Entry requirements summary
144 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 48 points in Biology and 48 points in one other science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology). For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. A levels in General Studies, Critical Thinking and Vocational/Applied A levels are not accepted.
All applicants will be required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in year of application
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview, either an individual online interview or an on campus interview, which will be used alongside your application to determine your suitability for this course.
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
The Department of Health requires all new Exposure Prone Procedures (EPP) workers, including students, are tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The consent, test and managed process of results will be carried out by our Occupational Health Department.
Selection Process
All applicants will be required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in year of application
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview, either an individual online interview or an on campus interview, which will be used alongside your application to determine your suitability for this course.
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
The Department of Health requires all new Exposure Prone Procedures (EPP) workers, including students, are tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The consent, test and managed process of results will be carried out by our Occupational Health Department.
UCAS Tariff
| UCAS Tariff Entry Requirement | 144 |
| UCAS Tariff Further Details | 144 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 48 points in A level Biology and 48 points in one other science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology). For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. |
Qualifications
Additional requirements
| Interview Required? | Yes |
| Portfolio Required? | No |
| Admissions Test Required? | Yes |
| Audition Required | No |
| Occupational Health Check Required | Yes |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required | Yes |
| Letter of good conduct | Yes |
| Other Required | No |
GCSE/Level 2 requirements
| GCSE | GCSE English and mathematics at grade A/7 or above. 2 GCSE science subjects at grade B/6 or above. |
| Are Key Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | No |
| Are Functional Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | No |
| Are Scottish Core Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | No |
English language requirements
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.
100 with a minimum of 24 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 25 in Speaking and 24 in Writing
An overall score of 76 with a minimum of 65 in each skill.
An overall score of 5* with a minimum of 4 in each component.
An overall CAE score of 67 or above with a minimum of Borderline in each skill.
An overall CPE score of 51 or above with a minimum of Weak in each skill.
An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 176.
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 1.
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 2.