Transfer to Medicine Routes

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Transfer to Medicine Routes
One of the frequent questions we receive from teachers and students relates to transfer routes in Medicine.  In order to provide these routes, it is important to outline what is meant by a transfer route.

In essence, it is exactly as the term suggests, a transfer route into medicine from a related undergraduate degree.  The transfer can occur in some universities at some time between the first and third year (or fourth year if taking a sandwich course), but it can also occur at the point of completion and graduating from the original degree.  Students may transfer into the next corresponding academic year of medicine, transfer to year one, or in some instances, exceptional students may transfer directly into the Graduate Entry (GEM) 4 year Medicine programme.

It can be argued that a transfer course is easier to get into than applying to Medicine, and can avoid sitting challenging entry exams.  Neither of these statements are true unfortunately, given their reputation for transferring into Medical School, these courses can still be competitive, and have high grade expectations.  The majority of these courses will also require completion of a designated entrance exam.  Some will go even further, with a request to apply to Medicine via UCAS as other applicants and already achieved standard A level grade requirements as secondary school students.

This blog aims to provide information on what these transfer courses are, the grade requirements of the original degree and how the transfer process takes place.  These courses can provide a strong fifth choice on the original UCAS application and in some cases, a really good option for students to consider during clearing if no offers have been received during the standard application cycle.

Please note the information has been collated directly from the university admissions teams, for entry in 2022.  Entry requirements and transfer processes may differ in other admissions cycles and this should be used as a guide only to help your students make informed decisions on their application route.

 

 

Anglia Ruskin

BSc Optometry

A level – AAB (AA to come from Maths, Physics, Biology or Chemistry)

GCSE – 5 at grade C/4 or above including English and Maths and either physics at grade B/5 or Double Award Science at BB/55

This is a competitive process, for 2022 transfer, 59 applicants applied, 14 were interviewed and 5 were awarded places for Medicine.  To qualify, students need a minimum average mark of 75% across the first year of their degree.

BSc Medical Science

96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A levels including pass in science – biology preferred.

GCSE’s – 3 at Grade c/4 or above including English and Maths

The university ask students to still fulfil normal entry requirements at GCSE for medicine as an applying sixth former, but A Level grades are not considered.

BSc Biomedical Science

112 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 A levels including Biology and 3 GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including English and Maths.

Transfer application takes place via UCAS application, and students will need to sit UCAT in the summer holidays prior to application.

Bradford University

BSc Clinical Sciences

A level – BBB or 120 UCAS points.  To include Biology and Chemistry.

GCSE – English Language, Maths, Biology and Chemistry at grade C/4

Professional relationship with Sheffield Medical School.  Students are able to apply for Sheffield Medical School Year 1 after receiving year end results and must have achieved at least 70% and no failed assessments.  UCAT must be sat for year of application.

Brighton and Sussex

BSc Biomedical Science

A Level – minimum requirement BBB, contextual offer for WP students BBC/BCC.  Mandatory subjects to include Biology at grade B and another science.  Additionally, Maths and 2 Science GCSE’s grade 5 minimum.

Guaranteed interview scheme for the Medical School following graduation from these degrees.  Students on these degrees will receive support throughout their initial first studies, which includes interviewing a medic as part of the second year careers module, references from personal tutor and project supervisor, and personal statement/interview support.

BSc Pharmacy

A level – ABB-BBB (120-128 UCAS Tariff points) OR BTEC Extended Diploma DDM plus A level Chemistry at B grade.

GCSE – minimum of grade B/5 in Maths and English Language

To apply for transfer students need to complete BMAT in year of application, and apply via UCAS.  Students with excellent class attendance and deadline submissions will be considered.

Cardiff

BSc Pharmacy

A level requirements – AAB/ABB in two sciences, with EPG grade A, one subject grade will be reduced.

BTEC requirements – DD in BTEC Diploma in Applied or Pharmaceutical Science with Grade B at A level Chemistry or Biology

GCSE requirements – 3 Grade B/6 including Biology, Chemistry or Maths – Double science is accepted in lieu of separate sciences.

Students studying the feeder streams are eligible to enter the second year of GEM Medicine on graduation from the aforementioned streams.  No information is published regarding UCAS application, this may be an internal application process.

BSc Biomedical Sciences

A level requirements – AAb/ABB to include Biology or Chemistry.  EPQ applicants with a grade A will typically receive a reduction of one A level grade.

GCSE requirements – English or Welsh Language, and Maths at grade C/4.

