MBChB Admissions Selectors’ Handbook · Director (MBChB Admissions) Ms L Marson Dean of Pastoral...

MBChB Admissions Selectors’ Handbook

Last updated: 06 August 2018

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Contents

FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE 5

POLICY MAKING 5

ADVICE TO POTENTIAL APPLICANTS AND TO SCHOOLS 5

SELECTION OF ENTRANTS 5

REPORTING 5

DELEGATION 5

MEMBERSHIP 6

MBChB ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE 6

DISABILITY SUB-COMMITTEE 8

MBChB ADMISSIONS OFFICE 8

THE EDINBURGH SELECTION PROCESS 9

SCREENING 9

SELECTION 9

ACADEMIC POTENTIAL 9

UKCAT 9

NON-ACADEMIC SCORE 9

RANKING AND OFFERING 10

MODERATION 10

INTERVIEWS 10

WIDENING PARTICIPATION 10

EXTERNAL REVIEW 10

SUMMARY 10

ANNEX A – MBCHB SCORING GUIDE 11

SYNOPSIS 11

SCHOOL LEAVERS 11

GRADUATE/MATURE 11

SPECIAL GROUPS 11

ACADEMIC SCORING RUBRICS 13

SCHOOL LEAVERS (SQA Highers) 13

GCE A LEVEL APPLICANTS 15

SCHOOL LEAVERS (CAMBRIDGE PRE-U) 16

SCHOOL LEAVERS (EB and IB) 18

GRADUATE APPLICANTS 20

EU GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS 21

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NON-EU GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS 22

MATURE NON GRADUATES / ACCESS COURSE 23

CLINICAL TRANSFER APPLICANTS TO YEAR 4 25

INTERNAL TRANSFERS 26

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 28

AUSTRIA 29

AUSTRALIA 30

BULGARIA 33

CROATIA 34

CYPRUS 35

CZECH REPUBLIC 36

DENMARK 37

ESTONIA 38

FINLAND 39

FRANCE 40

GERMANY 41

GREECE 42

HUNGARY 43

ITALY 44

LATVIA 45

LITHUANIA 46

LUXEMBOURG 47

MALTA 48

THE NETHERLANDS 49

POLAND 50

PORTUGAL 51

ROMANIA 52

SLOVAKIA 53

SLOVENIA 54

SPAIN 55

SWEDEN 56

SWITZERLAND 57

CANADA 58

HONG KONG 60

INDIA 61

MALAYSIA 62

NEW ZEALAND 63

SINGAPORE (INTEGRATED PROGRAMME ONLY) 64

SOUTH AFRICA 65

USA 66

LEAPS 68

LESS COMMON QUALIFICATIONS 69

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PERSONAL SCORING RUBRIC 70

MATURE/GRADUATE INTERVIEWS 71

SHORT LISTING FOR INTERVIEW 71

INTERVIEW STRUCTURE 71

INTERVIEW DOMAINS AND SCORING 71

SCENARIOS AND QUESTIONS 71

QUALITY ASSURANCE 71

INTERVIEW MARKING SCHEDULES 72

ANNEX B - UNIVERSITY AND CMVM MEDICINE POLICY STATEMENTS 73

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 73

FEEDBACK AND REVIEW OF DECISIONS 73

FEEDBACK 73

APPEALS 73

COMPLAINTS 73

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY POLICY 73

PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFIENCY POLICY 73

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FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE

POLICY MAKING

To establish and monitor policies on all factors, including minimum academic and non-academic requirements, relevant to the selection of candidates for entry into the MBChB degree programme.

To establish and monitor selection procedures appropriate to different applicant groups.

To seek the approval of the College on policy issues where appropriate.

ADVICE TO POTENTIAL APPLICANTS AND TO SCHOOLS

To provide information and advice to schools and potential applicants about entrance to Medicine and careers in Medicine.

SELECTION OF ENTRANTS

To assess and grade applications to the 6 year (A100) programme.

To assess and grade applications from pre-clinical students at the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford (and occasionally, on compassionate grounds, from other medical schools) and from International Medical University, Malaysia, for entry into Year 4.

To undertake selection interviews where required or appropriate.

REPORTING

To prepare an annual roll of new entrants into the MBChB degree programme summarising the academic attainments and backgrounds of entrants.

To prepare an annual report to the College summarising discussions of, amendments to and recommendations on Admission Policy.

To provide statistics to monitor the selection process.

DELEGATION

While certain advisory, reporting and monitoring functions may be delegated to the Admissions Manager for operational reasons, the principle of academic primacy remains central to Edinburgh Medical School and ultimate authority over all aspects of recruitment and admissions will remain with the Admissions Executive.

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MEMBERSHIP

MBChB ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE

Convener Professor L Marson Consultant Transplant Surgeon and Director of Admissions (Edinburgh Medical School) Executive committee

Agarwal Pankaj Dr

Campbell Alastair Dr

Clafferty Robert Dr

Cross Sarah Dr

Kallat Sanjay Dr

Kristmundsdottir Fanney Dr

Ross Lesley Dr

Steel Elizabeth Dr

Thomas Jeremy Dr

Francis Gavin Dr

Kluth David Dr

Reid William Professor

Young Hilary Dr

Harden Jeni Dr

Cherry Brian Mr Selector Members

Agarwal Pankaj Dr Consultant Ophthalmologist

Brockway Mike Dr Consultant Anaesthetist

Brown Donald Dr Consultant Paediatrician

Campbell Alastair Dr Consultant Obstetrician

Clafferty Robert Dr Consultant Psychiatrist

Cross Sarah Dr Consultant Anaesthetist

Duvall Edward Dr Consultant Pathologist (retired)

Grice Craig Dr Consultant Anaesthetics/Pain medicine

Kallat Sanjay Dr Consultant Obstetrician

Kristmundsdottir Fanney Dr Senior Lecturer Anatomy, Dean of Pastoral care

Lam Wayne Dr Consultant Clinical Geneticist

Morley Steve Dr

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Paul Adam Dr Consultant Anaesthetist

Price Grant Dr Consultant Anaesthetist

Ross Lesley Dr Consultant Paediatrician

Scott Alison Dr Consultant Gynaecologist

Steel Elizabeth Dr Consultant Anaesthetist

Stewart Kenneth Dr Consultant Anaesthetist

Stillie Alison Dr

Sutherland Andrew Mr Consultant surgeon

Terrace John Mr Consultant surgeon

Thomas Jeremy Dr Consultant Anasethetist

Young Hilary Dr GP

Carragher Lynn Dr Consultant Anasethetist

Strachan Mark Prof Consultant Physician

Cooper Gisu Dr GP

Wakelin Sonia Miss Consultant surgeon

Harden Jeni Dr

Non-selector Members Lesley Stokes Widening Participation Manager Mrs N Crowley Head of Administration (Medical Education) Ms S Arabshahi MBChB Manager Secretary (rotated) Mrs D Clark Admissions Secretary Ms S Jitpatanakun Admissions Secretary Mr A Woods Admissions Secretary Mrs V Pothitou Admissions Secretary

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DISABILITY SUB-COMMITTEE

Director (MBChB Admissions) Ms L Marson Dean of Pastoral Care (medicine) Dr F Kristmundsdottir Postgraduate Dean Professor B Reid Expert(s) in relevant field

MBChB ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Professor L Marson Director of Undergraduate Admissions (EMS)

0131 242 1714 [email protected]

Mr B Cherry Undergraduate Admissions Manager 0131 242 6405 [email protected]

Mrs Lynn Cooper Undergraduate Admissions Officer [email protected]

Mrs D Clark Undergraduate Admissions Secretary (Mon-Wed)


Ms S Jitpatanakun Undergraduate Admissions Secretary (Maternity leave)


Miss Jennifer Blair Undergraduate Admissions Secretary 0131 242 6791 [email protected]

Ms Laura Crespi Undergraduate Admissions Secretary 0131 242 6791 [email protected]

Undergraduate Admissions College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine The University of Edinburgh The Chancellor's Building 49 Little France Crescent Edinburgh EH16 4SB Tel: 0131 242 6407 E-mail: [email protected] https://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/prospective-undergraduates

https://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/prospective-undergraduates

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THE EDINBURGH SELECTION PROCESS

SCREENING

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements (MER) (achieved or predicted) or who submit applications late are rejected at initial screening and do not enter the selection pool. Failure to meet the MERs is typically because (a) the qualifications presented are not accepted for admission; (b) the grades are below minimum academic standards; (c) they do not include required subjects; or (d) the application was submitted after the UCAS application deadline for Medicine (RL). Applicants who do not offer a UKCAT/UKCATSEN score taken in the year of application are also rejected at screening unless the Admissions Office has granted them a UKCAT exemption in advance of the UCAS application deadline. This will only be granted where the test is not available in the applicant’s home country or country of residence.

SELECTION

The Edinburgh selection process involves assessment of academic and non-academic qualities as both a matter of educational policy and as a pragmatic way to differentiate between applicants presenting equal academic scores. Academic and personal scoring are both confirmed by two individuals in isolation, as we believe this is more reliable and minimises the influence of subjective assessment.

ACADEMIC POTENTIAL The ‘academic potential’ score is based primarily on the achieved and predicted performance in all examinations (including, for example, SQA Standard Grade, Advanced Highers and GCSE) declared. Edinburgh Medical School is unable to apply mitigation for adverse circumstances as this is the responsibility of the examining body. All candidates, regardless of nationality and education system, are required to provide current proof that their English language proficiency, verbal and written, is at the standard we require. Typically this is provided by means of a recent school exam at the level of Nat 5/GCSE in English Language or English Literature, although non-native speakers may also present an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) (see Annex B for details).

UKCAT UKCAT total scores are divided into Octiles and points awarded for octile performance (1-8 points from lowest to highest octile). Situational Judgement Test (SJT) band scores are assessed separately and awarded 0, 2, 4 or 6 points (from lowest to highest band). The academic and UKCAT octile scores are calculated independently by two members of Admissions Office staff for those applicants who meet the minimum academic requirements and subject to third-party moderation where there is disagreement. At this point, applications which would fall below the likely competitive level even with maximum non-academic scores are rejected. Candidates not fit to take the test due to illness or other personal circumstances must reschedule their test to a later date, even if this means losing the test fee. The University cannot make concessions for the impact of illness or other mitigating circumstances on the UKCAT score because we have no means of assessing such impact. Mitigation is the sole responsibility of the test organisers.

