Medicine

International students

Please note that if your fee status changes during the cycle your application may become void as the scores to get to interview and/or offer differs between home and international applicants, and the interview experience may also differ.

English language requirements

Any student who has not completed their education in one of the countries which we accept as being taught in the medium of English must pass an English Language test at the right level. Our current requirements are:

  • IELTS: 7.5 overall, with no component below 7.0
  • TOEFL (internet-based test): Overall score of 110 (minimum of 24 in each component)

Learn more about English language requirements on the University's international student pages.

Academic requirements

Please note at A-level our standard subject requirement is Chemistry or Biology, and one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths or Psychology, plus a third subject. Your subject choices should also include this combination.

We also accept the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 34 points overall, and a minimum score of 7,6,6 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. The 7 would need to be in one of the sciences as mentioned above. We will also consider candidates with an overall score of 36 and 6,6,6 in their three Higher Level subjects including two sciences as mentioned above.

In general we use UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC) to assess for equivalence.

All applicants must have evidence of academic study within three years of application.

If you did not sit formal exams in Year 10/11 (ie GCSE equivalents) we will ask for internal school transcripts.

Please select an individual country for more specific information. If you are unsure of the eligibility criteria for this course, or if your country is not listed below, please complete our admissions enquiry form (Word, 36kb).

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE): Six units with an overall grade of 1, including three double-unit courses with grade 1 to include two sciences as above (excluding Applied Mathematics).

At least Grade 11 in CSEC English Language and Maths would meet our GCSE requirement. 

West African Senior School Certificate Examination

West African Senior School Certificate Examination is not sufficient. You would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

WASSCE Grade B in Maths/ English Language will meet our GCSE requirement.

Afghanistan

Baccalauria/Baccalaureate Certificate is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Albania

School leaving qualifications are not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Algeria

School leaving qualifications are not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Angola

Habilitação Literárias (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Antigua and Barbuda

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE): Six units with an overall grade of 1, including three double-unit courses with grade 1 to include two sciences as above (excluding Applied Mathematics).

Argentina

School leaving qualifications are not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Armenia

Himnakan Yndhanur Krtutyan Attestat (Certificate of Basic Education) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Australia

At least 98 in the Australia Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Additionally, you must complete the relevant regional secondary school qualification, and Chemistry and Biology must be studied in Year 12.

Austria

Reifeprüfungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis with scores of 1 (sehr gut) in at least three subjects (see above), and no subject below 2 (gut). Overall, you should achieve mit ausgezeichnetem erfolg bestanden (pass with high distinction).

Azerbaijan

Secondary School Leaving Certificate is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Bahamas

Bahamas Junior Certificate is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Bahrain

Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Barbados

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE): Six units with an overall grade of 1, including three double-unit courses with grade 1 to include two sciences as above (excluding Applied Mathematics).

Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Belgium

Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs, Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur or Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts with an overall average score of at least 85% (or 18/20) including 90% (or 19/20) in 2 Sciences as mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page.

Botswana

Botswana GCSE is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Brazil

Certificado de Ensino Medio or University entrance examination (Vestibular, ENEM, PAS) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Brunei

Brunei-Cambridge A-level with grades of AAA, including the A-Level subjects stated above

Bulgaria

Диплома за Cредно Oбразование (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Cameroon

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level in 3 subjects as above at Grade A

Canada

We will consider all Canadian Provincial Secondary School qualifications. A typical example would be the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), with six grade 12 subjects at 12U, U/C (or M) courses (including 2 Sciences as stated above) and a minimum of 90% in each subject.

Chile

Licencia de Educación Media is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

China

Senior High School Diploma, Chinese University Entrance Examination or 'Gaokao', must be supplemented with GCE A-levels at grade A*A in 2 sciences as mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page.

High School Qualification alone is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

 

 

Croatia

Maturalna Svjedodzba (matriculation certificate), with scores of 5/5 overall, including 2 Sciences as mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page.

Cyprus

Apolytirion with an average of 19/20 points, supplemented by A-levels in 2 Sciences as stated above at grade A*A.

Czech Republic

Maturitni Zkoušce, Maturita You must have at least a Grade 1 (vyborny) overall, with Grade 1 in 2 Sciences as mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page.

Denmark

Studentereksamenor Højere Forberedelsesaksamen with 12,10,10 with two sciences mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page, and 12 in one of these sciences.

