Plymouth University

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Plymouth, England

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery BMBS

  • Entry Level: Medicine Undergraduate
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Course Code: A100
  • Application Through: UCAS

UCAT

UCAT test results will be used alongside A levels and GCSEs to select for interview. Situational Judgement is not used at any stage in the selection process.

Personal Statement

Not scored.

Academic Requirements

GCSE Requirements

GCSE Requirements for Plymouth University Peninsula Medical School are:

  • Maths - Grade 4 minimum
  • English - Grade 4 minimum
  • Science - Grade 4 minimum in either Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology or Physics.
  • Other requirements - 7 GCSEs at grade 4 minimum, including English Language, Maths, and either Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology or Physics.

GCSEs are not scored. Only minimum requirements needed.

A-levels or Scottish Higher requirements.

The typical offer is A*AA – AAB at GCE A level which must include an A grade in biology and A in one further science from chemistry, physics, maths, and psychology. Your third GCE A level can be from any subject area including the humanities, languages, music, sport, science and the social sciences. General Studies is not accepted.

AAB offers are specifically for applicants coming from a Widening Participation background who meet contextual requirements.

Scottish Advanced Highers: AAA which must include Grade A in Biology and Grade A in one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and Psychology.

International Baccalaureate

36–38 points overall including Higher Level 6 in Biology and Higher Level 6 in one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and Psychology.

Graduate Applicant Degree Requirements

Degrees are not recognised. GAMSAT is required.

Widening Participation

The University of Plymouth is committed to Widening Access and ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply.

Please see the link for more information.

University Link

Plymouth University Peninsula Medical School

BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation Year

  • Entry Level: Medicine Undergraduate
  • Duration: 6 years
  • Course Code: A102
  • Application Through: UCAS

Dental Surgery BDS

  • Entry Level: Dentistry Undergraduate
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Course Code: A206
  • Application Through: UCAS

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