Medicine (MBBS) international entry requirements
Our degree in medicine (MBBS) will train you to become a professional, compassionate doctor.
Offering an innovative approach to medical education, we focus on early patient contact - you’ll see patients from the very first year in both community and hospital settings.
This course requires 144 UCAS Tariff points unless stated, these points are calculated from your qualification grades.
Please review the below A-Z list to search for your country, and view qualifications and English language entry requirements for this course.
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Algeria | A Levels, International Baccalaureate or recognised Foundation required for entry. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Angola | A Levels at AAA or IB at 144 points. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Argentina | Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A Levels or IB equivalent. OR Successful completion of Year 1 of bachelor’s degree at a recognised university with an average 8.5/10. Subject specific grades may be required. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Armenia |
Recognised completed foundation programme or standard IB/A level grades |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Australia | High School Certificate and ATAR score of 97.5 to include Biology and Chemistry. In Queensland an overall position score of at least 2 to include Chemistry and Biology. (Discontinued in 2020 Queensland now uses ATAR) |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Austria | Reifeprüfungszeugnis/Matura (Mit Erfolg bestanden) 1. Three grade 1’s in Chemistry and one other science subject | Reifeprüfungszeugnis/Matura (Mit Erfolg bestanden) Grade 2 or IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Azerbaijan | Successful completion of your Azerbaijan Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with grades of at least 5.0 AND a recognised foundation year. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Bahrain | Standard global entry requirements (A Levels and IB); we do not accept national qualifications. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Bangladesh | A Level and IB qualifications only at AAA equivalent. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Belgium |
Recognised foundation course or Standard A-Levels or IB qualifications |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Belarus | A-Levels/IB qualifications | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Botswana | A Levels or IB requirements. | Botswana GCSE English grade A-B or IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Brazil |
Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A levels or IB equivalent. Completion of 1st year of university in Brazil with an average grade of 8.5/10. To include Chemistry and another science. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Bulgaria |
Diploma za Sredno Obrazonvanie (diploma of completed secondary education), Grade 5.7 in Chemistry and one other science subject |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Burma/Myanmar | Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A Levels or IB equivalent Successful completion of Year 2 of bachelor’s degree/Associate Degree/Associate Diploma at a recognised university with a minimum 85%. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Cambodia | Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A Levels or IB equivalent. Year 2 of a Bachelors Degree or completion of an Associate Degree with an average grade of 85%, 4.0/4.0 or A. |
IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. |
| Cameroon | Baccalaureate 16/20 Appropriate A Levels | IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. |
| Canada | Students in Year 1 or 2 of a 4-year degree are eligible to apply to our Year 1 MBBS. Students who have already started Year 3 of a 4-year degree should complete this degree first before apply to our MBBS. Diploma / Associates Degree (1 - 4 years) with an average 80% 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0, 4.3 or 4.5) 5.3 GPA (out of 9.0) Including Biology class and another Science class. (Maths should be present in this at 70% or in the High School Diploma at 85%.) OR High School Diploma (see province requirements below) Alberta, British Colombia, Newfoundland and Labrador, North West Territories, Nunavut, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory: High School Diploma/Certificate of Achievement with 90% average across 5 grade 12 subjects. To include 90% minimum in Chemistry and one other science and 85% in Maths. (Alberta Maths 30-1 or 31 can be accepted. Manitoba: High School Diploma with 90% average across 5 credits (some classes may be worth 1 credit or 0.5 credits). To include 90% minimum in Chemistry and one other science and 85% in Maths at Level 40 or higher (or AP/IB class). There are four different English classes, all are acceptable, all called English Language Arts (ELA) (40S) New Brunswick: High School Diploma with 90% average across 5 grade 12 subjects. To include 90% minimum in Chemistry and one other science and 85% in Maths. (Grading can vary between the Francophone and Anglophone System) Ontario: High School Diploma/Graduation Certificate with 90% average across 6 grade 12 subjects at least 4 of which should be University Preparation Courses (denoted by 4U) (or AP/IB class). The other two courses could be University/College Preparation Courses (denoted by 4U/4M/4C) (or AP/IB class). To include 90% minimum in Chemistry and one other science and 85% in Maths all at level 4U(or AP/IB class). Quebec: Students in government high schools in Quebec only do 11 years of High school then go on to do a Pre-university course. Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel (CÉGEP) takes two years to complete OR Diploma of College Studies (DCS)/ Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) takes 3 years to complete. One or Two years of pre-university with an average of 90%. 90% minimum in Chemistry and one other science and 85% in Maths to be taken in either year. |