Ecuador

Bachillerato is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Egypt

Thanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Estonia

Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Ethiopia

School leaving qualifications are not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Finland

Finnish Matriculation Examination Certificate with two sciences (as mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page) at 7 and 6, plus a further two subjects at 6.

France

For Diploma du Baccalauréat we require a grade of at least 15 overall and a minimum grade of 15 in each of the three specialist subjects taken in your penultimate year and in the two specialist subjects taken in your final year which must include any two of the following subjects:  Chemistry / Physics,  Earth and Life Science or Maths.

If you take the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat we will accept the English language qualification as meeting our requirements, otherwise you will have to sit a proficiency exam such as IELTS.

Gambia

West African Senior School Certificate Examination is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Germany

Abitur with a total mark between 1.0 and 1.3, with scores of at least 13 in 2 sciences as stated above.

Ghana

West African Senior School Certificate Examination is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Greece

Apolytirion with an average of 19/20 points, supplemented by A-levels in 2 Sciences as stated above at grade A*A.

Guatemala

Bachillerato is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Guyana

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE): Six units with an overall grade of 1, including three double-unit courses with grade 1 to include two sciences as above (excluding Applied Mathematics).

At least Grade 11 in CSEC English Language and Maths would meet our GCSE requirement.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate, with grades of AAA or HKDSE with four core subject passes (5, 5, 5, 4) and 5*55 in three elective subjects, including two sciences as mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page. The 5* must be in one of these sciences.

You must have 5* in Core Maths if you took Extended Maths as an elective.

Hungary

Erettsegi/Matura with five subjects and a score of 5 in at least four subjects, including Higher (emelt szintu) examinations in 3 subjects as per stated above.

Iceland

Studentsprof (academic) overall score 9 including 10 in two sciences as mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page, and at least 8 in Maths and English Language.

India

We require Standard XII with: 90% ISC/CBSE, 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards overall, and 90% in two sciences as mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page.

Indonesia

Surat Tamat Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas/STTB: SMA (Senior Secondary School Certificate of Completion) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Iran

Diplom-Metevaseth This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

Iraq

Adadiyah This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

Ireland

Irish Leaving Certificate with four subjects at H1 (including 2 sciences as above), with a further two subjects at H2.

At least Grade B in mandatory Junior Certificate subjects. 

Israel

Bagrut with 90%, with at least three subjects at level 5, including 2 Sciences as above, and no subject below 80%.

Italy

Diploma Di Esame Di Stato with an overall score of at least 95%, with 95% in 3 subjects as per stated above.

Jamaica

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE): Six units with an overall grade of 1, including three double-unit courses with grade 1 to include two sciences as above (excluding Applied Mathematics).

Japan

Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate. However Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Jordan

Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Kazakhstan

Oрта білім туралы аттестат Attestat/Svidetel' stvo o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Kuwait

General Secondary Education Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Latvia

Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību, if awarded 2023 or later, may be considered on an individual basis. If studied before this you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Libya

Secondary School Certificate is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Liechtenstein

Matura with scores of 6 in all subjects, including 2 Sciences as stated above.

Lithuania

Brandos Atestatas You must have an overall average of at least 95% (9.5), with 95% (9.5) in three state examinations. You must supplement these with GCE A-levels in 2 sciences as mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page at Grade A.

Luxembourg

A pass in the Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires with an overall score of at least 50, including two sciences as mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page with one science at 52 or above.

Malawi

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Malaysia

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) with AAA, including subjects stated above.

Please note that Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/Certificate of Education) or Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

A grade B in SPM (English 1119) English Language will meet our GCSE requirements.

Maldives

GCE A-levels with AAA, in subjects combination as stated above.

Malta

Matriculation Certificate - AA (Advanced level) with two sciences at stated above, with AAAB (Intermediate level, in different subjects from the Advanced Level).

Mauritius

Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/GCE A-levels with A*AA, in subjects combination as stated above.

Mexico

Bachillerato General is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Morocco

The Baccalauréat is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Myanmar

School leaving qualifications are not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Namibia

Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/GCE A-levels with A*AA, in subjects combination as stated above.

Netherlands

Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with a minimum of 8 in individual subjects, including 9 in 2 Sciences as stated above.

