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Preparing for

MEDICINE ANDDENTISTRYBMAT & UKCAT 2016-17

BioMedicalAdmissions TestPreparationBMAT – for admission to Medicine, Dentistry and VeterinaryMedicine (9 universities). This is a subject specific admissiontest compulsory for applicants to:

BMAT Preparation Courses (1 Day)The BMAT course covers the full range of aptitudes and skills required to takethe test, as well as the Key Stage 4 Core Science and Higher Mathematicsneeded for the scientific knowledge and applications part of the test.

Through intensive question practice, students build confidence and learnvaluable test-taking skills. Students are also given revision packs to take homefor further practice.

Each course consists of a full day starting at 9.30am and ending at5.00pm. To register please complete the enclosed registration form.

The BMAT test can be taken at Albemarle on Wednesday 2nd November,2015 at 9.00 am.

Key DatesStandard Entry closing date (Albemarle): Saturday 1st October 2pmLATE Entry closing date (Albemarle): Saturday 15th October 4pmBMAT Courses at Albemarle: Saturday 15th October

Saturday 22nd OctoberBMAT Test date at Albemarle: Wednesday 2nd November 9amBMAT Results online: Friday 25th November

• Brighton and Sussex MedicalSchool

• University of Cambridge• Imperial College London• University of Oxford• Keele University: Medicine

(overseas applicants only)

• University of Leeds• University College London• Lee Kong Chian School of

Medicine• Lancaster Medical School:

Medicine

BMAT Course & Examination FeesCourse Fee: £150Exam Fee*: £125Course & Exam Fee (booked together): £195*please note that late entries incur an extra fee of £45 and the examination takes place atAlbemarle’s examination venue in central London.

The BMAT TestThe BMAT is a 2-hour, pen-and-paper test divided into three sections. It doesnot require a lot of extra study as it is a test of skills and knowledge thatlearners are expected to have already.The BMAT is divided into three sections:

Section 1: Aptitude and SkillsWhat does it test? Generic skills in problem-solving, understanding

arguments, data analysis and inference.Questions 35 questions, multiple choice or short answerTiming 60 minutes

Section 2: Scientific Knowledge and ApplicationsWhat does it test? The ability to apply scientific knowledge from school

science and maths up to and including the level ofNational Curriculum Key Stage 4.

Questions 27 questions, multiple choice or short answerTiming 30 minutes

Section 3: Writing TaskWhat does it test? The ability to select, develop and organise ideas, and

to communicate them in writing, concisely andeffectively.

Questions One essay question from a choice of four questions Timing 30 minutes

UK ClinicalAptitude TestPreparation UKCAT – for admission to Medicine and Dentistry (26universities). This is a subject specific admission testcompulsory for applicants to:

Key: M = medicine, D = dentistry, DH = dental hygiene, DG = dentistry – graduateentry. *Not all applicants - please see the university website for more details.

UKCAT Preparation Courses (1 Day)Each course consists of a full day starting at 9.30am and ending at 5.00pm.To register please complete the enclosed registration form.

Most students taking the UKCAT course will be new to aptitude tests andso they are taught strategies on how to approach the test, as well as given athorough explanation as to the structure and content of each test. They thenfocus on practising questions, identifying weaknesses and study techniques.Students are also given revision packs to take home for further practice.

The UKCAT tests must be taken at Pearson Professional Centres (see UKCATwebsite for details of how to register).

• University of Aberdeen: M, DG• University of Birmingham: M, D• University of Bristol: M, D• Cardiff University: M, D, DH• University of Dundee: M, D• Durham University: M• University of East Anglia: M• University of Edinburgh: M• University of Exeter: M• University of Glasgow: M, D• Hull York Medical School: M, D• Keele University: M• King's College London: M, DG• University of Leicester: M• University of Liverpool: M, D

• University of Manchester: M, D• Newcastle University: M, D• University of Nottingham: M• Plymouth University: M, D • Queen Mary University of London: M, D*• Queen's University Belfast: M, D• University of Sheffield: M D • University of Southampton: M• University of St Andrews: M• St George's, University of London: M• University of Warwick (Graduate Entry Only)

• Lancashire• Pozan University of Medical Sciences,

Poland: 4-Year MD Programme inEnglish for college graduates

UKCAT Key DatesRegistration online closes: Tuesday 21st September 2016 5pmTesting begins*: Friday 1st July 2016Last test date: Wednesday 5th October 2016**UKCAT Courses at Albemarle: Friday 2nd September 2016*please note that all tests are conducted at Pearson Vue Centres and the results are providedimmediately after the test** booking closes at midday 4th October 2016

