International requirements

International students who are applying for an undergraduate Medicine programme at St Andrews will need to satisfy the academic requirements for their country listed below to be considered.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

Applicants who are overseas for fee purposes who have not had the opportunity to study the correct qualifications in order to meet minimum entry requirements may be eligible to apply for a place on the International Foundation for Medicine at St Andrews. Applicants who have studied any of the qualifications considered for direct entry, as listed below, will not be considered.

European Baccalaureate

Biology and Mathematics must be offered. Where Mathematics is a required subject, then this must be the '5 period' option. For all required subjects, written examinations are required; oral examination is not acceptable.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

International Baccalaureate

These grades must include HL in Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. If not passed at HL, applicants must have SL in Biology, Mathematics and English.

Either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation are accepted as meeting the Mathematics requirement. Standard Level Mathematics Studies is not acceptable. Mathematics at GCSE grade B or better might be considered in lieu of Standard Level.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Australia

Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia

Applicants from the above territories must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) an ATAR score of 96 minimum including the successful completion of the Year 12 Certificate with prerequisites of Chemistry plus one other of Biology, Physics or Mathematics taken at Year 12. Biology, Maths and English must be offered at Year 10 (grade of ‘High Achievement’) if not offered at Year 12. Please contact the medical admissions office if you have any enquiries. To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record and should provide a school transcript for Year 10 and Year 11 directly to St Andrews after application. For more information, email: medical.admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Queensland

Applicants from Queensland must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) an Overall Position of 3 or Lower including successful completion of the Queensland Certificate of Education with prerequisites of Chemistry plus one other of Biology, Physics or Mathematics taken at Year 12. Biology, Maths and English must be offered at either Year 10 (grade B) if not offered at Year 12. Please contact the medical admissions office if you have any enquiries. To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record and should provide a school transcript for Year 10 and Year 11 directly to St Andrews after application. For more information, email: medical.admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Austria

Certificate of Secondary Education

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Belgium

Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) / Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/Diplma van de Hogere Secundaire Technische School/Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Getuigschrift van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs (GHSO)

Applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) an overall grade of 90% to include Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics, or Physics.

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, GCSE (grade B) or equivalent qualification, would be accepted in lieu of the advanced level study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Bulgaria

Diploma za sredno obrazovanie

This qualification is not acceptable on its own for entry to Medicine, but it may be considered if supplemented with three A Levels or a further year of science study, such as a Foundation programme or first year of a Bachelor of Science degree.

Canada

High School Diploma

Caribbean

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)

If Biology, Maths and English are not offered in the CAPE, they must be offered in the CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) at a minimum of grade 2.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, as well as meeting the above requirements in the CAPE, applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five CSEC subjects at grade 2, to be taken at one sitting. Those applying having already achieved their CAPE with appropriate subjects and grades may be considered with less than five CSEC subjects at grade 2.

Croatia

Svjedodžba o Maturi (Matura Certificate)

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Cyprus

Apolytirion of Lykeion

Applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve): 19 in the Apolytirion programme and AA or above at GCE A-Level A-Level subjects at grade A to include Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study. Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements. To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent). For more information, email medical.admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Czechia

Maturitni Zkouška / Maturita

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Denmark

Studentereksamen / Højere Forberedelseseksamen (Senior High School Examination)

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Estonia

The Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus/Riigieksamid

This qualification is not acceptable on its own for entry to Medicine, but it may be considered if supplemented with three A-Levels or a further year of science study, such as a Foundation programme or first year of a Bachelor of Science degree.

Finland

Ylioppilastutkintotodistus / Studentexamensbetyg

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

France

French Baccalaureate

French (International Option) Baccalaureate

Applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) a minimum overall score of 15 in the International Option Baccalaureate, including:

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Germany

Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochshulreife (Abitur)

The required science subjects must be taken in the Abitur examinations, not just as part of the study during the Abitur.

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Greece

Apolytirion of Lykeion

Applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve): 19 in the Apolytirion programme and AA or above at GCE A-Level A-Level subjects at grade A to include Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study. Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements. To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent). For more information, email medical.admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. The School of Medicine would expect applicants to have performed well in Forms 4 and 5 and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the HKDSE.

