Keele University

UCAT

Academic scores used to award interviews.

Uses UCAT in borderline cases and for cut-off score (excludes candidates who are in bottom 20% nationally and if in SJT Band 4, will not be invited to interview.) If there is a number of applicants with the same academic scores, UCAT will be used.

Personal Statement

Keele does not use UCAS personal statements and references in ranking of applications for interview or offer. Instead, it uses its own ‘Roles & Responsibilities’ Form to shortlist candidates for interview. The experiences discussed in this form will be further explored during the interview stage.

Academic Requirements

GCSE Requirements

GCSE Requirements for Keele University School of Medicine are:

• Maths - Grade 6 minimum
• English - Grade 6 minimum
• Science - Grade 6 minimum in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or Double/Triple Award Science
• Other requirements - 5 GCSEs at grade 7 minimum

GCSEs are not scored. Only minimum requirements needed

A-levels or Scottish Higher requirements.

A*AA or AAA + EPQ at A level completed within a two-year period, to include Chemistry or Biology plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths, Maths, Physics, Statistics) and a third academic subject. Only one from Maths, Further Maths and Statistics may be included in the offer. Science A levels must include the practical annotation. AB at Advanced Higher including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science. AAAAA at Higher including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science

Scottish Highers: minimum of AAAAA, including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science (Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics) both at A, to be achieved by the end of S5. Advanced Highers: minimum of AB including Chemistry or Biology sat in S6. Any additional subject sat at Higher Level in S6 must be achieved at grade B or higher.

International Baccalaureate

37 points from six academic subjects. Grades of 766 at Higher Level including Chemistry or Biology, an additional science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics) and a third subject. At Standard Level, three subjects each at Grade 5 are required The total score includes the Core points available for Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. English Language (Language A) at SL grade 6 is acceptable in lieu of GCSE English language but all other GCSE requirements (or equivalent) must have been completed.

Graduate Applicant Degree Requirements

If the applicant has a 2:1 degree in any discipline then BBB at A level including chemistry or biology plus one further subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Maths/Further Maths/Statistics, Physics, Psychology; would be considered. Graduate applicants not meeting this requirement must have taken the GAMSAT and have achieved certain scores. All graduates must hold GCSE maths, English language and combined sciences or three separate sciences at grade B/6. See website for details.

Widening Participation

Students with specific indicators of educational and socio-economic disadvantage may be eligible for adjustments to entry criteria. See website for details.

University Link

Keele University School of Medicine