UKCAT Course & Examination FeesCourse fee for all 1 day courses at Albemarle: £150

The UKCAT TestThe test assesses a range of mental abilities identified by university Medicaland Dental Schools as important. There is no curriculum content as the testexamines innate skills. Each subtest is in a multiple-choice format and isseparately timed. The UKCAT test comprises:

Subtest Items TimingVerbal Reasoning 44 items 22 minutesAssesses ability to critically evaluate information that is presented in a written form.

Decision Making 29 items 32 minutesAssesses the ability to make sound decisions and judgements using complex information

Quantitative Reasoning 36 items 25 minutesAssesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a numerical form

Abstract Reasoning 55 items 14 minutesAssesses the use of convergent and divergent thinking to infer relationships from information

Situational Judgement 69 items 27 minutesMeasures the capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them

Total Time 120 minutes

UK Dentistry DegreesUniversity of BirminghamCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Biology A, Chemistry AGCSE Reqs Candidates are expected to offer Chemistry A*, Biology A*

(or dual award science A* A*), Maths and EnglishLanguage A

Additional Reqs An AS level B from year 12 in addition to 3 A levels.

University of BristolCurrent A Level Offer AAA A Level Reqs Chemistry and any lab based scienceGCSE Reqs Min 5 A/A* inc: English Language, Maths and 2 Science

subjects, or Science and Additional ScienceAdditional Reqs Biology preferred as second science, and must be offered

at at least AS level grade A. Second science subject mustbe laboratory based.

Cardiff UniversityCurrent A Level Offer AAA A Level Reqs Chemistry and BiologyGCSE Reqs All applicants are required to achieve a good spread of

GCSE grades. Must include A grades in the single sciencesor a minimum of AA grades in the Double Award, plus anA grade in English Language.

Additional Reqs Results must be from first sitting. No pref given toapplicants who offer a Science subject as third A Level.Test 2 (IOT) must be completed.

University of DundeeCurrent A Level Offer AAA A Level Reqs Biology plus two from Chemistry, Physics or Maths. Third

of these subjects at GCSE at BGCSE Reqs English Language C plus a third science subject (at B or 2)

not offered at A level or SQA HigherAdditional Reqs AAB required at first attempt

University of GlasgowCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry and BiologyGCSE Reqs English CAdditional Reqs 7 subjects at GCSE at B or better to include English and

Mathematics or Physics. Applicants must have at least BBBat first sitting in year 12 of AS levels.

University of LeedsCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Biology A, Chemistry AGCSE Reqs English C, Maths C

University of LiverpoolCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Biology and Chemistry. Third subject may be from Arts or

Sciences. General Studies, Critical Thinking andVocational/Applied not accepted

GCSE Reqs Min seven academic grade A inc Maths and EnglishLanguage (vocational/applied GCSEs not accepted)

King’s College London (University of London)Current A Level Offer A*AAbA Level Reqs Biology A, Chemistry AGCSE Reqs English B, Maths BAdditional Reqs A typical offer is A*AA at A-Level, including Chemistry and

Biology, and a B at AS level. However if applicants areperforming exceptionally well within their school/collegeand receive a good UKCAT score they may considerpredicted or achieved grades at a lower level (to AAB at A-Level with B at AS level). Subjects: Chemistry and Biology

are required at A-Level. If only one provided at A-Level, theother must be at AS-level grade A.

Combinations: Note that if Mathematics is taken as one of your other A-Level subjects, "Further Maths" A-Level will not counttowards your three A2 subjects (considered as if AS)

University of Central Lancashire At the time of going to press entry requirements related to A-levels, GCSEs orother qualifications have yet to be specified by the university

University of ManchesterCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Biology A, Chemistry AGCSE Reqs Min six grade A (inc Integrated Double Award Science or

Physics, Chemistry and Biology). Grade B GCSE EnglishLanguage and Maths normally required

Additional Reqs Additional AS-level, grade B required. The UK ClinicalAptitude Test (UKCAT) also required.

Newcastle UniversityCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Biology and ChemistryAdditional Reqs Third subject could be science but we particularly

welcome arts or humanities.The UK Clinical Aptitude Test(UKCAT) also required.

