Admission Requirements

Graduate Entry – Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD)

1. Academic Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from any field with at least a 2.2 class honours or equivalent GPA.

PLUS

Entrance Examination

MCAT: 498 minimum score

Or

GAMSAT: 55 minimum score (must have a minimum of 50 in all sections)

Or 

UCAT: 2500 overall score (1875 for applicants taking the UCAT in 2025) with a minimum of 500 in each section, and a situational judgment score within Bands 1-3. Note that UCAT is accepted ONLY for those who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in the Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences with at least a UK 2.2 class honours or equivalent GPA. Please contact us if you wish to inquire about your eligibility.

Applicants from Israel can provide evidence of having the Tel Aviv University / Yeda exam with minimum overall score of 300 in place of the MCAT or GAMSAT or UCAT requirement.

The Medical School may also consider applicants from other education systems. For any other qualifications, please contact us so that we can assess eligibility.

2. English Language Requirements

6.5 overall in the IELTS (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other elements), or an equivalent exam,

Or 79 in TOEFL iBT

Or grade 5 in the GCSE (or B with the old grading system),

Or a score of 5 in English in the International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL),

Or a score of 8 in English in the European Baccalaureate.

Students whose native language is English and who originate from the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia and New Zealand, are exempt from this requirement.

Students from English speaking provinces in Canada are required to provide an official letter from their high school and University that confirms that the language of instruction was English. Otherwise, they are required to provide proof of their English proficiency as per our admissions requirements.

Applicants with an EU/EEA passport and who have graduated from an English-speaking university in one of the above six countries, but who are not from that country, may be able to submit the English language proficiency certificate used when enrolling in that university – our Admissions team can provide further advice on this. Third country nationals will be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency in line with the above requirements as part of the student visa process, regardless of the language of instruction of their first degree.

3. An online Interview

The objective of the interview is to establish whether applicants have the appropriate skills and attributes to complete the programme successfully and to practise medicine professionally.

Applicants need to demonstrate through volunteer experience that they have an understanding of the biological, psychological and social dimensions of medicine to support their application displaying suitability for a career in medicine.

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Students are advised to check with their own individual national authorities if they wish to practise in their own country. 

Master of Science in Family Medicine (MSc FM)

1. A medical degree granted by an institution recognised in the country where it is offered.

2. Evidence of current registration with the relevant medical council.

3. You must be involved in clinical practice throughout the duration of your enrolment in the programme.

4. Evidence of English proficiency is required as follows:

6.5 overall in the IELTS (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other elements)

Or: 79 in TOEFL iBT

Or: grade 5 in the GCSE (or B with the old grading system),

Or: a score of 5 in English in the International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL),

Or: a score of 8 in English in the European Baccalaureate.

Students whose native language is English and who originate from the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (provided that language of instruction at school/ undergraduate/ postgraduate level was English), are exempt from this requirement. Third country nationals who have completed a degree, taught in English, in any of the aforementioned countries, will be required to submit evidence of English language certification as submitted for admission to that degree, to be exempt from the above.

5. Two (2) professional reference letters. 

6. An online Interview, which assesses your professional ability and commitment, empathy, initiative and resilience, communication skills, organisational and problem-solving skills, and teamwork.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

1.A Bachelor’s degree from an institution recognised in the country where it operates. A degree in medicine, health sciences, biological sciences, social sciences or environmental sciences is an advantage.

2.One reference letter: Either academic or professional.

3. English Language Requirements:

6.5 overall in the IELTS (with 6.0 in all other elements),

Or: 79 in TOEFL iBT

Or: grade 5 in the GCSE (or B with the old grading system),

Or: a score of 5 in English in the International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL),

Or: a score of 8 in English in the European Baccalaureate.

Students whose native language is English and who originate from the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (provided that language of instruction at school/ undergraduate/ postgraduate level was English), are exempt from this requirement. Third country nationals who have completed a degree, taught in English, in any of the aforementioned countries, will be required to submit evidence of English language certification as submitted for admission to that degree, to be exempt from the above.

4. A personal statement describing (i) your past educational, professional, or other experience with a focus on that which is relevant to Public Health (if any); (ii) how this degree would support your personal or professional aspirations; and (iii) your experience and ability to work independently as well as in a team, to prioritise tasks, and to track the progress of your work in order to complete the educational requirements of this Distance Learning degree. (maximum 800 words)”

PhD in Medical Sciences

Eligible Candidates should hold (or hold by the time that their registration on the programme is expected to commence) recognized degrees; a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree (or equivalent) for entry to a Doctoral Degree. Please note that a Medical degree is the minimum entry requirement for the Medical School’s doctoral programme.

Start your Application

To start an application, the form (at the top of this page) should be completed and submitted to the School. The application will be reviewed by the Admissions Department and a follow up communication will be sent to request additional information as well as the submission of the below documents:

• Copies of the applicant’s Bachelor and/or Masters, or MD or equivalent qualification(s)/degree(s) – the application can be assessed with scanned copies, but a certified true copy must be provided prior to enrolment.
• Copies of the applicant’s transcript(s) – the application can be assessed with scanned copies, but a certified true copy must be provided prior to enrolment.
• Proof of English language proficiency such as IELTS with a score of 7 overall and with a minimum score of 7 in writing or TOEFL iBT with a score of 94 overall and a minimum score of 27 in Writing. Other internationally recognized English language qualifications might be considered upon review. The obligation to present a certificate of success in international English language proficiency exams excludes nationals from UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (from English-speaking provinces) whose native language is English.
• Two reference letters, of which at least one should be from an academic.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• An approved PhD Research Proposal as per the requirements (when applicable).

For any questions, you can contact Admissions at [email protected]