Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Nottingham University Medicine Entry Requirements - Nottingham UCAT Cut Off & Acceptance Rate
- The Medic Life
- 7 days ago
- 19 min read
The University of Nottingham is one of the UK's most respected medical schools, offering prospective doctors three distinct pathways into medicine. Whether you are applying from school (A-levels or IB), as a graduate, or via the widening participation foundation route, understanding exactly what Nottingham requires - and how the school selects candidates - is essential to making your strongest possible application.
In this guide, Dr. Bakhtar Ahmad, our resident admissions expert at The Medic Life, breaks down every requirement for 2026 entry in detail: A-levels, GCSEs, UCAT, IB, graduate entry, foundation year, international students, the MMI interview, and much more. Bookmark this page - it is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available for Nottingham medicine entry requirements.
Expert note from Dr. Bakhtar Ahmad: "Nottingham's selection process is unique in the UK. It does not use predicted A-level grades to shortlist candidates - instead, it relies almost entirely on your GCSE point score and UCAT performance. This means your interview invitation depends on two things you can genuinely prepare and maximise. Know this early and target both strategically."
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: At a Glance
Before diving into the detail, here is a quick snapshot of the key entry requirements for the five-year undergraduate medicine course (UCAS code A100) at the University of Nottingham for 2026 entry.
Requirement | Standard Entry (A100 — 5-Year BMBS) |
A-levels | AAA — must include Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry |
GCSEs | Minimum 6 at Grade 7 (A); Grade 6 (B) in Maths & English Language |
Admissions Test | UCAT (not BMAT); Band 4 on SJT = automatic rejection |
International Baccalaureate | 34 points overall; HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Chemistry |
UCAT Scoring | VR score doubled; combined GCSE + UCAT score used for shortlisting |
Interview Format | Online MMI via Microsoft Teams — 6 stations (inc. at least 1 role play) |
Offer Basis | Interview performance only; UCAT used as tiebreaker |
Predicted Grades Used? | No — Nottingham does not score predicted A-levels |
Applicant Eligibility | UK, EU and International students welcome (A100) |
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Nottingham Medicine Course Options: Which Route Is Right for You?
The University of Nottingham currently offers three undergraduate medicine pathways, each with their own entry requirements and eligibility criteria. It is critical to understand the difference before applying, as you cannot apply to both A100 and A108 simultaneously.
1. Five-Year Medicine BMBS — UCAS Code A100
This is the standard entry route, open to UK, EU and international students applying from school or as graduates. The course begins with a three-year integrated Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSci) degree, followed by the two-year clinical BMBS. All students automatically receive a BMedSci as part of the course structure; intercalation is not offered separately.
2. Medicine with a Foundation Year BMBS — UCAS Code A108
A six-year route designed exclusively for UK home students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds who do not meet the standard A100 requirements. Successful completion of the Foundation Year allows progression onto Year 1 of the five-year BMBS. This route is not open to international students or those who have previously studied at university.
3. Graduate Entry Medicine BMBS — UCAS Code A101
A four-year accelerated programme for graduates of any discipline. For 2026 entry, this route uses GAMSAT (not UCAT). Important: From 2027 entry onwards, Nottingham has confirmed it will switch from GAMSAT to UCAT for the A101 course. This route is open to both home and international applicants.
Important: You cannot apply to both the five-year A100 course and the foundation year A108 course in the same UCAS application cycle. Choose your route carefully before the 15 October 2025 UCAS deadline.
Nottingham Medicine A-Level Entry Requirements (A100 — 2026 Entry)
The standard offer for the five-year Medicine BMBS at Nottingham is AAA at A-level, and this must include both Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry. Here is everything you need to know about A-level requirements.
A-Level Grade Requirements
Standard offer: AAA, including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry
A pass in science practical tests is required where these are assessed separately
All three A-levels must be studied and passed over a maximum two-year period
Three A-levels must be passed at the required grades in one sitting
Subjects Nottingham Will NOT Accept
Critical Thinking
General Studies
Citizenship Studies
Global Perspectives
None of the above will be counted as your third A-level subject.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: A-Level Resit Policy
Nottingham does accept A-level resits under specific conditions for 2026 entry:
Resits are considered for no more than two A-level subjects
Your A-levels must have been completed within the last 12 months
You must have already achieved at least ABB, with at least one A in Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry
After resitting, you must achieve AAA
Important Note on Predicted Grades
Dr. Bakhtar Ahmad says: "This is one of the most important things to understand about Nottingham. Unlike many medical schools, Nottingham does NOT use predicted A-level grades in its shortlisting process. Your GCSE scores and UCAT results determine whether you are invited to interview. A-levels are only used to confirm the academic conditions of a conditional offer. Focus your pre-application energy on GCSEs and UCAT preparation."
