Getting into med school sucks.
There's so many applicants but just not that many places. With only 45 medical schools in the UK, you're going to have to choose wisely.
So today we discuss the places with the lowest entry requirements for medicine UK.
Now the question isn't as simple as just "Where's the easiest to get into?".
In reality, there's a range of factors including grade requirements and admission tests.
Don't worry though, we are going to give you the easy answer too (based on acceptance rate), if you want to skip to that, just click it in the contents :)
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What Grades Do I Need to Get Into Med School?
Before the med school looks at your A-level predicted grades, they'll go digging and pull up your GCSEs.
Every med school has their quirks, and you'll have to check them out individually but here's a rule of thumb: Grade 6 (or above) in Mathematics, English Language & Sciences GCSEs
Of course it doesn't end there. You're A-Levels will be even more important.
Most medical schools are looking for students who studied both Biology & Chemistry at A-Level. If anything, Chemistry is especially important.
There are universities such as Cambridge who say that they prefer candidates who studied Maths or Physics as their 3rd A-Level.
For most people though, you're 3rd subject is totally up to you. Maybe use this as an opportunity to do something different and stand out from other applicants!
The standard A-Level requirements are: AAA, but some of the top universities will ask for A*AA.
Medical School Admissions Tests? (UCAT & BMAT)
I'm sure you only want the headlines here (or maybe you won't read this at all), so let's keep it super simple:
UCAT | BMAT |
Accepted by Most Med Schools | Accepted by Few Med Schools |
Computer-based Test | Written with Pen & Paper |
Will be Used Indefinitely | No Longer Used Starting 2024 |
5 Sections | 3 Sections |
No Writing Task | Includes Writing Task |
Here's some more information about medical school admissions tests if you're still curious.
Easiest Medical School to Get Into Based on UCAT
5) Anglia Ruskin University - 2,600
4) Aston University - 2,550
3) Edge Hill - 2,400
2) University of Dundee - 2,250
1) University of Cardiff - 2,100
5 Easiest Medical Schools to Get Into Based on BMAT
5) Imperial College London - 5.5 or above
4) University of Oxford - 5.5 or above
3) University College London (UCL) - 5.2 or above
2) Lancaster University - 5.0 or above
1) University of Leeds - 4.5 or above
UK Medical Schools with Highest Acceptance Rates
10) University of Liverpool - 18%
9) Queen's Belfast - 19%
8) Hull York Medical School - 19%
7) University of St. Andrew's - 21%
6) University of Birmingham - 25%
5) King's College London - 26%
4) University of Nottingham - 26%
3) University of Manchester - 27%
2) Norwich Medical School - 31%
1) Newcastle University - 34%
I hope this post helped you out. When you get to uni, you're probably going to want save money on literally anything. Yep, that includes big brands, small businesses & local events. For real.
this would have helped me sooooo much when applying!!!