BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation (Year 0)
Entry requirements
GCSE: Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects: English Language Mathematics Two Science subjects - either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics We are unable to consider functional skills in lieu of GCSEs. A level: The typical offer is BBB at GCE A level which must include the following: Grade B in Biology Grade B in a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology Your third A level can be from any subject area and does not need to be science based. When shortlisting for interview we do not give preference to those who complete three Science A Levels. General Studies is not accepted BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient Biology and another science. BTEC National Diploma: DM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient Biology and another science GCE A Level grade B in Biology Access to Higher Education Diploma: Pass a Science Access with 60 credits overall to include 30 at Distinction, of which 15 must be in Biology and 15 credits in a second science (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology). The remaining 15 credits to be at Merit or above. Please note: The only GCSE requirements are grade 6/B or above in both English language and mathematics. Applicants must also have a UCAT score. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3 to include Biology and one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology Welsh Baccalaureate: The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge can be considered in place of a third A Level alongside Biology and a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. Scottish Advanced Highers: BBB to include the following: Grade B in Biology Grade B in one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. International Baccalaureate: 28-32 points overall to include the following: Higher Level 5 in Biology Higher Level 5 in one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology Other UK qualifications: Other UK qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for advice, ensuring you provide all details of your qualifications. Contextual entry requirements: All applicants, in addition to meeting or exceeding the academic criteria, will need to meet a total of at least 5 points from any combination of the following criteria: Each worth 2 points Being in care or care-experienced Being in receipt or eligible for free school meals during your level 3 qualifications Refugee status Attending a low performing school/college based on 16-18 performance In receipt of EMA or 16-19 bursary In receipt of UCAT bursary Each worth 1 point Living in an area categorised as being in indices of mass deprivation (IMD) 1-4 or local equivalent Significant engagement in the Peninsula Pathways programme Living in a low participation area as determined by POLAR4 quintile 1 postcode analysis Being a south west resident (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset) In receipt of service pupil premium Explanation of above terms In care/care leaver Being in care or care-experienced – Evidenced by school letter submitted by applicant at the point of application to the student portal (link to portal automatically sent when a UCAS application is received). What's a care experienced student? A care experienced student is someone who has spent any amount of time in local authority care, such as foster care or residential children's homes, but may not meet the definition of a care leaver. Free school meals Being in receipt of free school meals whilst completing your level 3 qualifications, at the school/college you undertook these qualifications – evidenced by school letter submitted by applicant at the point of application to the student portal (link to portal automatically sent when a UCAS application is received). Refugee status Evidenced by either an official letter from the Home Office or preferably a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), submitted by the applicant at the point of application to the student portal (link to portal automatically sent when a UCAS application is received). Where English is not your first language and you do not have a GCSE or IGCSE Grade 4 in English language you, must have an alternative English language qualification. Examples of acceptable language qualifications are the Certificate of Proficiency in English (Cambridge - Grade C) or the International English Language Testing System IELTS (at least 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in every element). School performance Attending or attended a low performing school/college whilst completing your level 3 qualifications e.g. 16–18 performance in the ‘below’ or ‘well below average’ classifications. If you attend a secondary school or college in England, please visit the Compare School and College Performance gov.uk website. If you attend a secondary school or college in Wales, please visit My Local School website. If you attend a secondary school or college in Northern Ireland, please visit the Schools Plus, Department of Education website. If you attend a secondary school or college in Scotland, please visit the School information dashboard, Education Scotland website. UCAT, EMA or 16-19 bursary In receipt of one or more of these bursaries. UCAT bursary entitlement can be evidenced by providing a copy of your award email or a copy of your invoice showing a deduction of the test fee. EMA or 16-19 bursary entitlement to be evidenced by an official award letter or a school letter. Documents should be submitted at the point of application to the student portal (link to portal automatically sent when a UCAS application is received). Indices of Mass Deprivation Living in an area categorised as being in Indices of Mass Deprivation (IMD) 1–4 or 20% most deprived as determined by your English postcode , Northern Ireland postcode , Scottish postcode , and Welsh postcode . POLAR4 Living in a low participation neighbourhood as determined by your postcode (POLAR4 quintile 1). South west resident Living in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset or Somerset as determined by your postcode. Service pupil premium Being in receipt of service pupil premium – Evidenced by school letter submitted by applicant at the point of application to the student portal (link to portal automatically sent when a UCAS application is received). Significant engagement in the Peninsula Pathways programme Significant engagement includes completion of the five-day summer Work Experience Programme, being a member of the e-Mentoring scheme and having attended a minimum of three of the various Peninsula Pathways workshops by the end of Year 12.
About this course
BMBS in Medicine. The programme spans six years including clinical placements and offers an alternative entry route for students whose education has been impacted by adversity. Foundation-level content covers human sciences, physiology and cell biology, designed to support progression through the full medical programme.
Modules
- Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning)
- Active Life Sciences Learning
- Foundations in Human Sciences
- Foundations in Core Competencies