Australia
Pass ATAR with at least 97.5 including Biology and Chemistry subjects studied in years 11 and 12.
English language and Maths requirements: At least grades B / 5 / HA in state's senior secondary qualification in English and Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor honours degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) / Second Class Division A / Second Class Division 1.
Austria
Pass Reifeprufung / Matura (School Leaving Exam) with grades 1 in Biology and Chemistry subjects and at least grade 1 in a third subject.
English language and Maths requirements: At least grade 2 in Reifeprufung / Matura (School Leaving exam) English and Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor degree with at least 2.
Bahamas
Pass BGCSE with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses). Or pass College of Bahamas associate of science degree with at least GPA of at least 3.51 (Distinction).
English and Maths requirements: At least grade B in BGCSE English and Maths subjects.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor degree from the University of the West Indies with CGPA of at least 3.00.
Bahrain
Pass General Secondary Education Certificate with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least grade B / 80.00 in grade 12 national exam Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor degree at required level. Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Barbados
See Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE)
English language and Maths requirements: At least Grade 2 in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) English and Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based associate degree with at least grade B+ / 70% / CGPA 3.5 from Barbados Community College or pass bachelors degree with Upper 2nd Class Honours / CGPA of at least 3.50.
Bermuda
Pass Associate degree of Science with grade A- / 90% / 3.67
English language and Maths requirements: At least grade B in Bermuda School Certificate (Level 4), Bermuda Secondary School Certificate (Level 5) or Bermuda School Diploma (Level 4) in English and Maths.
Belgium
Pass Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts /Diplôme d'Aptitude à Accéder à l'Enseignement Supérieur / Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur when awarded after six years of study with (depending on grading scheme) 8 overall, including at least 9 in Biology and Chemistry subjects (if marking scheme out of 10) or 18 overall including 18 in Biology and Chemistry subjects (if marking scheme out of 20).
If your marking scheme differs from above please send in translated copies of your transcripts.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. You will also need at least grade 7 (if marking scheme out of 10) or 15 (if marking scheme out of 20) in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based honours degree (Licentiaat / Licence) with at least 16 overall (if graded out of 20), or at least 70% if percentage awarded
Botswana
Pass BGCSE or BIGCSE exams with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English and Maths requirements: At least grade B in BGCSE or BIGCSE English and Maths.
Brazil
Pass Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio (also known as Certificado de Ensino Médio) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least 7 out of 10 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based Titulo de Bacharel / Licenciado / Licenciatura. Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Bulgaria
Pass Diploma za Sredno Spetsialno Obrazovani (Diploma of Completed Secondary Specialised Education) or Diploma of Completed Secondary Education with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade 5 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based 5 year Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Higher Education) or science-based bachelor's degree with at least grade 5 (Mnogo Dobur).
Cambodia
Pass Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with at least grades B overall with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade B in Maths.
Canada
- Alberta/ British Columbia/Nova Scotia High/ Newfoundland & Labrador/ Northwest Territories/ Prince Edward Island/ Saskatchewan/ Yukon High/ Secondary School Graduation Diploma/Certificate with a minimum of 90% in at least five grade 12 courses including Biology and Chemistry
- Manitoba: Pass Manitoba High School Diploma with at least 90% in five 300 level grade 12 subjects including both Biology and Chemistry
- Ontario: Pass Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least 90% in six grade 12 U, U/C or M courses including atleast 90% in both Biology and Chemistry
- New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma /Certificate with a minimum of 90% in at least five grade 12 courses including Biology and Chemistry
- Nunavut Secondary School Graduation Diploma with a minimum of 90% in five grade 12 courses including Biology and Chemistry
- Quebec Diplome D'Etudes Collegiales with a minimum of 90% overall including Biology and Chemistry subjects
English language and Maths requirements: At least 80% in either grades 11 or 12 from any province's High School Diploma in English and Maths.
Degrees: Pass bachelor degree or Baccalauréat / Bacheller degree with a GPA of 3.0. If grading different, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
CAPE qualification
Pass CAPE with grades 1 in 3 2-Unit subjects including Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: At least grade Two (II) at General Proficiency in the Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) in English and Maths.
