2026 Subject Ranking | University | Entry Requirement(A Level) | IYO^ | Foundation^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | University of Cambridge1
| A*A*A# | ||
2 | University of Oxford1 | A*AA
(A in Chemistry, Biology/Maths/Physics/Further
Maths)# | ||
3 | Imperial College London1 | AAA (A in Chemistry,Biology)# | ||
4 | Queen’s University
Belfast | AAA (A in Chemistry/Biology/Maths/Physics)# | ||
5 | Queen Mary University of
London1 | A*AA# | ||
6 | The University of
Glasgow1 | AAA# | ||
7 | University of Dundee | AAA# | ||
8 | University of Bristol1 | AAA
(A in Chemistry/Biology,Physics,Maths,
Further Maths)# | ||
9 | University College
London1 | A*AA
(A* in Chemistry/Biology)# | ||
10 | The University of
Edinburgh1 | AAA
(A in Chemistry/Biology,Physics,Maths,
Further Maths)# | ||
12 | University of Leicester1 | A*AA
(A in Maths,Physics/Further Maths) | ||
15 | University of Exeter | A*AA
(A in Chemistry/Biology)# | ||
16 | The University of
Aberdeen | AAA
(A in Chemistry,Biology,Physics,Maths)# | ||
17 | Newcastle University1 | AAA# | ||
18 | King’s College London1 | A*AA
(A in Chemistry/Biology)# |
1 Universities with medical qualifications recognised under Chapter 161, Medical Registration Ordinance
(Source: Schedule 1A, Part 2, of Chapter 161, Medical Registration Ordinance)
^IYO (International Year One) is a pathway programme equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. Upon successful completion and meeting the required progression criteria, students may advance directly to the second year of the relevant degree programme.
^Foundation (International Foundation Programme) is a pre‑degree pathway designed to strengthen students’ academic knowledge and English proficiency. After successfully completing the programme and meeting the required standards, students may progress to the first year of the corresponding bachelor’s degree.
#University admission requirements include specific entrance examinations.
