Course Overview - Medicine BMBS

We are planning significant changes to our BMBS Medical degree programme from 2026 onwards, it’s important you understand these changes before applying to this course. Find out more: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/medicine/study-with-us/undergraduate/undergraduate-medicine/medicine-course-changes/2025-entry-nottingham-courses.aspx

Doctors play a vital role in the lives of so many, from the most joyful, to the toughest moments. At Nottingham, well help you gain the clinical skills, knowledge and confidence to lead people through some of life’s most significant times.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

University Park Campus

Course Address
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

Application Details

Course Code

A100

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

Scottish Highers are accepted. The subjects must include English language, Maths, Biology and Chemistry. Biology and Chemistry must be achieved at A grade. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA in Biology and Chemistry.

Access to HE Diploma

Not Accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

34 points overall with Higher Level Biology grade 6 and Higher Level Chemistry grade 6. Plus GCSE requirements or an equivalent. If you have taken three stand-alone Higher Level Certificates then our standard offer is: Higher Level Biology 6, Higher Level Chemistry 6 and Higher Level 6 in a third subject with the GCSE requirements (or equivalent) Contextual offer: 32 points overall with one of biology or chemistry at Higher Level grade 6 and a minimum of Higher Level 5 in the other. Plus GCSE requirements or equivalent. If you have taken three stand-alone Higher Level Certificates then our contextual offer is: 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including one of biology or chemistry at Higher Level grade 6 and a minimum of Level 5 in the other with the GCSE requirements (or equivalent) We will accept either of the maths qualifications (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) for the IB at Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL). We do not score the IB and we do not require predicted IB grades as part of our selection process. However, you will still need to achieve the IB grades required to meet your offer. We will consider resits of a maximum of 2 subjects as long as: You have completed your IB in the last 12 months Yo

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

If you are applying with A levels or the IB, you must meet the following GCSE requirements unless otherwise stated. We require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Level 7 (A). These 6 GCSEs at Level 7 must include Chemistry and Biology – or double science if you

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

in Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades AAABB including English language, Maths, Biology and Chemistry. Biology and Chemistry must be achieved at A grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,D3

including grade Biology and Chemistry. A combination of A-levels and Pre-U certificates are also acceptable. GCSE qualifications, or equivalent, are required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

A level

A,A,A

(Or AAB including A in either biology or chemistry for applicants who meet the University contextual criteria). Applicants must take both biology (or human biology) and chemistry. We do not use predicted A level grades and do not score A levels, AS levels, or equivalent as part of our selection process. However, any offers made will be conditional on meeting the A level requirements. A pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. We do not accept citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies, or global perspectives as your third A level subject. You must study three A levels together over a two year period and meet the entry requirements, however, you can take an extra A level a year earlier or later if needed to meet the entry requirements or recommended by your school or college. Please note we do not usually accept A levels which have taken three years to complete. We will consider resits for no more than two A levels as long as: you have completed your A levels in the last 12 months you have already obtained at least ABB with at least one A in biology/human biology or chemistry you must achieve AAA after taking your resits At least 6 GCSE's (or equivalent) are require

T Level

Not Accepted

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

A

This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades AA in Biology and Chemistry. GCSE qualifications, or equivalent, are required.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
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