International students
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, for which we require a minimum score of 34 points overall, and a minimum score of 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. We will also consider candidates with 7,6,5 provided they have 7,6 in the two sciences 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
CAPE with grade 1 in three 2-unit courses, including 2 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) with grade 1 in three 2-unit courses, including 2 Sciences as stated 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
Between 98.5 and 99.5 in the Australia Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Additionally, you must complete the relevant regional secondary school qualification.
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) with grade 1 in three 2-unit courses, including 2 Sciences as stated 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 8, including 9 in 2 Sciences as stated above.
Botswana
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 AA in 2 sciences as above.
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 in 2 Sciences as stated above and no subject below 4.
Cyprus
Apolytirion with an average of 19/20 points, supplemented by A-levels in 2 Sciences as stated above at grade A.
Czech Republic
Maturitni Zkoušce, Maturita You must have at least a Grade 2 (chvalitebny) in all subjects, with Grade 1 (vyborny) in 2 Sciences as stated above.
Denmark
Studentereksamenor Højere Forberedelsesaksamen You must have an overall average of 11, including 11 in 2 Sciences as stated above.
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
You must have four subjects at 6, including 2 Sciences as stated above, in the Finnish Matriculation Examination Certificate. We'll also require evidence of your English language ability, preferably through a fifth subject at 5 in the same diploma.
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.
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
GCE A-levels with AAA, in subjects combination as stated above.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate, with grades of AAA or HKDSE with four core subject passes (5, 5, 5, 4) and grade 5s in three elective subjects, including 2 Sciences as stated above.
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 10 including 10 in 2 sciences and at least 8 in Maths and English Language.
India
We require Standard XII with 90% 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
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) with grade 1 in three 2-unit courses, including 2 Sciences as stated 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 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.
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 90% (9.0), with 85% (8.5) in three state examinations. You must supplement these with GCE A-levels in 2 Sciences as stated above at Grade A.
Luxembourg
A pass in the Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires with an overall score of at least 50, including subjects stated 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
Advanced Matriculation You must have AAA, including subjects stated as above.
Mauritius
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/GCE A-levels with AAA, 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 AAA, 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
University Entrance Certificate with National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) at Level 3 including 18 credits in Sciences.
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 80%.
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário/Certificado with a score of 18 or higher, including 18 in 2 Sciences as stated above.
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 2 Sciences as stated above.
High School Diploma would need supplementing with APs, IB or A levels.
Slovakia
Maturitetno spričevalo (Matura Certificate) overall score 28+ including 2 Sciences as stated above at grade 5.
South Africa
South African Senior Certificate (with Matriculation endorsement) 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
Fullstandigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola
Slutbetyg Fran Grudskola acceptable at grade 3 or better in lieu of GCSE on a subject for subject basis (except English Language). Maths and sciences must be passed at grade 3 or above.
Slutbetyg Gymnasieskolan – must have MVG/A in 2 Sciences as stated above, and a minimum of B/VG in the remaining subjects
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 3 subject combination as stated above at grade 6, 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) with grade 1 in three 2-unit courses, including 2 Sciences as stated 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
Attestat 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.
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
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) or East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE) with at least three A grades.