Applied for deferred entry

In most subject areas, we are only able to make a limited number of offers for deferred entry.

Deferral may put you at a disadvantage

Depending on the degree programme you’ve applied for, competition for places is extremely high, and asking for a deferral may put you at a disadvantage.  

If you apply during your gap year having already achieved your qualifications, you may be in a stronger position than people who apply for deferred entry with predicted grades. 

If you have been unsuccessful on the basis that you have applied for deferred entry, you are welcome to make a new application in your gap year. The fact that you have previously applied will not have a negative impact on your new application.

Applicants to MBChB Medicine

Medicine is extremely competitive. For this reason, we are unable to consider any applications for deferred entry, unless it is due to compulsory National Service in your home country. In this case, we can consider a deferral of one year only.

If you apply to medicine during your gap year, you must tell us in just a few sentences what you plan to do during this time. 

MBChB Medicine unsuccessful applicants

Applicants to veterinary medicine

In our high-demand subject area of veterinary medicine, we are unable to consider deferred applicants, unless it is due to compulsory National Service in your home country. In this case, we can consider a deferral of normally one year. 

If you have been unsuccessful due to requesting a deferral, you are welcome to make a new application during your gap year. However, since we do not expect competition for places to change year on year, we cannot guarantee that you will be offered an interview or a place.

What to do if your application was unsuccessful

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