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This 6 year BDS programme includes a preliminary foundation year which gives students who haven’t studied the science subjects required for the five year course the opportunity to progress to the full BDS course.

This course is validated by the Open University. 

This is a Standard Entry Medicine* course. See our page on medical school courses for an explanation of the different types of course in medicine.

Minimum entry requirements:

Degree qualifications (for graduate applicants)
If the applicant has a 2:1 degree in any discipline then BBB at A level would be considered. Graduate applicants not meeting this requirement must have taken the GAMSAT.

Predicted AS/A levels/Scottish Highers
A*AA at A level completed within a two-year period, to include Chemistry or Biology plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths, Maths, Physics, Statistics) and a third academic subject. Only one from Maths, Further Maths and Statistics may be included in the offer. Science A levels must include the practical annotation.

AB at Advanced Higher including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science. AAAAB at Higher including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science.

GCSEs/Scottish Nationals
Minimum five GCSEs at grade 7 (A). English Language, Maths and Sciences must have been passed at a minimum of 6 (B).

Minimum of five Scottish National 5 qualifications at grade A/1, with a minimum of grade B/2 required in English Language, Maths and any science not offered at Higher grade B or better.

International Baccalaureate
35 points from six academic subjects. Grades of 6,6,6 at Higher Level and 6,6,5 at Standard Level usually required.

Admissions test:
UCAT (Home applicants) BMAT (International applicants)

Widening participation
Local students completing Keele's Steps2Medicine programme will receive automatic interview and a 2-grade reduction on the standard A level offer (i.e. AAB). Other applicants meeting specific criteria or educational and socio-economic disadvantage may also qualify for automatic interview and reduced offer.

Find out more about widening participation at this medical school.

For full details of entry requirements, you should contact the university/medical school directly.

*The information listed here has been provided by the Medical School Council publication, ‘Entry requirements for UK medical schools 2020 entry’, which also contains details of the different types of course offered at UK medical schools.

You would need to follow this 1-year course with an approved degree in medicine. 

This is a Medicine with a Preliminary Year* course. See our page on medical school courses for an explanation of the different types of course in medicine.

Minimum entry requirements:

Predicted AS/A levels/Scottish Highers
Predicted grades are not used in selection. Applicants made an offer will be required to achieve A*AA in three A levels taken at a single sitting. Applicants must not have studied Chemistry post 16 and should not have studied more than one science subject. It is likely that a number of applicants achieving AAA will also be admitted.

Scottish Highers are required at grades of AAAAB, not including Chemistry or more than one other science. Two Advanced Highers (not including chemistry or biology) must also be achieved at minimum grades of AB.

GCSEs/Scottish Nationals
A minimum of five full GCSEs or equivalent level-2 qualifications at grade A/7, with a minimum of grade C/5 required in English Language and Maths.

A minimum of five Scottish National 5 qualifications at grade A/1, with a minimum of grade C/3 required in English Language and Maths.

International Baccalaureate
A minimum of 35 points from six academic subjects, not including Chemistry. Grades of 6,6,6 at Higher Level and 6,6,5 at Standard Level usually required. No grades below 5 are accepted.

Admissions test:
UKCAT (Home applicants)
BMAT (International applicants)

Widening participation

Applicants who are enrolled on Keele Steps2Medicine programme or who have appropriate widening participation flags identified by UCAS are guaranteed interviews and may be eligible for entry with A level grades below the standard offer. Flags are based on postcode and school performance data.

Find out more about widening participation at this medical school.

For full details of entry requirements, you should contact the university/medical school directly.

*The information listed here has been provided by the Medical School Council publication, ‘Entry requirements for UK medical schools 2019 entry’, which also contains details of the different types of course offered at UK medical schools.

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Accelerated courses are for graduates with a relevant degree. See our FAQ for more information.

Accelerated courses are for graduates with a relevant degree. See our FAQ for more information.

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