University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: A108 | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - BMBS
Entry requirements
A level
These must include a B in both Biology (or human biology) and Chemistry. 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. 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. You must study three A levels together over a two year period 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 do not accept A Level resits for this course.
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants wishing to apply with the Access to Medicine Diploma for A108 Medicine with Foundation Year for 2025 entry must achieve or have achieved: • At least 15 credits at Distinction which must include Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry • 24 credits at Merit and 6 credits at Pass ie total 45 credits at level 3 • An Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) complying with the QAA subject descriptor for medicine. Applicants must also meet the full GCSE requirements. • A minimum of five GCSEs at Level 6 (B). This must include: • Maths and English Language, and Chemistry and Biology or double science • We will consider one GCSE resit in Maths, Biology, Chemistry or English language. • The achieved resit grade must be a minimum of Level 6 (B) in Maths and English Language, Biology and Chemistry.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including M2 Biology and Chemistry. Combinations of Cambridge Pre-U and A levels are accepted. GCSE qualifications or equivalent are required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Level 6 (B). These must include Maths, English language, Chemistry and Biology or double science if you have not taken the individual science subjects. You will need a minimum of Level 6 in both Maths and English language. You will also need a minimum of Level 6 in both Chemistry and Biology or Level 6,6 in double science When selecting for interview, GCSE grades are scored and allocated points. We score a maximum of 6 GCSEs including the required subject grades. We will consider one GCSE resit in Maths, Biology, Chemistry or English language. The achieved resit grade must be a minimum of Level 6 (B) in Maths and English Language, Biology and Chemistry. 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
26 points overall including Higher level 5 in Biology and Higher Level 5 in chemistry. If you have taken three stand-alone Higher Level Certificates then our standard offer is: 5,5,4 at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in biology and Higher Level 5 in chemistry. If you are taking IB maths we will accept either qualification (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) taken at Standard or Higher level. GCSE or middle years (or equivalent) qualifications are required as outlined under the GCSE requirements. Re-sits are not permitted for this course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
in Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades BBBCC including English language, Maths, Biology and Chemistry. Biology and Chemistry must be achieved at grade B.
Scottish Higher
including English language, Maths, Biology and Chemistry. Biology and Chemistry must be achieved at grade B. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB in Biology and Chemistry.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades BB in Biology and Chemistry. GCSE qualifications or equivalent are required.
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About this course
Want to start your journey to become a doctor, but don't meet the traditional entry requirements and come from a disadvantaged or underrepresented group. This course Can give you the opportunity to gain the skills you need to succeed in medicine and begin your journey to becoming a doctor.
Our Medicine with a Foundation BMedSci and BMBS course enables those who may not meet the grades for our five-year medicine course the opportunity to gain the skills they need to succeed in medicine and begin their journey to becoming a doctor.
**Foundation Year**
You’ll spend your first year as a medical student at the Derby Medical School. You’ll build your knowledge and confidence in medical sciences, along with the intellectual, professional and practical skills required to succeed on the five-year medicine course. You’ll learn in purpose-built facilities and be part of a small group of students, allowing you to develop relationships with your year group. Upon successful completion of your end of year exams, you’ll transition onto the five-year medicine course.
Modules
This course is split into three phases: foundation year, the early years and the clinical phase.
You’ll spend your first year as a medical student at the Derby Medical School. You’ll build your knowledge and confidence in medical sciences, along with the intellectual, professional and practical skills required to succeed on the five-year medicine course. You’ll learn in purpose-built facilities and be part of a small group of students, allowing you to develop relationships with your year group. Upon successful completion of your end of year exams, you’ll transition onto the five-year medicine course.
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