Bangor University’s North Wales Medical School runs a four-year Graduate Entry Medicine (A101, BMBS) — delivered as the C21 North Wales programme in partnership with Cardiff University School of Medicine, entirely based in North Wales. It’s designed to train doctors for Wales.
Like Cardiff’s graduate route, Bangor A101 is a feeder-stream programme: it’s open to high-performing students completing Bangor’s recognised feeder degrees (notably BMedSci (Hons) Medical Sciences, Bangor (B100)), plus A100 students who transfer after Year 1. It is UK only, with entry centred on a 2:1+ feeder degree, specific GCSEs and the UCAT.
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Bangor Graduate Entry Medicine at a Glance (2027 Entry)
| Course | BMBS Graduate Entry Medicine (A101) — C21 North Wales, with Cardiff University |
| Who it’s for | Graduates of Bangor’s recognised feeder streams (UK only) |
| Feeder degree | BMedSci (Hons) Medical Sciences, Bangor University (B100) — and other recognised feeder streams |
| Degree class | At least an upper second-class (2:1) honours |
| GCSEs | English/Welsh Language B/6; Double Science BB/66 (or B/6 in Biology and Chemistry); Maths B/6; four other GCSEs at B/6 |
| Admissions test | UCAT (achieved prior to applying) |
| Delivery | Entirely in North Wales, with placements across the region |
| Bangor Medicine Interview | Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) |
| Also | A100 students may transfer to the C21 North Wales route after successful completion of Year 1 |
| International | NOT accepted — UK only |
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Bangor A101 is a feeder-stream progression route: it’s open to high-performing students completing Bangor’s recognised feeder degrees — most notably the BMedSci (Hons) Medical Sciences (B100) — rather than to graduates of any discipline.
The programme is delivered as C21 North Wales in partnership with Cardiff, entirely based in North Wales, with a clear mission to train doctors for Wales and address North Wales’s healthcare needs.
Entry combines your feeder degree, GCSEs and the UCAT, followed by an MMI. Bangor A101 is UK only — international students are not accepted. A100 students can also transfer onto the C21 North Wales route after Year 1.
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Bangor A101 is a feeder-degree route — your degree is the eligibility gate:
- Open to graduates completing Bangor’s recognised feeder streams (e.g. BMedSci (Hons) Medical Sciences, B100)
- At least an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree
- The feeder degree, not A-levels, is the primary academic gate
Bangor A101 sets specific GCSE requirements:
- English Language or Welsh Language at grade B/6
- Double Science at BB/66 (or grade B/6 in both Biology and Chemistry)
- Maths at grade B/6, plus four other GCSEs at grade B/6
Bangor Graduate Entry Medicine: Bangor GEM Entry Requirements – Bangor GEM entry routes at a glance
| Route / requirement | Detail |
| Feeder degree (essential) | 2:1+ in a recognised Bangor feeder stream (e.g. BMedSci Medical Sciences, B100) |
| GCSEs | English/Welsh B/6; Double Science BB/66; Maths B/6; four others at B/6 |
| Admissions test | UCAT (achieved before applying) |
| Transfer route | A100 students may transfer to C21 North Wales after Year 1 |
| Eligibility | UK only — international not accepted |
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Bangor A101 uses the UCAT within its feeder-stream route.
- UCAT required — you must achieve the UCAT prior to submitting your application
- Only graduates of the recognised feeder streams can apply
- Used alongside your feeder degree and GCSEs to select for the MMI
- Confirm the current UCAT expectations on Bangor’s page
| Element | Detail |
| Test | UCAT |
| Eligibility | Recognised Bangor feeder streams only |
| Bangor Medicine Interview | MMI |
| UCATScore admissions-test strategy Bangor A101 is not an open GEM course — it’s a progression route for Bangor’s feeder-degree students (notably BMedSci Medical Sciences) and A100 transfers, designed to train doctors for North Wales. If you’re on one of those feeder streams, it’s an excellent route; prepare the UCAT well. If you’re a graduate of another degree, Bangor A101 is closed to you — target open-access GEM courses like Swansea or Chester instead. |
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Bangor values awareness of UK healthcare and reflective experience.
- Awareness of how the NHS and UK medical services work, and the nature of medical training
- Relevant caring or volunteering experience strengthens your application
- Awareness of rural and community healthcare in North Wales is a genuine fit
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Bangor uses a Multiple Mini Interview.
- MMI — a circuit of short, values-based stations
- Assesses motivation, communication, ethics, empathy and teamwork
- Includes awareness of the healthcare system in the UK and the nature of medical training (a Bangor emphasis)
- Held in North Wales
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| Metric | Detail |
| Delivery | C21 North Wales (with Cardiff) |
| Eligibility | Feeder streams; UK only |
| Bangor Medicine Interview | MMI |
| Focus | Training doctors for Wales |
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Bangor A101 is NOT open to international students.
- UK only — international students are not accepted at Bangor Medical School
- International graduates should consider open-access GEM courses (e.g. Swansea, Chester)
- The programme is designed to train doctors for Wales
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What are the entry requirements for Bangor Graduate Entry Medicine (A101)?
You must be a graduate of one of Bangor’s recognised feeder streams (notably BMedSci (Hons) Medical Sciences, B100) with at least a 2:1, plus specific GCSEs and the UCAT. The A101 is delivered as the C21 North Wales programme with Cardiff and is UK only.
Who can apply to Bangor A101?
High-performing students completing Bangor’s recognised feeder-stream degrees, plus A100 students who transfer to the C21 North Wales route after Year 1. It’s not open to graduates of any discipline.
Does Bangor GEM use the UCAT or GAMSAT?
The UCAT — you must achieve it before submitting your application. There is no GAMSAT option.
Is Bangor A101 open to international students?
No — Bangor Medical School is UK only; international students are not accepted. International graduates should consider open-access GEM courses such as Swansea or Chester.
What is the C21 North Wales programme?
Bangor’s four-year graduate-entry MBBCh, delivered in partnership with Cardiff University School of Medicine and based entirely in North Wales, designed to train doctors for Wales.
Can A100 students join the C21 North Wales route?
Yes — students already on the standard A100 programme can transfer to the C21 North Wales route after successful completion of Year 1.
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