If you didn’t receive your medical school offers, you may be considering a UCAS Clearing option, so we’ve written a guide to medicine Clearing to prepare you for results day! You can use clearing to find a place at medical school if you didn’t receive your offers, declined the offers you did receive or didn’t get the grades to meet your offers.
Read on to find out which medical schools offer Clearing places, how to apply for medicine through Clearing – and what to do if you can’t get a place this way.
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Book a General Advice SessionUCAS Clearing allows medical schools to fill the spaces on their courses – this means they can open these spaces to students who may have the grades required to gain a place but may not have received offers at other universities.
Here is some advice from a Swansea Graduate who has been through Medicine Clearing.
St George’s are offering Clearing places for 2019 – you can find out more, including their hotline numbers, on their Clearing 2019 blog.
The universities offering clearing places differ from year to year – take a look at the table below to see which universities are offering clearing places for medicine.
| Medical School | Course | UCAS Code | Entry Requirements for Clearing | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia Ruskin University | Medical Science BSc (Hons) | B190 | 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent) including a pass in Science (Biology or Chemistry are preferred) IB: 24 points - must include a Science subject at Higher level (Biology or Chemistry are preferred) | 01245 68 68 68 |
| Anglia Ruskin University | Medical Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | B191 | 48 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 1 A Level (or equivalent) IB: 24 points | 01245 68 68 68 |
| Bangor University | Medical Sciences BMedSci H | B100 | 128-112 UCAS tariff points from A Levels (including Biology and at least one other science from Chemistry (preferred), Medical Science, Physics or Maths) or equivalent qualification | 0800 085 1818 |
| University of Buckingham | Medicine MB ChB | 71A8 | A Levels: AAB (Chemistry required, as well as Mathematics or Biology) IB: 34 points | 01280 820299 |
| University of Central Lancarshire (UCLan) | Medical Sciences (Foundation Entry) BSc (Hons) | AA90 | 80 UCAS tariff points, including at least two Science courses to year 12 study 80 UCAS points at A2 | 01772830777 |
| University of Chester | Medical Science (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | B991 | 72 UCAS tariff points A Levels: DDD (to include Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry and Science) IB: 24 points (to include four in HL Biology and four in HL Chemistry) | 08081642710 |
| University of Chester | Medical Science BSc (Hons) | B990 | 112 UCAS tariff points A Levels: BBC - BCC (to include Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Science) IB: 26 points (to include five or above in HL Chemistry or HL Biology) | 08081642710 |
| University of Chester | Medical Science BMedSci H | B100 | 112 UCAS tariff points A Levels: BBC - BCC (to include Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Science) IB: 26 points (to include five or above in HL Chemistry of HL Biology) | 08081642710 |
| London Metropolitan University | Medical Sciences (two-year accelerated degree) BSc (Hons) | B368 | 120 UCAS tariff points from at least three A levels, including a minimum B grade in Biology and Chemistry A Levels: BBB (with B in Biology and B in Chemistry) | 0800 085 3168 |
| Newcastle University | Medical Science BSc (Hons) | B902 | A Levels: AAA-AAB (including Biology or Chemistry, plus at least one from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. Use of Mathematics, World Development, communication and Culture and Critical Thinking are not accepted. IB: 34-35 points (with Biology or Chemistry and another science at Higher Level grade 5 or above.) | 0800 073 5050 |
| Oxford Brookes University | Medical Science BSc (Hons) | B190 | 104-112 UCAS tariff points (one science required. Offer will be at 104 tariff points for applicants with two Science A Levels). IB: 30 points (Grade 4 Science HL, Grade 4 Maths SL, Grade 4 English SL) | 0345 350 3699 |
| St George's, University of London | Medicine MB BS | A100 | A Levels: AAA (Three subjects to include Chemistry and Biology or Human Biology. General Studies and Key Skills are not accepted and A Levels must be completed within two years of course commencement) IB: 36 points (HL: 18 points, with a minimum score of 6 in at least Biology and Chemistry. SL: A minimum score of 5 must be attained in Mathematics (or Maths Studies) and English, if at least a B grade has not previously been attained in GCSE level Maths and English) | 020 3897 2032 |
| University of South Wales | Medical Sciences BSc Hons | B901 | 120 UCAS tariff points (Biology is required, General Studies is excluded) A Levels: BBB (Biology is required. General Studies is excluded) | 03455 767778 |
| Swansea University | Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | B146 | A Levels: BBB - CCC (A Levels should ideally include Biology and one other STEM subject: Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) IB: 128 UCAS tariff points | 0800 094 9071 |
| Swansea University | Applied Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) | B100 | A Levels: AAB-ABB (Should include an A in Biology and one other STEM subject: Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) IB: 128 UCAS tariff points | 0800 094 9071 |
| Swansea University | Medical Biochemistry BSc (Hons) | C741 | A Levels: AAB-BBB, plus at least one other Science (usually Biology). IB: 32-34 to include HL grades in Chemistry and ideally Biology BTEC: Typically Distinction to Double Distinction plus A-Level Grade B in Chemistry. | 0800 094 9071 |
| Swansea University | Medical Genetics BSc (Hons) | C431 | A Levels: AAB-BBB, Biology essential, plus at least one other science (usually Chemistry). IB: 32-34 to include HL grades in Biology and ideally Chemistry BTEC: Typically Distinction to Double Distinction plus A-Level Grade B in Biology. | 0800 094 9071 |
| Swansea University | Medical Pharmacology BSc (Hons) | B210 | A Levels: AAB-BBB, Chemistry essential plus at least one other STEM subject. IB: 32-34. HL Chemistry essential plus one other STEM subject, both at Grade 6 or above BTEC: Typically D* D* D* with a strong Chemistry profile STEM subjects accepted include: Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Psychology | 0800 094 9071 |
| Swansea University | Population Health and Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) | B211 | A Levels: AAB-BBB. Biology essential IB: 32-34. HL Biology essential at Grade 6 or above. BTEC: Typically D* D* D* with a strong Biology profile. STEM subjects accepted include: Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Psychology | 0800 094 9071 |
| Ulster University | Stratified Medicine BSc (Hons) | 8H21 | A Levels: BBB (to include two science subjects. One from Group A: Information Technology, Physics, Mathematics, and one from Group B: Biology, Chemistry, Double Award Science. Provided the subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one A Level Grade B. IB: 26 points (to include a minimum 13 at higher level to include two science subjects - one from Group A: Information Technology, Physics, Mathematics, and one from Group B: Biology, Chemistry, Double Award Science | 02870 287028 |
It’s important to note that, due to the competitive nature of medicine, limited places are available through Clearing, so don’t be disheartened if you can’t gain a place this way. Many students choose to take a gap year to reapply to medicine next year. You can read more about how to do this on our Reapplying to Medical School page.
Applying for medicine through Clearing is relatively straightforward. You can also find out more about Clearing on the UCAS website.
Want advice from a student who has been through the clearing process? Take a look at this piece from a Swansea Graduate.
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Don’t panic! Gaining a place for medicine through Clearing is very competitive. Many students choose to take a gap year to strengthen their application, and reapply the next year.
A gap year is a great opportunity to gain more work experience, boost your UCAT or BMAT score or improve your interview technique – and many medical schools look favourably on re-applications as it demonstrates commitment to medicine.
If you’re unsure of your next steps, why not book a General Advice Session so our team of experts can advise you on the best route to take next?
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