Academic Entry Requirements and UKCAT
Entry Requirements
Please note that these requirements are the minimum required in order to be considered for entry to the Medicine course. For 2011 entry we received over 2,500 applications for 241 places with the majority of these meeting at least the minimum academic requirements. Many applications exceed the minimum required. As our selection procedure takes into account academic achievements applicants will be assessed on the results (achieved and/or predicted) of all their qualifications. Due to the competitive nature of applying for the course most candidates selected for interview usually far exceed our minimum requirements.
It is expected that all examinations be taken in one sitting, unfortunately we are unable to consider examinations taken early or resit examinations. Please note that General Studies is not acceptable and in some cases, we may not be able to consider Modern Languages, please contact us for further information.
UKCAT
All applicants applying to study Medicine at the University of Sheffield will need to undertake the UKCAT in order to be eligible for admission. The test must be taken prior to your application, details of test dates and how to register for the test can be found on the UKCAT website which can be accessed from the link on the right. Please note that test results are only valid for the current admissions cycle, if you re-apply to this Medical School you will need to sit the test again. It is likely that any candidate with an above average score will be given consideration.
For the six-year course with a Pre-medical Year (A104)
The Pre-medical year is open to candidates who have excellent results but not in the appropriate subjects for entry to Phase 1 of the course.
GCSE requirements
You must have GCSE passes, or their equivalent, at grade C or above in Mathematics, English and the Sciences (which may be dual awards). You should have at least six A grades in GCSE subjects.
Requirements for Candidates taking AS and GCE 'A' level curriculum
You should study four AS Levels and aim to achieve grades of at least ABBB. Our usual offer for subjects taken at A2 level is AAA and it is expected that these will be taken in one sitting.
Our usual offer for other qualifications is:
Cambridge Pre-U Certificate - D3,D3,D3
Scottish Highers - AAAAB + Advanced Highers - AA
Irish Leaving Certificate - AAAAAB
International Baccalaureate - 37 points overall to include 6s in Higher Level subjects and no less than 4 in Standard Level subjects.
Higher Level Qualifications Please see below.
For the five-year course Phase 1 Entry (A100)
GCSE requirements
You must have GCSE passes, or their equivalent, at grade C or above in English, Mathematics and the Sciences (which may be dual awards). You should have at least six A grades in GCSE subjects.
Requirements for Candidates taking AS and GCE 'A' level curriculum
You should study four AS Levels, subjects must include Chemistry and another science (Maths, Physics, Biology or Psychology), you should aim to achieve grades of at least ABBB in these subjects.
Our offer for subjects taken at A level is AAA to include Chemistry and another science (Maths, Physics, Biology or Psychology), it is expected that these examinations are taken in the same sitting as we are unable to consider resits or examinations taken early. Please note that in some cases we may not be able to consider a Modern Language as a third A Level, please contact the department for further information.
Our usual offer for other qualifications is:
Cambridge Pre-U Certificate - grades D3,D3,D3 in Chemistry and another science subject.
Scottish Highers - AAAAB plus Advanced Highers grades AA in Chemistry and another science subject.
Irish Leaving Certificate - AAAAAB with A in Chemistry and another science subject.
International Baccalaureate - 37 points overall with 6s in Higher Level subjects (to include Chemistry and another science subject) and no less than 4 in Standard Level subjects.
Higher Level Qualifications Please see below.
Higher Level Qualifications
Graduates applying for the Pre-medical Year (A104) should have at least a 2:i degree in a non-science subject. Those applying for entry to Phase I (A100) should normally have at least a 2:i degree in a science-based subject.
Candidates will be expected to hold a 1st class honours degree or a 2:i and at least BBB grades at A level.
Dental Graduates must have the BDS (BChD) or be due to obtain the MFDS or FDS. There are no exemptions from any part of the Medicine course for dental graduates.
International Qualifications: You should write to the Medical Admissions Office with full details of your qualifications, enclosing copies of certificates/transcripts if available.