New Zealand

At least 80 credits overall including three Level 3 subjects (including two Sciences mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page) with a minimum of 18 credits each with Excellence

Nigeria

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or Senior School Certificate Education (SSCE) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Norway

Vitnemål fra den Videregående skole overall at least 5 with 6 in 2 sciences. Maths and English Language at least 4.

Oman

Thanawiya Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Pakistan

Higher Secondary School Certificate (SSC) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Poland

Polish Matura/Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci with 85-90% in all subjects. Three subjects as stated above taken at the higher (extended) level with a minimum score of 85%.

Portugal

Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with 19,18,18 in Year 12 subjects, including 19 and 18 in two sciences mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page.

Qatar

Thanawaya Aa'ma Qatari (Qatar General Secondary Education Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Romania

Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of at least 9. If you did not study 2 Sciences from the subjects stated above as part of your Diploma de Bacalaureat, you must take the appropriate A-level(s).

Russia

Attestat o Srednam Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Saudi Arabia

The Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Education Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Sierra Leone

School leaving qualifications are not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Singapore

Singapore Integrated Programme Cambridge A-levels (SIPCAL) with three A grades at H2 level, including two Sciences mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page.

or

NUS High School Diploma with 4.0 out of 5, with at least 4 in Biology and Chemistry.

Slovakia

Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške with 1/výborný in four subjects (including the two sciences mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page) and nothing less than a 2/chválitebný.

South Africa

South African National Senior Certificate is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

South Korea

Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo (General High School Diploma) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Spain

Curso de Orientacion Universitaria (COU) / Titulo de Bachillerato (BACH) You must have 9 overall, including 9.5 in 2 Sciences as stated above.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) with AAA, including subjects combination as stated above..

Sudan

Sudan School Certificate (SSC) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Sweden

A total of at least 2250 credits in the Högskoleförberedande Examen - Naturvetenskapsprogrammet academic stream programme. Grade A in the majority of subjects and must include the two sciences mentioned under the academic requirements heading on this page.

Switzerland

  • Maturitätszeugnis (Federal Maturity Certificate)
  • Certificat De Maturité
  • Baccalauréat
  • Attestato Di Maturità
  • Eidgenössisch Anerkanntes Kantonales Maturitätszeugnis
  • Certificat De Maturité Cantonal Reconnu Par La Confédération
  • Attestato Di Maturità Cantonale Riconosciuto Dalla Confederazione
  • Cantonal Maturity Certificate

Any of the above qualifications, with three subjects (including two sciences as stated above) at grade 5.5, and grades of at least 5.0 in all other subjects.

Syria

Al Shahada Al Thanawiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Taiwan

Senior High School Leaving Certificate or Senior High School Diploma is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Tanzania

Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) or East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE) with AAA.

Thailand

Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Trinidad and Tobago

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE): Six units with an overall grade of 1, including three double-unit courses with grade 1 to include two sciences as above (excluding Applied Mathematics).

Tunisia

The Baccalauréat is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Turkey

National school qualifications are not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Uganda

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with AAA, in subjects combination as stated above.

UAE

The Tawjihyya (General Secondary Education Certificate) - This qualification is not enough for you to make a competitive entry. You will need to supplement it with GCE A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

Ukraine

Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Uruguay

Titulo de Bachillerato Diversificado is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

USA

Without a degree

If you don't have a degree, you will need :
SAT I (Reasoning test) with a score of at least 1300/1600, or 1950/2400 OR ACT with a score of at least 28/36

Plus:
Four Advanced Placement (APs) test scores at 5,5,5,4 including Biology or Chemistry at 5

With a degree

If you are a graduate, you will need a degree from an accredited liberal arts college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.6.

You will also need:
SAT I (Reasoning test) with a score of at least 1300/1600, or 1950/2400 OR ACT with a score of at least 28/36

And

Three Advanced Placement (APs) test scores at 5,5,4 including Biology or Chemistry at 5
Or three SAT II (Subject test) test scores at 700,700,650 including Biology or Chemistry at 700
Or a combination of APs and SAT II tests to total 3 tests in 3 different subjects, including Biology or Chemistry as stipulated above

Uzbekistan

Umumiy o'rta ta'lim to'g'risida attestat / shahodatnoma (Certificate of General Secondary Education) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Venezuela

Titulo de Bachiller is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Vietnam

Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Yemen

Al Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) is not sufficient. To apply to Leicester Medical School, you would first need to take additional qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe General Certificate of Edcuation with at least three A grades, including two sciences as stated at the top of this page.

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