Medicine BM6 Widening Participation (BMBS) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - BMBCh

A level grades BBB including Biology and one additional science. General studies and critical thinking are not accepted. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education). Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Where the science practical is separately endorsed, a pass in the practical science assessment is required for any science A Levels taken. Our Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery 6 year degree programme has been established to widen access into the medical profession. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria along with the academic entry requirements before applying. Applicants must meet 3 out of the 6 criteria. Only applicants who meet both the eligibility criteria and academic criteria will be considered. Please see the Eligibility criteria under ''Further Information'' and visit our website. https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/medicine-bm6-widening-participation-degree-bmbs#entry For this programme we do not make an alternative EPQ offer, however we welcome applicants who have achieved a good grade in the EPQ.

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Assessed on a case by case basis . But generally, S5 minimum requirements Highers BBBBC to include Biology and one additional Science Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).

offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 21.0

Access to Medicine courses be accepted from approved institutions or with suitable scientific content. 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 24 credits must be at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) will be accepted. Other access courses may be considered on a case by case basis, however, online access courses will not accepted. We would expect there to be a significant amount of time between the previous qualification (where relevant) and the Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) or alternative access course. We will not consider an application from an A Level student who undertakes an Access course shortly after completing their A Level but fails to achieve the required advertised A Level grades. Access courses are most likely to be considered for applicants who have not taken Science qualifications.

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. S6 Advanced Highers Advanced Highers to include Biology and one additional science. Plus usually an additional subject at Advanced Higher or Higher. Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).

Overall score of 30 points with 15 at Higher Level, with 5 in HL Biology and one additional HL science Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).

BB from two A levels in Biology and one additional science and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education). Where the science practical is separately endorsed, a pass in the practical science assessment is required for any science A Levels taken.

BB from two A levels in Biology & an additional science and Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (360 GLH) at Distinction. Subjects with material that overlaps with Biology or the additional science A Level may not be accepted. Applied Science is not accepted.Subject provided reviewed on a case by case basis. Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education). Where the science practical is separately endorsed, a pass in the practical science assessment is required for any science A Levels taken.

H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3, with H3 in Biology and one additional science Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).

BB from two A levels in Biology & an additional science and Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (360 GLH) at Distinction. Subjects with material that overlaps with Biology or the additional science A Level may not be accepted. Applied Science is not accepted.Subject provided reviewed on a case by case basis. Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education). Where the science practical is separately endorsed, a pass in the practical science assessment is required for any science A Levels taken.

M2 M2 M2, including Biology and one additional science Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography. Subjects where there may be considerable overlap of material will not be accepted in combination (such as combinations of Zoology/Biology; Biology/Sports Studies/Physical Education).

In addition to the A Level or equivalent requirement applicants must offer a minimum of five GCSEs at grades C (grade 4) or above, including English language, and either maths, biology and chemistry, or maths, additional science and science, or maths and combined science (or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University).

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