Peninsula Medical School uses the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) as an alternative entry route to A levels. We are unable to consider previous degree study for this programme, other than the internal transfer option from Biomedical Sciences or Medical Sciences. Candidates holding degrees or without suitable A levels should therefore sit the GAMSAT to meet the entry criteria.
The typical offer is AAA GCE A level which must include the following:
The typical offer is AAA Scottish Advanced Highers which must include the following :
36–38 points overall to include the following:
Applicants need to achieve 7 GCSE passes (minimum grade 4/C) which must include:
We are unable to consider functional skills in lieu of GCSEs.
Applicants need to achieve 7 National 5 passes (minimum grade C) which must include:
Enquiry-based learning (EBL) starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios. Students will identify and research issues and questions to develop their knowledge. This style is generally used in small-scale investigations and projects, as well as research.
We use predicted grades as part of the selection for interview process.
Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements:
IB resit policy: A minimum of 34 points overall with Higher Level 5 in Biology and Higher Level 5 in another science must be achieved on first sitting.
The resit policy for Widening Participation students is ABC.
We do not require work experience.
Not scored.
UCAT.
As part of our commitment to a fair and transparent admissions process, the Medical School uses the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) alongside Level 2 and 3 qualifications to select applicants for interview. The Admissions Advisory Panel reserve the right to consider all aspects of the UCAT when shortlisting for interview.
Online multiple mini interviews.
The University of Plymouth Faculty of Health has a regional and national reputation for its widening access and participation work, and as part of our commitment to access and participation to medicine, dentistry and health courses, we undertake a series of initiatives to raise aspirations and healthcare.
Learn more about our widening access programmes
We are dedicated to ensuring equitable access to higher education for all students, through alternative entry routes such as the Widening Access scheme, to deliver better opportunities into medicine.
At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be one of only a select number of UK universities to achieve triple gold – gold overall and gold for both underpinning aspects: student experience and student outcomes (Teaching Excellent Framework, 2023).
Set in the middle of beautiful countryside and stunning sandy beaches, we also have a unique and special location to match your gold-rated education.
With patient experience and student satisfaction at its heart, this hands-on degree will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to become an outstanding doctor primed for tomorrow’s healthcare needs.