NON-ACADEMIC SCORE Once academic scoring is complete, applications which are still in contention are batched and each batch is sent to two selectors who score the non-academic component independently according to the guidelines laid out on (Page). The selectors’ scores are then collated and, where there is significant disagreement, a third-party moderator reviews the application. Non-academic scoring uses the confidential reference received with the UCAS application and the applicant's personal statement to assess personal qualities, career exploration (experience and understanding of medicine) and achievement in non-academic activities. The intention is to assess

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the applicant’s ability to cope with a high academic workload while maintaining a balance of outside interests. The non-academic scores awarded by selectors are converted proportionally into a score out of three to reflect the weighting of this component in the overall score.

RANKING AND OFFERING The final agreed score is converted to a weighted score, added to the academic score, any contextual admissions points, UKCAT and SJT scores; and the total scores are then used to rank applicants within their particular Fee Status category. Offers are made based on the total score rank order and will usually contain an academic condition based on S6 study or first degree as well as a requirement for a satisfactory PVG check. The number of offers we make each year will be calculated from quotas applied to each Fee Status group by the Scottish Funding Council, and the conversion rates from offer to enrolment of previous years.

MODERATION An application may be subject to further assessment if there is a significant discrepancy in scores between the two selectors and where the doubling of the higher score would bring the applicant into offer range. Further assessment is undertaken by a third selector (moderator); if the discrepancy remains unresolved the application will be brought before the Admissions Executive for discussion.

INTERVIEWS Edinburgh Medical School does not currently interview school leavers but does interview shortlisted graduate entry candidates. We review our selection process regularly and are currently considering the evidence and arguments around interviewing school-leavers as standard but we will not introduce these in the selection cycle for 2019 entry.

WIDENING PARTICIPATION

Edinburgh Medical School fully supports the University of Edinburgh's initiative to widen participation and thereby create a more diverse student population. Applicants will be assessed fairly by the application of equitable academic and non-academic criteria, which take into account degrees of deprivation and disadvantage.

Prospective students identified as eligible for consideration under our Contextual Admissions policy benefit from measures designed to offset the resulting educational and non-educational disadvantage. The university’s Contextual Admissions policy and background information is available here.

EXTERNAL REVIEW

The Edinburgh selection/admission policy is subject to regular review by the General Medical Council who have concluded that the policy was fair, rigorous and consistent with selecting entrants to the medical profession.

SUMMARY

The Edinburgh selection process is designed with two purposes in mind: to identify candidates with the potential to succeed in medical training; and to make possible distinctions between candidates presenting identical high-level school results and similar personal qualities. The goal is to select those applicants who have the best all-round potential to succeed in medical careers.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/applying/selection/contextual-admissions

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ANNEX A – MBCHB SCORING GUIDE

SYNOPSIS

The aim of the assessment procedure is to rank by academic and personal qualities all the applicants who meet the minimum academic conditions to enter the selection system. The desired outcome is to choose students with the greatest academic potential and personal qualities to succeed on the MBChB programme and thereafter in a medical career.

SCHOOL LEAVERS

GRADUATE/MATURE

SPECIAL GROUPS

Graduate & mature applicants are shortlisted by their academic grades, UKCAT and SJT scores. Those who score highest will be shortlisted for interview where they will be assessed on three areas: critical & ethical reasoning, communication skills and career exploration (in conjunction with their personal statement and additional information).

Contextual admissions flags. Context PLUS and Elite Athlete applicants are given 3 points, Context are given 2 pts. Context PLUS applicants and those applying through Access to the Professions will be considered by the Admissions Executive on their individual merits, outwith normal competition.

The Access to the Professions (AttP) programme exists to support students from Context/Context PLUS backgrounds or low-progression schools who wish to enter the professions of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Law. Pupils who have engaged with AttP will be given Context flags as appropriate to their personal circumstances and will be considered outwith normal competition.

Change of educational systems. UKCAT may be used in lieu of early school qualifications such as GCSEs. This should not be used for those who have bypassed National 5s as part of the Curriculum for Excellence programme This will be allocated on a proportional basis as follows:

Admissions Office Weighting

Admissions 1 Admissions 2

academic grades 10 10 50%

UKCAT 8 20%

SJT 6 15%

Admissions total (34) (85%)

Selector Selector 1 Selector 2

Double check academic

Non-academic 3 3

Selectors total 6 15%

Final Total 40 100%

Admissions Office Weighting

Admissions 1 Admissions 2

academic grades 7 7 35%

UKCAT 8 20%

SJT 6 15%

Admissions total (28) (70%)

Selector Selector 1 Selector 2

interview 6 6

Selectors total 12 30%

Final Total 40 100%

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In lieu of GCSEs (UKCAT points/number of octiles)*5 – rounded up/down where appropriate

UKCAT Points (SC3) Score

1-2 1

3 2

4-5 3

6-7 4

8 5

In lieu of National 5s/Standard Grades (UKCAT points/number of octiles)*3 – rounded up/down where appropriate

UKCAT Points (SC3) Score

1-3 1

4-5 2

6-8 3

Reduced number of GCSEs. In some cases, a school is unable to offer a larger number of GCSEs in one year. If this is verifiable via the school, then the GCSE score awarded should be in proportion to the number of GCSEs i.e. number of A*s divided by total number of GCSES taken. Multiply by 10 will result in the number of A*s if they had taken 10.

e.g. (1) 5 GCSEs sat; 4 A*s and an A achieved. As we look at the best 10, either (4/5)*10 or as 5 is half of the maximum 10 (or an easier way is multiply by 2) – resulting in 8A*s & 2 As and an allocation of 5 points. (2) 6 GCSEs sat. 3A*s and 3As. Number of A*s calculated as (3/6)*10 = 5 A*s & 5As and an allocation of 4 points

Minimum Entry Requirements/Access Thresholds must have been met at the first attempt. Resits will not be accepted as meeting the minimum standard for entry. Selectors and Admissions staff should discuss any academic scores they feel conflict with the initial assessment with the Admissions Manager.

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ACADEMIC SCORING RUBRICS

SCHOOL LEAVERS (SQA Highers)

MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

SQA CANDIDATES Minimum

Entry Requirement Access Threshold for

Contextual Admissions

A100 6 year

5 Highers, including Chemistry plus 2 of Biology/Human Biology, Maths & Physics 5 Highers must be taken by the end of S5. Missing subjects can be taken in S6 but grade requirements have to be met by the end of S5. At least one senior year (S4-S6) must include minimum of three or more Highers. All applicants not following CfE must have achieved a pass at SQA Standard Grade 2, SQA intermediate 2 grade B or equivalent, in Biology, English and Mathematics, unless they crash them at SQA Higher.

AAAAB by the end of S5.

AAABB by the end of S5.

ACADEMIC SCORE The Academic Score (range 0-10 points) should reflect academic potential and will be assessed on the examinations taken & to be taken. SQA HIGHER GRADE APPLICANTS

Qualification Breakdown Points Awarded

Standard Grades/ Int 2s/National 5s (best 5 but to incl required subj) Up to and incl S4 study

B/2 in Chemistry/Biology 1

B/2 in other sciences or non sci subject 2

All As/1s 3

PLUS

Highers (best 5 – min 3 in 1 year) Up to and incl S5 study

B in Chemistry/Biology 1

B in other subjects 2

All As 3

PLUS

Advanced Highers S6 Study (minimum 2AH and 1 H) Best 3 subjects fitting above profile and Chem and Biol incl.

Any C grades 1


B in any other subject 3

All As 4

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SQA Higher Grade Applicants (Bypassing Nat5s)


Highers (best 5 – min 3 in 1 year) Up to and incl S5 study



All As 6

PLUS

Advanced Highers S6 Study (minimum 2AH and 1 H) Best 3 subjects fitting above profile and Chem and Biol incl.

Any C grades 1



All As 4

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GCE A LEVEL APPLICANTS


GCE CANDIDATES

Minimum Entry Requirement

Access Threshold for Contextual Admissions

A level Chemistry plus 2A levels

1 of Biology, Maths or Physics (Biology preferred)

3 A levels at one sitting in Upper Sixth

AAA


GCSEs (or EdExcel Level 1 and 2 Certificates from 2012 onward) best 10. Only count those taken in one year but add into best 10 English, Maths, Chem or Biol or Dual Award Combined Sciences

if taken early and at grade B. GCSE passes below B in Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics are not accepted and applications must be rejected.

6/B in Chemistry or Biology 1

6/B in any other subjects 2

All 7s/As and up to four 8s/A*s 3

7s/As and between five and seven 8s/A*s

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7s/As and more than seven 8s/A*s 5

PLUS

A Levels (best 3 A Levels taken in upper sixth to include Chemistry and one of Biology/Human Biology/Social Biology/Zoology/Physics/Maths/Further Maths) General Studies is not accepted. Only the highest graded of Maths and Further Maths will be accepted, not both.

AAA no Biology post GCSE 1

AAA with Biol post GCSE but not A level

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AAA including Biology 3

All As and at least 1 A* 4

All As and at least 2 A*s 5

Achieved grades should be scored on the same basis as predictions.

References should be checked for school policy issues which impact on qualifications and combinations available. If less than 8 GCSEs in one year and school policy, proportional scoring should be used (see Special Groups).

If Biology is not present in S6 and no reason for this is given in the reference, scorers may deduct a point accordingly.

BTEC National Extended Certificate Applied Human Biology at D/D* can be accepted in lieu of A Level Biology/Human Biology at A/A* respectively.

