The University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Medical School runs a four-year accelerated Graduate Entry Medicine (A101) — a GAMSAT-led route open to graduates of any discipline. Plymouth is a well-established GAMSAT school in the South West.
Entry centres on a 2:1 degree in any subject, the GAMSAT, and Plymouth’s MMI. As with Plymouth’s undergraduate medicine, the process is transparent and test-led.
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Plymouth Graduate Entry Medicine at a Glance (2027 Entry)
| Course | Graduate Entry Medicine (A101), 4 years accelerated (Peninsula Medical School) |
| Who it’s for | Graduates of ANY discipline |
| First degree | 2:1 honours in any subject |
| Admissions test | GAMSAT (Plymouth is a GAMSAT school for graduate entry) |
| Test maturity note | Plymouth accepts applicants with ‘an appropriate level of intellectual maturity and subject knowledge’ to sit the GAMSAT |
| Plymouth Medicine Interview | Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), online in recent cycles |
| Location | Plymouth, South West England |
| International | Confirm current international eligibility on Plymouth’s page |
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Plymouth shortlists on your degree and GAMSAT score, then an MMI decides offers — mirroring the transparent, test-led approach of its undergraduate medicine.
As a GAMSAT school open to any discipline, Plymouth suits non-science graduates and career-changers, particularly those drawn to the South West.
Plymouth (with Exeter) is noted for accepting applicants with ‘an appropriate level of intellectual maturity and subject knowledge’ to sit the GAMSAT — a slightly more flexible framing than a strict degree gate.
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Plymouth is graduate-entry — the degree is the academic requirement:
- A 2:1 in any subject is the core requirement
- A-levels are not the primary route
- Any discipline is accepted via the GAMSAT route
The degree is the primary academic requirement:
- Standard literacy/numeracy expectations apply
- Confirm any baseline on Plymouth’s page
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| Route / requirement | Detail |
| Degree class | 2:1 honours in any subject |
| Admissions test | GAMSAT |
| Test eligibility | Appropriate intellectual maturity and subject knowledge to sit the GAMSAT |
| Plymouth Medicine Interview | MMI |
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Plymouth’s graduate entry uses the GAMSAT.
- GAMSAT required for graduate entry — no UCAT option for the A101
- The GAMSAT is run by ACER twice a year (March and September); scores valid two years
- Plymouth uses the GAMSAT to shortlist, then the MMI decides offers
- Confirm the current GAMSAT expectations on Plymouth’s page
| Requirement | Detail |
| Admissions test | GAMSAT |
| Sitting | ACER March or September |
| Validity | 2 years |
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Plymouth values reflective healthcare experience.
- Relevant healthcare or caring experience strengthens your application
- Reflection on what you learned matters more than the setting
- Be ready to discuss it at the MMI
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Plymouth uses a Multiple Mini Interview.
- MMI, delivered online in recent cycles
- Applicants ranked on MMI score; top performers receive offers
- Assesses motivation, communication, empathy, ethics and teamwork
- Plymouth values community-mindedness
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| Metric | Detail |
| School | Peninsula Medical School |
| Test | GAMSAT |
| Degree | 2:1 any subject |
| Plymouth Medicine Interview | MMI (online in recent cycles) |
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Confirm Plymouth’s international eligibility for the A101.
- Confirm current international-applicant policy on Plymouth’s page
- Overseas equivalent of a UK 2:1 where accepted
- English-language proficiency required
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Plymouth Graduate Entry Medicine: Plymouth GEM Entry Requirements – Frequently Asked Questions — Plymouth Graduate Entry Medicine
What are the entry requirements for Plymouth Graduate Entry Medicine?
A 2:1 honours degree in any subject and the GAMSAT, followed by a Multiple Mini Interview at the Peninsula Medical School.
Does Plymouth use the GAMSAT or UCAT for graduate entry?
Plymouth uses the GAMSAT for its graduate-entry medicine route.
Do I need a science degree for Plymouth GEM?
No — Plymouth accepts graduates of any discipline via the GAMSAT route. It’s noted for accepting applicants with an appropriate level of intellectual maturity and subject knowledge to sit the GAMSAT.
What is the Plymouth GEM interview format?
A Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), delivered online in recent cycles, with applicants ranked on their MMI score.
Does Plymouth GEM accept international students?
Confirm the current international-applicant policy on Plymouth’s page, as it can vary by cycle.
Is Plymouth GEM competitive?
Yes — like all GEM courses it’s competitive. A strong GAMSAT is what secures your MMI invitation via Plymouth’s transparent, test-led process.
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