Can Graduates Apply to A100?
Yes. Graduates are welcome to apply to the five-year A100 course. However, Nottingham requires graduates on A100 to hold a minimum 2:1 Honours degree. Graduates who hold a 2:1 degree and have already met the standard A-level requirements may benefit from having only their UCAT scored (rather than GCSEs + UCAT) in the shortlisting process. If you hold a PhD or Masters in a relevant subject, A-level requirements may not apply — contact admissions to confirm.
Nottingham Medicine GCSE Requirements (A100 — 2026 Entry)
GCSEs play a central role in Nottingham's selection process. Unlike most UK medical schools, Nottingham converts GCSE grades into a points score and uses this — combined with your UCAT score — to shortlist candidates for interview. Understanding how this works gives you a significant strategic advantage.
Minimum GCSE Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 7 (A) or above
Must include both Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry
If individual sciences were not taken, Double Science (achieving at least 7,7) is accepted
Minimum Grade 6 (B) in Maths and English Language (these are not required at Grade 7)
GCSEs must have been completed over a two-year period and achieved in a single sitting
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: GCSE Resit Policy
Nottingham has a strict but specific resit policy for 2026 entry:
A maximum of one GCSE subject resit is considered (in Maths, English Language, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Double Science only)
The resit grade must be minimum Grade 6 (B) for Maths or English Language
The resit grade must be minimum Grade 7 (A) for Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Double Science
GCSE resits in other subjects are not considered
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: How Nottingham Scores GCSEs for Interview Shortlisting
Once you meet the minimum GCSE threshold, Nottingham scores your eight best GCSE subjects using the following points system:
GCSE Grade | Points Awarded |
Grade 9 | 4 points |
Grade 8 | 3 points |
Grade 7 (A) | 2 points |
Grade 6 (B) — Maths & English Language only | 1 point |
The maximum total GCSE score is 32 points (8 subjects × 4 points). Nottingham specifically counts the following subjects for the best-8 scoring: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, English Language, and your four highest-scoring remaining GCSE subjects. This GCSE score is then combined with your UCAT score to create a total ranking score.
Dr. Bakhtar Ahmad's tip: "Maximising your GCSE performance is one of the most underrated strategies for a Nottingham medicine application. With a maximum GCSE score of 32 points, even one extra Grade 9 versus a Grade 7 can mean the difference between being shortlisted for an interview or not. If you are still at school, treat your GCSEs as your first medical school exam."
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Nottingham Medicine IB (International Baccalaureate) Requirements
Nottingham readily accepts the International Baccalaureate as an alternative qualification to A-levels. The requirements for 2026 entry are as follows:
34 points overall, including Higher Level grade 6 in Biology and Higher Level grade 6 in Chemistry
If applying with three standalone Higher Level Certificates: HL Biology 6, HL Chemistry 6, and any third HL subject at grade 6
Contextual IB offer: 32 points overall, with Biology and Chemistry included — one of Biology or Chemistry at HL grade 6, minimum HL grade 5 in the other
Maths accepted at Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL) to meet GCSE Maths equivalent
English Language must be included and meet the GCSE English Language equivalent (Grade 6/B)
If you are an IB student who has not taken GCSE or IGCSE equivalents, Nottingham will score only your UCAT for shortlisting purposes. Your application will not be disadvantaged as a result.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers Requirements
Scottish Advanced Highers: AA in Biology and Chemistry, combined with Scottish Highers grades AAABB including English Language, Maths, Biology and Chemistry
Biology and Chemistry must be achieved at A grade in Advanced Highers
This qualification is acceptable when combined with the above Advanced Higher grades
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Nottingham UCAT Requirements & Scoring System
All applicants to the A100 five-year medicine course at Nottingham must sit the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) in the same year they apply. Nottingham does not accept the BMAT. Understanding exactly how Nottingham uses UCAT is essential - the school's scoring approach is unique in the UK.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Key UCAT Rules
You must sit UCAT in the year of your application — results from previous years are not accepted
Nottingham does NOT use a fixed UCAT threshold score for shortlisting
The cut-off threshold changes every year based on applicant numbers and overall performance
Nottingham does NOT share previous years' threshold scores
Applicants who score Band 4 on the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) are automatically rejected — no exceptions
You must achieve Band 1, 2 or 3 on the SJT to progress
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: How Nottingham Scores UCAT
Nottingham uses a bespoke scoring formula that differs significantly from the raw UCAT scores published by the UCAT consortium. This formula has been updated for 2026 entry. The key change: for 2026 entry, the SJT weighting has been reduced compared to previous years, and the Verbal Reasoning (VR) section is now double-weighted.