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SCHOOL LEAVERS (CAMBRIDGE PRE-U)


Pre-U Only

Minimum grades


Pre-U plus AS/A Level

Minimum grades


Chemistry plus one of Biology/Human Biology/Social Biology/Zoology, Physics or Maths Chemistry must be at D3 grade. Biology should be achieved to at least M2. GPR can be used for the fourth subject in lieu of another academic subject at M2.

D3,D3,D3 M2

Chemistry plus one of Biology/Human Biology/Social Biology/Zoology, Physics or Maths Chemistry must be at D3 grade. Biology should be achieved to at least B at AS

D3, D3, D3

Normally only the first sitting will be considered unless there are very exceptional and verified circumstances. It is usually expected that the exam board should take into account any extenuating circumstances.

If not offered at Pre-U, all applicants must have achieved a pass at GCSE (B grade) or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics.

GCSE Biology and Chemistry may be replaced by GCSE Dual Award Combined Sciences (or its equivalent) at a minimum of 2 B grades. Short courses are not considered.

Biology may be replaced by Human Biology, Social Biology or Zoology.

Only one Maths out of Maths and Further Maths will be accepted.

General Studies is not accepted.

International applicants will also be required meet English Language requirements.

Maths is classed as a science for scoring purposes

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ACADEMIC SCORE

The Academic Score (range 0-10 points) should reflect your assessment of academic potential and should be assessed on the examinations taken & to be taken. Achieved grades should be scored on the same basis as predictions.


GCSEs (best 10) Only count those taken in one year but add into best 10 English, Maths, Chem or Biol if taken early and at grade B

B in Chemistry or Biology 1

B in any other subjects 2

All As and up to 4A* 3

A’s and 5-7 A* 4

A’s and >7A* 5

PLUS

Pre-U/AS Level D3, D3, D3, M2 or D3,D3, D3, b at AS – M2/b in Biology 1

D3, D3, D3, M2 or D3,D3, D3, b at AS – M2/b in other sci 2

D3, D3, D3, M2 or D3,D3, D3, b at AS – M2/b in non-sci 3

Any combination of D3 and As 4

Any combination of D3, As plus at least one A* or D1/D2 5

General Studies should be excluded from the score

Further Mathematics should be excluded except when it is the third subject and taken in the upper sixth and when Maths has been taken in lower sixth

Pre-U Short Courses can be considered as equivalent to AS levels.

Any combination of Pre-U, A Level and AS Levels are acceptable.

References should be checked for school policy issues which impact on qualifications taken.

If less than 8 GCSEs in one year and school policy, proportional scoring should be used

Edexcel Level 1 and 2 Certificates started from 2012 and are to be considered as GCSEs.


Any applicants with the new numerical GCSE grades should be considered as follows: 6=B, 7=A, 8=A* (http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/ruk/a-levels)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edexcel

http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/ruk/a-levels

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SCHOOL LEAVERS (EB and IB)


EUROPEAN BACCALAUREATE CANDIDATES

minimum grades

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CANDIDATES

minimum grades

A100 5 year

Year 7 level: Chemistry Two from Biology, Physics and Mathematics Year 5/6 level: Biology, Mathematics, English and a Language other than English

8.5 (85%) in sciences and overall grade of 8.5 (85%) 7.0 (70%)

Higher level: Chemistry plus two other subjects including one (but preferably two) sciences Subsidiary level: Three subjects including Biology, Mathematics and English if not taken at Higher level

667 in Higher Grade subjects and 37 points overall

Normally only the first sitting will be considered unless there are very exceptional and verified circumstances. It is usually expected that the exam board should take into account any extenuating circumstances

If not taken as part of the International Baccalaureate/European Baccalaureate systems, Biology, Mathematics and English may be offered either in GCSE at grade B or SQA Standard Grade 2 or Intermediate 2 at grade B

Note that some schools do not allow International Baccalaureate candidates to take three science subjects at the Higher Level

ACADEMIC SCORE

The Academic Score (range 0-10 points) should reflect your assessment of academic potential and should be assessed on the examinations taken & to be taken. Achieved grades should be scored on the same basis as predictions.

EUROPEAN BACCALAUREATE APPLICANTS

EB Grades can be expressed as either a mark out of ten or as an equivalent percentage.

Year 5 or 6 level max 4 points

Sciences & Maths

Overall ave below 8.5 (85%) Overall ave 8.5 (85%) – 8.8 (88%) overall ave above 8.8%

0 1 2

English & other academic

Overall ave below 8.5 (85%) Overall ave 8.5 (85%) – 8.8 (88%) Overall ave above 8.8%

0 1 2

PLUS

Overall 8.5/85% Chemistry 8.5 (85%) Chemistry 8.6 (86%) – 8.8 (88%) Chemistry above 8.8 (88%)

1 2 3

Year 7 level max 6 points

Overall between 8.6/86% and 8.8/88% inclusive

Chemistry 8.5 (85%) Chemistry 8.6 (86%) – 8.8 (88%) Chemistry above 8.8 (88%)

3 4 5

Overall above 8.8/88% Chemistry 8.5 (85%) Chemistry 8.6 (86%) – 8.8 (88%) Chemistry above 8.8 (88%)

4 5 6

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE APPLICANTS


Overall Score 37-38 1

39 2

40 3

41 4

42-45 5

PLUS

Higher Level Scores 667 – 6 in Chemistry 1

667 – 7 in Chemistry 2



777 5

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Deduct a point if Biology is not presented at HL.

Do not score GCSEs for International Baccalaureate candidates.


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GRADUATE APPLICANTS

MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS for GRADUATES

a 1st or 2:1 Honours degree

school-leaving qualifications (to be achieved in the first attempt) - Highers BBBB (usually in S5) - A level BBB (usually in Year 13/Upper Sixth) - IB – 556 Higher level and 34 points overall - Irish Leaving Certificate – BBBBB.

other school leaving qualifications may be considered

have achieved sufficient relevant science (Chemistry and Biology) either in school or university study

International applicants will also be required meet English Language requirements

ACADEMIC SCORE

The Academic Score (range 0-7 points) should reflect your assessment of academic potential and should be assessed on the examinations taken & to be taken.


A Levels BBB 1

ABB 2

AAB or better 3

OR

Highers BBBB 1

AABB/ABBB 2

AAAB or better 3

OR

IB 34-36 1

37-39 2

40-45 3

OR

ILC BBBBB 1

ABBBB-AAABB 2

AAAAB or better 3

PLUS

Degree 2:1 2

Borderline 2:1/1st 3

1st 4

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EU GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS This is not an exhaustive list. The academic score (range 0-10 points if outside the UK and 0-7 if inside – as can be interviewed) should reflect your assessment of academic potential and should be assessed on the examinations taken and to be taken. The assessment is made on an individual basis, using the following minimum requirements as a base (a mix of UK and EU degree/school leaving qualifications are acceptable). AUSTRIA

Bachelor degree – pass with distinction (mit auszeichnung bestanden)

Passed the Reifezeugnis with a minimum of 3 (befriedigend) overall and 2 (gut) in the relevant science subjects.

BELGIUM

Bachelor degree (2002 onwards)- met grote onderscheiding / avec grande distinction

Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs / Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts - pass all subjects at bien or better (7+) with higher grades (8+) in the science subjects

CROATIA

Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree) - 4 vrlo dobar (very good)

State Matura (Drzavna Matura) with at least 444 in Chemistry, Biology and one other subject plus minimum of 3.5 in all other subjects.

CZECH REPUBLIC

Bakalář (Bachelor degree) 2001 onwards – B/1.5/very good/velmi dobře

Maturita - at least a grade of 3 (dobrý) in all academic subjects and a majority of grade 2s (chvalitebný) in sciences

DENMARK

Bachelor degree – 10 (for a very good performance) or above

Studentereksamen (or HF or HH) - grade 10 in sciences and grade 7 in non-sciences FINLAND

Kandidat (1995 onwards) – 3 (when a scale of 1-3) or 4 (when a scale of 1-5)

Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen – sciences grade 5/M, non-sciences grade 4/C FRANCE

Licence (from 2008 onwards) at bien or above

French Baccalaureat – 14 in science subjects and 12 overall GERMANY

Bachelor – 2 (gut) overall

Abitur – 1.5 overall HUNGARY

Alapfokozat – 4/good/ jó/ négyes

Érettségi vizsga – 4s at higher level and 3s at standard ITALY

Laurea - con lode/cum laude or con lode e pubblicazione

Diploma di Esame di Stato – 90 overall LUXEMBOURG

Bachelor (2002 onwards) – tres bien/very good/16+

Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires – bien/40/good

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NETHERLANDS

Bachelor (2002 onwards) – 8 overall

VWO - 8 in required sciences and 7 overall POLAND

Bachelor (2001 onwards) – B/4+

Matura - 65% at extended level and 75% at standard level PORTUGAL

Licenciado – 18 or above (very good with distinction)

Diploma de Ensino Secundário grade 16 or better in all subjects. SLOVAKIA

Baakalar (2004 onwards) – B/very good/1,5

Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej skúske - at least a grade of 3 in all academic subjects and a majority of grade 2s

SLOVENIA

Univerzitetni diplomant – 8 or above

Maturitetno Spricevalo – 4s SPAIN

Título de Licenciado – 9.0/sobresaliente/distrinction (Universidad Complutense Madrid (UCM) – 3/Very Good)

Título de Bachillerato – 8 or better SWEDEN

Yrkesexamen – Pass with distinction/ Väl godkänd

Slutbetyg Gymnasieskolan – VG Chemistry, Biology and Maths and G in English and Swedish (some flexibility on subjects if science degree)

NON-EU GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS

NEW ZEALAND

University Entrance (UE) certificate and NCEA Level 3 with 60 Level 3 credits with Excellence or Merit.

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MATURE NON-GRADUATES / ACCESS COURSE

MBChB Admissions Committee University of Edinburgh

GUIDE FOR SELECTION

a mature non-graduate applicant is a student who will be 21 years of age or over by 1 September of the year of entry

there is no age limit for applicants but those over the age of 30 will be advised about the length of time taken to become a specialist.

(a) SCHOOL LEAVING QUALIFICATION APPLICANTS

minimum requirements normally the same as those for applicants applying direct from school

those applicants whose qualifications are more than 3 years old will normally be required to have some recent study equivalent to at least one SQA Higher.

(b) ACCESS COURSE APPLICANTS

Applicants from Access to Medicine courses at the College of West Anglia and Sussex Downs College are eligible for consideration the six-year MBChB degree programme (A100) in conjunction with lowered school leaving requirements.

Applicants from the Access to Medicine run by SWAP East/Edinburgh College will be required to pass the course with Profile Grades AAA.

UKCAT and SJT scores will also be considered in addition to academic requirements.


distinctions (achieved or predicted) in all Access course subjects

for West Anglia and Sussex Downs access to medicine courses, school-leaving grades of A level BBB

Additional points will be awarded by the Admissions Office for UKCAT, SJT and contextual factors.

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ACADEMIC SCORE

The Academic Score (range 0-7 points) should reflect your assessment of academic potential and will be assessed on the examinations taken & to be taken. MATURE – NO ACCESS - HIGHERS


Highers (best 5) S5 study



All As 3

PLUS

Advanced Highers S6 study (minimum 2AH and 1 H)

Any C grades 1



All As 4

MATURE – NO ACCESS – HIGHERS (no ADV HIGHERS - APPROVED)


Standard Grades/Int 2s/Nat 5s (best 5)



All As 3

PLUS

Highers (best 5) S5 study



All As 4

MATURE – NO ACCESS – A LEVELS


GCSEs (best 10) Only count those taken in one year but add into best 10 English, Maths, Chem or Biol if taken early and at grade B

Any Bs 1

All A/A*s 2

PLUS

A Levels (best 3 A Levels taken in upper sixth to include Chemistry and one other science/maths)


AAA with Biol post GCSE but not A level 2





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CLINICAL TRANSFER APPLICANTS TO YEAR 4


GUIDE FOR SELECTION

Applications are considered for direct entry to Year 4 of the course from students in the final pre-clinical year at

Oxford

Cambridge The number of places available each year varies according to the number of our own students who progress from Year 3 and priority is given to those on agreed transfer programmes with St. Andrews and IMU Malaysia. Such applications are assessed in a manner similar to graduates and are also placed in rank order but are not interviewed and therefore require non-academic scoring. To be eligible

Applicants must achieve a satisfactory completion of their three year honours degree.

Unusual cases will be considered on their individual merits. Compassionate grounds will be given priority over other transfers via non-established routes.


2:2 Honours degree (achieved or predicted) from Oxbridge

school-leaving qualifications - Highers BBBB or A level BBB

ACADEMIC SCORE

The Academic Score (range 0-7 points) should reflect your assessment of academic potential and should be assessed on the examinations taken & to be taken.

Honours Degree Ordinary Degree Score

1st class Honours outstanding grades 5

2:1 class Honours very good grades 3

2:2 class Honours good grades 1

PLUS

Highers A Levels Score

AAAAA A*AA or above 5

AAAAB AAA 3

AAABB AAB 1

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INTERNAL TRANSFERS


GUIDE FOR SELECTION

internal transfer applications may be accepted to Year 1 of the six-year (A100) course from students currently in their first year of another undergraduate degree programme at the University of Edinburgh, subject to places being available in the applicant’s fee category.

internal transfer applicants are eligible to compete for any places which may be available at the end of the admission cycle in August

internal applications from students in their second and later years at Edinburgh University will not be accepted.

application forms should be submitted by the relevant date in May of the year of potential entry

applicants should provide a reference from their Personal Tutor

applicants must make a strong case for consideration for transfer. They should include in section 6 of the application form, their reasons for requesting transfer and any relevant background experience in medicine or social work assessment will be scored for school leaving performance and for university

performance applicants are not usually called for interview

once the examination results are known at the beginning of July, an initial selection is made

applicants whose results do not meet the minimum entry requirements will automatically be rejected

the remaining applications are assessed, placing them in rank order. Those who have not scored highly will be rejected. The remainder will be held until after the confirmation period is over and available places known


In order to be considered applicants

must have obtained the required minimum school leaving qualifications for Medicine

be predicted to achieve B grades or second class merit certificates (or the equivalent, if given exemptions from degree examinations) in all of their first year subjects

all applicants will be required meet applicable English Language requirements ACADEMIC SCORE Achieved grades should be scored on the same basis as predictions. TRANSFER - HIGHERS


Highers (best 5) By the end of S5



All As 3

PLUS

Advanced Highers S6 study (minimum 2AH and 1 H)

Any C grades 1



All As 4

PLUS

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First year performance Any C grades 1

Any B grades 2

All A grades 3

TRANSFER – A LEVELS


GCSEs (best 10 but must include

Any Bs 1

All A/A*s 2

PLUS







PLUS

First year performance Any C grades 1

Any B grades 2

All A grades 3


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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Irish examination system consists of the Junior Certificate, normally taken at the end of the 9th year of school (equivalent to S3) and the Leaving Certificate (Ardteistimeireacht) at the end of the 11th or 12th year (equivalent to S5/S6). The Junior Certificate is considered as slightly below Standard Grade Credit/GCSE level. The Leaving Certificate is available at 2 levels

Ordinary level Higher level, covering the same syllabus as Ordinary level but in greater depth.

Higher level is comparable to SQA Higher

both Ordinary and Higher levels may be taken at the same time and must be differentiated

From 2017 onwards, subjects are graded H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8.

Up to 2016 the subjects were graded A1, A2, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, D1, D2, D3, E, F, ‘no grade’.

most applicants sit 6 examinations

Applicants may opt to take a ‘transition year’ for personal development after sitting the Junior Certificate (some schools have made it compulsory). Applicants may therefore present LC qualifying exams 2 or 3 years later than JC.


6As at Higher Level Chemistry, Biology, English and either Mathematics or Physics or 3 Higher Level subjects at Grade H1 including Chemistry and Biology and three Higher Level subjects at Grade H2 including English and either Maths or Physics (2017 onwards)

grades must have been attained in one sitting and at first attempt

ACADEMIC SCORE

Junior Cert science non-

science points

All As All As 4

All As Any Bs 3

Any Bs All As 2

All Bs All Bs 1

PLUS

Leaving Cert Higher Level (all) points

Pre 2017

All A Grades 6

A and B grades 4

A, B and C grades 2

OR

Leaving Cert Higher Level (best 6) points

2017 onwards

All H1 Grades 6

4-5 H1s and rest H2s 4

3 H1s and 3H2s 2

Ordinary Level grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate should not be included in the scoring. Only Higher/Honours level subjects should be scored.


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AUSTRIA


GUIDE FOR SELECTION Reifeprüfungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis Grading system 1/sehr gut (very good), 2/gut (good), 5/nicht genügend (fail). The Reifeprüfung/Matura is assessed either on four written and three oral examinations or three written and four oral examinations.


minimum 1 in Chemistry and Biology and 2 overall

recognised English test

ACADEMIC SCORE

Chemistry and Biology

All other subjects

score

1 All 1s 10

1 One grade 2 7

1 Two grade 2s 5

1 3+ grade 2s 3

1 All 2s 1


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AUSTRALIA


GUIDE FOR SELECTION ATAR/OP In all areas except Queensland, students who complete Year 12 and meet the requirements achieve an ATAR - Australian Tertiary Admission Rank – which is used to determine entry to Australian universities. In Queensland, eligible students receive an OP – Overall Position – in bands from 1 to 25, with 1 being the highest. Many states no longer issue a certificate at the end of Year 10. We will consider a school transcript of Year 10 grades as evidence of meeting the requirements for English and Maths at National 5/GCSE level.


Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia ATAR of at least 97, and successful completion of Year 12 certificate with very good passes in Chemistry, Biology, English and one of Mathematics or Physics (see below for details by State). If it was not possible to take Maths or Physics in Year 12 we may consider grades achieved in Year 10 and/or Year 11. Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Year 12 Certificate

T courses at grade A New South Wales - Higher School Certificate Category A Board Developed Courses at band 6 (two unit courses) Northern Territory The Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) is based on and administered by the South Australian Certificate of Education – see below for details Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Queensland Core Skills (QCS) tests in Authority Subjects at grade A (Results will be reported on student’s Senior Statement or Statement of Results. QCE highest grade is Very High Achievement, which could be accepted instead of the QCS grade A) South Australia – South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Tertiary Admissions Subjects (TAS)/SACE Stage 2 subjects at grade A Tasmania – Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) Level 3 (15 credit) courses with Exceptional Achievement (EA) Some subjects are also offered at Level 4, which would also be accepted for entry Victoria - Victoria Certificate of Education (VCE) Unit 3 and unit 4 subjects at grade A Western Australia – Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Year 12 WACE subjects (units 3 & 4) at grade A

Queensland Overall Position of 2 or below, and successful completion of Queensland Certificate of Education with Queensland Core Skills (QCS) tests in Chemistry, Biology, English and one of Mathematics or Physics at grade A. If it was not possible to take Maths or Physics in Year 12 we may consider grades achieved in Year 10 and/or Year 11.

ACADEMIC SCORE

Chemistry and Biology

All other subjects

score

Very good pass All very good 10

Very good pass One good 7

Very good pass Two good 5

31

Very good pass 3+ good 3

Very good pass All good 1


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BELGIUM MBChB Admissions Committee

University of Edinburgh

GUIDE FOR SELECTION The following school leaving certificates are accepted for University admission

Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire (French speaking)

Diploma Secundair Onderwijs (Dutch/Flemish speaking)

Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German speaking) There is a variety of grading systems but most commonly 10 (maximum) to 1


Chemistry, Biology, Maths, English plus French/Flemish/German

minimum 9 in sciences and 8 in non-sciences


ACADEMIC SCORE

sciences non-sciences score

10 (100%) 10 (100%) 10

10 (100%) 9 (90-100%) 9

9 (90-100%) 10 in Chem/Biol 9 (90-100%) 8

9 (90-100%) 9 in Chem/Biol 9 (90-100%) 6

9 (90-100%) 10 in Chem/Biol 8 (80-89%) 4

9 (90-100%) 9 in Chem/Biol 8 (80-89%) 2

Maths is classed as a science for scoring purposes Additional points will be awarded by the Admissions Office for UKCAT, SJT and contextual factors.