Students studying the feeder streams are eligible to enter the second year of GEM Medicine on graduation from the aforementioned streams.  No information is published regarding UCAS application, this may be an internal application process.

Medical Sciences - Bangor University

UCAS tariff points 96-128 – must include Biology and at least one further science subject.

BTEC National/Extended diploma MMM/DDM – must contain relevant Biology and Chemistry modules

GCSE requirements – Grade C/4 in English Language, Maths and Science.

Students studying the feeder streams are eligible to enter the second year of GEM Medicine on graduation from the aforementioned streams.  No information is published regarding UCAS application, this may be an internal application process.

Exeter

BSc Medical Sciences

A level requirements – ABB, must have an A and B in two of the science subjects.

BTEC requirements – DDM for extended diploma and must present with 2 A level subjects from the science subjects.

GCSE requirements – grade C/4 in English Language.

Students in their final year of these feeder degrees, with predicted 2:1 or First Class Honours will be shortlisted for guaranteed interview following submission of UCAS application, with no requirement for UCAT/BMAT/GAMSAT testing.  Students will be interviewed alongside other applicants and may be asked to provide additional evidence and supporting documents from their original degree studies.

BSc Neuroscience

A level requirements – ABB with at least 1 grade A and 1 grade in two science subjects.

BTEC requirements – DDM in Extended Diploma with 1 grade A and 1 grade B in A levels for 2 science subjects.

GCSE requirements – Grade C/4 in English Language.

Students in their final year of these feeder degrees, with predicted 2:1 or First Class Honours will be shortlisted for guaranteed interview following submission of UCAS application, with no requirement for UCAT/BMAT/GAMSAT testing.  Students will be interviewed alongside other applicants and may be asked to provide additional evidence and supporting documents from their original degree studies.

Leicester

BSc Biological Sciences

A level – AAB/ABB which must include 2 relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology.  2 AS levels may be considered in lieu of 1 A level.  EPQ can also be submitted, if grade B or above is achieved, A level grades considered could be reduced to ABB/BBB.

GCSE requirements – At least Grade C/4 in both English and Maths.

A small percentage of students in year one of the original degree will be eligible to apply for transfer into the first year of Medicine the next academic year.   This is a competitive process, where the following will be considered;

  • First year academic achievement
  • A level achievement
  • UCAT in year of transfer
  • Personal Statement
  • Ongoing commitment to medicine
  • References

The highest scoring candidates are invited to MMI style interviews.  There is no mention of the application process, but given UCAS is not mentioned, this may be an internal application process.

BSc Medical Bioscience

A level – AAB/ABB including at least 2 science subjects.  Students with a B or above EPQ may experience reduction in A level grades to ABB/BBB.

BTEC – D*DD in Applied Science

GCSE requirements – At least Grade C/4 in English and Maths

A small percentage of students in year one of the original degree will be eligible to apply for transfer into the first year of Medicine the next academic year.   This is a competitive process, where the following will be considered;

  • First year academic achievement
  • A level achievement
  • UCAT in year of transfer
  • Personal Statement
  • Ongoing commitment to medicine
  • References

The highest scoring candidates are invited to MMI style interviews.  There is no mention of the application process, but given UCAS is not mentioned, this may be an internal application process.

BSc Psychology

A level – ABB-BBB – no mandated subjects.  Grade B or above for EPQ may have an A level grade reduction to BBB.

BTEC – DDM in Applied Science, Health and Social Care

GCSE requirements – 5 subjects at grade C/4 to include English and Maths and one science.

A small percentage of students in year one of the original degree will be eligible to apply for transfer into the first year of Medicine the next academic year.   This is a competitive process, where the following will be considered;

  • First year academic achievement
  • A level achievement
  • UCAT in year of transfer
  • Personal Statement
  • Ongoing commitment to medicine
  • References

The highest scoring candidates are invited to MMI style interviews.  There is no mention of the application process, but given UCAS is not mentioned, this may be an internal application process.

BSc Chemistry

A level – ABB-BBB mandated Chemistry.  EPQ are grade B or above may reduce grades requirements to BB or BBC.

BTEC – DDD/D*DD in extended diploma.  In absence of A level chemistry, entrance exam must be completed.

GCSE requirements – Grade B/5 in Maths.

A small percentage of students in year one of the original degree will be eligible to apply for transfer into the first year of Medicine the next academic year.   This is a competitive process, where the following will be considered;

  • First year academic achievement
  • A level achievement
  • UCAT in year of transfer
  • Personal Statement
  • Ongoing commitment to medicine
  • References

The highest scoring candidates are invited to MMI style interviews.  There is no mention of the application process, but given UCAS is not mentioned, this may be an internal application process.