Queen Mary, University of LondonCurrent A Level Offer AAAbA Level Reqs Chemistry or BiologyGCSE Reqs AAABBB to include Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry,

English Language and Maths (or additional Maths orStatistics). Science double award may substitute all sciences

Additional Reqs Min two science A2s (one should be Biology or Chemistry)plus a third A2 (can be science or non science). Plus ASlevel B in any academic subject. If A level Maths offered,Further Maths is not counted as a separate A2 butacceptable as an additional AS level only. The UK ClinicalAptitude Test (UKCAT) also required.

Queen’s University BelfastCurrent A Level Offer AAAaA Level Reqs Chemistry A plus Biology A, Maths A or Physics AGCSE Reqs Physics or Double Award Science, Maths and English

LanguageAdditional Reqs If not offered at A level, AS level Biology/Human Biology

grade B required. Only one A level and one AS level inMaths subjects may be counted. Max of either oneApplied A level orApplied AS level will be counted. The UKClinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) also required.

University of SheffieldCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry and BiologyGCSE Reqs Six grade A inc English, Maths and SciencesAdditional Reqs The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is required.

Plymouth UniversityCurrent A Level Offer A*AAc- AAAcA Level Reqs Chemistry & Biology GCSE Reqs Seven A-C, inc English Language, Maths and either Single

and Additional Science, Extended Science or BiologyAdditional Reqs The typical offer is A*AA-AAA at GCE A level which must

include chemistry and biology. A fourth subject must beachieved at a minimum of grade C at AS level. Generalstudies at A/AS level is not included within any offer.

UK Medical DegreesUniversity of AberdeenCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry & Biology, Maths or PhysicsGCSE Reqs Standard grade (grade 3+above) or GCSE (grade C+above)

pass in English & Maths. Biology & Physics alsorecommended

Additional Reqs UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) also required.

University of BirminghamCurrent A Level Offer A*AAA Level Reqs Chemisty & BiologyGCSE Reqs Normally, A* in each of English, Maths & Science/s. GCSE

performance will be considered.Additional Reqs The A2 modules of three subjects must be undertaken in

year 13. Predictions of AAA normally required.

Brighton & Sussex Medical SchoolCurrent A Level Offer AAAbA Level Reqs Biology A, Chemistry AGCSE Reqs English B, Maths B

University of BristolCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry A & one laboratory-based scienceGCSE Reqs Graduate entry possible with 2:1 with AABc at A level

University of BuckinghamCurrent A Level Offer AABA Level Reqs Chemistry & Maths or BiologyGCSE Reqs Cs in Maths and EnglishAdditional Reqs In the case of applicants who do not have Biology at A-

Level, they should have studied the subject to AS level (orequivalent) and achieved at least a grade B.

NOTE: The University of Buckingham is a private university, andas such, applications are not necessarily administeredthrough UCAS and can be made directly. Otherpeculiarities include January entry and a 4.5 yearprogramme.

University of CambridgeCurrent A Level Offer A*A*AA Level Reqs Three from Chemistry, Biology, Physics & MathsGCSE Reqs Standard A level offer is A*AA. Chemistry required to at

least AS level.

Cardiff UniversityCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs AAA at A-Level, to include two science subjects from

Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Maths (or Statistics)GCSE Reqs English Language B, Maths B plus AA in double science or

AAB in single sciences.Additional Reqs One AS Level in a fourth subject. At least one A2 Level

science (Biology or Chemistry). If not offered at A Level,Biology & Chemistry must be offered at AS Level - gradeA.

University of DundeeCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry A, any Science subject A + any subject A.GCSE Reqs English Language C, Biology B. Standard grade: English 3,

Biology 2.Additional Reqs AAA required at first sitting of A-Levels (2 years after

GCSE).

Durham UniversityCurrent A Level Offer AAA A Level Reqs inc Chemistry &/or Biology at A or AS level & excluding

General Studies or Critical Thinking. If only one of Biologyor Chemistry is offered at A or AS level, the other shouldbe offered at GCSE grade A (or Dual Award Science gradeA).

GCSE Reqs Once the academic criteria have been met, academicachievement is not considered further in applicationprocess.

Additional Reqs Graduate entry possible with 2:1

University of East AngliaCurrent A Level Offer AAAbA Level Reqs Biology A + Chemistry A or Physics AGCSE Reqs Six GCSE A including English, Maths & two sciences. Short

courses not accepted.