IELTS 7.0. Acceptable equivalents below: 85% High School Grade 11 English OR 75% High School Grade 12 English OR 3 credits English Class(es) at University or Community College OR AP English Language or Literature grade 3 |
| Chile |
Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A levels or IB equivalent. OR Completion of 1st year university required. GPA 6/7 with Chemistry and another science at 6/7. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| China | Recognised foundation programme. Please note that specific grades may be required by subject on the foundation programme | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Colombia |
Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A levels or IB equivalent. OR Completion of 1st year of Bachelors degree in Colombia with a GPA of 4.5/5 or above with GPA above 4.5/5 in key subjects |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Croatia |
Recognised foundation course OR A-Levels/IB |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Cyprus | Apolyterion 19.5 Some students receive results as a percentage: 19.5 is equivalent to 97.5% plus at least 19.5 in Chemistry and one other science subject. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Czech Republic | Maturita (Secondary school certificate), minimum grade 1 in three subjects and grade 2 in one subject - grade 1 in Chemistry and another science subject | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Cuba | Recognised foundation year, A Levels or IB. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Democratic Republic of Congo | A Levels or IB French Baccalaureat with a minimum of 16/20 |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Denmark and Faroe Islands | Recognised Foundation year or A-Levels or IB |
IELTS 7 or equivalent Hojere Foreredelseseksamen (HF)/ Hojere Handleseksamen (HHX)/ Hojere Eksamen (HTX)/ Studentereksamen (STX): Grade 7 |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Egypt | Standard global entry requirements; We do not accept national qualifications. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Estonia |
Recognised Foundation course or A-Levels or IB |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Finland |
Finnish National Matriculation Grade 7 (L: Laudatur) A minimum of 4 subjects are required (E,E,E,E) |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| France | French Baccalaureat 16 overall with a minimum of 16 in Chemistry and one other science subject (tres bien) | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Georgia | Recognised foundation year, A Levels or IB. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Germany | Pass Abitur with a minimum GPA of 1 with no subject grade lower than 13 in two Leistungskurse (advanced) subjects |
Pass Abitur English at 12 points – where English is taken as an achievement/main/intensive course . Or IELTS 7 or equivalent |
| Ghana | A Levels or recognised foundation programme. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Greece | Pass Apolytirion with an overall average of 19.5, plus an average of 19 in Katefthinsis subjects (including 19 in specified subjects(s)). | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Hong Kong | HKDSE at 5, 5, 5 in three elective subjects (which must include Chemistry). Integrated or combined sciences are not accepted. Plus at least 5,5,5,4 in the four core subjects including English Language at grade 5. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Hungary | Recommend recognised foundation course OR A Levels or IB |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Iceland | Recommend recognised foundation course OR A Levels or IB |
English language entry requirements: IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| India | Minimum score of 90% from any State Board with the percentage based on the best of 4 core subjects to include English and Chemistry and two additional science subjects (for example: two from Biology, Physics or Psychology) with a minimum score of 90% in the science subjects. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Indonesia |
Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A levels or IB equivalent. OR One-year diploma (D1) GPA 3.2/4 OR Completion of 1st year of Indonesia bachelor’s degree (S1 Sarjana) with a GPA of 3.2/4 |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Iran | Standard global entry requirements; We do not accept all national qualifications. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Iraq |
Bachelor degree in Medicine with 3.3/4 GPA). |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Republic of Ireland | Please refer to UCAS Tariff points. | GCSE English grade B. |
| Italy | Esame di Stato (Maturita), 95% plus at least 95% in Chemistry and one other science subject. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Japan |
高等学校卒業証書 (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) also known as the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho and a foundation year programme or equivalent. OR 学士 bachelor degree known as Gakushi or the 高度専門士 Advanced Diploma in a relevant subject area from a recognised institution 75% - 89% A or B Yū 優 Excellent |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Kazakhstan | A Level qualifications International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (see Appendix 1) Recognised Foundation Year |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Kenya | A Levels or IB | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Kosovo | A Level qualifications International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Recognised Foundation Year |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Kyrgyzstan | A Level qualifications International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Recognised Foundation Year |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Kuwait | Standard entry requirements; We do not accept all national qualifications. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Latvia | Standard entry requirements; We do not accept all national qualifications. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Lebanon | Standard entry requirements; We do not accept all national qualifications. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Lesotho | A Level or IB | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Libya | Standard global entry requirements; We do not accept all national qualifications. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Lithuania | Standard global entry requirements; We do not accept all national qualifications. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Luxembourg |
