The University of East Anglia: UCAT and Course Entry Information (2021 Update)

ATAR (for NSW):

• NA

IB (International Baccalaureate for International students):

• At least 36 points overall

A Level

• Applicants must receive AAA.

European Baccalaureate:

• A minimum of 85% for Level 1 courses.

SQA Higher/ Advanced Higher:

• BBB in Secondary Six (S6) Advanced Higher OR
• AB in S6 Advanced higher

Prerequisites:

For IB:

• HL 6 in three subjects including either Biology or Chemistry.

For A-Level:

• Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology
• Note: Science A-Level’s must include a pass in the practical element

For European Baccalaureate:

• 85% in Biology
• 85% in two other subjects

For SQA Higher/ Advanced Higher:

• BBB:
  • Chemistry or Biology (in first sitting); OR
• AB:
  • Biology or Chemistry; and
  • Additional Higher Level at grade A

Entry Requirement: 

Acceptance is based on student’s meeting the minimum academic results, UCAT results, and their interview. The Situational Judgement Component of UCAT will be used in conjunction with the interview score to rank students. Students also need to achieve the minimum grades for their GCSE subjects.

UCAT:

All applicants must sit the UCAT exam.

There is no minimum threshold mark required for the UCAT. East Anglia states that a high mark is desired, however, a low score won’t disqualify an applicant.

Applicants are ranked for an interview based on their UCAT score.

GCSE:

Students must achieve the following in their GCSEs or equivalent:

• 6 GCSE subjects in Grade 7/A +, including:
  • Mathematics; and
  • 2 single Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) OR Double Science
• Equivalents to GCSE:
  • National 5s are accepted in lieu of GCSEs with a minimum of 6 subjects at grade A, including:
    • Mathematics; and
    • 2 Science subjects
  • International Baccalaureate Middle years is accepted in lieu of GCSEs with a minimum of 6 passes, including:
    • Mathematics; and
  • 2 Science subjects

Work experience:

The University suggests that you should take up some work experience that will help you in the Medical field. This includes volunteering at church groups, Scouts, healthcare places etc.

East Anglia will provide you with a Work Experience Form to complete if you are invited to the interview stage. However, they also recognise that the pandemic would have affected many students opportunities to get work experience.

Application Process:

• Students are required to apply through UCAS.
• Students are required to achieve the minimum academic standards covered above.
• Students also need to sit the UCAT exam and score a high mark.
• If selected, students will need to attend an interview.
• Students are recommended to do work experience or volunteering in the health field to demonstrate suitability for the program.

Interview Criteria and structure:

From 2021, interviews will be held online due to COVID-19.

• Criteria: The interview assesses:
  • Approach to decision making when given incomplete or conflicting information
  • Ability to learn and work in a team
  • Caring attitude
  • Insight into Medicine as a career and personal suitability for the profession
  • Honesty, integrity, and personal effectiveness.
• Structure:
  • The interview is structured as Multiple Mini Interviews.
  • There are 6 stations with each station assessing a specific criterion.
  • Each station is 5 minutes long.

Alternate Entry Pathway:

If you do not meet the entry requirements for the Medicine program, you may be able to apply through the Gateway to Medicine ‘Widening Access’ program.

Other facts about the degree:

The University offered 195 UK places and 13 Overseas placed for 2021 entry.