UCAT Section | How Nottingham Scores It (2026) |
Verbal Reasoning (VR) | VR raw score converted — DOUBLED (counts twice as much as other cognitive sections) |
Decision Making (DM) | Raw score converted to Nottingham points |
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) | Raw score converted to Nottingham points |
Abstract Reasoning (AR) | Not included in Nottingham's scoring for 2026 entry |
Situational Judgement Test (SJT) | Must achieve Band 1, 2 or 3 to progress; reduced weighting for 2026 vs previous years |
The maximum total UCAT score available in Nottingham's system is 50 points. Your GCSE score (max 32 points) and your UCAT score (max 50 points) are combined, and the highest-scoring applicants are invited to interview. There is no separate fixed threshold - it is a competitive ranking.
Dr. Bakhtar Ahmad advises: "Because Nottingham doubles the Verbal Reasoning score and no longer uses a fixed cut-off, your relative performance in VR can significantly shift your ranking. Students who score, say, 850+ in VR will have a considerable advantage. Invest meaningful practice time in VR specifically — it is the single most impactful section for a Nottingham application."
What Is the Nottingham UCAT Cut-Off Score?
There is no published fixed Nottingham UCAT cut-off score, and the university explicitly does not share previous years' thresholds. The score required to be invited to interview varies each cycle depending on the number of applicants, the overall quality of the cohort, and the number of interview places available. While third-party estimates circulate online, these are not officially verified. The best strategy is simply to maximise your UCAT performance — particularly in Verbal Reasoning.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: UCAT and International Students
International applicants who have not taken GCSEs or IGCSEs will have only their UCAT scored for shortlisting. Nottingham confirms that your application will not be disadvantaged if it relies solely on your UCAT results.
Medicine with a Foundation Year - Nottingham A108 Entry Requirements
The Medicine with a Foundation Year (UCAS code A108) is a six-year course designed for UK home students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds who do not currently meet the standard entry requirements for the five-year A100 course. Crucially, you must meet Nottingham's contextual admissions criteria to be eligible.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Eligibility Criteria for A108
Open to UK citizens and home fee-status applicants only
Must live in a neighbourhood in the UK that is less advantaged in terms of income, education and other factors
Not open to international or EU students
Not open to applicants who have previously studied at a university
You must meet Nottingham's contextual admissions criteria (check the Nottingham contextual admissions policy for full details)
You cannot apply to A108 and A100 in the same UCAS cycle
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: A108 A-Level Requirements
Standard A108 offer: BBC, including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry
Note: BBC is the contextual offer — this represents a significant reduction from the standard AAA requirement
A-levels must be studied over a two-year period and passed in one sitting
A-level resits are NOT accepted for A108
Predicted grades are not scored, but the conditional offer will be based on achieving BBC
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: A108 GCSE Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Level 6 (B) — note this is lower than the A100 requirement
Must include: Maths, English Language, Chemistry and Biology (or Human Biology or Double Science 6,6)
One GCSE subject resit is considered in Maths, English Language, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Double Science
Resit grade must achieve minimum Level 6 (B)
Access to Medicine Diploma for A108
Applicants with the Access to Medicine Diploma (rather than A-levels) may be considered for A108 if they achieve:
At least 15 credits at Distinction, including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry
24 credits at Merit and 6 credits at Pass (total 45 graded credits at Level 3)
An Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) complying with the QAA subject descriptor for medicine
Must also meet the full A108 GCSE requirements above
BTEC Nationals/Extended Diploma are not accepted for A108
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: UCAT for A108
All A108 applicants must also sit UCAT in the year of application. The same rules apply as for A100: Band 4 on the SJT means automatic rejection; no fixed threshold is published; GCSE and UCAT scores are combined to rank candidates for interview.