Foundation course OR IB/A levels |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Macau |
144 UCAS tariff points A-Level qualifications International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Madagascar |
French Baccalaureat 16/20 |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Malawi | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with grade AAA | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Malaysia | SPMs may be considered in lieu of GCSEs on a subject basis (1A, 2A grades required). STPM is equivalent to A Levels on a grade for grade basis. Malay and General Papers not accepted. Chemistry and one other science must be studied. OR Senior Middle and Vocational Unified Examination (UEC) grades of AAAAAA at (to include Chemistry and one other science and excluding Chinese, Bahasa Malay and Book Keeping and Commerce). OR Malaysian Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) in Science at 3.6 or higher with A in Chemistry and another science. OR Recognised Foundation Year (there are many foundation programmes in Malaysia and if they are recognised on the Malaysian Qualififications Register or recognised in Australia or Canada they can be accepted on a case by case basis). |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Malta | Standard MBBS requirements – A-Levels/IB or recognised FDN programme | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Mauritius | A Level or IB equivalent. OR French Baccalaureat 16/20 to include chemistry and one other science at 14/20 |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Mexico |
Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A levels or IB equivalent. OR Successful completion of 1 year of Titulo de Licendiado / Titulo (Profesional) de (Subject Area). |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Moldova | Standard MBBS entry requirements – A-Levels or IB or recognised FDN programmes | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Morocco | Diplome du Baccalaureat (French Baccalaureat – see France). Diplome de Docteur Veterinaire/Doctrat en Medicine/Docteur en Medicine Dentaire with a GPA 14/20 for direct entry to MBBS Year 1 may be considered by the Medical School. We do not accept Moroccan national qualifications for this level. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Mozambique | A Levels or IB | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Nambia | 95% from all recognised boards and subject scores required in Chemistry and another science subject | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Nepal | 95% from all recognised boards. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Netherlands | Standard MBBS entry requirements – A Levels/IB or Foundation . | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| New Zealand | NCEA at level 3 (80 credits) with at least 50 level 3 credits at grade Excellent to include Chemistry or Biology and a second science (from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology). | NCEA Level 2 English or IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Nigeria |
Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; or GCE A levels or IB equivalent. |
IELTS 7.0 or equivalent WAEC/NECO B3 acceptable |
| Norway |
Standard foundation course or A-Levels/IB |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| Pakistan | A Levels or IB accepted only | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Palestinian Territories | Standard global entry requirements; We do not accept national qualifications for this level. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Philippines | Foundation Year is normally required in addition to the High School Diploma/Certificate. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Peru | Foundation Year or one year of college or university with relevant subjects is required. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Poland | Standard entry requirements – A-Levels or IB or recognised FDN programme | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Portugal | Standard entry requirements – A-Levels/IB or recognised foundation programme | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Qatar | Standard global entry requirements; We do not accept national qualifications for this level. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Romania | Standard MBBS entry requirements A Levels/IB or recognised foundation programme. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Russia |
Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education (Attestat) PLUS a recognised foundation year programme. OR Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A levels or IB equivalent. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Rwanda | Standard A Level requirements Standard IB requirements Or successful completion of a recognised foundation programme after completion of the Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Saudi Arabia | Standard global entry requirements; We do not accept national qualifications for this level. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Seychelles | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) or diploma from Seychelles Polytechnic (DDD) | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Singapore | GCE A Levels and Singapore/Cambridge A Levels is on a subject by subject basis. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Slovakia |
Recognised foundation programme or A-Levels/IB |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Slovenia | Standard MBBS requirements – A-Levels/IB or recognised foundation course . | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| South Africa | Students would require AAABB or 77766 – subject to the scoring method implemented at their School The subjects would include Maths, English, Physical Sciences (combining Chemistry and Physics with the balance of such unknown), Life Sciences. Grade A equates to 80 to 100% Grade B equates to 70 to 79% Chemistry can be a B grade subject. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. South Africa National Senior Certificate NSC Grade 6 or Senior Certificate Matriculation Endorsed Grade B |
