Important Guidance for all Applicants:

In addition, to the entrance requirements outlined below, it is essential that you read the Admissions Policy Statement for Medicine. The Admissions Policy Statement contains more detailed information on the admission process for Medicine and it is essential you read this before applying to the University.

This is the Admissions Policy Statement for Medicine for 2026 entry. It is anticipated that the 2027 Policy will be available in June/July 2026.

https://go.qub.ac.uk/med-adm-policy

Interview:

All applicants will be ranked on cognitive performance, and a proportion selected for interview (Multi-mini interview). Interviews will take place between December and March in Belfast for home fee paying applicants. International fee paying applicants will be interviewed online.

In addition, to the entrance requirements outlined below, it is essential that you read our guidance below under Selection Criteria on 'How we choose our students' prior to submitting your UCAS application. This document contains more detailed information on the admission process for Medicine.

A-level:

AAA at A-level + A in a fourth AS-level subject including A-level Chemistry plus at least one other A-level from Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics. If not offered at A-level then Biology/Human Biology grade A as a 4th AS-level or grade B as a 5th AS-level. Grade A in the EPQ or Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate or a grade B in a 4th A-level will be acceptable in lieu of the 4th AS-level.

OR

A*AA at A-level including Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology.

OR

A*AA at A-level including Chemistry and either Mathematics or Physics + AS-level Biology grade B.

*Click here for more information about the entry requirements for your country.*

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

All applicants:

1. All students admitted to this degree will be required to complete a Hepatitis B vaccination programme at the Occupational Health Service of the University.

2. Medicine welcomes applications from people with disabilities. All applications will be treated on an individual case basis to ensure that the applicant has the potential to fulfil the demands of professional fitness to practise. Disability will not be considered as part of the selection process, however, it is strongly advised that applicants disclose their disability on their UCAS form and contact the School to obtain further advice. Applicants may also be required to provide relevant information which will be treated in the strictest of confidence. It is important that the University has an understanding of your support requirements to implement reasonable adjustments.

3. As a result of current legislative requirements any offer made will be conditional on a satisfactory criminal history check (Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Check). To enable the University to request this check you will be required to provide some personal information which will be treated in the strictest of confidence and in line with Data Protection Principles. The current cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Check is £32. At the time of printing changes are due to be implemented and relevant procedures and/or costs may change. Applicants will be advised of the relevant requirements at the appropriate time. For international students, a Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent will be required in lieu of an Access NI check. Additional checks may be required depending on the applicants address history.

4. The degree is subject to the University’s regulations on Fitness to Practise.

5. Applicants will be required to give permission for a check against the Excluded Student Database prior to offers being made. This is a national database which records those who have previously been excluded from professional programmes because of fitness to practise concerns.

6. Selection criteria for Medicine are reviewed annually and therefore you should read the 'How we choose our student' PDF which is available from the link below under Selection Criteria.