China
Pass National College Entrance Exam (NCEE / Gaokao). Please send in translated copies of your NCEE studies to our Admissions Team at medadmissions@bsms.ac.uk. We will be happy to advise you of your academic eligibility.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade B or at least 70% in Maths within the Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate.
Degree: Pass 4 year science-based Bachelor degree (benke) with at least 80%. If grading different, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Croatia
Pass Svjedodžba o Maturi / Svjedodzba o Drzavnoj maturi/ Potvrda o polozenim ispitima drzaven mature (Matura Certificate/ State Matura Certificate/ Certificate of Passed State Matura Examinations) when awarded after four years of secondary-level study with 5 overall including at least grade 5 in Biology and Chemistry subjects at higher level.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least grade 4 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree (Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea /Prvostupnik / Prvostupnica) with at least 4 / Vrlo dobar (Very Good).
Cyprus
Pass Apolytirio Lykeio (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate / Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) / Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (High School Finishing Diploma) plus an acceptable international foundation year or equivalent (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 18 in Apolytirion of Lykeion / 8 Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi Maths.
Degree: Pass 4 year science-based bachelor's degree or Ptychio with at least 7.5 / Very Good.
Czechia
Pass Cvysvedceni o maturitni zkousce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) from a general upper secondary school with at least grade 1 in three subjects including Biology and Chemistry. All other subjects must be no less than 2.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least grade 2 in Maths.
Degree: Pass bachelor's degree (Bakalar) or 6 year Magister with at least 1.5 overall.
Denmark
Pass Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX) / Bevis for Højere Forberedelseseksamen / Bevis for HF-Eksamen (HF) / Bevis for Højere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Bevis for Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) with 12 overall including not less than 12 in Biology and Chemistry subjects.
English language and Maths requirements: At least grade 10 in STX / HF / HHX / HTX in English and Maths subjects.
Degree: Pass 5 year science-based Candidatus/Candidata Magisterii or a science-based bachelor’s degree with at least 10 overall.
Egypt
Pass Certificate of General Secondary Education or Secondary Education Certificate of Al-Azhar with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least 380 in Maths.
Degree: Pass 4 year science-based bachelor's degree from ENIC-recognised public or private university. Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Estonia
Pass Gumnassiumi Ioputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least 4 in Maths.
Degree: Pass a science-based Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree) with at least grad 4 / B / Väga hea.
European Baccalaureate
At least 85% overall including at least 8.5 in both Chemistry and Biology.
English language and Maths requirements: 7 in English as a first or second language. If English is your 3rd or 4th language in the European Baccalaureate you will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least 7.0 in Maths.
Finland
Pass Ylioppilastatkinto / studentexamen (Matriculation Exam) when awarded after 3 years of study with at least LLEE overall including at least L/7 in both Biology and Chemistry subjects.
English language requirement: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least grade 8 in Lukion päättötodistus / Avgångsbetyg från gymnasiet (General Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or M/5 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree (Kandidaatti/Kandidat) with at least grade 4 in 5-grade scale / 2 in 3-grade scale / Hyvä in Finnish 1-3 scale / God in Swedish 1-3 scale.
France
Pass French Baccalaureate or OIB with at least 15 overall including 15 in Chemistry (Physics and Chemistry) and Biology (Natural Sciences) subjects. One of these subjects must be taken as a specialist subject in year 13 (terminale year).
English language and Maths requirements: At least 14 in English component of OIB in an Anglophone stream (ie British or American). If taking the French Baccalaureate you will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At 14 in Maths from either French Baccalaureate or OIB.
Degree: Pass science-based Licence or Diplôme d'Ingénieur with at least 13 overall.
Germany
Pass Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife with 1.3 or better, including at least 14 in both Chemistry and Biology subjects.
English language and Maths requirements: Grade 12 in English language component as an advanced subject of Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife or please view our other English language requirements. At least 12 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree with at least 2 / Gut overall.
