MBChB Medicine at University of Sheffield

Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry): A Levels: AAA; including Chemistry or Biology and a second science + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: AAB, including Chemistry or Biology (at grade A) and a second science + A in the EPQ (EPQ and A Levels must be taken in the same sitting to receive the alternative offer). This offer is subject to you making the University of Sheffield your Firm choice. International Baccalaureate: 36, with 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry or Biology and a second science, and no less than 4 in all Standard Level subjects. BTEC Extended Diploma: Not accepted. BTEC Diploma: Not accepted. T Level: Not accepted. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AAABB + AA in Chemistry or Biology and a second science. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: A + AA in Chemistry or Biology and a second science. Access to HE Diploma: We welcome applications from candidates who have completed a QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma (Medicine). Applicants can only apply using an Access qualification if they have not studied Biology or Chemistry A Levels (or equivalent) or a relevant science degree within the three years prior to starting their Access course. See below for grade requirements. Other requirements: Second science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. We do not accept A Level Further Maths when determining whether an applicant meets our A Level academic threshold. However, for applicants who take four A Levels in a two year period (i.e. years 12 and 13 at school) including Maths and Further Maths, we will accept the Maths A Level, even if it is taken in Year 12, and irrespective of whether the A Level is certificated in Year 12 or 13. It is expected that Chemistry or Biology and a third acceptable subject will be taken in Year 13. Applicants for Medicine at the University of Sheffield must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) – visit below for more information about how we use applicants’ UCAT scores in the medicine selection process. 5 GCSEs at grade 7/A, with at least grade 6/B in Maths, English Language and the science subjects (Dual Award Science also acceptable). Graduate student requirements: 2.1 in a bachelor's degree + BBB at A Level. The selection process for medicine at the University of Sheffield also includes an interview stage – visit below for more information about how we select which applicants progress to interview. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offer: A Levels AAB including Chemistry or Biology (at grade A) and a second science + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken. English language (international applicants): GCSE English Language at grade 6/B; IELTS grade of 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.