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BULGARIA MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Bulgarian Diploma za sredno obrazovinie, normally graded out of 6, is considered to be at AS/Higher level and is not acceptable on its own as an entry qualification. Applicants will normally offer A-levels or IB in addition.


IB- 37 points over all with 667 in Higher Level subjects

A Levels – AAA (b)


ACADEMIC SCORE

For those offering IB the normal IB scoring system should be used.

For those offering A-levels but not with GCSEs, the score should be awarded as follows.

Diploma za sredno obrazovinie max 5 points

4.0 1

4.5 2

5.0 3

5.5 4

6.0 5

PLUS


AAA no Biology post GCSE

1


2




normally only the first sitting will be considered unless there are very exceptional and verified circumstances. It is usually expected that the exam board should take into account any extenuating circumstances

if not offered at GCE A level, all applicants must have achieved a pass at GCSE (B grade) or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics

GCE A level Biology may be replaced by A level Human Biology, Social Biology or Zoology

Only one Maths out of Maths and Further Maths will be accepted




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CROATIA MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION State Matura (Drzavna Matura) Students are required to sit three compulsory examinations: in Croatian language (or Serbian, Hungarian, Italian, Czech for minorities whose first language is one of these); mathematics and a foreign language (English, German, Italian, Spanish or French). Students may take one or more optional subjects choosing from geography, biology, physics, chemistry, computer science, history, music, visual arts, ethics, religious studies, philosophy, psychology, sociology, politics and logic. Pupils who pass the Matura are awarded the Svjedodžba o Maturi (Certificate of Maturity) and may apply to university, however, due to high demand for places only around two-thirds of applicants pass university entrance examinations


At least 555 in Chemistry, Biology and one other subject plus minimum of 4.5 in all other subjects.

ACADEMIC SCORE

Chemistry, Biology and 1 other

All other subjects score

555 All 5s 10

555 More 5s than 4.5s 7

555 Equal 4.5s and 5s 5

555 More 4.5s than 5s 3

555 All 4.5s 1


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CYPRUS MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Cypriot Apolytirion, normally graded out of 20, is considered to be between GCSE/Standard Grade and AS/Higher level and is not acceptable on its own as an entry qualification. Applicants will normally offer A-levels or IB in addition.



A Levels – AAA


ACADEMIC SCORE



Apolytirion max 5 points

Overall grade 18.0 1



PLUS



1


2




normally only the first sitting will be considered unless there are very exceptional and verified

circumstances. It is usually expected that the exam board should take into account any extenuating circumstances








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CZECH REPUBLIC


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Maturitní Zkoušce / Maturita is normally undertaken in four subjects with Czech and another language as compulsory. The grading system is 1 (excellent) to 5 (fail).


at least a grade of 2 (chvalitebny) in all academic subjects and a majority of grade 1s (vyborny)

a grade 1 (vyborny) in Chemistry and one of Biology/Mathematics/Physics


ACADEMIC SCORE


1, 1 1, 1 10

1, 1 1, 2 6

1, 1 2, 2 3


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DENMARK


GUIDE FOR SELECTION STUDENTEREKSAMEN HOJERE FORBEREDELSESEKSAMEN (HF) HOJERE HANDELSEKSAMEN (HHX) All of the above are acceptable but the studentereksamen is the most common.

New System

Old System

equivalent

12 13-11 exceptionally independent and excellent performance A

10 10 very good but not particularly independent performance B

7 9-8 good performance C

4 7 fair performance D

02 6 minimum E

00 5-03 does not meet the minimum Fx

-3 00 performance unacceptable in all respects F

Students study up to 10 subjects over 3 years. The examinations in each subject can be taken at three levels (A – highest, B and C) with three subjects at level A required to attain Studentereksamen.


Chemistry, Biology and Maths at grade 12

English and Danish at grade 10


ACADEMIC SCORE

Based on the 2007 grading scale

Sciences Non-sciences Points Awarded

All 12s All 12s 10

All 12s 11s and above 8

All 12s 10s and above 6

All 12s 10 in English and Danish but some scores 7 and above 4

All 12s 10 in English and Danish but some scores 4 and above 2


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ESTONIA


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) is the Estonian general HE entry requirement and is normally combined with the compulsory Riigieksamid (State Examination). Five subjects with three at state examination level is expected to be the norm. These are considered to be below A-level standard and are not acceptable on their own so applicants will normally offer A-levels or IB in addition. The grading system is a 100 point scale: 90-100 (or 5) is very good, 70-89 (or 4) is good, 0-24 (or 1) is poor.



A Levels – AAA


ACADEMIC SCORE



Riigieksamid/ Sciences Non-sciences Points

Gümnaasiumi 4s and 5s Not all 5s 1

Lõputunnistus 4s and 5s All 5s 2

max 5 points All 5s Lower than 4s 3

All 5s 4s and 5s 4

All 5s All 5s 5

PLUS




2






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FINLAND MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (matriculation certificate)

equivalent

7 L (laudatur) top 5% outstanding A

6 E (eximia cum laude approbatur) next 15% excellent A/B

5 M (magna cum laude approbatur) next 20% good B

4 C (cum laude approbatur) next 24% average C


Chemistry, Biology and Mathsat grade 6 or E

English and Finnish/Swedishat grade 5 or M


ACADEMIC SCORE


7 in Chem, Biol & Maths All 7s 10

7 in Chem, Biol & Maths 6s and above 9


7/6 in Chem, Biol & Maths All 7s 7

7/6 in Chem, Biol & Maths 6s and above 6

7/6 in Chem, Biol & Maths 5s and above 5

6 in Chem, Biol & Maths All 7s 4



6 in Chem, Biol & Maths 4s and above (5 in lang) 1


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FRANCE


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The French Baccalaureate subjects are marked out of 20 The marking scheme used for the Baccalauréat is a scale of 0-20 (maximum) with a minimum pass-mark of 10 as follows:

16-20 Très bien very good (seldom awarded) Top 4%

14-15 bien good Next 12%

12-13 assez bien quite good Next 23%

10-11 passable pass


science - chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics (minimum 16)

non science - English, another Language (minimum 14)


ACADEMIC SCORE

Subjects Breakdown Points Awarded

Sciences

16 in all sciences 1

16 in Chemistry and Biology 2

16 in Chemistry or Biology 3

17 or more in Chemistry or Biology 4

17 or more in Chemistry and Biology 5

17 or more in all sciences 6

PLUS

Non-sciences

<16 in all subjects 1

<16 in at least half of subjects 2

16 or more in over half of subjects 3

16 or more in most or all subjects 4

Biology is often referred to as Life Sciences

Combined Chemistry with Physics is acceptable



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GERMANY


GUIDE FOR SELECTION

REALSCHULABSCHLUSS or MITTLERER SCHULABSCHLUSS

year 10 - graded 1 (very good) down to 6 (very poor)

1 sehr gut very good

2 gut good

3 befriedigend satisfactory

4 ausreichend adequate

5 mangelhaft (poor)

6 ungenügend (very poor)

ZEUGNIS DER ALLGEMEINEN HOCHSCHULREREIFE (ABITUR)

range of subjects studied in years 12 & 13 but only 4 in final Abitur examination

Abitur examination 4 subjects include 2 which are taken as main courses (one of which German or foreign language is compulsory) plus 2 taken at basic level (one written, one oral)

subjects each graded up to 15

15, 14, 13 sehr gut very good

12, 11, 10 gut good

9, 8, 7 befriedigend satisfactory

6, 5, 4 ausreichend adequate

3, 2, 1 mangelhaft poor

0 ungenügend very poor

final Abitur grade are based both the final examination marks and on class performance over final 2 years expressed as an average grade from 1 (very good) to 6 (very poor)


Realschulabschluss/mittlerer schulabschluss, 2 in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, German

Abitur - 13 in science(s),10 in non-sciences, 1.3 in final average grade

ACADEMIC SCORE


Deduct a point if no Chemistry/Biology in Abitur Additional points will be awarded by the Admissions Office for UKCAT, SJT and contextual factors.

Real- or Mittlererschulabschluss max 4 points

sciences and maths

all 1s (sehr gut) any 2s (gut)

2 1

non-science all 1s (sehr gut) any 2s (gut)

2 1

PLUS

Abitur Max 6 points

sciences and maths

13, 14, 15 2

10, 11, 12 1

non-science 13, 14, 15 2

10, 11, 12 1

PLUS

overall 1.0-1.2 2

1.3 1

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GREECE MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Greek Apolytirion, normally graded out of 20, is considered to be slightly below AS/Higher level and is not acceptable on its own as an entry qualification. Applicants will normally offer A-levels or IB in addition.



A Levels – AAA


ACADEMIC SCORE



Apolytirion max 5 points




PLUS



1


2




Normally only the first sitting will be considered unless there are very exceptional and verified


If not offered at GCE A level, all applicants must have achieved a pass at GCSE (B grade) or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics







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HUNGARY MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Érettségi vizsga (school-leaving examination) consists normally of five papers: Hungarian language and literature, mathematics, history, another language and one optional subject. The Érettségi is offered at középszintü (standard) or emelt szintü (higher) level. Students usually undertake three higher and three standard level subjects. A grade of 5 (jeles) at emelt szintü (higher) level corresponds to the range 60-100%.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Érettségi vizsga at emelt szintü (higher) level in three subjects.

