How many GCSEs do you need to become a doctor?

Technically, you need at least 5 A-C grades to apply.

But in reality, most of your applicants have 9-12 GCSEs, the vast majority with A*s and As.

As an example, I earned 4 A*s and 5As at GCSE, 4As and a B at AS level and 3As at A2 to get my place. I also sat the UKCAT entrance exam, did 4 hours a week for 6 months of voluntary care work and redrafted my application statement 14 times. It was not fun!