University of EdinburghCurrent A Level Offer AAAbA Level Reqs Chemistry + Maths or Physics or Biology.GCSE Reqs Standard grade Credit (or Intermed 2) in Biol, Chem,

English, Maths. GCSE B in Biology, Chemistry, English,Maths. Double Award Combined Sciences at grade BBmay be acceptable. Additional Applied Science/ AppliedScience not accepted.

Additional Reqs AAAb required. Biology required to at least AS level. Onlyone of Maths or Further Maths will be accepted.

University of ExeterCurrent A Level Offer A*AA - AAA A Level Reqs Chemistry and Biology grade AGCSE Reqs GCSE English Language CAdditional Reqs Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).

Applicants who do not have GCSE, A level or equivalentresults, or who completed A levels more than two fullacademic years (September to August) previously, mustsit GAMSAT, regardless of any other qualification held.http://www.gamsatuk.org

University of GlasgowCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry + Biology or Maths or PhysicsGCSE Reqs GCSE English BAdditional Reqs Biology or Human Biology in addition to Chemistry

preferred. If Biology is not studied at A2 it should betaken at AS level or GCSE. Biology & Human Biology areconsidered as equal subjects. Passes in 4 AS subjects areexpected from Lower Sixth. GCSE English grade B alsorequired. We do not consider Maths & Further Maths astwo separate subjects at A Level.

University of Hull-YorkCurrent A Level Offer AAAbA Level Reqs Chemistry & Biology.GCSE Reqs eight GCSE subjects A-C inc grade B English & Maths.

Imperial College, University of LondonCurrent A Level Offer AAAbA Level Reqs Biology or Chemistry.GCSE Reqs AAABB (in any order) in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths,

English Language. Science Double Award may substituteall GCSE sciences.

UK Medical DegreesKeele UniversityCurrent A Level Offer A*ABb - AAAbA Level Reqs Biology or Chemistry + any Science.GCSE Reqs Four GCSE A. English Language & Maths at B or above.

Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Core & Additional Scienceat B or above.

Additional Reqs A*ABb - AAAb required, to include Biology or Chemistryplus Physics or Maths/Further Maths. If not taken to Alevel, Chemistry must be offered to AS level grade B. Wedo not accept the following combinations: Maths withFurther Maths, Biology/Human Biology with PhysicalEducation.

King’s College, University of LondonCurrent A Level Offer AAAa-AAAbA Level Reqs Chemistry and BiologyGCSE Reqs At least English Language B & Maths B, if not offered at

A/AS level.Additional Reqs Chemistry & Biology required - if only one at A-level, the

other must be at AS level

University of Central Lancashire Current A Level Offer: AABA Level Reqs: At least two science subjects to include Chemistry and

a third academic subject.GCSE Reqs: GCSE English and Maths Grade B or EquivalentAdditional Reqs: Students must be able to provide evidence of sustained

academic achievement with a broad study of sciencesand mathematics up to the age of 15-16.3 A-Levels at grade C or above (at least 2 must be from abiology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

Graduate entry : 2:1 Degree in a Biomedical discipline

University of LancasterCurrent A Level Offer AAAbA Level Reqs Biology & Chemistry. Only one of Maths & Further Maths

will be considered. GCSE Reqs Min 15 points from 9 subjects (A or A* = 2 pts; B = 1 pt).

Subjects must include Core & Additional Science (orBiology, Chemistry & Physics), Maths & English (B orabove).

Additional Reqs A2, A (Chemistry); A (Biology); A (third A level); plus B in4th AS level. Only one of Maths or Further Maths will beconsidered

University of LeicesterCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Biology & Chemistry.GCSE Reqs Min C in GCSE English Language, Sciences/Dual Award

Science & Maths if not held at A/AS levelAdditional Reqs Normally four AS level subjects in first year, inc Chemistry

& Biology.

University of LiverpoolCurrent A Level Offer AAAb A Level Reqs Chemistry, Biology, third subject plus B in 4th subjectGCSE Reqs 9 separate subject areas, attained by end of Year 11 with

a min of 15 points or better (A*/A = 2; B = 1). Including:Core & Additional Science (or Biology, Chemistry, &Physics), English Language, & Maths (all at least B).

