Plymouth University Peninsula Medical school

Medicine Entry Profile

Plymouth University

Here, we’ll detail how the University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School selects candidates during the medical application process.

Use the menu below to help you navigate the profile:

Grade Requirements
Application Requirements
More information

Grade Requirements

So you have questions about the grades needed to get into Peninsula Medical School? You’re in the right place to find the answers!

  • Which universities is Peninsula Medical School made up of?

Peninsula Medical School sits within the Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth.

  • What GCSE grades do Plymouth look for?

Seven GCSE passes at grades 9–4 (A–C) including English Language, Maths and either GCSE double award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics.

  • What IB score are Plymouth looking for in prospective medical applicants?
36–38 points overall including 6 in Biology and one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and Psychology at the Higher Level.
  • Which A-Level subjects do Peninsula Medical School require?

To include Biology and one other science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Psychology.

You’ll find this information summarised in the table below:

Summary Grade Requirements Table

Qualification Grade Requirements for Peninsula Medical School
Predicted A levels/Scottish Highers

A*AA–AAB at A Level to include Biology and one other science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Psychology.
Please note the AAB offer is influenced by contextual data known at the
point of application.
GCSEs/Scottish Nationals

Seven GCSE passes at grades 9–4 (A–C) including English Language, Maths and either GCSE double award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB)

36–38 points overall including 6 in Biology and one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and Psychology at the Higher Level.

Application Requirements

So you have questions about the medical application requirements to get into Peninsula Medical School? You’re in the right place to find the answers!

  • What are Plymouth‘s work experience requirements?

No specific requirements.

  • How does Plymouth use the Medical Personal Statement?

Not scored.

  • Does Plymouth require the UCAT or BMAT for medicine?

UCAT.

  • Which interview style do Plymouth use in it’s selection of medical students?

Multiple mini-interviews.

You’ll find this information summarised in the table below:

Summary Application Requirements Table

Stage How it's used in selection
Work Experience
No specific requirements.
Personal Statement
Not scored.
Admissions Test
UCAT.
Interview Methods
Multiple Mini-interviews.
Degree Requirements (Graduate applicants)
Degrees from institutions other than the University of Plymouth are not accepted. Final Year graduating students from the University of Plymouth School of Biomedical Sciences can considered for entry into Year 1 Medicine and Dentistry if they are on track to gain a 1st Class (>70%) predicted at the beginning of final year or hold a 1st Class degree which has been achieved in the two years prior to applying
Please note: The information listed above has been submitted from the medical school and is updated by them each application cycle.
To confirm this information, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself, take a look at their webpage.
University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School
Scroll to Top