Ghana
Pass GCE A-Levels with grades AAA including grades A in Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: Grade B2 in English in West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or please view our English language requirements. At least grade B2 / B in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based honours degree from a central university with at least 2.1 / Second Class-Upper Division. Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Greece
Pass Apolytirio Genikou Lykeiou (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 18 in Apolytirion Maths or at least grade 16 in Panhellenic Maths.
Degree: Pass a science-based 4 year Ptychion degree AEA / AEN / TEI / University Sector with at least 7.0 / Very Good.
Hong Kong
Pass HKDSE up to form 6 with at least grades 5 in three subjects including Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: Grade 5 in English HKDSE or view our English language requirements. At least grade 5 in HKDSE Maths.
Degree: Pass a science-based honours bachelor's degree from ENIC-recognised university with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division / 3.0 CPGA / B.
Hungary
Pass Matura/Erettsegi with grade 5 in all subjects including Higher Biology and Chemistry subjects.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. You will also need grade 4 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based Alapfokozat (bachelor’s degree) or Egyetemi Oklevel (university diploma) with at least 4 / jó overall.
Iceland
Pass Stúdentspróf with at least 10 overall including 10 in Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: Grade 8 in English or you will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade 8 in Maths.
Degree: Pass 3 year science-based Baccalaurreatus degree with at least 7.25 / First Class overall.
India
Higher National Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 / XII must be recognised by MHRD (India Dept of Education). BSMS recognise qualifications awarded by following India Exam Boards:
- Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
If you are uncertain if BSMS will recognise your Class / Standard X or XII qualications please scan and send to medadmissions@bsms.ac.uk so we can advise you.
Pass Higher National Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 / XII with at least 90% overall average in 5 subjects including at least 90% in both Chemistry and Biology subjects.
English language and Maths requirements: Pass English subject with at least 90% in Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard XII English, provided it is awarded by CISCE or CBSE exam boards. Otherwise you will need an additional English language qualification. At least 70% in Standard X or XII Maths. Please note BSMS will only accept at least 70% in Maths from Standard X exams only fromCBSE or CISCE boards.
Degree: Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
International Baccalaureate
Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 36 points overall to include both grades 6 in both Biology and Chemistry at Higher level.
English language and Maths requirements: At least grade 5 in SL/HL English B, SL/HL English A Language and Literature, SL/HL English A Literature or SL/HL English Literature and Performance. At least grade 5 in HL or SL Maths (Maths Studies is accepted).
Iran
Pass Peeshdaneshgahe (Pre-University Certificate) with at least 19 overall including at least 17 in Biology and Chemistry subjects.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 14 in High School Diploma.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with at least 15 / Grade B overall.
Ireland
Pass Irish Leaving Certificate at Higher/Honours level with at least grades H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2 including at least H1 in both Biology and Chemistry subjects.
English and Maths Requirements: Grades O3 at ordinary/standard level or grades H3 in Higher Level English and Maths in the Irish Leaving Certificate.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s (honours) degree with at least Second Class Hons, grade 1.
Israel
Pass Te’udat Bagrut / Matriculation Certificate with at least 9 / 90% overall in at least 6 subjects including Biology and Chemistry at levels 4 or 5.
English and Maths Requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 7.5 / 75% in (any level) Maths.
Degree: Pass 3 year science-based bachelor's degree with at least 80% / Very Good overall.
Italy
Pass Diploma di Esame di Stato from Liceo Scientifico with at least 95% overall.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements.
Degree: Pass science-based Diploma di Laurea or science-based Diploma accademico di primo livello with at least 104 overall.
Jamaica
See Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE).
Degree: Pass science-based degree awarded by The University of the West Indies, Mona or accredited by the University Council of Jamaica with at least Class II upper division / 3.00 GPA overall.
Japan
Pass Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least 4 / Very Good in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree (Gakushi) from ENIC-recognised institutions authorised by the National Institutuion for Academic Degree and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE) with at least 75% / A or B / Yū (Excellent). Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Jordan
Pass Tawjihi (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least 80% in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree. Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Kenya
Pass GCE A Level grades AAA including Biology and Chemistry.