Additional Reqs Chemistry & Biology + third subject taken at one sitting,usually after 2 years of study (plus 4th subject to at leastAS level)

University College London (UCL), University of London.Current A Level Offer A*AAeA Level Reqs Chemistry & Biology.GCSE Reqs English Language B, Maths B. For UK-based students,

grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (excl. AncientGreek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin). UCL providesopportunities to meet this requirement followingenrolment at UCL.

Additional Reqs: A* required in biology or chemistry.

Univesity of ManchesterCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry A + one from Biology, Human Biology, Physics,

Maths or Further Maths, + one further rigorous academicsubject (60% theoretical content)

GCSE Reqs Min. 7 subjects at C or above; min 5 at A or A*. Physics &Biology either at AS or GCSE grade C. (Chemistry isessential at A2). Min BB for Dual Science. EnglishLanguage B, Maths B.

Additional Reqs AAA inc Chemistry, with exams taken at the same sittingafter no more than 2 years of study. Applicants whoperform exceptionally well at interview but who fail tomeet these grades may also be accepted. A combinationof 3 sciences will be regarded as equally acceptable atA2-level.

Newcastle UniversityCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry or BiologyGCSE Reqs If only one of Biology or Chemistry is offered at A or AS

level, the other should be offered at GCSE grade A (orDual Award Science grade A).

University of NottinghamCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry A + Biology A or Human Biology AGCSE Reqs Min six grade A inc all three Sciences or the double

Science award. English Language & Maths at B or above.A grade Physics AS level is acceptable in lieu of GCSEPhysics B.

University of OxfordCurrent A Level Offer A*AAA Level Reqs Chemistry + Biology, Physics or MathsGCSE Reqs GCSE Maths & Double award in ScienceAdditional Reqs Candidates not offering Physics or Biology A or AS-level

must have either that subject or dual-award science atGCSE. Candidates not offering Maths at A or AS-levelmust have Maths at GCSE.

Plymouth UniversityCurrent A Level Offer A*AA - AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry & either Biology or PhysicsGCSE Reqs Seven grades A-C, inc English Language, Maths and either

Single & Additional Science, Extended Science or Biology& Chemistry.

Additional Reqs A level A*AA or AAA inc Chemistry + Biology or Physics.Four AS level mingrade C inc Biology. General Studies atA/AS level is not included within any offer.

Queen Mary, Uni of London (Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry)

Current A Level Offer AAAbA Level Reqs Chemistry or Biology + any Science subjectGCSE Reqs Grades AAABBB to include Biology (or Human Biology),

Chemistry, English Language & Maths (or additional Mathsor Statistics). Science double award may substitute allsciences.

Additional Reqs Min two science A2’s (either Biology or Chemistry) plus athird A2 which can be another science or non sciencesubject. Plus an additional AS level grade B in anyacademic subject. If A level Maths is offered, FurtherMaths is not counted as a separate A2 but acceptable asan additional AS level only.

Queen’s University BelfastCurrent A Level Offer AAAaA Level Reqs Chemistry A + Biology A, Maths A or Physics AGCSE Reqs GCSE Physics or Double Award Science. GCSE Maths &

English Language. Additional Reqs If not offered at A level then Biology/Human Biology AS

level grade B is required. Not more than one A level & oneAS level in Maths may be counted. Max of one Applied Alevel or one Applied AS level will be counted.

University of SheffieldCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry & any Science subject.GCSE Reqs GCSE grade C English, Maths & the Sciences (may be dual

awards). At least six GCSE A grades.Additional Reqs Science includes Biology, Physics, Maths or Psychology.

Applicants should normally achieve ABBB at AS Level. ALevels must be taken in one sitting, resits not accepted.

University of SouthamptonCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs Chemistry and Biology.GCSE Reqs Seven A-B inc: Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry &

Biology (Double Award Science or Combined Science arealso appropriate) or equivalent

Additional Reqs Min A in AS level Chemistry & Biology/Human Biologyacceptable in lieu of A level Chemistry. Individual UnitGrades for A & AS levels will not be considered.

University of St AndrewsCurrent A Level Offer AAA A Level Reqs Chemistry + Biology, Maths or PhysicsGCSE Reqs English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology at grade B or grade 2

Standard grade unless offered at Higher, Int2, AS or A-Level.

Additional Reqs If Biology or Maths not passed at A-level, each mustnormally have been passed at AS level or GCSE B

St George’s, University of LondonCurrent A Level Offer AAAb - BBCbA Level Reqs AAA required at A level with grade B in a distinct AS level.