| South Korea |
Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A levels or IB equivalent OR A Bachelors degree (Haksa 학사) from a recognised institution in a relevant subject area with GPA of 3.5 out of 4.5, 3.2 out of 4.3, 80-89% or B/B+ |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Spain | Título de Bachillerato Grade 9 (out of 10) plus 9 in Chemistry and one other science subject. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education (Advanced) 95% overall score Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 60% must be achieved in this subject. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Sudan and South Sudan | Recognised Foundation, IB, or A-levels. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Sweden | Recognised foundation or A-Levels or IB | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Switzerland | Standard A Level requirements | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Syria | Standard global entry requirements; We do not accept national qualifications for this level. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Taiwan |
Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A levels or IB equivalent OR Completed bachelors degree in a relevant subject area from a recognised institution with the following classification: 73-83.9% 3.20-3.89 CGPA |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Tajikistan | Standard A Level requirements Standard IB requirements OR Recognised Foundation Programme |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Tanzania | IB/ A Levels or local Equivalent (ACSEE) or NECTA AAA | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. CSE English Grade B |
| Thailand | Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Turkiye | Standard A Level requirements Standard IB requirements OR Recognised Foundation Programme |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Turkmenistan | Standard A Level requirements | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Uganda | As per UCLan A Level grade requirements | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Ukraine | Standard A Level requirements Standard IB requirements OR Recognised Foundation Programme |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| United Arab Emirates | Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery with a GPA 3 (80%) or above may be considered. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| United States of America |
Students in year 1 or 2 of a 4-year degree are eligible to apply to our year 1 MBBS. Students who have already started year 3 of a 4-year degree should complete this degree first before applying to our MBBS Option 1 High School Diploma Weighted CGPA 3.5/4*1 PLUS Chemistry AP College Board Exam at grade 5 OR Colleges classes: 6 credits in Chemistry with lab classes at grade A PLUS 3 APs at Grades 5, 4, 4 or 12 college credits (usually over 4 classes) with an average grade A. One AP or 3 college credits must be in a 2nd science. 1 AP at grade 4 or 3 college credits can be substituted with an SAT of 1270 or an ACT of 26. Students who have not taken a 2nd science then ACT Science score at 26 can be considered on a case-by-case basis in place of 1 AP along with suitable science high school classes. Please contact Emily for more information. Option 2 Associate diploma/Associate degree/Junior degree holders (general or specialised with 3.3/4 GPA to include classes (each at 3.3/4 GPA minimum):
3 credits of any other science class (lab not required) |
Grade B / 80% / 3.0 GPA High School Grade 11 English OR Grade C / 70% / 2.0 GPA High School Grade 12 English OR 3 credits English Class(es) at University or Community College Grade C / 70% / 2.0 GPA. OR AP English Language or Literature grade 3 OR *English as medium of instruction if student has taken an academic qualification |
| Uruguay | Completion of a foundation year OR Completion of first year of university Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo de (Subject Area) with 9/12 from a relevant subject area. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Uzbekistan | Standard A Level requirements Standard IB requirements OR Recognised Foundation Programme |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Venezuela | Completion of a recognised Foundation Year or first year of university. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
| Vietnam | Completion of a recognised Foundation Year. | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Country | Qualifications | English language entry requirements |
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| West Indies / Caribbean | GCE A Levels may be taken and standard entry requirements should be used. Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Six Caribbean Examination Council, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). Double unit in Biology with Grade I, I (1, 1) Double unit in Chemistry with Grade I, I (1, 1) The other two units can be 2 single units or 1 double unit with grades I, II (1, 2). (The CAPE Diploma is awarded for the successful completion of at least six CAPE units, within a five-year period. CXC Associate Degree is awarded for the successful completion of at least eight CAPE units within a five-year period. Before 2016, seven CAPE units were required to get the CXC Associate Degree.) |
Caribbean Examinations Council (CSC) English Grade A or above (GCE O levels may also be taken and are acceptable) or IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Yemen | Standard global entry requirements; We do not accept national qualifications for this level. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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| Zambia | A Levels, International Baccalaureate or a recognised Foundation Programme. |
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; or equivalent. |
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