English and Maths requirements: You will need at least grade B in KCSE English and Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor degree with 2:1 / B / at least 60% overall. If grading different, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Kuwait
Pass the Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 80% from General Secondary Education Certificate Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree with at least 3.00 / Very Good overall. If grading different, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Latvia
Pass Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 7 from lower secondary school Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree (Bakalaura Diploms with at least 8 / B overall.
Lebanon
Pass Baccalauréat General or Baccalauréat Technique or General Secondary Certificate with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 60 from Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree from The American University of Beirut or Maitrise with at least 15 / 80% / grade B overall.
Lithuania
Pass Brandos Atestatas (certificate of maturity) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade 80% / 8 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree (Bakalauro Diplomas) with at least 8 (in 10-point grading system) or 4 (in 5-point grading system).
Luxembourg
Pass Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires with at least 48 / excellent / tres bien from Section C: sciences naturelles et mathématiques (natural sciences and mathematics).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 40 / good / bien in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor degree with at least 16 / 45 overall.
Malaysia
BSMS will accept one of the following qualifications:
Pass STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia / Malaysia Higher School Certificate) with at least grades AAA including Biology and Chemistry.
Pass Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) with CGPA of at least 3.67 (science stream only. Must include Biology).
English language and Maths requirements: Grade 4B in 1119 OR at least A2 on the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) OR Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) English grade B or view our other English language requirements. You will need the same grades in Maths from any of these qualifications.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor degree from ENIC-recognised Malaysian university. Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Morocco
Pass Diplôme du Baccalauréat with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade 14 (Bien) in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based Licence with at least 14 / Bien overall.
Netherlands
Pass Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), Stream B or unified stream, with at least 8 overall including at least 8 in Biology and Chemistry.
English and Maths requirements: At least grade 8 in VWO English and Maths.
Degree: Pass 3 year science-based bachelor's degree or Doctoraal with at least 7 / Ruim Voldoende overall.
New Zealand
Award in National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 including at least 18 credits (majority at Excellence standard) each in Biology and Chemistry subjects. Please send your Record of Achievement so we may confirm your eligibility.
English language and Maths requirements: Merits in NCEA Level 2 or 3 Maths and English or please view our other English language requirements.
Degree: Pass 4 year science-based honours degree at the required level with at least Second Class (Upper Division) / 2.1 / B+ or A- overall.
Nigeria
Pass Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) or a West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: At least grades B3 in English and Maths SSSC / WASSC.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree with honours from ENIC-recognised institution with at least 2nd Class Upper Division / GPA 3.5 overall. Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Norway
Pass Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring with an overall average of 5 to include grades 5 in both Chemistry and Biology subjects.
English language and Maths requirements: At least grade 4 in Maths and English or please view our other English language requirements.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree with at least grade B overall.
Oman
Pass Thanawiya Amma (General Secondary Education Certificate with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade B (70%) in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree from ENIC-recognised university with at least 3.0 (Omani CGPA) or 3.3 (US GPA). If grading different, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Pakistan
Pass Intermediate/ Higher Secondary Certificate (FA/FSC) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade B / 60% / 660 out of 1100 in Intermediate/ Higher Secondary Certificate (FA/FSC) Maths.
Degree: Pass 4 year science-based bachelor's degree with Division I / at least 60%.If grading different, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Palestine
Pass Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least 80% in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree (Bakalorius). Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Philippines
Pass High School Diploma (Academic Track) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least P (Proficient) / 85% in Maths.
Poland
Pass Swiadectwo Dojrzałości (Matura) with at least 80% in 3 advanced level subjects including Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. You will also need at least grade 4 (Dobry) in Maths within Świadectwo Ukończenia Liceum Ogólnokształcącego (Certificate of Completion from a General Lyceum).
Degree: Pass 3 year science-based bachelor’s degree (Licencjat / Inzynier) with at least grade B / 4.5/4+ overall.