Chemistry & Biology required, at least one to A level, theother to AS level. Lower grades will be considered

GCSE Reqs 416 points from top eight GCSEs, inc English Language,Maths & Dual Award Science or Single Sciences (i.e. anaverage of grade A). GCSE English Language grade B orIELTS 7.0 (with no section less than 6.5).

Additional Reqs Graduate entry possible with 2:2 or higher

University of LeedsCurrent A Level Offer AAAA Level Reqs including Chemistry GCSE Reqs At least 6 grade B inc: English, Maths, Dual

Science/Double Science, or Chemistry & BiologyAdditional Reqs Combinations not acceptable: Chemistry with Biology &

Human Biology. Chemistry with Maths & Further Maths

University of Warwick – Graduate entry onlyRequirements: To apply, you should have, or be predicted to gain, a

minimum of an upper second class honours (2:1) degree(or overseas equivalent) in any subject. Candidates with alower second class degree should hold either a Masters ora Doctoral qualification to be considered for entry to theMB ChB.

Additional Reqs: UKCAT.

Compiled May 2016 based on the current UCAS information at the time.Additionally all applicants must complete UKCAT or BMAT. Use of this resoucesdoes not remove the need for students to complete thorough researchthemselves. All information should be double checked before an application issubmitted.

Please note: course entry requirements do change soplease check with the course provider for the latestinformation. Not all universities require BMAT or UKCAT.

Medical SciencesProgrammeAlbemarle offers a programme of support within the College to assiststudents in their application to medical school. This includes:

• One-to-one tutorials with a personal tutor to support and advise in thewriting of the UCAS application, including the personal statement

• Assistance with the securing of an appropriate work experienceplacement

• A medical debating society to improve understanding of the ethicalissues in medicine, including an opportunity to present a debate tothe entire College

• Practise interviews with experienced tutors with coaching on how toimprove

• Advice on applying for courses outside the UK (e.g. AmericanUniversities or Medical Schools in Europe)

• Coaching in the BMAT and UKCAT aptitude tests

Studying Medicine &Dentistry in EuropeAlbemarle has a longstanding relationship with a number of prestigiousMedical and Dental Schools throughout Europe and we have several alumniwho have opted to pursue these professional degree courses at Europeanuniversities – including Charles University in Prague, Cardenal HerreraUniversity in Valencia, Spain, Iuliu Hatieganu University in Cluj, Romaniaamongst others.

Albemarle does not act as an agent for any of these universities so all ofour students can rest assured that they will receive free and impartial advicefrom us as to the benefits, costs and difficulties of studying in Europe. Havingseen alumni graduate and return to the UK to practice Medicine andDentistry we definitely believe that this is a viable alternative for certainstudents.

What OurStudents Say

Karishma PatelA-level Grades:Biology A, Chemistry A, English Literature A

DMITRY CHERNOVA-level Grades: Biology A*, Physics A*,Chemistry A, Maths A, French A

Niamh DohertyA-level Grades: Chemistry A, Maths A, Biology A

“Before coming to Albemarle I wason the verge of giving up on mydream of become a dentist. Thetutors at Albemarle were great and asI knew nothing about aptitude testsbefore attending this course, theyhelped me to feel much moreconfident and to put my mind atease.”Niamh is currently reading Dentistry atthe University of Bristol.

“What amazed at Albemarle washow good the teaching was across allof my subjects (the Sciences, Mathsand French) and how approachablethe teachers were - always at hand togive help and support, particularlyoutside of lessons. During my firstyear, the Life Skills programme reallyhelped to boost my confidence anddevelop skills which I have alreadystarted to use at university. MyPersonal Tutor, James really supportedme and helped me to secure a placeat one of the world’s top universities. Iwould certainly recommendAlbemarle as a great place to study A-levels.”Dmitry is currently reading Medicine atImperial College, London.

“When I joined Albemarle I wasapprehensive as I didn’t know if I could Iwanted. Through dedicated teaching,encouragement and guidance from myPersonal Tutor I started to believe it waspossible. Although Albemarle is a smallcollege, the friendly atmosphere andhelpful staff and teachers made learningeasy and enjoyable. I achieved thegrades I needed but without theguidance and advice on studytechnique I had from the tutors atAlbemarle I wouldn’t have beensuccessful in the BMAT exam nor gainedmy place at Imperial Medical School.”Karishma studied medicine and is nowa post graduate student at theUniversity of London.

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