Grade 5 (jeles) in each individual subject at higher level and 4 at standard level. The optional subject should be Chemistry (Biology is acceptable as an alternative)


ACADEMIC SCORE

Higher Level Standard Level Points

555 444 3

555 445 5

555 455 8

555 555 10


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ITALY


GUIDE FOR SELECTION DIPLOMA DI ESAME DI STATO (formerly DIPLOMA DI MATURITÁ)

7 types classica, scientifica, tecnica, linguista, professionale, magistral, artistica

obtained after 13 years of schooling

for school work marking is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 60 the pass mark

final examinations, organised by the Ministry of Education, are marked externally (2 written and 4 oral) on a scale 0 to 100 with 60 the pass mark


95/100 in opzione scientifica – must have Biology and Chemistry related subjects in final year


ACADEMIC SCORE

Score Points

95 2

96 4

97 6

98 8

99 9

100 10


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LATVIA


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo isglītību is the Latvian Certificate of General Secondary Education which although considered equivalent to SQA Advanced Higher/GCE A-level by the Latvian authorities is only considered equivalent to SQA Higher/GCE AS-level by the UK National Recognition Information Centre and is not acceptable on its own as an entry qualification. Applicants will normally offer A-levels or IB in addition. Five subjects within the Atestats is the norm.

Numerical grade Alpha grade

8-10 A

7 B

6 C

5 D

4 E

0-3 fail

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


A Levels – AAA


ACADEMIC SCORE



Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo isglītību max 5 points

Any below 7 1

Any 7s 2

Any 8s 3

9s and 10s 4

10s 5

PLUS



1


2












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LITHUANIA


GUIDE FOR SELECTION

The Brandos Atestats (Maturity Certificate) is considered equivalent to SQA Higher/GCE AS-level and is not acceptable on its own as an entry qualification. Applicants will normally offer A-levels or IB in addition. Students take normally 10 subjects in one of four streams (humanities, maths/natural science, fine arts or technology) and are assessed on a 10-point scale (10 highest, 5 minimum pass).



A Levels – AAA


ACADEMIC SCORE



Brandos Atestats max 5 points

Any below 7 1

Any 7s 2

Any 8s 3

9s and 10s 4

10s 5

PLUS



1


2













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LUXEMBOURG


GUIDE FOR SELECTION Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires has normally 7 to 9 subjects Proportions achieving the different grades in 2004/5 were

60-48 très bien very good top 10% A

47-40 bien good next 49% B

39-35 assez bien fair next 31% C

34-30 satisfaisant satisfactory next 10% D


Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English and another European Language at tres bien (48-60)


ACADEMIC SCORE


As As 10

As 1/2 Bs 8

As 3 or more Bs 6

1 or more Bs As 4

1 or more Bs Any Bs or below 2


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MALTA


GUIDE FOR SELECTION

Secondary Certificate of Education (SCE) is equivalent to Int 2/GCSE

Matriculation Certificate (MATSEC or MC) is taken in o two subjects to A-level and o four subjects at intermediate level, three optional and one compulsory paper

“Systems of Knowledge”.


In the SCE examinations, a grade of 2 or better in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and a language other than English (which may be Maltese) and

In the MATSEC, grades AA at advanced and AAB at intermediate level with Chemistry required at advanced level and Biology and one of Maths/Physics required at intermediate level or better.


The three intermediate level subjects considered will be the three optional subjects and not the Systems of Knowledge paper.

ACADEMIC SCORE

SCE max 4 points

science and maths all 1s any 2s

2 1

non-science all 1s any 2s

2 1

PLUS

MATSEC max 6 points (AA adv.)

AAB at intermediate B Biology 2

AAB at intermediate A Biology 4

AAA at intermediate B Biology 4

AAA at intermediate A Biology 6

Systems of Knowledge should not be considered as one of the three intermediate subjects. In addition you may award a bonus point for academic flair and creativity not recognised by the examination score. Additional points will be awarded by the Admissions Office for UKCAT, SJT and contextual factors.

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THE NETHERLANDS MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) in common with other Netherlands school exams is scored on a 10-point scale (10 highest, 6 minimum pass).


Chemistry, Biology and one of Maths/Physics

minimum 9 in required sciences and 8 overall


ACADEMIC SCORE

sciences overall score

All 10s All 10s 10

All 10s 9 9

9s and above 10 7

9s and above 9 6

9s and above 8 5

8s and above 9 3

8s and above 8 2


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POLAND


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Matura (2005 onwards) Results are expressed in terms of percentages which equate to 9 Stanines with 9th Stanine containing the top 4% for that subject and the 8th stanine containing the next 7%. The conversions from percentage to stanin are detailed below and further information is available at www.cke.edu.pl.


Advertised minimum grades are 85% at extended level and 85% at standard level, but it should be recognised that the level varies from subject to subject (see table below). Chemistry should be offered at extended level. The Admissions Office will score on the advertised basis. At both Matura and earlier levels we are looking for:

5+ (old system) or 8th/9th (new system) in sciences

5+ (old system) or 7th/8th/9th (new system) in non-sciences

ACADEMIC SCORE

Level Performance Points

Standard/Basic

85-90 in all standard subjects 1

85-90 in some and 91-100 in some standard subjects 2

91-100 in all standard subjects 3

Extended

85-89 in all extended subjects 1

85-89 in the majority of subjects but Chem/Biol >89 2

90-94 in the majority of subjects but Chem/Biol <90 3

90-94 in the majority of subjects incl Chem/Biol 4

95-99 in all extended subjects 5

100 in the majority of subjects but Chem/Biol <95 6

100 in majority or all subjects inc Chem/Biol 95+ 7


http://www.cke.edu.pl/

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PORTUGAL MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION Diploma de Ensino Secundário (previously known as Certificado do 12o Ano) Nine years of compulsory ‘basic’ education is followed by 3 years of secondary education which may have either a technical or an academic/professional emphasis. All applicants for Higher Education must sit national entrance examinations. The Diploma is awarded on the successful completion of year 12. In the final year the academic stream focuses on the areas to be followed in higher education. SCHOOL GRADING SYSTEM

18-20 muito bono excellent

17-14 bom good

13-10 suficiente pass

9-5 mediocre poor

4-0 mau very poor


Pre-2006: the Certificado do 12° ano in English, Portuguese, Chemistry and Maths achieving grade 18 or better in all subjects.

2006 onwards: the Diploma de Ensino Secundário with an option that includes Chemistry with a grade of 18 or better in all subjects.


ACADEMIC SCORE


Mostly 20s

Mostly 20s 10

Mostly 19s 9

Mostly 18s 8

Mostly 19s

Mostly 20s 7

Mostly 19s 6

Mostly 18s 5

Mostly 18s

Mostly 20s 4

Mostly 19s 3

Mostly 18s 2



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ROMANIA MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION While the Romanian Diploma de Bacalaureat is required to graduate from high school, it is often less than 50% of the weight for HE entrance in Romania, with each institution placing more weight on its own entrance examination. It is not acceptable on its own as an entry qualification. Applicants will normally offer A-levels or IB in addition. The Diploma includes two or three oral and four or five written subjects on a scale of 0.00 to 10.00 with a pass mark of 6.00 overall and 5.00 in each subject.



A Levels – AAA


ACADEMIC SCORE



Diploma de Baccalaureate max 5 points

8s and below 1

8s and 9s 2

9s 3

9s and 10s 4

10s 5

PLUS



1


2




normally only the first sitting will be considered unless there are very exceptional and verified circumstances. It is usually expected that the exam board should take into account any extenuating circumstances








http://www.internationalcomparisons.org.uk/html/index.asp?file=cert&CountryID=135&QualificationID=1344

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SLOVAKIA MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúšce / Maturita is normally undertaken in four subjects with mother tongue and literature as compulsory. The grading system is 1 (excellent) to 5 (fail).


at least a grade of 2 (velmi dobrý) in all academic subjects and a majority of grade 1s (vyborny)

a grade 1 (vyborny) in Chemistry and one of Biology/Mathematics/Physics


ACADEMIC SCORE


1, 1 1, 1 10

1, 1 1, 2 7

1, 1 2, 2 3


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SLOVENIA


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) consists of

three compulsory subjects: mother tongue, maths and a foreign language, plus

two optional subjects Applicants should offer Chemistry and Biology as their optional subjects for A100 programme. Exams are graded on a scale of 1-5 (5 maximum, 2 pass).


grade 5 (excellent) in each subject


ACADEMIC SCORE

Grades Points

5s including Chemistry and Biology 10

5s including Chemistry 6


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SPAIN


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Graduado en Educación Secundaria is taken at the end of ten years’ compulsory education at age 16. The Título de Bachiller is taken after a further two years’ study and is in theory the entrance requirement for Higher Education. In practice the University entrance examination is normally also required. The university entrance examination is called the PAU, Prueba de Acceso Universidad although it is often referred to under its previous name of Selectivida. The following grading system is used for the Título de Bachiller:

Grade Description Translation

10 sobresaliente (matricula de honor) distinction

8.5 - 9 sobresaliente outstanding

7 - 8.4 notable very good

6 - 6.9 bien good

5 - 6 suficiente satisfactory

below 5 suspenso or insuficiente fail


Graduado en Educación Secundaria including good passes in Spanish, English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology; and

Pass at 9 or better in the Título de Bachillerato. The Natural and Health Sciences specialisation is preferred.


ACADEMIC SCORE


10 10 10

10 9 9

9 10 7

9 9 4


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SWEDEN

MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Slutbetyg från Grundskola is undertaken at the end of lower secondary school before students proceed to three years’ upper secondary education. The Fullständig Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan (FSFG) is the upper secondary school leaving examination.

up to 15 subjects

continuous assessment Examinations may be re-sat thereby increasing final score Not uncommon to undertake a one year science course at university after school

equivalent

1 or MVG excellent top 7% A

2 or VG very good next 24% B

3 or G pass/average next 38% C


Chemistry, Biology, Maths minimum MVG - must have MVG for all sittings of these subjects. Must also have Chemistry and Biology in final year.

English, Swedish minimum VG

Some applicants will now come through a new scoring system with grades A-F. ‘A’ will substitute MVG and ‘B’ will substitute VG for our scoring purposes.

ACADEMIC SCORE

Qualification sciences non-sciences score

Slutbetyg från Grundskola Max 3 points

Mainly 3s Mainly 3s 0





PLUS

Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan Max 7 points

MVG+ 2 VG 1 or more VG 1

MVG + 1 VG 1 or more VG 3

MVG > than 1 VG 5

MVG MVG or 1 VG 7

NB It would appear that whilst it is not uncommon for applicants to leave school and undertake a year of university study (normally in science) applicants may also continue to resit FSFG qualifications to improve the final grade. This can be difficult to detect but can possibly be discerned from age at application.


