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Last reviewed: October 2026 · Entry year covered: 2027
A Newer Programme: North Wales Medical School is one of the UK's newest medical schools. Its entry requirements are now published, but always verify current details directly with Bangor University before applying.
Considering Bangor Medicine? Here's a complete breakdown of entry requirements, admissions criteria, and the application process for 2026 entry.
North Wales Medical School at Bangor University represents a significant development in Welsh medical education. Created to address the shortage of doctors in North Wales, the school aims to train doctors who will serve the local community, including Welsh-speaking populations.
Bangor is set in a stunning location between Snowdonia and the sea. The medical school will have strong links with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the largest health organisation in Wales.
North Wales Medical School has now published its entry requirements for the BMBS Medicine (A100) programme:
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-Level Grades | AAA |
| Required Subjects | Biology, plus one from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics or Statistics |
| Contextual Offer | AAB, with the compulsory science subjects at grade A |
Applicants must sit the UCAT in the same year they apply. Bangor does not set a minimum UCAT threshold, but your score forms part of the selection process.
Bangor confirms it does not have a specific UCAT cut-off score. Instead, applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are ranked by their UCAT score, and the highest-scoring applicants are invited to interview until all interview slots have been filled.
Average UCAT score of successful applicants: Not published. Bangor states it is "not possible to provide this information as this can fluctuate from year to year, depending on the pool of applicants." Do not go looking for a Bangor cut-off figure — there isn't one.
Bangor does not currently consider the UCAT Situational Judgement Test (SJT) as part of selection, although the school notes that this is subject to change. There is no SJT band that automatically excludes an application.
Bangor uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format. The MMI consists of six rotating stations, with two questions at each station. You have three minutes to answer each question, plus three minutes to move between stations.
Not Eligible
Bangor currently only accepts applications from those with permanent UK residency on the date of application. If you do not hold permanent UK residency, you cannot apply to North Wales Medical School.
"North Wales Medical School fills an important gap - there's never been a medical school in North Wales before. If you're Welsh-speaking or committed to serving Welsh communities, this could be an excellent choice. The setting in Bangor is genuinely beautiful, with Snowdonia on your doorstep."
— Dr. Ash, Future Doc
A contextual offer is an adjustment a university makes for applicants whose circumstances have made their education harder than the grades alone suggest. Universities use them because they recognise that two students with the same predicted grades have not always had the same run at them. They are a formal, published part of the admissions process — not a favour, and not something you have to argue for.
What the adjustment actually is varies by school, and it matters more than most applicants realise. Depending on where you apply, qualifying can mean: a lower grade offer; being ranked against other widening participation applicants rather than the whole field; a guaranteed or prioritised interview; a lower admissions test threshold or extra shortlisting points; relaxed GCSE or subject requirements; or access to a separate gateway or foundation year route.
Bangor also looks at your school's performance data again at the confirmation stage, once results are in.
If you meet any of those conditions, Bangor may lower the grades it asks of you — but only on your third subject. The two compulsory science subjects still have to be at grade A.
| How it helps | What that means for you |
|---|---|
| A one-grade lower offer | AAB instead of AAA, with the compulsory science subjects still required at grade A. In practice the reduction lands entirely on your third, non-science subject. |
| A Welsh-language route to the same offer | Holding a Welsh First or Second Language GCSE is by itself enough to trigger the AAB contextual offer. This is a distinct, Wales-specific trigger — you do not also need to meet a deprivation indicator. |
| Contextual consideration for graduate entry (A101) | Bangor does not make contextual offers on degree classification for graduate entry, but contextual criteria are taken into account when your previously achieved A-level grades are assessed. |
That is an unusual shape, and worth understanding before you apply. At Bangor the contextual benefit is purely a grade reduction at offer stage. The hardest part of the Bangor process — getting shortlisted on a pure UCAT ranking — is unaffected by it.
For a side-by-side view of how every school handles this, see every UK medical and dental school's widening participation scheme.
Wales sets its own regulated tuition fee. The English cap does not apply here, and Bangor charges every UK (Home) student the same Welsh Government maximum regulated fee — so there is no separate Scottish, Northern Irish or rest-of-UK rate at Bangor.
| Fee Status | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| UK (Home) students — Welsh, English, Scottish and Northern Irish alike | 2027/28: TBC. Bangor states the fee for students starting in September 2027 "is yet to be set" and will follow the Welsh Government maximum regulated fee once confirmed. The September 2026 rate was £9,790. |
| International | Not applicable — Bangor accepts A100 applications only from people holding permanent UK residency on the date of application, so no international medicine fee is charged. |
Bangor's fee can change in each year of your course, because it tracks the Welsh Government maximum. The university says any change will be communicated by the end of June before the academic year it applies to. Verified from Bangor University's student finance pages for new undergraduates (page last updated 8 September 2026).
Note: The UCAT format changed in July 2025 with the removal of Abstract Reasoning, reducing the maximum score from 3,600 to 2,700. Cut-off scores and statistics from previous years may not directly apply to the current format.
Applying to medical school requires more than meeting the minimum entry requirements. Here are practical steps to strengthen your application:
For an overview of all UK medical schools and how they compare, see the UK Medical Schools hub page.
Welsh language skills are valued but not required for admission. The school focuses on Welsh language and culture in medicine, and you'll have opportunities to develop Welsh skills during the programme. Welsh speakers may find additional opportunities to serve Welsh-speaking communities.
The standard A-Level offer is AAA, including Biology plus one from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics or Statistics. At GCSE you need grade B/6 in English or Welsh Language, Mathematics and Double Science, plus five further subjects at B/6. Applicants must also sit the UCAT.
Being part of a brand new school offers unique opportunities: shaping the school's culture, benefiting from modern curriculum design, and receiving close attention from enthusiastic faculty. The school must meet GMC standards, ensuring quality education.
The school emphasises training doctors for rural and community healthcare. Placements with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board provide experience serving rural populations and addressing healthcare challenges in geographically dispersed communities.
Bangor requires the UCAT, which all applicants must sit in the same year they apply. There is no specific UCAT cut-off score — eligible applicants are ranked by UCAT score and the highest scorers are invited to interview until the slots are filled. The Situational Judgement Test is not currently considered, though Bangor notes this is subject to change.
Bangor uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) with six rotating stations. Each station has two questions, you get three minutes to answer each question, and there are three minutes between stations.
No. Bangor currently only accepts applications from those with permanent UK residency on the date of application.
A-Level resits are not accepted, other than a limited exception for individual module units. GCSE resits are accepted only if taken within 12 months of the original sitting, except English or Welsh First Language, where no time limit applies.
Bangor offers a stunning location between Snowdonia National Park and the coast. It's a small, friendly university city with affordable living costs and strong community ties. Mountains and beaches are on your doorstep, offering an exceptional quality of life.
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Last updated: February 2026. Programme details are subject to change - verify directly with Bangor University.
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