BMBS Medicine  

Undergraduate, 5 years, Full-time

University of Lincoln

15127BMBS Medicine

UK students:

Academic Requirements:

GCE Advanced Levels: AAA (or AAB contextual offer).

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 Level Offer:

AAA, which must include biology (or human biology) and chemistry.

A pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately.

Citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies, or global perspectives are not accepted as the third A.

Students must study three A levels for two years and meet the entry requirements, however they can take an extra A level a year earlier or later if needed to meet the entry requirements or recommended by their school or college. Please note that 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


Degree Offer:

You are also able to apply for this course if you already have a degree.

You will need a 2:1 degree in any subject plus the A Level requirements and a minimum of GCSE level 4 (C) in Maths and English Language.

Candidates may apply for medicine during any year of their existing degree studies, you do not need to withdraw. You may continue with your studies while awaiting your new Medicine application outcome. Any exams taken while on the degree will not be taken into consideration. A Levels and GCSEs must therefore meet the requirements as outlined in our standard requirements.

Where a candidate is reliant on their degree for academic entry purposes, they may apply for our course through UCAS at the beginning of their final year with their degree or integrated masters result pending. In these cases, offers to study Medicine will be conditional on candidates achieving the necessary academic requirements. The degree must be an honours degree and the award must be conferred to the University of Nottingham by providing a final transcript no later than 20 July each year.

Degrees must have been completed in the natural length intended for your qualification, for example 3 years for a Bachelor's (like a BSc) or 4 years for an undergraduate Master's (like an MSci).

If you are applying with an undergraduate (Bachelor's or undergraduate Master's) degree, you may not need to meet the standard A Level requirements. We will review this if you have achieved or are predicted to achieve a first class honours degree at undergraduate level in a relevant subject with enough biology and chemistry content. You will still, however, need to have achieved as least a 4 (C) in GCSE in both Maths and English Language. Any offers made without the A Level requirements are conditional on you achieving a first in your primary degree before starting the course.

For more information on which degrees are relevant, please contact us.

Accelerated degrees resulting in the award of a BSc Hons (completed over two years rather than three) may be accepted in lieu of A Levels where a first class has been achieved. We will review these applications on a case-by-case basis. GCSE Maths and English Language must still be achieved at a minimum of C grade. For information on whether your degree is accepted please contact us.

Contextual Offers:

A levels: AAB with at least one A in either biology or chemistry

IB: 35 (6,6,5 at Higher Level including 6 in either biology or chemistry, excluding core component) with the GCSE requirements (or equivalent).

This type of offer is given to students who meet our contextual admissions or elite athlete criteria.

If you meet the requirements for a contextual applicant and you're successful at interview, your offer will then be lowered to the contextual offer of AAB or 35.

Find out more at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying/contextual-offers.aspx.

GCSEs:

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 or Autumn 2021 examination series, we will not consider this as a resit.

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.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language, you will need to have proof of your fluency with one of the following:

- IELTS 7.5 (no less than 7.0 in any element)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 79 (minimum 76)
- Cambridge Proficiency/Advanced test (from January 2015) 191 with no element below 185

If your home country is not the UK, but you have moved to the UK (with indefinite leave to remain) within two years before taking GCSE English Language or equivalent and did not achieve Level 6 then we will accept one of the alternative qualifications.

Work Experience:

Applicants are usually expected to complete regular work experience when applying for medicine. This can be:

- Volunteering in a care related setting
- Volunteering with disadvantaged groups
- Paid employment in a job working with the general public

As part of your application you will usually be required to provide evidence of your work experience. This may include a description of the experience, dates for when it took place, and a reference contact.

Please note, we are not expecting any NHS work experience to have taken place or be ongoing after March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Your application for 2023 entry will not be negatively affected if you've been unable to complete any NHS work experience you had planned. We will however be looking for knowledge of the profession and an understanding of the scope of the role and we may ask about this during your interview.

If possible we'd advise that you speak to someone working in the NHS to ensure you are making an informed choice about your career in medicine. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to caring for people and a realistic idea of what working as a doctor entails.

Any students considering a gap year should use their time constructively either by working or further preparing yourself for a future career in medicine.

