Medschool GCSE grades

Hey, (I desperately need help)
I am considering the possibility of studying medicine at uni (UK only) I would like to know what GCSE grades are required to allow me to do that. I am a year 11 student in Wales following the WJEC specification, so my grades are in letters. So far, I have achieved three official A*s in maths, maths-numeracy and English language. I also have three A*s in chem,phys and bio which are worth 45% of my final gcse grade. I have a few questions:
1. Is there a certain amount of A*s that I need to achieve?
2. Is English lit considered and if so what grade do I need?
3. What subjects do med schools look at for gcse or is it all?
Thank you!!!
I would just like to say that I think I am taking a level maths, chem and bio.

Every university will have different GCSE requirements. These are easy to check by looking at their medicine admissions pages. Some unis place high value on GCSEs - and others will prioritise other parts of applications. Hence playing to strengths is important.
In broad terms, yes, universities consider English lit alongside English language. You are required to have maths and science GCSEs (double science is usually adequate). And would usually be expected to have at least Bs in those, sometimes higher. It doesn’t matter at all what else you choose - pick a selection that you will enjoy and that you think you will manage good grades in.
Best of luck to you.

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