Hungary

Erettsegi vizsga (Matura)

Applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) an average grade of 5 in five subjects in Grade 12 and three advanced maturity examinations at 80% or above, including Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study. Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements. To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent). For more information, email medical.admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

India

Higher Secondary School Certificates awarded on completion of standard XII 90% overall with 90% in four out of five subjects to include Chemistry and two of Biology, Physics, Maths. If Maths and Biology are not offered at class 12, then Biology and Maths should be taken in class 10. Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

Ireland

Irish Leaving Certificate

Applicants must exceed (or be predicted to exceed) 595 points, including H1 in Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Biology. Mathematics at Ordinary Level would be considered if Physics were offered at H1. These points will be calculated using the six highest graded subjects and also include the 25 bonus points for HL Mathematics. If appropriate subjects were not sat at the first sitting of the Leaving Certificate, applicants may be considered if the missing subjects are sat the following year.

Italy

Diploma di Esami de Stato (opzione Scientifica)

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Latvia

Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu

This qualification is not accepted, but strong applicants may be considered if study is supplemented with A Levels or a further year of science study, such as a Foundation programme or first year of a Bachelor of Science degree.

Lithuania

Brandos Atestatas

This qualification is not accepted, but strong applicants may be considered if study is supplemented with A Levels or a further year of science study, such as a Foundation programme or first year of a Bachelor of Science degree.

Luxembourg

Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Malaysia

STPM Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (Malaysia Higher School Certificate)

Applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) AAA at the first sitting, including Chemistry and one other of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the STPM, each must normally have been passed at GCSE (or equivalent in SPM/ Certificate of Education or UEC) grade B or better or 4/B6 or better in SPM/ Certificate of Education or UEC respectively. Only one of Mathematics or Further Mathematics will be considered for the three subjects required at STPM. Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements. To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent). For more information, email medical.admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Malta

Advanced Level Matriculation (AM)

Applicants much have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) AA at Advanced Level, including Chemistry and one other of Biology, Mathematics or Physics plus AABB or above at Intermediate Level. If Biology, Mathematics and English are not offered at Advanced Level, they must be offered at Intermediate Level (grade B) or GCSE (grade B or numerical grade 5). To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. For more information, email medical.admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Netherlands

Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

New Zealand

University Entrance Certificates with National Certificates in Educational Achievement (UEC with NCEA)

Biology, Mathematics and English must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Norway

Vitnemål – videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)

The three years of upper secondary school will be assessed to generate the overall grade. The grades required for the pre-requisite subjects (Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics) will be based on the two final years.

If not offered in the Vitnemål, then Biology and Maths must be offered in the Vitnemål fra Grunnskolen, at a minimum of grade 5. General science will not be accepted in place of a single subject in Biology. Natural sciences will be accepted instead of Biology.

Applicants are normally expected to complete all their studies in the three years of their upper secondary school.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record, and the School will assess all three years of upper secondary school when deciding on whom to call for interview.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

Poland

Swiadectwo Dojrzatości / Matura

If Biology or Mathematics are not offered at Advanced Level, they must be offered at Basic Level with a score of 90%.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Portugal

Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Romania

Diploma de Bacalaureat

Applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) a minimum overall grade of 9.5 with 9.5 in all three written subjects, including Chemistry and one of Mathematics, Biology or Physics. Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study. Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements. To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent). For more information, email medical.admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Singapore

Singapore Integrated Programme Cambridge A-Levels (SIPCAL)

Applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) AAA at the first sitting at H2 level, including Chemistry and one other of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered at H2 level, each must normally have been passed at GCSE (or equivalent in O-Level) grade B or better or B4 or better. Only one of Mathematics or Further Mathematics will be considered for the three subjects required at H2 level. Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements. To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. The School of Medicine expects SIPCAL applicants to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent at O-Level) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve AAA in the appropriate subjects at H2 level. The School welcomes applications from students who have taken the Singapore Integrated Programme. The entry requirements for these applicants will be either the SIPCAL requirements above or the International Baccalaureate requirements (see International Baccalaureate requirements section). For more information, email medical.admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Slovakia

Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the high school leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification or school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Slovenia

Maturitetno Spricevalo

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Spain

Titulo de Bachillerato

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

South Africa

Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)

This qualification is not accepted for entry to Medicine. Strong applicants may be considered if study is supplemented with A Levels or a further year of science study, such as a Foundation programme or first year of a Bachelor of Science degree.

Sweden

Avgangsbetyg / Slutbetyg fran Gymnaieskolan / Högskoleförberedande

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

Switzerland

Maturitaszeugnis / Certificate of Maturity

Biology and Mathematics must be offered at least to the level of GCSE (grade B) or equivalent. If Biology and Mathematics are not offered in the High School leaving qualification, they must be offered at GCSE (grade B) or at an equivalent level in another qualification/school study.

Applicants will also need to satisfy the English language requirements.

To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed. Those applying having already achieved their school leaving qualification with appropriate subjects and grades, may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent).

USA

If you are studying the US high school curriculum, you will need to meet the entry requirements below.

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