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SWITZERLAND



GUIDE FOR SELECTION MATURITY CERTIFICATES no federal ministry of education many cantonal maturity certificates of variable currency federal maturity certificates required for medicine

Maturitatszeuhnis

Certificat de Maturite or Baccalaureat (Vaud Canton)

Attestato di Maturita involves examination in 9 subjects grading 0 to 6, pass 4


6 in the sciences (Chemistry and Biology)

5 in the non-sciences


ACADEMIC SCORE

Sciences Non-sciences Points awarded

6s All 6s 10

6s 6s and one 5 8

6s 6s and two 5s 6

6s 6s and 5s 4

6s 5s 2


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CANADA


GUIDE FOR SELECTION

School Leavers


85% overall in Year 12 with higher grades in 3 specified subjects, to include Chemistry and two other sciences (Biology, Mathematics or Physics). We do not require students to take an English language test in IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson etc, if they achieve the minimum 85% from their Year 12 examinations.

ACADEMIC SCORE

Overall Score Specified Subjects Points

Overall 85% One of the three subjects >88% Two of the three subjects >88% All three subjects >88%

2 3 4

Overall between 86% and 90% inclusive

One of the three subjects >88% Two of the three subjects >88% All three subjects >88%

5 6 7

Overall > 90% One of the three subjects >90% Two of the three subjects >90% All three subjects >90%

8 9

10


Graduates Degrees Are awarded differently, depending on which state or even university the applicant studied in.

Percentage Alpha GPA

90-100 A+ 4.0-4.3

85-89 A 4.0

80-84 A- 3.7-3.9

77-79 B+ 3.3-3.6

MCAT The MCAT a test taken in the US and Canada. Further information on MCAT scoring can be found here.

https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/taking-mcat-exam/about-mcat-exam/

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Degree

PLUS

MCAT

OR

High School

4-year undergraduate degree with a science major and a GPA of 3.4 (or equivalent) or better

overall score of 508 to include a minimum of:

Chemistry and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems – 128

Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills – 126

Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems – 128

Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behaviour - 126

• 75% overall in Year 12 with higher grades in 3 specified subjects, to include Chemistry and two other sciences (Biology, Mathematics or Physics). We do not require students to take an English language test in IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson etc, if they achieve the minimum 75% from their Year 12 examinations.

(MCAT pre-2015) Verbal 9, Biological Sciences 10, Physical Sciences 10, Writing Letter M

A Levels or IB can be used in lieu of Canadian high school requirements

Science major not essential if Science in High School and recent Biol and Chem study

ACADEMIC SCORE

Qualification 4 point GPA or equivalent Points

Degree 3.3- 3.6 2 points

3.7-3.8 4 points

3.9-4.0 5 points

4.1-4.3 6 points

PLUS

MCAT Close to or matching minimum requirements 2 points

Strongly surpassing minimum requirements 4 points

OR

High School Overall 75-79% 2 points

Overall between 80% and 84% inclusive 3 points

Overall > 85% 4 points


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HONG KONG MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR ADMISSIONS SELECTORS

Some applicants from Hong Kong may undertake A Levels. However, more and more applicants are now undertaking the Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education (HKDSE). Levels 1 and 2 may be considered at least comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) and are comparable to A Level/ Higher where levels 3-5 have been obtained.


HKDSE

Applicants for Medicine will require 3 elective subjects, with grades 5*5*5* to include Chemistry and Biology

ACADEMIC SCORE


HKDSE All subjects 5** 10

5** in Chemistry and Biology 9

5** in Chemistry or Biology 7

5* in all subjects 4

5* in Chemistry and Biology plus 1 other 2

Additional points will be awarded by the Admissions Office for UKCAT and contextual factors

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INDIA





CBSE All India Senior School Certificate Examination (SSC) or CISCE Indian School Certificate (ISC) Standard XII with five subjects at Class XII, with an overall average of 85% and grades of 85% or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics and English. We do not require students to take an English language test in IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson etc, if they achieve the minimum 85% in English at their Standard XII examinations. Applicants offering GCE A levels or the International Baccalaureate will be considered and must meet the minimum entry requirements for these qualifications.

ACADEMIC SCORE

Overall Score Specified Subjects Points

Overall 85% One of the four subjects >88% Two of the four subjects >88% Three of the four subjects >88% All four subjects >88%

1 2 3 4

Overall between 86% and 90% inclusive

One of the four subjects >88% Two of the four subjects >88% Three of the four subjects >88% All four subjects >88%

4 5 6 7

Overall > 90% One of the four subjects >90% Two of the four subjects >90% Three of the four subjects >90% All four subjects >90%

7 8 9

10


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MALAYSIA MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION

Malaysian applicants are required to sit A Levels. Some applicants will apply with A Levels and GCSEs and therefore the standard GCE A Level/GCSE scoring can be used. However, some applicants may undertake the Malaysia - SPM - Certificate of Education. The table below assists with scoring these applicants. This scoring applies only to applicants intending to join to Year 1 directly from secondary school and not to IMU students coming into Year 4 under the inter-school transfer agreement, who have a separate application system.


GCE CANDIDATES Minimum A level grades

A level Chemistry plus 2A levels

1 of Biology, Maths or Physics 3A levels at one sitting in Upper Sixth

AAA

Plus SPM B grades in English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology. A further English Language test will be required for visa purposes.

ACADEMIC SCORE


SPM (best 10 but must include English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology if B grades) Only count those taken in one year

B in Chemistry or Biology 1

B in any other subjects 2

All As and up to 4A+ (or 1As) 3

A’s and 5-7 A+ (or 1As) 4

>7A+ (or 1As) 5

PLUS








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NEW ZEALAND




University Entrance (UE) certificate and NCEA Level 3 with 65 Level 3 credits with Excellence. Level 3 credits must include 20 credits in Chemistry, and 20 credits each in two of Biology, Maths or Physics. Students must have at least 20 credits in Biology at Level 2 or above with Merit.

ACADEMIC SCORE

Chemistry L3 Biol/Maths/Phys Points awarded

Excellence Biol/Maths or Biol/Phys excellence at L3 10

Excellence Maths/Physics excellence at L3 and Biol at L2 excellence

8

Excellence Maths/Physics excellence at L3 and Biol at L2 merit

6


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SINGAPORE (INTEGRATED PROGRAMME ONLY)


GUIDE FOR SELECTION The Integrated Programme is a fast-track programme for bright students. This means that students often by-pass GCSEs and therefore the UKCAT score is used in lieu of these.


INTEGRATED PROGRAMME CANDIDATES

minimum grades

Integrated A Levels

Chemistry and one of Biology, Maths and Physics at H2 (AL) In one sitting

AAA

Applicants can be considered if they present three H2 levels.

Applicants can also undertake the IB through the Integrated Programme. These can be scored as normal IB applicants.

ACADEMIC SCORE

The Academic Score (range 0-10 points) should reflect your assessment of academic potential and should be assessed on the examinations taken & to be taken. You may vary the score guidelines below on the basis of

the time taken to prepare for the examinations & the ease of attaining the grades

some schools have a policy of accelerating bright pupils (not always to their advantage)

educational disadvantage not acknowledged elsewhere in the selection system Achieved grades should be scored on the same basis as predictions.


UKCAT Score

Fourth Quartile (octiles 7 & 8) 1

Third Quartile (octiles 5 & 6) 2

Second Quartile (octiles 3 & 4) 3

Top Quartile (octiles 1 & 2) 4

PLUS

Integrated Programme

AAA – No Biology 1

AAA 3

AAA plus an H3 6

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SOUTH AFRICA MBChB Admissions Committee


GUIDE FOR SELECTION Candidates are required to take seven subjects. Two of these subjects must be South African languages, one of which is the language of instruction. In addition, candidates must sit life orientation and either mathematics or mathematical literacy. The remaining three subjects are selected from a list of national approved subjects within nine subject areas. Each subject is worth 20 credits, except life orientation which is worth 10 credits. In order to receive the National Senior Certificate (NSC) a student must have gained 130 credits exclusively in grade 12. Scores can be presented in a variety of ways: 7 Outstanding Achievement 80-100 6 Meritorious Achievement 70-79 5 Substantial Achievement 60-69 4 Adequate Achievement 50-59 3 Moderate Achievement 40-49 2 Elementary Achievement 30-39 1 Not Achieved 0-29


Minimum of four NSC/IEB designated subjects at Grade 7, including Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Maths

Minimum of a Grade 6 in English.

ACADEMIC SCORE

The Academic Score (range 0-10 points) should reflect your assessment of academic potential and should be assessed on the examinations taken & to be taken. You may vary the score guidelines below on the basis of

the time taken to prepare for the examinations & the ease of attaining the grades

some schools limit the number of standard grades or GCSE examinations taken

some schools have a policy of accelerating bright pupils (not always to their advantage)

educational disadvantage not acknowledged elsewhere in the selection system Achieved grades should be scored on the same basis as predictions. Additional points will be awarded by the Admissions Office for UKCAT, SJT and contextual factors.

A (Excellent) 80 – 100%

B (Very Good) 65 – 79%

C (Average) 50 – 65%

D (Poor) 35 – 49%

F (Failing) below 35%

Grades in NSC Points

All 7s 10

7s plus one 6 in a non-required subject 9

7s plus one 6 in English 7

7s plus two 6s including 6 in English 5

7s plus three 6s including 6 in English 3

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USA



GUIDE FOR SELECTION High School


At least 3 APs at 5 or SAT IIs 700+. Must include Chemistry and two of Biology, Math/Calculus or Physics. Qualifications can include a combination of APs and SAT IIs. We may also consider routes other than standardized tests, based on school curriculum and GPAs in required subjects.