Fast track to interview: If you have completed a Nottingham Pathways to Medicine Programme, the Nottingham Potential Summer School, the Lincoln Medical School Summer School, or a Sutton Trust Summer School at Nottingham and meet the minimum entry requirements with an SJT Band 1–3, you may be fast-tracked directly to interview without going through the GCSE/UCAT ranking stage.
Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) — Nottingham A101 Entry Requirements
The Graduate Entry Medicine BMBS (UCAS code A101) is a four-year accelerated programme for graduates of any discipline who wish to train as doctors. The first 18 months are based at the purpose-built medical school on the Royal Derby Hospital site, with students joining the clinical years of the five-year course thereafter.
Degree Requirements
Minimum of a 2:2 Honours degree in any discipline
If you have completed a postgraduate Masters or PhD, Nottingham will consider your application even if you achieved a third-class undergraduate degree
Graduates are considered from any subject — science or non-science
Open to home and international applicants (A101 is one of very few GEM programmes in the UK accepting international students)
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: GCSE Requirements for A101
Minimum GCSE Maths at Level 6 (B) - this is the only GCSE requirement for GEM
No other GCSE requirements apply to A101 applicants
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Admissions Test — GAMSAT (2026 Entry Only)
For 2026 entry, Nottingham A101 uses GAMSAT (Graduate Medical School Admissions Test) — NOT UCAT. This is a critical distinction. GAMSAT must be taken before submitting your UCAS application.
GAMSAT can be taken in March or September prior to the UCAS submission deadline
GAMSAT results are valid for two consecutive years
You can sit GAMSAT multiple times; Nottingham uses your highest overall scores within the last two years
Nottingham does NOT have a fixed GAMSAT threshold — the threshold varies by year and applicant pool
Typically, a total GAMSAT score of 55+ overall is considered competitive for shortlisting at Nottingham
If a large number of applicants share the same total score, section scores are used as a tiebreaker
A101 applicants who achieve Band 4 on the SJT will NOT be considered
Important 2027 Update: From 2027 entry onwards, Nottingham will switch from GAMSAT to UCAT for the A101 Graduate Entry Medicine course. If you are planning to apply in 2027 or later, you will need to sit UCAT instead of GAMSAT. Always check the latest guidance on Nottingham's official website.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: A-Level Requirements for A101
A-levels are not required for A101. Nottingham does not use A-level results in its selection process for the GEM course. However, where applicable, applicants whose degree does not include relevant science content may need to demonstrate A-level Biology at grade B — contact admissions to clarify your specific circumstances.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: A101 Key Rules
Cannot apply to both A100 and A101 for the same year of entry
Deferrals are not accepted for A101 (for 2026 entry)
Applicants must be 18 or older to apply to A101
Nottingham does not accept applicants who have previously started and failed to complete a medicine degree at any UK institution
Personal statements and references are not scored for shortlisting — they are reviewed after interview before offers are issued
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: International Students
International students are warmly welcomed onto the five-year A100 BMBS course and the A101 Graduate Entry Medicine course. The A108 Foundation Year is not available to international students.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: International A-Level Equivalents
The standard offer of AAA (A100) applies to international A-levels and equivalent qualifications
IB: 34 points overall with HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Chemistry (full requirements in IB section above)
International applicants without GCSEs or IGCSEs will be scored on UCAT alone — no disadvantage is applied
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: English Language Requirements (International)
All international applicants studying in a non-English medium curriculum must demonstrate English language proficiency. The following are accepted:
IELTS Academic: Overall 7.5, with no individual sub-test score below 7.0
TOEFL iBT: score to meet Nottingham's minimum equivalent (check official site for current requirement)
Pearson PTE Academic: to Nottingham's stated equivalency
IB English A1 or A2 at grade 5; IB English B (Standard Level) at grade 6; IB English B (Higher Level) at grade 5
GCSE, IGCSE, or O-Level English Language Grade B (6) — if curriculum was studied in English
Note: If you have moved to the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain and did not achieve Grade 6 in GCSE English Language because you arrived within two years of sitting GCSEs, Nottingham will accept one of the alternative English language qualifications listed above.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: International Student Places
Approximately 190–327 international applicants meet Nottingham's entry criteria each cycle. The A100 course historically offers around 20 international student places per year alongside approximately 200 home student places, making the international pathway highly competitive. International applicants without GCSEs are ranked separately and scored on UCAT performance alone.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Work Experience Requirements for Nottingham Medicine
Nottingham does not formally score work experience as part of its shortlisting process — your GCSE and UCAT scores determine your interview invitation, not your work experience. However, work experience remains important for two reasons: (1) it informs and strengthens your Personal Statement (reviewed after interview), and (2) it may be discussed during your MMI interview.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: What Type of Work Experience Does Nottingham Expect?
