UK Medical School GCSE & A Level Entry Requirements 2024

Given how competitive medicine in the UK is, it is important to know what each medical school’s entry requirements are. 

The most important thing to remember about medicine entry requirements is that they are different at each university, so you should check their individual websites to see what grades, subjects and entrance exams they require.

Generally, entry requirements for medicine consist of specific grades in specific subjects and sitting  the UCAT. UK universities will require one or the other, but not both. 

Each has attributes that will cater to different candidates’ strengths so it is worth considering which is right for you. This guide outlines the various general requirements to study for a medicine degree in the UK.