Cardiff univeristy

Here, we’ll detail how Cardiff Medical School selects candidates during the medical application process.

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Grade Requirements

So you have questions about the grades needed to get into Cardiff University’s School of Medicine? You’re in the right place to find the answers!

• What GCSE grades does Cardiff University look for?

Grade 6/B GCSE (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics, English Language, and Double Award Science (6,6 or B/B) or Chemistry and Biology.

• What IB score are Cardiff looking for in prospective medical applicants?

B Diploma with a minimum overall score of 36 and 7,6,6 in 3 Higher level subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Biology or Chemistry AND grade 6 in one other HL science from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics. Must also include grade 7 in SL Biology or Chemistry if not taken at HL. All offers exclude Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay.

• Which A-Level subjects do Cardiff require?

A-Levels should include Chemistry and Biology. W elsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (WBA) with an overall grade A will be considered in lieu of an A-level alongside grade A in both Biology and
Chemistry A level.

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