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Here is an example of what one really good place
would ask for - Bristol
For the list of requirements for the other places – and remember, this is for this year, click here.
University of Bristol Medical School MB ChB Medicine (A100) 5 years
Number of applicants per interview 3.3 from UK/EU; 5.8 international students Number of applicants per place 12.1 from UK/EU; 24.7 international students
What do Bristol look for? If someone is applying with a degree they would want a 2:1 degree plus ABB at A level including A in Chemistry and B in either Biology, Physics or Maths. BUT THIS IS NOT THE ROUTE YOU WOULD TAKE
Instead, this is what they would look for:
AAA at A level including in Chemistry and either Biology, Physics or Maths.
AA at Advanced Higher in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Maths and Standard Higher: AAAAB Personal statement
Advanced numeracy requirement (7 or A in GCSE Maths or equivalent) and Standard literacy requirement (4 or C in GCSE English or equivalent).
Personal statement is not scored. May be used to differentiate between candidates with identical scores after interview stage. Admissions test - the UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
Suggested minimum of two weeks in a care environment.
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