Portugal
Pass Certificado de fim de Estudios Secundarios / Diploma de Ensino Secundario with at least 19 overall and at least scores of 18 in both Chemistry and Biology.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 16 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree (DESE or a Licenciado) with at least 16 / bom com distinção overall.
Qatar
Pass Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate what at least 70% overall, with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 800/1000 in Maths within Thanawaya.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree with CGPA 3 from Qatari university or CGPA 3.6 / B from University of Qatar.
Romania
Pass Diploma De Bacalaureat with an overall score of 9, including a score of 9 in Biology or Chemistry. Whether taking either Biology or Chemistry within your Diploma De Bacalaureat you will need to obtain the other subject in another recognised qualification (for example an A level grade A or AP Test grade 5).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade 8 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree (Diplomă de Licenţă) with at least 9 overall.
Saudi Arabia
Pass Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. You will also need at least 75% in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree. Due to the variation in grading at different HE institutions, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Scotland
Pass Scottish Advanced Highers with grades AAA including Biology and Chemistry. Or pass Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry with grades A with at least grades A in two additional Higher Subjects.
English and Maths requirements: grades B or above in National 5s English and Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree with at least 2.1 classification.
Singapore
Pass Singapore-Cambridge A level Examination with a combination of three subjects at grade A if H2 papers, or Distinction if H3 papers, which must include Biology and Chemistry subjects. Or pass science-based Singapore Polytechnic Diploma with at least 3.3 / 4.0.
English language and Maths requirements: At least grades B3 Singaporean O level English or view our other English language requirements. At least grade B3 in O level Maths.
Degree: Pass Science-based bachelor’s degree from ENIC-recognised institution with at least II (Upper) / CGPA 3.2/4.0 or CGPA 4.0/5.0.
Slovakia
Pass Maturitná skúška / Maturita / Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skúške (School Leaving Certificate with Maturitafrom a SOU or SOŠ) with grade 1 in three subjects including Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least grade 2 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree (Bakalar) with at least vel’mi dobry / grade B overall.
Slovenia
Pass Maturitetno Spricevalo (Matura)/Secondary School-Leaving Diploma with 30 points overall and not less than grades 5 in Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade 4 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree) with at least 8.5 overall.
South Africa
Pass National Senior Certificate (with matriculate endorsement) with grades 77776 including grades 7 in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences subjects.
English language and Maths requirements: At least grade 5 in English and Maths within the National Senior Certificate (with matriculate endorsement).
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor honours degree with at least 2nd class division 1 / 70% overall.
South Korea
Pass High School Diploma with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least Wu/ Excellent / B / 80% in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree (Haksa) from ENIC-recognised institution with at least 80 / B / GPA 3.0.
Spain
Pass Titulo de Bachiller with 9 overall including 9 in both Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least grade 7 in Maths from Titulo de Graduado en Educacion Secondaria Obligatoria (ESO).
Degree: Pass science-based Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado with at least 7 / 2.0 / Notable (NT) overall.
Sri Lanka
Pass Sri Lankan GCE A Levels with at least grades AAA including Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: At least grade B in Sri Lankan GCE A Level English or please view our English language requirements. At least grade Distinction in O Level Maths.
Degree: Pass 4 year science-based bachelor's (Special or Honours) degree with at least GPA 3.30 overall.
Sweden
Pass Hogskleforberedande Examen (Higher Education Preparatory Diploma, natural science programme/stream) with with 2,250 credits passed, including grades A / 20 in all Biology and Chemistry subjects.
English language and Maths requirements: Pass English components with at least grades B overall or grade VG/4 in Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola or please view our English language requirements. At least grades B or VG/4 (Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola) in Maths subjects.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree (Kandidatexamen) with at least Val godkand (with a minimum of 90 credits at VG / Pass with distinction. If grading different, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Switzerland
Pass Federal Maturity Certificate / Certificat de Maturité / Maturitat / Attestato di Maturita
Canton Grading Scheme
| Out of 6 (6 max) | Out of 10 (10 max) | Out of 5 (1 max) |
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| 5 overall including grades 5 in Biology and Chemistry. You will also need at least grade 4.5 in Maths. |
9 overall including grades 10 in Biology and Chemistry. You will also need at least grade 8 in Maths. |
1.5 overall including grades 1 in Biology and Chemistry. You will also need at least grade 2 in Maths. |
English language requirement: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements.
