University of Southampton: UCAT and Course Entry Information

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

• Appropriate grades

A-Levels:

• AAA

GCSE:

• 6 GCSEs at grade A/7 or above

BTEC:

• AA from two A levels in Chemistry and Biology
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certification (360 GLH at Distinction)

SQE: 

• Offers based on exams taken in S6

Cambridge Pre-U:

• D3, D3, D3

IB:

• An overall score of 36

EB:

• Overall, 85%

Prerequisites:

ATAR:

• Biology
• Chemistry

A-Levels:

• Biology (A)
• Chemistry (A)
• Note: General Studies and Critical Thinking is not applicable

GCSE:

• Mathematics with Biology AND Chemistry
• OR Mathematics with Additional Science AND
  • Science
  • OR Mathematics with combined science
• English language or GCSE English (minimum Grade B/6)

BTEC:

• Chemistry (A-Level)
• Biology (A-Level)
• Note: Applied Science is not accepted

SQE:

• Individual academic achievement is reviewed, including qualifications in S5 and results in S6

Cambridge Pre-U:

• Chemistry
• Biology

IB:

• Higher Level (18)
  • Chemistry (6)
  • Biology (6)
• If English Language is not achieved in GCSE, then:
  • English Language Syllabus A (Standard Level, Grade 5)

EB:

• Optional Elective Chemistry (8.5)
• Optional Elective Biology (8.5)
• AND Further Optional Elective Subject (8.5)

Entry Requirements: 

Acceptance is based on students’ academic results and UCAT results.

UCAT:

Students will be ranked based on their UCAT scores to determine who should be invited to an interview.

The University of Southampton does not examine student’s Situational Judgement Test scores.

Application Process:

• Students are required to achieve the minimum academic standards covered above
• Students also need to sit the UCAT exam and score a high mark

Interview Criteria and Structure: 

The University of Southampton invites students with the top UCAT scores to an interview on their Selection Day.

• Criteria: The interview examines students’ motivation to study Medicine and work in the health-care field. They also examine non-academic skills and attributes that are necessary for the Medical profession like communication skills and empathy. Students must reflect on the knowledge and skills they gained from work experience, employment or volunteering in a health-care setting.
• Structure: The University of Southampton structures their interviews into Multiple Mini Interview stations. Students will rotate through these stations, each assessing different skills and capabilities. 

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

• 2:1 degree
  • Upper second-class honours degree in any subject (of students’ first degree)

ATAR:

• NA

A-Levels:

• Chemistry (C)

GCSE:

• 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above

BTEC:

• NA

SQE: 

• Offers are based on exam results taken in S6

Cambridge Pre-U:

• M3 in Chemistry

IB:

• 5 in HL Chemistry

EB:

• 7.5 or above in Chemistry

Prerequisites:

ATAR:

• NA

A-Levels:

• Chemistry (Grade C)
• OR CC including AS Level
  • Biology/Human Biology
  • AND Chemistry

GCSE:

• Mathematics with Biology AND Chemistry
• OR Mathematics with Additional Science AND
  • Science
  • OR Mathematics with combined science
• AND English Language or GCSE English (minimum C/4)

BTEC:

• NA

SQE:

• Advanced Highers:
  • Chemistry (B/C)
• Higher:
  • Biology (B)
  • Chemistry (B)

Cambridge Pre-U:

• Chemistry (M3)

IB:

• Higher Level:
  • Chemistry (5)

EB:

• Chemistry (7.5 or above)

Entry Requirements: 

Acceptance is based on students’ academic results and UCAT results.

UCAT:

Students applying for this course will be ranked based on their UCAT scores to determine who should be invited to an interview.

The University of Southampton does not examine student’s Situational Judgement Test scores.

Application Process:

• Students are required to achieve the minimum academic standards covered above
• Students also need to sit the UCAT exam and score a high mark

Interview Criteria and Structure: 

The University of Southampton invites students with the top UCAT scores to an interview on their Selection Day.

• Criteria: The interview examines students’ motivation to study Medicine and work in the health-care field. They also examine non-academic skills and attributes that are necessary for the Medical profession like communication skills and empathy. Students must reflect on the knowledge and skills they gained from work experience, employment or volunteering in a health-care setting.
• Structure: The University of Southampton structures their interviews into Multiple Mini Interview stations. Students will rotate through these stations, each assessing different skills and capabilities.

Degree facts:

• This course is only offered for Home/EU students, not international students
• This course is also a graduate entry course

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

• Appropriate grades

A-Levels:

• BBB

GCSE:

• 5 GCSE grade at C/4 or above

BTEC:

• BB from 2 A Levels in Chemistry and Biology
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (360 GLH at Distinction)

SQE: 

• Individual academic achievement is reviewed, including qualifications in S5 and results in S6

Cambridge Pre-U:

• M2, M2, M2

IB:

• An overall score of 30 points

EB:

• Overall, 75%

Prerequisites:

ATAR:

• Biology and Chemistry

A-Levels:

• Biology (minimum B)
• Chemistry (minimum B)

GCSE:

• Mathematics with Biology AND Chemistry
• OR Mathematics with Additional Science AND
  • Science
  • OR Mathematics with combined science
• AND English Language or GCSE English (minimum C/4)

BTEC:

• BB from 2 A-Levels in Chemistry and Biology
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certiface (360 GLH at Disctinction)

SQE:

Cambridge Pre-U:

• Chemistry
• Biology

IB:

• Higher Level (16):
  • Biology (5)
  • Chemistry (5)

EB:

• Optional Elective Chemistry (Grade 8)
• Optional Elective Biology (Grade 8)
• Other Optional Elective (Grade 8)

Entry Requirements: 

Acceptance is based on students’ academic results and UCAT results.

UCAT:

Students applying for this course will be ranked based on their UCAT scores to determine who should be invited to an interview.

The University of Southampton does not examine student’s Situational Judgement Test scores.

Application Process:

• Students are required to achieve the minimum academic standards covered above
• Students also need to sit the UCAT exam and score a high mark

Interview Criteria and Structure: 

The University of Southampton invites students with the top UCAT scores to an interview on their Selection Day.

• Criteria: The interview examines students’ motivation to study Medicine and work in the health-care field. They also examine non-academic skills and attributes that are necessary for the Medical profession like communication skills and empathy. Students must reflect on the knowledge and skills they gained from work experience, employment or volunteering in a health-care setting.
• Structure: The University of Southampton structures their interviews into Multiple Mini Interview stations. Students will rotate through these stations, each assessing different skills and capabilities

Degree facts: