The University of East Anglia: UCAT and Course Entry Information

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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

Prerequisites:

For IB:

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

For A-Level:

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

For European Baccalaureate:

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

For SQA Higher/ Advanced Higher:

• Chemistry or Biology

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.

UCAT:

There is no minimum threshold mark required for the UCAT.

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:

• Criteria: The interview assesses:
  • Approach to decision making when given incomplete or conflicting information
  • Ability to learn and work in a team
  • 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.