Medicine

Applicants who present GCE A-Levels without GCSEs must present evidence of completion of equivalent education level in another school system.

Applicants applying with AS-Levels must have exited school after AS-Levels and cannot have continued on to A-Level.

5 Year programme (Direct Entry)

• Required Subjects: Three A-Level subjects. They must include Chemistry and at least one additional lab science (Biology or Physics). The third A-Level can be Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. You must also have a minimum five GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Maths).
• Minimum Grade: A,B,B or A,A,C. You must also have a minimum C/4 in GCSE Maths.
• English Language Requirements: Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English or minimum Grade A/7 with speaking endorsement of Distinction, 1 in (1-5 scale) or 7 (9-1 scale) where applicable in GCSE English as a Second Language. Or an IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

6 Year Programme (Foundation Year)

• Required Subjects: Three A-Levels with minimum grades of BCC from the subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Or three A-Levels with minimum grades of BBC or ACC, two of which must be from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, and one of these two must have a minimum grade of B. The following A-Level subjects are not accepted as a third subject for entry into the 6 year programme: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives. You must also have a minimum five GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Maths).
• Minimum Grade: B,C,C. If you have three A Levels but only two of the required subjects (as mentioned) you will need a minimum B,B,C or A,C,C (with one of the required subjects at minimum grade B). You must also have a minimum C/4 in GCSE Maths.
• English Language Requirements: Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English or minimum Grade A/7 with speaking endorsement of Distinction, 1 in (1-5 scale) or 7 (9-1 scale) where applicable in GCSE English as a Second Language. Or an IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

5 Year Programme (Direct Entry)

• Required Subjects: You need to study three AP subjects which must include Chemistry and Biology. The third subject can be Calculus, Physics or Psychology. You must also achieve a competitive High School Diploma cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA).
• Minimum Grade: You need a minimum score of 14 points (with no individual subject lower than 4).
• English Language Requirements: An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

6 Year Programme (Foundation Year)

• Required Subjects: You need to study three AP subjects from the following; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus and Psychology. You must also achieve a competitive High School Diploma cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA).
• Minimum Grade: You need a minimum score of 11 points (with no individual subject lower than 3).
• English Language Requirements: An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

6 Year Programme (Foundation Year)

• Required Subjects: You should have competitive grades in science and mathematics subjects that you have completed in Grades 10,11 and 12. These may include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus and Statistics. You must also take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SATs).
• Minimum Grade: You need a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) of 92% or 3.60 (calculated over Grades 10, 11 and 12) and SAT with a total of 1200 from 1600, with a minimum score of 550 from 800 in Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and 550 from 800 in Math.
  *SAT results submission should be before the Admissions deadline, 31st January 2027. - or it will impact the application outcome.
• English Language Requirements: An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall minimum 4.0 in each band).

*Kuwaiti citizens presenting AHSD or Private High School Certificate must satisfy all requirements stated by the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education and must submit the Kuwait National Aptitude Test results in place of SAT results.

5 Year Programme (Direct Entry)

• Required Subjects: Three of the following subjects at standard grade 12(XII): Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. You must also study Mathematics to at least standard grade 10(X), and hold a bona fide certificate of completion issued by the CBSE or ISCE.
• Minimum Grade: Minimum GPA of 90% in grade 12(XII) (minimum 80% in each subject).
• English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

6 Year Programme (Foundation Year)

• Required Subjects: Three of the following subjects at standard grade 12(XII): Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. You must also study Mathematics to at least standard grade 10(X) and hold a bona fide certificate of completion issued by the CBSE or ISCE.
• Minimum Grade: Minimum GPA of 80% in grade 12(XII) (with a minimum 75% in each subject).
• English Language Requirements: An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band)..

