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Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

A Levels

A levels at grades A*AA, achieved in one sitting over a study period of no longer than two years. A-levels must include:

  • First A Level - Chemistry or Biology
  • Second A Level – A further science subject from (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Maths)
  • Third A Level - Any A level subject. Further Maths is not accepted if Maths is taken as your second A level.  
  • The A* can be in any of the three subjects and does not need to be in one of the required sciences
  • If A level Maths and Further Maths are offered in the same sitting, Further Maths will not be counted towards the minimum A*AA requirement.
  • Applicants who have taken or will take an additional year (or more) to complete their qualifications and achieve the minimum academic entry requirements (e.g. A*AA or 2:1) can only be considered if their extenuating circumstances fall within the Equality Act 2010. Extenuating circumstances that fall within this criteria must be approved by the EC panel prior to making a UCAS application. Further information on the process and deadline to be considered, please refer to Extenuating Circumstances for Prospective Applicants.

Other Accepted Qualifications

We accept the following equivalent qualifications:

 

Cambridge Pre-U

D3 D3 D3 in three Pre-U Principal subjects including Chemistry and/or Biology.

If either Chemistry or Biology is offered, a further science subject is required (Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics).

Global Perspectives is not accepted as one of the Pre-U Principal subjects.

Combinations of Pre-U Principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) can be considered. Where combined with other qualifications, the required subject needs to be at D3 for Principal subject or grade A at A-level (or equivalent).

European Baccalaureate

Award of the European Baccalaureate with 85% overall including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths). Minimum grades of 8.5 are required in Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject.

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Three Highers at grades AAA including Chemistry and Biology

Two Advanced Highers at grades AA including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

A GPA of 3.3 or higher in the US High School Diploma and at least 3 Advanced Placement (AP) examinations with grades 5,5,5 including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics).

The GPA of 3.3 or higher in the US High School Diploma can be replaced by achieving 85% in the following with the AP examinations

  • Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma)
  • Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma)

US High School Diploma (delivered in the US)

Queen Mary University will consider the Grade 12 level English module from the US High School Graduation Diploma to satisfy our English Language Requirements, according to the IELTS equivalencies below, provided the qualification is delivered in the USA.

Equivalent to IELTS 5.5: grade C- or 70%

Equivalent to IELTS 6.0: grade C or 75%

Equivalent to IELTS 6.5: grade B or 80%

Equivalent to IELTS 7.0: grade B or 80%

The qualification should have been achieved no more than 5 years from the start date of your course.

IB | 37 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 666 including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject from (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths). 

ATAR score of 98 in addition to a pass in the Year 12 High School Certificate of Education

Award of the Reifeprüfung/Matura with Mit ausgezeichnetem Erfolg Bestanden/Pass with high distinction, and a minimum of four subjects with an overall average of 1.3 including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths). 

  • Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) 
  • Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs (GHSO) 
  • Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts 

Average grade of 90% (or 9/10 or 18/20). 95% or 9.5/10 or 19/20 and 90% or 9/10 or 18/20 in Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths) 

 

Alberta

General High School Diploma with a minimum of 90% in [each of] five academic 30 or 31 grade 12 courses including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

British Columbia

Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with 90% in each of five acceptable grade 12 courses including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Manitoba

5 credits at 300 level in 4 subjects, with at least 90% in each subject including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

New Brunswick

90% in each of 5 grade 12 university preparatory course including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Newfoundland and Labrador

90% in each of 5 grade 12 university preparatory course including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Northwest Territories High School Diploma

General High School Diploma with a minimum of 90% in [each of] five Academic 30 or 31 grade 12 courses including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Nova Scotia

High School Graduation Diploma with 90% in each of five Honours University Preparatory Courses (level 5) or University Preparatory Courses (level 4) including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Ontario

A minimum of 90% in each of six grade 12 courses (4U or 4M) including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Saskatchewan

Complete Division IV Standing with a minimum of 90% in at least five acceptable subjects including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths) (at Level 30) 

Quebec

Diplome D'Etudes Collegiales (DEC)/Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) with a minimum of 90% including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Yukon

Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with a minimum of 5As (AAAAA) / 90% in acceptable grade 12 courses including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

 

Award of the State Matura Certificate (Svjedodžbe o Maturi) with an overall average of 5/5 with 5 in 3 Advanced Level subjects including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Award of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce) with at least 1.25 average overall and 1,1,1,1 from best four subject including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Award of the Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX) / Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) with 9.5 overall, including 10,10,10 in three Level A subjects including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Award of the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with at least 4 subjects at grades 7,6,6,5 including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Award of the Diplome du Baccalaureat General / Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) with 15 overall including 15 in Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

For graduates of the 2021 reformed French Baccalaureat, we will accept Speciality subjects studied in Year 12 and Year 13. Achieve 16 in Chemistry or Biology and 14 in one further science subject.