Degree: Pass bachelor's degree or Diplom/Diplôme; Lizentiat/Licence; Staatsdiplom/Diplôme d'Etat OR a Fachhochschule Diplom (FH)/Hautes Écoles Specialisées Diplôme with at least 5 (1-6 scale) / 2.2 (1-5 scale) / 8 (1-10 scale) / Gut / Bien / Bene overall
Syria
Pass Al Shahada Al Thanawiya (General Secondary Certificate /Baccalaureat with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. BSMS will need to see translated copies of your Baccalaureat to check if Maths grade is acceptable.
Degree: Pass 4 year science-based bachelor's degree (Al-Ijaza fi or Licence) with at least 70% from state university / Jayyid Jiddan from public university / 80% from private university.
Taiwan
Pass Senior High School Leaving Certificate with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 70% within Senior High School Leaving Certificate.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree from a prestigious Taiwanese university with at least 75% / CGPA 3.25 overall. If grading different, please send in copies of your transcripts to the BSMS Admissions Team to confirm your academic eligibility.
Tanzania
Pass National Form VI Exam / Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) /Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE) at grades AAA including Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: Pass English language and obtained a minimum grade of B on the Secondary School Leaving Certificate or the ACSE/National Form VI Examination. You will also need at least grade B in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree from ENIC-recognised institution with at least 2nd Class Honours (upper) overall.
Thailand
Pass Maw 6 (M6) with at least 3/ Good / 70% with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. You will also need at least 3/ Good / 70% in M6 Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree from NARIC-recognised institution with at least CGPA 3.3.
Trinidad & Tobago
See Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE).
Tunisia
Pass Baccalaureate with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. You will also need at least 16/20 / tres bien in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based degree (Licence / Maitrise) with at least 14 overall.
Turkey
Pass Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course with (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses)
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our other English language requirements. At least 70% / 4 / Good in Maths within Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma).
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor's degree (Lisans Diplomasi) from ENIC-recognised institution with at least 3.00 CGPA / Seref overall.
UAE (United Arab Emirates)
Pass Tawijihiyya (Secondary School Certificate) with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language requirement: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. You will also need at least 80% / B / Very Good in Maths.
Degree: Pass bachelor's degree from a ENIC-recognised university with at least CGPA 3.00 / B / 80% / Very Good overall.
USA (United States of America)
Pass High School Graduation Diploma with GPA of 3.3 overall AND a score of 1300 in SAT Reasoning Test (SAT).
In addition pass 3 Advance Placement (AP) Tests with minimum scores of 5 in each including Biology and Chemistry OR pass ACT with a composite score of 32 and pass AP Tests in Biology and Chemistry with at least a score of 5 in each.
English language and Maths requirements: A grades or equivalent in High School Graduation Diploma English and Maths subjects taken in each of the year 12 AND a score of 1300 in SAT Reasoning Test (SAT).
Degree: Pass bachelor's degree with CGPA of at least 3.3.
Vietnam
Pass Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma) / National University Entrance Examination with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least 7 in Maths.
Degree: Pass bachelor's degree (Bang tot nghiep dai hoc) from ENIC-recognised prestigious local university with at least 8.00 overall.
Zambia
Pass Zambian Secondary School Certificate with a BSMS-recognised foundation/premed course (click here for list of recognised premed/foundation year courses).
English language and Maths requirements: You will need at least grade 3 in English or an additional English language qualification. Please view our English language requirements. At least 3 in Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree with at least 2.0 (A) out of 2.5 / 3.5 (B +) out of 4.0.
Zimbabwe
Pass General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with at least grades AAA including Biology and Chemistry.
English language and Maths requirements: You will need at least grade B in Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at O level English and Maths.
Degree: Pass science-based bachelor’s degree (honours) with at least 65% / Upper Second Division.