Volunteering in a care-related setting (e.g. care homes, hospices, hospitals)
Volunteering with disadvantaged or vulnerable groups
Paid employment in a role working with the general public
Speaking to NHS doctors or healthcare professionals to gain insight into the medical profession
Nottingham explicitly states that in-person NHS work experience is not required, and applications for 2026 entry will not be negatively affected if candidates have been unable to complete NHS placements. What matters is demonstrating a commitment to caring for people and a realistic understanding of what a career in medicine entails.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: The Nottingham Medicine Interview Process
The University of Nottingham uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format for all three of its medicine courses. Here is everything you need to know about the interview process for 2026 entry.
Key Interview Facts - 2026 Entry
Feature | Detail |
Format | Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) |
Number of Stations | 6 scenarios in total |
Includes | At least one role-play station |
Mode | Online via Microsoft Teams (2026 entry) |
Opening | 1-minute ice-breaker (not scored) |
Time per Station | 5 minutes per scenario |
When | December–February (interviews usually held December–January) |
Decisions | Offers are ranked by interview performance alone |
Tiebreaker | UCAT score (or GAMSAT for A101) used as first tiebreaker if candidates tie at interview |
Offers Based On | Interview performance — GCSEs and UCAT are not used after the interview stage |
Fast Track to Interview
The following applicants may be eligible to bypass the GCSE/UCAT ranking stage and receive a fast-track to interview invitation, provided they meet minimum entry requirements and achieve SJT Band 1–3:
Elite athletes who meet minimum entry requirements and have confirmed their status via the UoN Sport expression of interest form before 15 October 2025
Applicants who have completed the Nottingham Pathways to Medicine Programme
Applicants who have completed the Lincoln Medical School Summer School
Applicants who have completed the Sutton Trust Summer School or Nottingham Potential Summer School
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Contextual Admissions & Widening Participation at Nottingham
Nottingham is committed to widening participation in medicine. Contextual offers and access routes are available for eligible students who face additional barriers to studying medicine.
Contextual Offer for A100 (Five-Year BMBS)
To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have UK/home fee status and have attended a UK state school
Contextual applicants to A100 must still sit UCAT and achieve Band 1–3 on SJT
The contextual offer grade reduction is applied to the standard AAA offer — check Nottingham's official contextual admissions policy for current contextual grade requirements
Contextual Offer for A108 (Foundation Year)
Eligibility for A108 is itself a contextual criterion — you must meet contextual admissions criteria to apply
The A108 BBC offer is the contextual entry requirement — further reductions are not applied
Eligible summer school attendees can be fast-tracked to interview
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Nottingham Medicine Acceptance Rate
The University of Nottingham does not publicly disclose its medicine-specific acceptance rate. However, based on available data, medicine at Nottingham is highly competitive — the overall university acceptance rate sits at approximately 11–14% across all programmes, with medicine significantly more competitive than this average.
The A100 course historically receives thousands of applications for approximately 200 home student places and around 20 international places per year. The A101 GEM course receives approximately 1,000–1,200 applications for around 93 available places, representing roughly 11–13 applicants per place.
To maximise your competitiveness: focus on achieving the maximum possible GCSE points score, invest heavily in UCAT preparation (especially Verbal Reasoning), and prepare thoroughly for your MMI.
Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions for Nottingham Medicine Entry Requirements
Q: What are the entry requirements for the University of Nottingham Medicine?