Award of the Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife with 1.5 overall, including 13 (sehr gut) in two higher level (LK/Advanced Level) subjects which must include Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Award of the Apolytirion with 18/20 plus:

A*A in two A levels including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Two Electives

Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development. 5*,5 in two electives including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Three Electives

Grade 4 from both English Language and Mathematics with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development. 5*,5,5 in three electives including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Erettsegi/Matura (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate)

Award of the Matura with 5 overall including two Advanced Level subjects at 5 (jeles) to include Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

Standard XII including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths)

 

National Board (CBSE/ISC)

West Bengal Council of Higher Education

Other boards

A*AA

90%

85%

95%

Standard X including Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths (CBSE, ISC and West Bengal) with 85%

Standard X including Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths (all other state boards) with 90%

Award of the Bagrut with an overall average of 90% and at least two subjects at unit level 5. Required subjects must be taken at unit level 5 including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics)

Award of the Diploma di Esame di Stato with 95 overall including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths) with one at 20/20 in the written exam or 10/10 in the final year of study and one at 19/20 in the written exam or 9/10 in the final year of study

Singapore Integrated Programme / GCE A levels

Three H2 subjects with AAA including 2 science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths).

Excluded subjects - Knowledge and Inquiry, General Paper and Project Work

The NUS High School Diploma should be offered with 3.6 CAP in Yrs 3-6 and 4.0 CAP in Yrs 5-6. Students must also have taken at least three Advanced Placement examinations and achieve grades of 5, 5, 4. Two of these subjects must be Biology and Chemistry.

  • You may apply in the final year of your degree and must be predicted/achieved at least an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject. Degrees are divided into three categories, you can find more information on our degree title checker
  • Degrees must be completed in the natural length intended for the qualification (generally, 3 years for Bachelors, and 4 years for integrated Masters).
  • If you are unsure that your degree subject is acceptable, or what A/AS requirements you may need, then please use our degree title checker or contact us and we will be happy to advise. We may request you provide us with evidence as to why you believe your degree should be exempted for the A or AS level requirement
  • We do not accept alternative qualifications in lieu of A/AS Levels or acceptable equivalents and so candidates with overseas degrees may not be accepted if their degree does not have at least two thirds Bioscience content.
  • Graduates who offer a degree with at least an upper second class honours or equivalent who have graduated from a university outside the UK, must check their degree equivalency to a UK Honours degree with at least a 2:1 against the Postgraduate requirements stipulated for their region. If equivalent, applicants should then use the degree title checker to check your degree subject and any additional requirements for entry.
  • You may apply in the final year of your degree and must be predicted/achieved the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) in any subject. Degrees are divided into three categories.
  • Bioscience degrees which contain sufficient biology and chemistry
  • Science degrees which do not contain sufficient biology or chemistry – require achieved/predicted A/AS level biology and/or chemistry at grade C.
  • Non-science degrees which do not contain any biology or chemistry – require achieved/predicted A/AS level biology or chemistry plus one further science (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology) at grade B.
  • Degrees must be completed in the natural length intended for the qualification (generally, 3 years for Bachelors and 4 years for integrated Masters).
  • We do not accept alternative qualifications in lieu of A/AS Levels or acceptable equivalents and so candidates with overseas degrees may not be accepted if their degree does not have at least two thirds Bioscience content.

GCSE 

We require at least six GCSEs at grades 777666 (AAABBB pre 2017) including Biology, Chemistry, English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. The Science Double Award may substitute all sciences at GCSE.

GCSEs are not required for graduates.

UCAT

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test, used by a consortium of UK Universities and non-UK associate member universities to help select applicants for their medical and dental degree programmes.

It is used in collaboration with other admissions processes such as the UCAS application and academic qualifications.

It is also your opportunity to stand out from other applicants and demonstrate your aptitude for a demanding programme of study.

The UCAT is a computer-based test delivered in Pearson VUE test centres throughout the UK and worldwide.  More information on the UCAT and how to register can be found here

How we use the UCAT

Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of a weighted score compared to other applicants who apply in the same year, and may be comprised of UCAT score, UCAS tariff of entry qualifications predicted or achieved, or weighted scoring of degree for graduates. Selection after interview may consider all assessment factors: interview score, situational judgement test, UCAS tariff of entry qualifications predicted or achieved or weighted scoring from degree and UCAT score.

  • Your application will not be considered further than the first shortlisting if you obtained a total UCAT score below the fourth decile. Please note there is no guarantee that you will be offered an interview if you score above the fourth decile. 
  • Your application will not be considered further than the first shortlisting if you score SJT Band 4.
  • It is not possible to predict what the thresholds will be in any individual year, nor to use data from previous years to predict subsequent years’ thresholds. 

UCAT Exemptions/Waiver

UCAT exemptions/waivers are not granted under any circumstances. If you are unable to take the UCAT for any reason, our advice will be to reapply for the following application cycle.

Age

Candidates MUST be aged 18 or over by the end of the second week of course enrolment (end September). If applicants are under 18 at the start of the course, they can apply for deferred entry if they will meet the age requirement the following year.  

English Language Requirements

GCSE English Language grade 6

or 

IELTS score of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in the other components. This must be taken within two years of starting the course.

For further information on other accepted qualifications, please see our English Language page. 

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