5 Year Programme (Direct Entry)

• Required Subjects: You need to study six subjects in total. Three Standard Level subjects (SL) and three Higher Level (HL) subjects. Higher Level subjects must include Chemistry (minimum score of 5 points) and one of the following; Biology, Physics and Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation). However, If Mathematics is presented at Higher Level with Chemistry at Higher Level, another science subject (as shown above) must be presented at Standard Level (SL). Subjects must also include English and Mathematics.
• Minimum Grade:You need a minimum score of 36 IB Diploma points (inclusive of bonus points).
• English Language Requirements: Minimum score 5 in SL or HL (IB) English or an IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

6 Year Programme (Foundation Year)

• Required Subjects: You need to study six subjects in total. Three Standard Level subjects (SL) and three Higher Level (HL) subjects. Subjects must include English, Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and at least one laboratory science subject at Higher Level.
• Minimum Grade: You need a minimum score of 31 IB Diploma points (inclusive of bonus points).
• English Language Requirements: Minimum score of 5 in SL or HL (IB) English or an IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

6 Year Programme (Foundation Year)

• Required Subjects: You need to study the Science Stream.
• Minimum Grade: A minimum cGPA of 97%.
• English Language Requirements: An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

If a candidate is presenting results from only one of the following school systems; A-Levels, Advanced Placement or IB, please refer to the entry requirements section dealingspecifically with that school system. Candidates are also eligible for consideration based on presentation of a combination of subjects from different systems as outlined below:

5 Year Programme (Direct Entry)

• Required Subjects: Across A-Levels, AP or IB, you need to study three subjects from the following; Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/Calculus.
• Minimum Grade: With one subject at an A-Level minimum grade of A, you must present two other subjects with a minimum grade of either B in A-Levels, 4 in AP or 5 in IB Higher Level. Without one subject at an A-Level minimum grade of A, you must present at least 1 subject with a minimum of 5 in AP or 6 in IB Higher Level. You must also present 2 other subjects with a minimum grade of B in the A-Levels, 4 in AP or 5 in IB Higher Level.
• English Language Requirements: Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English or GCSE English as a Second Language. A Minimum score of Grade A or 7 with speaking endorsement of Distinction, 1 in (1-5 scale) or 7 (9-1 scale) where applicable. A minimum score 5 in SL or HL (IB) English or an IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

6 Year Programme (Foundation Year)

• Required Subjects: Across A-Levels, AP or IB, you need to study three subjects from the following; Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/ Calculus.
• Minimum Grade: With one subject at an A-Level minimum grade of B, you must present two other subjects with a minimum grade of either C in A-Levels, 3 in AP or 4 in IB/Higher Level. Without 1 subject at an A-Level minimum grade of B, you must present at least one subject with a minimum of 4 in AP or 5 in IB Higher Level. You must also present two other subjects with a minimum grade of C in the A Levels, 3 in AP or 4 in IB Higher Level. SABIS - Choueifat candidates who achieve a cGPA of 90% or above in the final 3 years of their Choueifat High School diploma and SAT with a total of 1200 from 1600, with a minimum score of 550 from 800 in Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and 550 from 800 in Math are eligible for entry to the 6 year programme.
• English Language Requirements: Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English or GCSE English as a Second Language. A Minimum score of Grade A or 7 with speaking endorsement of Distinction, 1 in (1-5 scale) or 7 (9-1 scale) where applicable. A minimum score 5 in SL or HL (IB) English or an IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

Please note the following A-Level subjects are not accepted as a third subject for entry into the 6 year programme: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives.

Applicants who have a minimum of 12 years of school education and complete one of the following Foundation Programmes may be considered for the 5 Year or 6 Year Programmes.

Abbey College (Cambridge and Manchester) International Foundation Programme – Biomedicine and Science Pathway

5 year Programme

Minimum overall average score of 80%, to include 75% in Chemistry and no other individual module score less than 70%.

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall average score of 70%, to include 70% in Chemistry and no other individual module score less than 60%.

Bath Academy International Medical Foundation Programme

5 year Programme

Applicants must complete three major modules, with a minimum grade of A in Chemistry, minimum grade of B in Biology and a minimum grade of B in the optional major module.

6 Year Programme

Applicants must complete three major modules with a minimum grade of B in each module.

CATS Global Schools University Foundation Programme (UFP)

5 Year programme

Applicants just present a minimum of three subjects with minimum grades of AAB, to include Chemistry, one additional laboratory science subject (Biology or Physics) plus one other from the following: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology.

6 Year Programme

Applicants must present a minimum of three subjects with minimum grades of AAB, to include at least one subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

David Game College: University Foundation Programme (UFP) – Medicine Pathway

5 Year Programme

Applicants must complete three major modules, with a minimum grade of A in Chemistry, minimum grade of B in Biology and a minimum grade of B in the optional major module.

