Places this year (2008 entry):

30

Competition Last Year (2007 entry):

Places: 30
Applicants: 240
Applications per place: 8.0

Degree Class Required:

2.1 and above (GPA above 3.5)

Subjects Accepted:

The course is currently open to graduates in applied and experimental science, including bioscience, chemistry, experimental physics and engineering.

Acceptable first degree subjects include the following, however please contact the medical school if you are not sure whether your degree is accepted:

Anatomy
Anatomy with Physiology
Astronomy*
Biochemistry
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biomedical Science
Biology
Botany
Chemistry*
Chemical Engineering*
Dentistry
Earth Sciences*
Engineering*
Experimental Psychology
Geology*
Human Biology
Human Genetics
Human Sciences
Immunology
Marine Biology
Medical Sciences
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Neuroscience with Psychology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Experimental or Applied Physics
Physiology
Physiology with Philosophy
Physiology with Psychology
Plant Sciences
Experimental Psychology
Veterinary Pathogenesis
Veterinary Science
Virology
Zoology

* - Graduates in subjects other than bioscience must also have biology or dual-award science at GCSE or O-level, or an equivalent qualification.

A-Level Requirements:

Chemistry + one other science A Level, or the equivalent. Generally this is a very intensive course, and a clear indication of academic ability and potential will be needed. See Prospectus.

GCSE Requirements:

Graduates in chemistry and related subjects must also have biology or dual-award science at GCSE Level, or the equivalent. Generally, this is a very intensive course, and a clear indication of academic ability and potential will be needed.

Evidence of Recent Study:

This is a very intensive course and an application requires evidence of real academic strength in addition to the right personal qualities. (See Selection Criteria in Prospectus)

Entrance Exam:

UKCAT

Repeat Applications:

Acceptable

Upper Age Limit:

None

Age Range of Students (2004 intake):

22-40

Age Range of Students (2005 intake):

21-35

% of Students with a Higher Degree (2004 intake):

34%

% of Students with a Higher Degree (2005 intake):

50%

Distribution of Applicants by Degree Subject Type (2004 intake):

83.5% Biological science
16.5% Chemistry

Distribution of Applicants by Degree Subject Type (2005 intake):

77% Biological science
23% Other sciences

Distribution of Applicants by Degree Classification (2004 intake):

33.5%: 1st class
66.5% :2.1

Distribution of Applicants by Degree Classification (2005 intake):

47%: 1st class
50%: 2.1
3%: 2.2

UCAS Course Code:

A101

Course Fees (2006 entry):

--

Length of Course:

Year 1: 30 weeks
Year 2: 35 weeks
Year 3: 48 weeks
Year 4: 42 weeks

External Assessments:

GMC Visit Reports

QAA Subject Review Report, 2000

Next open day Easter vacation 2007 - see web site (http://bmra.pharm.ox.ac.uk) nearer the time.

Website:

www.medicine.ox.ac.uk (or direct link to course info)

Admissions Tutor:

Mrs Lesley Maitland (Course Administrator) and Dr P Dennis (Academic Head of Course)

Email Enquiries:

[email protected] (for open days) or [email protected] for information about the course and entry requirements

Telephone Enquiries:

01865 228975 (Lesley Maitland)
01865 271850 (Dr Dennis)
01865 270211 (University Admissions Office)

4-Year Graduate Entry Medicine
UCAS Course Code: A101