The University of Southampton runs a four-year accelerated Graduate Entry Medicine (BM4, A101) — an accelerated route for graduates that bypasses Year 1 of the standard five-year BM5. It’s open to graduates of any discipline, with no A-level requirement.
Entry centres on a 2:1 degree in any subject, four GCSEs (including English, Maths and science), and the UCAT — which Southampton uses as a ranked cut-off after academic pre-screening. Crucially, the BM4 is Home students only: international applicants must apply to the standard BM5.
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Southampton Graduate Entry Medicine: Southampton GEM Entry Requirements – Southampton Graduate Entry Medicine at a Glance (2027 Entry)
| Course | BM4 Graduate Entry Medicine (A101), 4 years accelerated (bypasses Year 1 of BM5) |
| Who it’s for | Graduates of ANY discipline — Home students only |
| First degree | Upper second-class (2:1) honours in any subject (UK honours equivalent) |
| A-levels | No A-level requirement — the degree replaces it |
| GCSEs | At least 4 at grade C/4, including English Language, Maths and science (Bio & Chem, Combined Science, or Science + Additional Science) |
| Admissions test | UCAT (no GAMSAT); used as a ranked cut-off after academic pre-screening |
| Selection | Selection Day — interview + group task (SJT used qualitatively, no Band 4 auto-reject) |
| Places | ~40–48 per year |
| International | NOT accepted on BM4 — international graduates apply to BM5 (A100) |
| Other routes | BM5 (A100) 5-year standard; BM6 (A102) 6-year widening participation |
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Southampton offers three medicine pathways — the standard BM5 (A100), the graduate BM4 (A101), and the widening-participation BM6 (A102). For graduates, the BM4 is the accelerated route, bypassing Year 1.
The BM4 shortlists on academic pre-screening (degree + GCSEs) then a ranked UCAT cut-off. The BM4 UCAT bar has historically been higher than the standard BM5 — recent cut-offs sat around 2,850–2,930 on the old /3600 scale (non-WP), so aim high.
Selection is completed at a Selection Day (a panel interview plus a group task), where the SJT is used qualitatively rather than as a Band 4 auto-reject. The BM4 is Home students only.
Southampton Graduate Entry Medicine: Southampton GEM Entry Requirements – Southampton GEM Degree & Academic Requirements
The BM4 has no A-level requirement — your degree replaces it:
- No A-level requirement for the BM4 graduate route
- A 2:1 UK honours degree in any subject is the academic qualification
- Any discipline is accepted
Southampton sets modest GCSE requirements for the BM4:
- At least 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above
- Including English Language, Mathematics and science (Biology and Chemistry, Combined Science, or Science and Additional Science)
- GCSE resits accepted
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| Route / requirement | Detail |
| Degree class | 2:1 upper second-class honours in any subject |
| A-levels | No A-level requirement |
| GCSEs | 4 at grade C/4 incl. English, Maths, science |
| Admissions test | UCAT only — no GAMSAT |
| Fee status | Home students only (international → BM5/A100) |
| Bypasses | Year 1 of the standard BM5 |
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Southampton Graduate Entry Medicine: Southampton GEM Entry Requirements – Southampton GEM Admissions Test (UCAT (no GAMSAT))
Southampton uses the UCAT as a ranked cut-off after academic pre-screening.
- All BM4 applicants sit the UCAT in the year of application — no GAMSAT option
- Southampton pre-screens academically, then ranks on the UCAT to a cut-off
- The BM4 cut-off is higher than the BM5 — recent BM4 cut-offs ~2,850–2,930 on the old /3600 scale (non-WP)
- The SJT is used qualitatively at the Selection Day, not as a Band 4 auto-reject
| Route | Recent UCAT cut-off (old /3600) |
| BM4 Graduate Entry (non-WP) | ~2,850–2,930 |
| BM4 (Southampton graduate) | ~2,660 (lower) |
| Target (new /2700 scale) | Aim ~2,900+ equivalent to sit comfortably above the line |
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Southampton Graduate Entry Medicine: Southampton GEM Entry Requirements – Southampton GEM Work Experience Requirements
Southampton values reflection on life and work experience for the BM4.
- Reflection on work experience, employment, volunteering or personal care roles — in and outside healthcare
- What you learned matters more than the setting
- Be ready to discuss it at the Selection Day
Southampton Graduate Entry Medicine: Southampton GEM Entry Requirements – Southampton GEM Interview Format
Southampton uses a Selection Day for the BM4.
- A Selection Day with a panel interview and a group task
- Assesses self-motivation, resilience, reflection, communication, teamwork and NHS values
- The SJT is used qualitatively here, not as a Band 4 auto-reject
- Held in person at the Highfield campus
Southampton Graduate Entry Medicine — Places & Competition
| Metric | Detail |
| Places | ~40–48 Home per year |
| Fee status | Home only |
| UCAT bar | Higher than BM5 |
| Selection | Selection Day (interview + group task) |
Southampton GEM Entry Requirements for International Students
The BM4 does NOT accept international students.
- Home students only on the BM4 — international graduates must apply to the standard BM5 (A100)
- The BM5 is open to graduates, mature applicants and international students
- English-language proficiency required for the BM5 international route
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Southampton Graduate Entry Medicine: Southampton GEM Entry Requirements – Frequently Asked Questions — Southampton Graduate Entry Medicine
What are the entry requirements for Southampton Graduate Entry Medicine (BM4)?
A 2:1 honours degree in any subject, at least four GCSEs at grade C/4 (including English, Maths and science), and the UCAT. There’s no A-level requirement, and the BM4 is Home students only. Selection is completed at a Selection Day (interview + group task).
Does Southampton BM4 use the GAMSAT?
No — the BM4 uses the UCAT only, applied as a ranked cut-off after academic pre-screening.
Do I need a science degree for Southampton BM4?
No — the BM4 accepts graduates of any discipline. A 2:1 in any subject plus the GCSE science requirement is enough.
Can international students apply to Southampton BM4?
No — the BM4 is Home students only. International graduates must apply to the standard five-year BM5 (A100).
What UCAT score do I need for Southampton BM4?
A high one — the BM4 cut-off is higher than the standard BM5, historically ~2,850–2,930 on the old /3600 scale (non-WP). Aim for roughly 2,900+ equivalent on the new /2700 scale. See our Southampton UCAT cut-off page.
How is Southampton BM4 structured?
It’s a four-year accelerated route that bypasses Year 1 of the standard five-year BM5, with graduates joining the main cohort.
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