6 Year Programme

Applicants must complete three major modules with a minimum grade of B in each module.

International Foundation Group (IFG) Medical Foundation Programme

5 Year Programme

Minimum overall average score of 80%, to include minimum scores of 80% in the Chemistry-based modules and no other individual module score less than 75%.

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall average score of 70%, with no individual module score less than 65%. 

King's College London International Foundation - Biology and Chemistry Pathway

5 Year Programme

Minimum score of 75%, with no less than 70% in each individual module.

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall score of 70%, with no less than 65% in each individual module.

King's Degree Pathway Programme for Medicine

5 Year Programme

Minimum overall score of 75%, to include 70% in Chemistry and no other individual module score less than 65%.

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall score of 65%, with no individual module score less than 60%.

NCUK International Foundation Year*

6 Year Programme

Minimum grades AAAB in English for Academic Purposes, Maths for Science, Biology and Chemistry.

* In Ireland, the NCUK International Foundation Year is offered at DIFC. Further information on NCUK, including centres where the International Foundation Year is offered, is available here.

OnCampus UK North Medicine University Foundation Programme

5 Year Programme

Minimum overall average score of 70% across three modules, with no individual module score less than 65%.

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall average score of 65% across the three modules, with no individual module score less than 60%.

OnCampus UK North Life Sciences University Programme

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall average score of 70% across the three modules, with no individual module score less than 65%.

INTO Level 3 Diploma in International Foundation Studies - Medicine and Health Professions pathway

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall average of 80%, with no individual 30-credit module score below 70%. The required Professional Skills and Contemporary Issues in Medicine module must also be completed satisfactorily. Required modules:

• Chemistry
• Biology or Physics
• Mathematics or Mathematics and Data Handling
• English for Academic Purposes or Research Project with Skills Enhancement

Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology (FIST), Malaysia

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall score of 80%, with no individual module score less than 70%. Applicants must present modules in English, Chemistry, Biology and/or Physics/Mathematics.

Taylor's College Foundation in Science, Malaysia

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall score of 80%, with no individual module score less than 70%. Applicants must present modules in English, Chemistry, Biology and/or Physics/Mathematics.

INTI Foundation in Science, Malaysia

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall score of 80%, with no individual module score less than 70%. Applicants must present modules in English, Chemistry, Biology and/or Physics/Mathematics.

HELP University Foundation in Science, Malaysia

6 Year Programme

Minimum overall score of 80%, with no individual module score less than 70%. Applicants must present modules in English, Chemistry, Biology and/or Physics/Mathematics.

Applicants whose first language is not English or who have not been educated solely in a native English speaking country must satisfy an English language proficiency requirement through the following means:

5 Year Programme

IELTS Academic - A minimum score of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT – A minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band).

6 Year Programme

IELTS Academic - A minimum score of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT – A minimum score of 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each band)..

Please note: English language qualifications are only valid for two years from the date of the test. Applicants in Bahrain who require an IELTS certificate, are advised to book an appointment with the British Council Tel: +973 1726 1555/1726 6166 E-mail: bc.enquiries@britishcouncil.org.bh or IDP International Education Specialists Tel: +973 1710 1100 E-mail: ielts.bahrain@idp.com, at their earliest convenience.

Important note: IELTS Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition are not accepted. All English language proficiency tests must be taken at an officially recognised test centre.

Applicants who have been solely educated through an English language curriculum in a native English speaking country and / or those who have completed the following curricula meet the English Language Requirement for entry into the 5 or 6 Year Programmes.

5 Year Programme

Applicants who have completed a full Bachelor's Degree in a science or health professions field with a competitive GPA will be considered for admission. Candidates who present a Bachelor’s Degree in another discipline with post bachelor courses in science and test scores for MCAT or GAMSAT will be considered on a case by case basis.

Please note:

The completed Bachelor’s Degree should be from a university programme which has entry requirements that are equivalent to an A level or International Baccalaureate qualification according to UK ENIC equivalency guidelines.

All applicants presenting a Bachelor’s Degree must also have completed at least 12 years of schooling by the end of secondary school education.