ACADEMIC SCORE

APs Points

5s in Chemistry, Biology and Maths/Calculus or Physics

10

5s in Chemistry, Maths/Calculus and Physics (no Biology)

7

SATs 700+ in Chemistry, Biology and Maths/Calculus or Physics

10

700+ in Chemistry, Maths/Calculus and Physics (no Biology)

7

Additional points will be awarded by the Admissions Office for UKCAT, SJT and contextual factors. Graduates


Degree

PLUS

MCAT

OR

High School

4-year undergraduate degree with a science major and a GPA of 3.4 (or equivalent) or better

overall score of 508 to include a minimum of:

Chemistry and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems – 128

Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills – 126

Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems – 128

Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behaviour - 126

• At least 3 APs at 4 or SAT IIs 650+. Must include Chemistry and two of Biology, Math/Calculus or Physics. Qualifications can a combination of APs and SAT IIs. We may also consider routes other than standardized tests, based on school curriculum and GPAs in required subjects.

MCAT The MCAT a test taken in the US and Canada. Further information on MCAT scoring can be found here.

https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/taking-mcat-exam/about-mcat-exam/

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ACADEMIC SCORE

Qualification 4 point GPA or equivalent Points

Degree 4.1-4.3 6 points

3.9-4.0 5 points

3.7-3.8 4 points

3.3- 3.6 2 points

PLUS

MCAT Close to or matching minimum requirements 2 points

Strongly surpassing minimum requirements 4 points

OR

High School Majority of APs at 4/Majority of SATs 650-699 2 points

Majority APs at 5/Majority of SATs at 700+ 3 points

APs all at 5/SATs all at 700+ 4 points


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LEAPS



GUIDE FOR ADMISSIONS EXECUTIVE BACKGROUND The MBChB Admissions Committee is committed to collaborating with the LEAPS/Pathways to the Professions initiatives both of which aim to widen participation from those with educational and/or social disadvantage. SELECTION STRATEGY The Scoring Guidelines below offer an indicative framework within which selectors are encouraged to use individual judgement. You may allocate up to 10 points for the academic score and up to 3 points for the personal score. Additional points will be awarded by the Admissions Office for UKCAT and SJT scores.

ACADEMIC SCORE

The LEAPS minimum academic requirement to enter the selection system is AAABB at Higher by the end of S5 Highers.

The LEAPS scoring is based on the ‘best 4’ S5 Highers.

Additional ‘academic disadvantage points’ may be added up to, but not beyond, the maximum academic score of 10 points.

STANDARD


Standard Grades/ Int 2s/National 5s (best 5 but to incl required subj) Up to and incl S4 study

B/2 in Chemistry/Biology 1

B/2 in other sciences or non sci subject 2

All As/1s 3

PLUS

Highers (best 4) Up to and including S5 study



All As 3

PLUS

Advanced Highers S6 Study(minimum 2AH and 1 H) Best 3 subjects fitting above profile and Chem and Biol incl.

Any C grades 1



All As 4

PLUS

Academic disadvantage (maximum of 10 points total)

Educational Maintenance Allowance +1

LEAPS 1 School +1 First in Family to HE +1

BYPASSED NATIONAL 5s


Highers (best 4 – min 3 in 1 year) B in Chemistry/Biology 2

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Up to and incl S5 study B in other subjects 4

All As 6

PLUS

Advanced Highers S6 Study(minimum 2AH and 1 H) Best 3 subjects fitting above profile and Chem and Biol incl.

Any C grades 1



All As 4

PLUS

Academic disadvantage (maximum of 10 points total)

Educational Maintenance Allowance +1

LEAPS 1 School +1 First in Family to HE +1


LESS COMMON QUALIFICATIONS Whilst the considerable majority of applicants offer SQA and GCE qualifications, Edinburgh Medical School is happy to consider those offering other qualifications provided they have been approved by the University of Edinburgh for general entry.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements

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PERSONAL SCORING RUBRIC

The Personal Score (maximum total 9 points) should be assessed on the basis of the reference and on the applicant's personal statement. Selectors should be looking for the level of reflection over the domains below. ‘Average’ is considered as average for the cohort. The total personal score will be proportionally converted back to a maximum of three per selector to reflect relative weighting of the personal score in overall selection. The following factors must not be considered: gender, ethnic origin, religion, social class, parental occupation, marital or parental status. Selectors must recuse themselves from considering applications where they have personal knowledge of a relationship with the applicant. Any contextual scoring for disadvantage will take place within the admissions office (see policy statements for further information).

PERSONAL SCORE

poor average good excellent

personal qualities 0 1 2 3

career exploration 0 1 2 3

non academic achievement 0 1 2 3 maximum 9 points

POOR

no or minimal evidence of suitability for a medical course and career

no or minimal evidence of insight into medical education & practice

no or minimal relevant activities & achievements AVERAGE

suitable for a medical course

average evidence of insight into medical education & practice

most activities have been taken prior to application GOOD

highly suitable for a medical course

good evidence of insight into medical education & practice

high level of achievement and non-academic ability demonstrated prior to application, including reflection EXCELLENT

clear evidence that the applicant is outstanding

where the level of achievement is at an outstanding level or a high level in several areas of endeavour, including reflection

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MATURE/GRADUATE INTERVIEWS



SHORT LISTING FOR INTERVIEW All mature graduate and non-graduate applications will be subject to standard screening and assessment of the academic and UKCAT performance by the Admissions Office. All applicants for whom the award of a high interview score would bring the application into the offer range will be offered an interview.

INTERVIEW STRUCTURE There will be an interview panel of six selectors working in three pairs. Each interview will be a rotational set of three 10 minute tests with two interviewers at each test station. Each interview will therefore last 35 minutes (with changeover times). The aim of interviews is to assess the personal qualities and aptitude for medical studies.

INTERVIEW DOMAINS AND SCORING Each interview session will assess the domains (1) Critical and Ethical Reasoning (2) Communication Skills (3) Career exploration. Each interviewer will award a score independently and the total score from all six examiners will then be added to the academic and UKCAT (including SJT) performance for a total score.

SCENARIOS AND QUESTIONS A series of standardised scenarios will be employed for the critical reasoning and communication tests. Sets of standardised questions will be employed for the career exploration test and employed in conjunction with the UCAS application. The communications skills scenarios will employ an actor.

QUALITY ASSURANCE The interview scores will be subject to reliability testing (of both inter-interviewer and inter-test) thereby offering insights into the levels of validity and reliability of the process. The operation of this format of interviews will be reviewed by the MBChB Admissions Committee.

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INTERVIEW MARKING SCHEDULES Instructions to interviewers After the interview and without consultation with your fellow interviewer please place a single X in the box to indicate your assessment. In addition please record any comments that would be a value in responding to feedback requests from interviewees.

Critical and Ethical Reasoning

test objectives 1. test the viewpoint from which the applicant is arguing 2. test how the applicant handles the problem 3. test how the applicant views others or would treat others

Excellent Good Average Poor

identifies issues

analytical approach

insightful

tolerant

open

sympathetic

fails to identify issues

judgmental approach

lacks insight

intolerant

prejudiced

unsympathetic

comments

Communication Skills

test objectives 1. test how effectively the applicant presents factual information 2. test how effectively the applicant deals with emotions 3. test applicant’s sensitivity and listening skills:


articulate

good listener

sensitive to cues

aware

humble

caring

inarticulate

poor listener

insensitive to cues

indifferent

arrogant

uncaring

comments

Career Exploration

test objectives 1. test the applicant’s expectations of a medical career 2. test of the adequacy of career exploration and likelihood to persevere in medicine 3. test of the applicant’s enthusiasm and passion for medicine


realistic

informed

committed

focussed

dynamic

enthusiastic

unrealistic

naïve

half-hearted

ambivalent

passive

apathetic

comments

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ANNEX B - UNIVERSITY AND CMVM MEDICINE POLICY STATEMENTS

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

All members of the Admissions Committee and academic selectors are expected to recuse themselves from considering any application where they have a personal knowledge of or relationship with the applicant, in line with the University’s policy on Conflicts of Interest.

FEEDBACK AND REVIEW OF DECISIONS

FEEDBACK We will give feedback to any unsuccessful candidate who requests it within 20 days of the original decision being submitted to UCAS. The request should be made by the applicant themselves or their nominated representative by e-mail to the CMVM Undergraduate Admissions Office at [email protected]. Applicants should include their full name and UCAS Personal ID number. It is not possible to provide feedback by telephone. The CMVM Undergraduate Admissions Office will seek to respond to each request within 20 working days of receipt of the request.

APPEALS The only permitted grounds for appeal are:

(1) Where there is substantial new information, which for good reason was not made available either on the original UCAS application or during the selection procedure, and where that new information is significant and directly relevant to the original decision.

(2) Where there is evidence of improper conduct or irregular procedure during the selection process.

Appeals should be submitted in writing to the Head of Admissions, Student Recruitment & Admissions, 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh EH8 9JS, or by email to [email protected], stating clearly the grounds for appeal (as above) and outlining the case in full.

COMPLAINTS The complaints procedure is separate from the appeals procedure and is intended for use when an applicant (or the applicant’s representative) is dissatisfied with the service they have received from the University with regard to undergraduate admissions. The complaints procedure cannot be used as a means to change an admissions decision. The University of Edinburgh Policy and Procedure for Admissions Feedback, Appeals and Complaints is available online here.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY POLICY

The Equality Act (2010) covers the protected characteristics (previously known as equality strands). Section 91 of the Act prohibits the governing body of a university from directly or indirectly discriminating against an applicant/student in selection or teaching. Medicine is exempted from certain requirements of the Act on grounds of clinical need. Further info rmation about the University’s policy on equality and diversity can be found here: www.ed.ac.uk/equality-diversity

PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFIENCY POLICY

All applicants to the University of Edinburgh are required to prove that their all-round English competency is at an appropriate level. For native speakers, this is normally achieved through school qualifications in English Language/English Literature at National 5/GCSE or equivalent qualification. The qualifications accepted as proof of English competency are here.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/files/atoms/files/conflict_of_interest_0.pdf

https://www.ed.ac.uk/files/atoms/files/2014_feedbackappealscomplaintspolicy_final.pdf

http://www.ed.ac.uk/equality-diversity

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language

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