Graduate entry programmes (GEPs) are designed specifically for people who have already done an undergraduate degree. You get the same qualification as the standard medical course but often learn in a different way. The pros include more interactive learning, more patient contact from an early stage (in some cases) and an NHS bursary (including tuition fees) from years 2-4. The cons include fierce competition, shorter holidays (in some cases) and arguably a more intense workload during the course.



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Universities and Medical Schools Offering 4-Year Courses:
Barts Number of places for 2010 entry Percent of applicants getting an offer - 2009 entry Places for international students 2010 entry Minimum 2.1 degree required. A 2.2 is not accepted under any circumstances Only certain degree subjects are acceptable Chemistry required - either through your degree or at AS level (grade B) Biology required - either through your degree or at AS level (grade B) All applicants must sit the UKCAT from 2007 entry This data was last updated in July 2009
Birmingham   Number of places for 2009 entry Percent of applicants getting an offer - 2008 entry Places for international students 2009 entry In practice, Birmingham only accept 1st class degrees Only certain degree subjects are acceptable chemistry required Qualifications in biology are not essential No entrance exam This data was last updated in December 2008
Bristol Number of places for 2009 entry Percent of applicants getting an offer - 2008 entry The number of places for international students is not known for 2009 entry Minimum 2.1 degree required. A 2.2 is not accepted under any circumstances Only certain degree subjects are acceptable chemistry required Qualifications in biology are not essential No entrance exam This data was last updated in December 2008
Cambridge   20 places Percent of applicants getting an offer - 2008 entry Places for international students 2009 entry Minimum 2.1 degree required. A 2.2 is not accepted under any circumstances Any degree You must have qualifications in chemistry to apply for this course Qualifications in biology are not essential All applicants must sit the UKCAT from 2007 entry This data was last updated in December 2008
Imperial   Places for 2010 Percent of applicants getting an offer - 2009 entry Places for international students - 2010 entry Minimum 2.1 degree normally required. A 2.2 may be accepted if you also have a masters degree or PhD. Contact the university to check if you are eligible before you apply. Only certain degree subjects are acceptable Qualifications in chemistry are not required Qualifications in biology are not essential All applicants must sit the UKCAT from 2007 entry This data was last updated in July 2009
Keele    Places for 2010 The number of graduate applicants per place is not known for this course for 2008 entry Places for international students 2010 entry Minimum 2.1 degree required  Any degree  Qualifications in chemistry are not required  Qualifications in biology are not essential  All Applicants must sit the GAMSAT Exam
King’s (KCL) 24 places The number of graduate applicants per place is not known for this course for 2008 entry The number of places for international students is not known for 2009 entry Minimum 2.1 degree required Any degree Qualifications in chemistry are not required Qualifications in biology are not essential All applicants must sit the UKCAT from 2007 entry
Leicester 64 Places The number of graduate applicants per place is not known for this course for 2008 entry The number of places for international students is not known for 2009 entry Minimum 2.1 degree required Only certain degree subjects are acceptable Qualifications in chemistry are not required Qualifications in biology are not essential All applicants must sit the UKCAT from 2007 entry
Liverpool   32 places Percent of applicants getting an offer - 2009 entry Places for international students Minimum 2.1 degree required Only certain degree subjects are acceptable Qualifications in chemistry are required Qualifications in biology are required No entrance exam This data was last updated in July 2009
Newcastle 25 Places The number of graduate applicants per place is not known for this course for 2008 entry The number of places for international students is not known for 2009 entry Minimum 2.1 degree required Any degree Qualifications in chemistry are not required Qualifications in biology are not essential All applicants must sit the UKCAT from 2007 entry
Nottingham 91 Places The number of graduate applicants per place is not known for this course for 2008 entry The number of places for international students is not known for 2009 entry 2.2 degree required Any degree Qualifications in chemistry are not required Qualifications in biology are not essential All Applicants must sit the GAMSAT Exam
Oxford 30 Places The number of graduate applicants per place is not known for this course for 2008 entry The number of places for international students is not known for 2009 entry Minimum 2.1 degree required Only certain degree subjects are acceptable chemistry required Qualifications in biology are not essential All applicants must sit the UKCAT from 2007 entry
Southampton 40 Places The number of graduate applicants per place is not known for this course for 2008 entry Places for international students Minimum 2.1 degree required Any degree chemistry required Qualifications in biology are not essential No entrance exam
St George’s 70 Places The number of graduate applicants per place is not known for this course for 2008 entry The number of places for international students is not known for 2009 entry 2.2 degree required Any degree Qualifications in chemistry are not required Qualifications in biology are not essential All Applicants must sit the GAMSAT Exam
Swansea 70 Places Percent of applicants getting an offer - 2008 entry Places for international students 2009 entry Minimum 2.1 degree normally required. Holding a lower second class degree does not prevent you from applying, but it would make it very difficult for you to be shortlisted for interview due to the high number of applications we receive from candidates with the required qualifications. Check with the medical school to see if you would be accepted before you apply. Any degree Qualifications in chemistry are not required Qualifications in biology are not essential All Applicants must sit the GAMSAT Exam This data was last updated in December 2008
Warwick   Number of places for 2009 entry Percent of applicants getting an offer - 2008 entry Places for international students 2009 entry Minimum 2.1 degree normally required. Applicants with a 2.2 may be considered if they also have a PhD. Check with the medical school to see if you would be accepted before you apply. Only certain degree subjects are acceptable Qualifications in chemistry are not required Qualifications in biology are not essential All applicants must sit the UKCAT from 2007 entry This data was last updated in December 2008