A: For the five-year A100 BMBS, Nottingham requires: AAA at A-level including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry; a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 7 (A) including Biology and Chemistry, plus Grade 6 (B) in Maths and English Language; and a UCAT score in the year of application with Band 1–3 on the SJT. For the IB, the standard offer is 34 points including HL6 in Biology and Chemistry. Predicted grades are not used in shortlisting. For graduate entry (A101), a minimum 2:2 degree and GAMSAT (for 2026 entry) are required.
Q: What UCAT score do you need for Nottingham?
A: Nottingham does not publish a fixed UCAT cut-off score. The threshold for interview invitation changes every year depending on the number of applicants and overall performance across the cohort. What Nottingham does confirm is that Verbal Reasoning (VR) is double-weighted in its scoring formula, and any applicant achieving Band 4 on the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) is automatically rejected. The practical advice is to maximise your UCAT performance — particularly VR — as high as possible, with 700+ in VR being a strong target.
Q: What are the Nottingham medicine entry requirements for undergraduate applicants?
A: Undergraduate applicants to A100 need: AAA at A-level (including Biology and Chemistry); minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 7 (A) with Grade 6 (B) in Maths and English Language; and UCAT taken in the year of application with SJT Band 1–3. Predicted A-level grades are not scored. Shortlisting for interview is based on a combined GCSE + UCAT points score. The interview (online MMI via Microsoft Teams) is the sole basis for offers.
Q: What are the Nottingham medicine entry requirements for international students?
A: International students apply to the A100 five-year course (A108 is not available to international students). Requirements mirror the home student requirements, with additional English language proficiency criteria: IELTS 7.5 overall (no sub-test below 7.0), or equivalent accepted qualifications. International students without GCSEs are scored only on their UCAT, with no disadvantage applied. Around 20 international places are available per year on the A100 course.
Q: What are Nottingham medicine entry requirements for IB students?
A: For the IB, Nottingham requires 34 points overall with Higher Level grade 6 in both Biology and Chemistry. For three standalone HL Certificates, the requirement is HL6 in Biology, HL6 in Chemistry, and grade 6 in a third Higher Level subject. The contextual IB offer is 32 points with Biology and Chemistry included. IB students without GCSE equivalents are scored only on UCAT for shortlisting.
Q: What GCSE grades does Nottingham require for medicine?
A: Nottingham requires a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 7 (A), including both Biology and Chemistry. Maths and English Language must both be at minimum Grade 6 (B). Nottingham scores your eight best GCSEs (Grade 9 = 4 pts, Grade 8 = 3 pts, Grade 7 = 2 pts, Grade 6 in Maths/English = 1 pt) and combines this with your UCAT score to rank candidates for interview invitation. Maximising your GCSE grades has a direct and material impact on your chances of receiving an interview.
Q: What are Nottingham medicine entry requirements for graduate entry (postgraduate)?
A: For A101 Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM), Nottingham requires a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any subject. Applicants with a postgraduate Masters or PhD are considered even with a third-class undergraduate degree. GCSE Maths at Grade 6 (B) is the only GCSE requirement. For 2026 entry, GAMSAT is the required admissions test (not UCAT). From 2027 onwards, Nottingham will use UCAT for A101. A101 is open to home and international applicants.
Q: What is medicine with a foundation year at Nottingham, and what are the entry requirements?
A: Medicine with a Foundation Year (A108) is a six-year route for UK home students from less advantaged or underrepresented backgrounds who do not meet the standard A100 requirements. Entry requires BBC at A-level (including Biology and Chemistry), a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 6 (B) (including Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry), and UCAT with SJT Band 1–3. Applicants must meet Nottingham's contextual admissions criteria. A-level resits are not accepted for A108, and the course is not open to international students or those who have previously studied at university.
Q: What are the University of Nottingham medicine fees?
A: For 2026 entry, UK home students pay the standard regulated tuition fee for medicine (£9,250 per year for undergraduate). International student fees for medicine at Nottingham are significantly higher — check the University of Nottingham's official fees pages for the current international tuition fee for BMBS. Graduate Entry Medicine (A101) fees apply for the four-year accelerated programme. Additional costs — equipment, travel for placements, and books — should also be factored into your financial planning.
Useful links: