University of Leeds

5-Year Degree in Medicine
UCAS Course Code: A100

Places this year
(2009 entry):

243

Places for international students (2009 entry):

20

Competition Last Year
(2008 entry):

Total places: 238
International Places: 20
Applicants: 3086
Applications per place: 13.0
Number of offers made: 454
Applicants per offer made: 6.8
Chances of an offer: 15%

Typical offers:

AAB

Chemistry:

Chemistry required at full A2 level (grade B)

Biology:

Not essential, as long as you take chemistry at A2

Other subjects:

Most other subjects are accepted as a third A2, except critical thinking and general studies

General studies:

Not acceptable

Entrance Exam:

UKCAT

Resit policy:

Consider when extenuating circumstances may have affected performance at first attempt, look for grades of AAA.

GCSE requirements:

We expect applicants to have obtained a substantial number of GCSE passes, at a high standard, covering a broad range of subjects. At least 6 grade Bs must be offeres to include English, Maths, Dual Science or Chemistry and Biology. Where mathematics and biology, or Dual Science are not offered at AS level, a B pass or higher in these subjects or equivalent must have been obtained at GCSE level.

Scottish Highers:

AAAAB at Higher including Biology, and BB at Advanced Higher, one of which must be Chemistry

International Baccalaureate:

Overall score of 36 points with a mark of 6 in 3 Higher Level subjects one of which must be Chemistry. Two subjects from Biology, Maths and Physics must also be offered at either Higher or Standard Level if not offered at GCSE. If English not offered at GCSE, this must be offered with a mark of at least 5 at Standard level.

Irish Leaving certificate:

AAAABB, including Chemistry and two subjects from Biology, Maths, and Physics

Home students:

?3145

International students:

Provisional fees are ?11,150 per year for years 1 and 2, ?23,500 per year for years 3,4 and 5.

Key Contact:

Admissions and Electives Office

Address:

School of Medicine
Room 7.09
Worsley Building
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT

Telephone:

+44 (0)113 343 7194

Email:

ugmadmissions@leeds.ac.uk

Website:

Course website