Aberdeen:
To be considered, 3 subjects at Higher level (HL) at grade 6 or better plus 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects at average of grade 6. The subjects at Higher Level must include Chemistry, one of Maths or Biology or Physics, and one other subject. IB applicants must offer Chemistry plus a total of two sciences out of Maths, Biology or Physics (one of these must be offered at Higher Level). IB applicants must achieve at least 36 points overall, that excludes points for TOK and bonus points.
Bart's and the London:
You should achieve an overall score of 36 points with grades 665 at Higher Level. A score of six must be achieved in Biology and Chemistry and you must have two science subjects at Higher Level overall. English should be offered at either Higher or Subsidiary level.
NB!The 2012 prospectus states that “a score of six must be achieved in Biology and Chemistry” however according to an email from admissions office in the 2011 cycle this is incorrect. Admissions say that “if you are taking both Biology and Chemistry to Higher Level we expect candidates to achieve a 6 in at least one of these. If you are taking both subjects to HL we will not specify which subjects to achieve a 6 in.” So you should contact them about this matter.
Birmingham:
This is acceptable with a minimum of 36 points, with at least 18 points at HL including Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics and one other subject.
Grades 6s are normally required. At SL English, Biology and Mathematics should be offered if not offered at the higher level.
Brighton and Sussex Medical School:
We very much welcome applications from students who have taken, or are taking, the International Baccalaureate Diploma. You will normally need to pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 38 points overall, including at least 18 points in three Higher Level subjects. You must have studied both Biology and Chemistry to Higher Level and you should have a minimum of grade 6 in both of these subjects.
Bristol:
37 points with 6, 6, 6 at Higher level (to include Chemistry and one other laboratory-based science subject)
Cambridge:
Offers are regularly made on the International Baccalaureate, at a level of 7,7,6 or 7,7,7 in the Higher Level subjects, with overall scores between 40 and 42 points out of 45. Individual Middle Years Programme subject results validated by the IB at grade 4 or above will also satisfy the GCSE requirements.
NB! Contact the Cambridge colleges you are interested in applying to because some require three sciences at Higher Level (alt. two sciences + maths at Higher Level), on their website they state: "Please note that the subject requirements at GCSE and AS/A Level also apply to the IB."
Cardiff:
36 points (excluding bonus points for Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay). Two sciences (out of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and either Mathematics or Statistics) must be offered at Higher Level, one of which is Chemistry or Biology. A minimum of 18 points must be achieved in the Higher Level subjects including a 6 in Chemistry or Biology. Chemistry or Biology must be offered at Subsidiary Level if not at Higher Level. Physics must be offered at GCSE level if not at Higher or Subsidiary Level.
Dundee:
37 points (including 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level). Chemistry is required at Higher level with two from Biology/Physics/Mathematics at Higher level.
NB! The Dundee Medical School website is not clear about the fact that Chemistry and two other sciences/Mathematics is required at Higher Level, however this requirement is stated clearly in the prospectus.
Durham:
Same as Newcastle.
East Anglia:
34 points to include minimum of 6 points in Higher level Biology and scores of 6 in two other higher level subjects.
Edinburgh:
Overall score of 37 points (including TOK and EE) including 667 at HL in Chemistry and at least one other science subject (Biology preferred). Biology should be taken to at least SL. You must also provide evidence of a qualification at minimum Standard Grade 2 or GCSE B or equivalent in Mathematics and English if these subjects do not form part of your IB diploma. If you are using English at SL as part of our English Language requirement, you must obtain Grade 5.
Glasgow:
Total Score of 36 to include Chemistry at a score of 6 at Higher Level and Biology at Higher Level with one from Maths or Physics at standard level. A minimum of 6 points in English at a minimum of standard level in the International Baccalaureate is also required.
Hull York Medical School:
Typical offer: a total of 36 points with grades of 6,6,5 in three Higher Level subjects including Biology and Chemistry.
Imperial College London:
The full International Baccalaureate is acceptable as an entry qualification. You must offer: three subjects including chemistry or biology and one other science or mathematical subject at Higher Level, and three subjects at Subsidiary Level including chemistry or biology if not offered at the higher level. If mathematics or English language are not offered as part of the diploma, they must be offered at GCSE, grade B or above. The minimum requirement is for 38 points in total with a minimum of six points in each of chemistry and biology.
Keele University:
Students undertaking the International Baccalaureate (IB) will be asked to achieve the IB Diploma with a score of at least 35 points. Subjects should include Chemistry or Biology, plus one from Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics and a third rigorous subject at higher level. Any Science not taken at the higher level must be offered at subsidiary level or GCSE. Three grade 6 passes at IB Higher level and grades 6, 5, 5 at subsidiary level are normally required. Points awarded for the Extended Essay or Theory of Knowledge are not taken into account.
NB! Bonus points are not taken into consideration for the total score ie. you must achieve a sum of at least 35 points from your subjects.
