, you will need a minimum grade of Level 6 in both subjects. When selecting for interview, GCSE grades are scored and allocated points. We score a maximum of 8 GCSEs including the required subject grades. If you are applying with a degree, you must have achieved at least a level 4 (C) in maths and English language. We do not accept GCSE resits. Where applicants chose to sit their GCSEs examinations for the first time in the Autumn 2020 examination series, we will not consider this as a re-sit. We do not accept applied science, short course GCSEs or functional skills for English and maths. GCSEs taken over multiple years may be accepted for home schooled students as long as they meet the entry requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points overall with Higher Level Biology grade 6 and Higher Level Chemistry grade 6. Plus GCSE requirements or an equivalent. If you have taken three stand-alone Higher Level Certificates then our standard offer is: Higher Level Biology 6, Higher Level Chemistry 6 and Higher Level 6 in a third subject with the GCSE requirements (or equivalent) Contextual offer: 32 points overall with one of biology or chemistry at Higher Level grade 6 and a minimum of Higher Level 5 in the other. Plus GCSE requirements or equivalent. If you have taken three stand-alone Higher Level Certificates then our contextual offer is: 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including one of biology or chemistry at Higher Level grade 6 and a minimum of Level 5 in the other with the GCSE requirements (or equivalent) We will accept either of the maths qualifications (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) for the IB at Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL). We do not score the IB and we do not require predicted IB grades as part of our selection process. However, you will still need to achieve the IB grades required to meet your offer. We will consider resits of a maximum of 2 subjects as long as: You have completed your IB in the last 12 months You have achieved 30 total points overall You have obtained a minimum of Higher Level 6 in one of biology or chemistry with the other at Higher Level 5. Students must go on to achieve 34 points overall with 6 in Higher Level chemistry and 6 in Higher Level biology in their re-sits.
Scottish Advanced Higher
in Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades AAAAB including English Language, Maths and A grades in both Biology and Chemistry
Scottish Higher
Must include English language, maths. Must also include Biology and Chemistry, both grade A. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA in biology and chemistry.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades AA in Biology and Chemistry.
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About this course
Please note: We are planning significant changes to our BMBS Medical degree programme from 2026 onwards, it’s important you understand these changes before applying to this course. Find out more: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/medicine/study-with-us/undergraduate/undergraduate-medicine/medicine-course-changes/2025-entry-lincoln-courses.aspx
Doctors play a vital role in the lives of so many, from the most joyful, to the toughest moments. At Lincoln Medical School, we'll help you gain the clinical skills, knowledge and confidence required for a career in medicine.
Developed in partnership with the University of Nottingham and the University of Lincoln, the Lincoln Medical School (LMS) course allows you to graduate with a University of Nottingham BMBS.
**The early years**
You’ll develop an understanding of the scientific and professional basics of medicine. You'll be taught subjects based on clinically relevant topics and patient examples. Areas of study will include, but are not limited to: respiratory, cardiovascular, cancer, musculoskeletal systems, gastrointestinal medicine, renal, endocrine, reproduction, and Central Nervous System. From year one, topics studied in lectures, seminars, clinical skills, and anatomy suites are supplemented by patient interactions in hospitals or primary care settings. This part culminates in a research project and will see you graduate with a BMedSci degree after year three.
You'll be taught by experienced clinicians and tutors, research a topic from a broad selection of specialisms and learn in our new, purpose-built facilities at the Lincoln Medical School. You'll be based in the second largest county in England, enabling you to experience varied patient care across multiple settings across Lincolnshire NHS trusts.
**The later years**
The later years of the course are more clinically focused, where you’ll undertake a series of immersive placements at hospitals and GP surgeries. You’ll cover a range of specialties and experience medicine in different care settings, giving you a broad understanding and experience of how differently the NHS functions and cares for patients. At the end of the course, you will graduate with a BMBS, enabling you to work as a doctor on the UK Foundation Programme after you graduate.
Our in-depth but highly rewarding course provides you with an excellent start on your journey to becoming a doctor.
Modules
During this course, you'll spend your early years (years one to three) developing an understanding of the scientific and professional basics of medicine. You'll be taught subjects based on clinically relevant topics and patient examples. Areas of study will include, but are not limited to: respiratory, cardiovascular, cancer, musculoskeletal systems, gastrointestinal medicine, renal, endocrine, reproduction, and Central Nervous System. From year one, topics studied in lectures, seminars, clinical skills, and anatomy suites are supplemented by patient interactions in hospitals or primary care settings. This part culminates in a research project and will see you graduate with a BMedSci degree after year three.
Following your project, you'll move into the final years and begin the clinical phase. Your final two years is where you’ll undertake a series of immersive placements at hospitals and GP surgeries. You’ll cover a range of specialities and experience medicine in different care settings, giving you a broad understanding and experience of how differently the NHS functions and cares for patients. This part will see you graduate with a BMBS, enabling you to work as a doctor on the UK Foundation Programme after you graduate.
For the most up-to-date module information and full details, please visit the course page on our website.
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