BSc Natural Sciences

A level – A*AA-AAB including 2 science subjects.  EQP grade B or above may reduce the A level requirements to AAA.

BTEC D*D*D for extended diploma in Applied Science

GCSE requirements – at least grade B/5 in Maths

A small percentage of students in year one of the original degree will be eligible to apply for transfer into the first year of Medicine the next academic year.   This is a competitive process, where the following will be considered;

  • First year academic achievement
  • A level achievement
  • UCAT in year of transfer
  • Personal Statement
  • Ongoing commitment to medicine
  • References

The highest scoring candidates are invited to MMI style interviews.  There is no mention of the application process, but given UCAS is not mentioned, this may be an internal application process.

BSc Clinical Sciences

A level – AAB must include Biology or Chemistry + 1 other science subject.  EPQ/BTEC – not considered.

GCSE requirements – Grade B/6 in English Language, Maths and either double science or chemistry & Biology

A small percentage of students in year one of the original degree will be eligible to apply for transfer into the first year of Medicine the next academic year.   This is a competitive process, where the following will be considered;

  • First year academic achievement
  • A level achievement
  • UCAT in year of transfer
  • Personal Statement
  • Ongoing commitment to medicine
  • References

The highest scoring candidates are invited to MMI style interviews.  There is no mention of the application process, but given UCAS is not mentioned, this may be an internal application process.

Newcastle

BSc Biological Sciences

A level – AAB including Biology or Chemistry plus at least one from Maths, Physics, Psychology, Biology or Chemistry.

GCSE requirements –  Chemistry/Biology at grade A/7 or combined science, minimum grade AA/77

BTEC not considered.

The transfer process is eligible against Medicine and Dentistry at Newcastle.  It is available for UK, EU and International students.  Students are selected by academic performance throughout their first year, UCAT score, personal statement and interview.

BSc Biomolecular Sciences

A level requirements – AAB including Biology or Chemistry, plus at least one from Maths, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry or Biology.

GCSE requirements – Chemistry/Biology at minimum of grade A/7 or combined science minimum grade AA/77

This is a competitive option, in 2021 medicine transfer, 52 students applied, 10 invited to interview with 7 students receiving conditional results on semester 2 results.  In dentistry for the same year, 6 applied for transfer, 4 were interviewed with 1 conditional offer on semester 2 results.

The admissions page does not mention UCAS, this could be an internal transfer application.

Plymouth

BSc Biomedical Science

Entry Requirements –

UCAS Tariff – 112 – 128 points, to include A level Biology and a second science subject from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies at grade C or above.

BTEC National Diploma in Science – DDD

GCSE requirements – English and Maths at grade C/4

Applications can be made in the first year of study via UCAS, A levels must still include AAB with the A’s in Biology and either Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology.  Students must have achieved average grade marks of 70% for the year, but UCAT is not necessary.  On average 20 transfer students are interview across medicine and dentistry, with 10 individuals offered transfer.

Queen Mary’s London

BSc Biomedical Sciences

A level requirements –

AAB which must include Biology, with a second science subject from Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology

GCSE requirements – minimum of 5 passes including English and Maths at grade C/4

The 19 highest achieving students in each degree have guaranteed interview for transfer to the Medical programme. These students are selected at the end of their second year on academic ranking (50%) UCAT score (50%). There is no data to suggest how many of these students progress with the transfer, but an additional transfer option, the top 5 students will be considered for the GEM Medicine transfer.

BSc Neuroscience & Pharmacology

A level requirements –

ABB which must include Biology or Chemistry, and a second subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

GCSE requirements – a minimum of of 5 passes including English and Maths at grade C/4

The 19 highest achieving students in each degree have guaranteed interview for transfer to the Medical programme. These students are selected at the end of their second year on academic ranking (50%) UCAT score (50%). There is no data to suggest how many of these students progress with the transfer, but an additional transfer option, the top 5 students will be considered for the GEM Medicine transfer.

St George’s

BSC Biomedical Science

A level requirements – BBB including Biology and Chemistry.

GCSE requirements – 2 subjects at grade B/6 – including English and Maths

Previously students were eligible to transfer into year 2 medical school after 1 year of study.  For students enrolling in 2022 – this is still a potential transfer route.  For students enrolling from 2023 – mid transfer will no longer be available.

Students graduating from Biomedical Science may directly apply for Medicine GEM with St Georges – but the process has not yet been defined/communicated but is one to watch out for.

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