King’s College London:
38 including 6, 6, 6 at HL including Chemistry and Biology, at least one at HL. Please note GCSE requirements. If no GCSE (or equivalent), passes are required at SL in English and Maths if not offered at HL.
Lancaster:
Same as Liverpool.
Leeds:
Overall score of 36 points with a mark of 6 in 3 Higher Level subjects one of which must be Chemistry. Two subjects from Biology, Maths and Physics must also be offered at either Higher or Standard Level if not offered at GCSE. If English not offered at GCSE, this must be offered with a mark of at least 5 at Standard level.
Leicester:
Pass Diploma with 36 points including Chemistry and Biology at Higher level. Grade 6 required in all subjects.
Liverpool:
36 points to include 3 subjects at higher level; at least 6 and 6 in biology and chemistry and at least 6 in one other subject plus 3 further subjects at standard level, minimum of 5 points each.
NB! Applications from candidates resitting IB examinations can be considered. 38 points must be offered with no less than 6 in any HL subject and a minimum of 5 in any SL subject. HL subjects must include Chemistry and Biology. TOK bonus points can be included in the 38.
Manchester:
Higher Level in Chemistry plus one from either Biology, Physics or Maths, plus one further subject. Any sciences not offered at Higher Level must be taken at Standard Level or at GCSE. Alternatively, a referee's statement confirming proficiency at intermediate level in one unexamined science subject is accepted. 37 points required overall, Grades 7,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry, one other science and another academic subject, plus grades of 6,6,6 at Standard Level.
Newcastle:
For applicants offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) qualifications, Newcastle University require a minimum of 38 points. Applicants must have achieved a minimum of grade 5 or above in all subjects, with higher level Biology or Chemistry grade 6. Combinations including two sciences, Mathematics and English are desirable but not essential. The minimum of 38 points can include bonus points as long as grade 5 or above is achieved in all subjects.
Nottingham:
Offers will be made condition on overall points of 36, with 666 at Higher level to include Biology and Chemistry. At GCSE level (or equivalent) - 6 grade A's to include the three sciences (or the science double award).
Oxford:
Chemistry and at least a second science (Biology or Physics) or Mathematics must be taken at the Higher level. Candidates will be expected to achieve a score of 7, 6 and 6 in subjects taken at Higher level and an overall score of at least 39 points.
If you don't have Maths, Biology and Physics as part of the IB, you must have GCSEs (or equivalent) in these subjects at grade C or above (or in Maths and Dual Award Combined Sciences).
Peninsula College Medical School:
The typical offer is an overall score between 36-38 including a 6 in both Biology and Chemistry at HL.
[B]NB![/B] Peninsula also require a 6 in English A1 SL (for applicants whose first language is not English). English A2 SL/HL may also be accepted (do not know the grade requirement for A2) but contact Peninsula prior to applying if you are in this situation.
Queen’s Belfast:
Please contact QUB for more info.
QUB has not been included here because there is no information about their IB entry requirements on their website or their most recent admissions policy. From the UCAS profile: 36 points overall to include 6,6,6 at HL in Biology and Chemistry along with one other subject. If Physics is not offered as part of the IB then a pass in GCSE Physics or Double Award Science, or equivalent, is required.
Sheffield:
37 points overall to include 6s in Chemistry and one other science at Higher Level subjects and no less than 4 in Standard Level subjects.
Southampton:
36 points, 18 at higher level, with a minimum of 6 in chemistry at higher or standard level. Applicants can offer chemistry at standard level, providing they are offering one other science subject at higher or standard level.
St. Andrew’s:
38 points including, at Higher level, three passes at grades 7,6,6, including Chemistry (7) and at least one other of Biology, Mathematics and Physics and at Standard level, three passes at grade 6, including Mathematics and Biology if lacking at the Higher level, and a pass in English if this is not gained at the Higher level.
St George’s University of London:
Candidates must qualify for the full award of the diploma (including Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay modules). We will consider actual/predicted scores of 665 or above at Higher Level and 555 at Standard Level. Both Chemistry and Biology should be taken to Higher Level or one to Higher and one to Standard Level. Mathematics and English are also required to at least Standard Level. At application it is essential that we are provided with full predictions/achieved grades for each subject at Higher and Standard Level as well as the overall diploma score.
University College of London:
The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) is acceptable as an entry qualification. Candidates must offer 3 subjects including Chemistry and Biology at Higher Level plus 3 subjects at Standard Level.
If Mathematics and English Language are not offered as part of the diploma, they should be offered as GCSE or IGCSE at grade B or above.
The usual grade requirement for the International Baccalaureate is 38 points out of 45 overall. The grades for the three Higher subjects must make up at least 18 points out of the overall 38 points. This must include at least grade 6 in Higher Chemistry, at least grade 6 in Higher Biology and at least grade 5 in the third Higher subject. | 