Test:

You must also complete the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in the same year you are applying. The BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is not accepted for entry.

For more information, please refer to the UCAT website: www.ucat.ac.uk

There is no fixed UCAT threshold score when selecting for interview. We do not accept applicants who achieve Band 4 on the Situational Judgement Test on the UCAT.

Interviews:

You will be required to have an interview. This usually takes the form of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). For 2023 entry, all interviews are likely to be online using Microsoft Teams.

Interviews are offered to candidates based on scores as calculated by our selection process. The percentage threshold varies from year to year based on the number of applicants.

If you meet the entry requirements for the course and have completed the Nottingham Pathways Programme, the Nottingham Potential Summer School, the Nottingham Sutton Trust Summer School, or the Lincoln Medical School Summer School, you will be considered for the interview stage without having to go through the UCAT/GCSE scoring stage of our selection process. However you will still need to sit the UCAT and achieve Band 1 to 3 on the Situational Judgement Test.

The fast track to interview is only applicable to those applying for their first degree.

Find out more at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/medicine/study-with-us/undergraduate/undergraduate-medicine/undergraduate-selection-process.aspx.

Fitness to Practise:

We must be confident in your conduct, health, and ability to be professional and interact safely with patients. As part of your application you will be required to have an occupational health assessment and a disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. This usually takes place around May or June for Offer Holders.

If we have any serious concerns we will not offer you a place, and reserve the right to revoke offers should serious concerns arise before starting the course.

Find out more at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/medicine/study-with-us/undergraduate/undergraduate-medicine/fitness-to-study.aspx.

Excluded Students Database:

When offering places to students we check the MSC Excluded Students Database as part of our commitment to professionalism and fitness to practise. We may also ask if you have encountered professionalism issues with other professional bodies such as the Pharmacy Council or the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. If either we or another medical school have terminated your studies, your details are shared with regulatory bodies and other medical schools through this database.

Outside UK:

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from Bangladesh require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation     

* Secondary Certificate with a grade of 50% or SSC with a grade of 60%, in four or more relevant subjects.

Year International Year One

* Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with a grade of 55%.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/bangladesh/

English Language Requirements:

 The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/bangladesh/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from India require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of High School Secondary Certificate/Standard XII from CBSE, CISCE, or Metro State Board
* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation Year

* Year 12: (HSC) 40% overall with 40% in relevant subjects to include maths taken from Year 10, 11, or 12

* Year 11: 50% overall with 40% in relevant subjects to include maths taken from Year 10, 11, or 12

* Year 10 (SSC): 65% overall with 40% in relevant subjects to include maths taken from Year 10, 11, or 12

International Year One

* Year 12 (HSC) 50% overall with 50% in relevant subjects taken from Year 10, 11 or 12

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/india/

 English Language Requirements:

The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

CISCE in English at Standard XII at grades 70%, for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0
or

CBSE Core English at Standard XII at grades 70%, for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/india/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from Pakistan require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation Year

* Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate

* Year 12: 50% overall with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects to include maths.

* Year 11: 60% with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects to include maths.

* Year 10: (SSC) 65% overall with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects to include maths.

International Year One

*NSuccessful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate

* Year 12: 55% overall with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects

* Year 11: 65% with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects

* Year 10: (SSC) 70% overall with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/pakistan/

 English Language Requirements:

 The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/pakistan/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from Nepal require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation Year

* Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study

International Year One

* Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nepal/

English Language Requirements:

 The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nepal/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from Nigeria require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation Year

* Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC), or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 in four or more relevant subjects, to include maths.

International Year One

* Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC), or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-6 in four or more relevant subjects.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nigeria/

English Language Requirements:

The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

NECO Senior School Certificate English Language at grades A1-C6
or

WAEC West African Senior School Certificate English Language at grades 1-6

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nigeria/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from Ghana require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation Year

* Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC), or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 in four or more relevant subjects, to include maths.

International Year One

* Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC), or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-6 in four or more relevant subjects.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ghana/

English Language Requirements:

 The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

WAEC West African Senior School Certificate English Language at grades A1-C6. Scratch card PIN required.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ghana/