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it to you in the form of an easy-to-digest eBook.
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1 Hello! 13 Exeter 26 Newcastle
2 Aberdeen 14 Glasgow 27 Norwich
3 Anglia Ruskin 15 Hull York 28 Nottingham
4 Aston 16 Imperial 29 Oxford
5 Barts 17 Keele 30 Plymouth
6 Brighton & Sussex 18 Kent & Medway 31 Queen's Belfast
7 Bristol 19 Kings 32 Sheffield
8 Cambridge 20 Lancaster 33 Southampton
9 Cardiff 21 Leeds 34 St Andrew's
10 Dundee 22 Leicester 35 St George's
11 Edinburgh 23 Lincoln 36 Sunderland
12 Edge Hill 24 Liverpool 37 UCL
25 Manchester 38 UCLAN
39 A final note!
In a nutshell...
it's an eBook with key admissions information
for applying to undergraduate Medicine
courses in the UK. Before you begin, check out
the next couple of pages, where we welcome
you in true Medology style...
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Remember
these 4...
Just because the average UCAT for those
invited to interview is X, it doesn't mean
you can't get an interview with a lower
UCAT than that.
Even if a university doesn't use the

personal statement as part of the routine
selection process, it doesn't mean that it's
not important, as it can be used during
borderline cases.
The interview is basically a verbal account

of your personal statement! If you've put a
good amount of work into it, your interview
is much more likely to go smoothly!
Most of the statistics we've shown for

applications and offers were for 2023
entry, but there's no guarantee that things
will be the same this year!
Disclaimer: use this guide at your own risk! Whilst we have presented FOI data straight from the
universities to you, this does not mean that the data will necessarily be fully relevant to your application,
as admissions policies can change on a yearly basis.
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University of
Aberdeen
The Statistics
What happens?
The University of Aberdeen assesses your
application holistically, taking 3 factors into
account before giving you the offer.
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Academic attainment/predictions (30%) applications made interviews given
UCAT (20%) - SJT is not scored.
Subsequent interview performance (50%)
Offers will be made to those who achieve the

highest total scores.
69% 686
chance of success
offers awarded
post-interview
Application Assessment
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? All personal statements will be reviewed prior
It's a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) comprised of to interview invites being sent out. If you are
5 minute stations with 2 interviewers per station. invited to interview, your personal statement
The whole interview will last approximately 1 will be assessed during it. The university
hour for each candidate. You may be asked to... recommends your personal statement covers
Discuss your preparation for entry into your commitment to medicine, knowledge of
Medicine core qualities of a doctor and teamwork.
Consider a new situation and discuss
your thoughts or suggest solutions
Outline learning points from previous
experiences
Reflect upon your skills and abilities.
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
2370 was the lowest score considered

2021 for Scottish/EU students, with 2650 for
Rest of UK and 2600 for internationals.
What about exams?

You must achieve/be predicted to achieve AAA in three A Levels taken in the first sitting over a
2 year study period. Chemistry, along with one subject from Biology/Maths/Physics is required.
2022 for Scottish/EU students, with 2580 for
At GCSE, you need Grade 6 passes in English Language and Maths. GCSE Biology and Physics
are recommended
For SQA requirements, visit https://www.abdn.ac.uk/smmsn/undergraduate/medicine/uk- 2023 for Scottish/EU students, with 2500 for
academic-requirements.php#panel537
Resits are generally not accepted, unless extenuating circumstances apply
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Anglia Ruskin
University
The Statistics
What happens?
Anglia Ruskin University employs a selection
process with 3 phases.
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Phase 1: Academic Screen
Where your application is checked to see if you
meet the minimum entry requirements. applications made interviews given
Phase 2: Shortlisting
All applicants meeting the main academic entry
requirements will be ranked on their UCAT score.
Phase 3: Interviews
Successful candidates will be given an offer!
49% 245
chance of success
offers awarded
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Whilst the university does not directly use the
The format is Multiple Mini Interviews personal statement in the selection process,
(MMIs) comprised of 8 stations, each 7 you should be prepared to discuss or use
minutes in length. The interviews consist aspects of it in the MMIs. They will be looking
of scenarios and tasks assessing... to understand your motivation to study
medicine, your appreciation of the roles and
Interpersonal and communication
responsibilities of a doctor, evidence of work
skills (including empathy)
experience etc.
Teamwork and leadership
Preparation and motivation
Critical thinking, problem solving
Ethical/moral reasoning
Integrity
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
2370 Band 3 was the minimum UCAT

2021
What about exams?
score and band of candidates that
were invited to interview
You must have Grades AAA at A Level taken within two 2590 Band 3 was the minimum UCAT
academic years prior to the year of entry. This must 2022 score and band of candidates that
include Chemistry or Biology, with another science.
You need 5 GCSEs at Grade A*-B (9-6) including 2570 Band 3 was the minimum UCAT
English Language, Maths and two science subjects.

2023 score and band of candidates that
Resits are only accepted if you achieved AAB in the first sitting or BBB
as a WP student
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Aston Medical
School
What happens? The Statistics (2022)
Aston University employs a multi-stage
selection process. The first stage is to assess
achieve academic qualifications and UCAT
score. Applicants are ranked and invited for 1293 441
interview based on their position in the ranking applications made interviews given
and the number of interview slots available.
Performance across academics, UCAT score
and interview are then used for the final
ranking. There is no SJT cut-off.
73% 322
chance of success
offers awarded
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Aston Medical School does not score the
personal statement, although it is read
The interview takes place in an MMI format,
during which you encounter between seven alongside the referees' comments and
and ten different stations, each 8 mins long. taken into consideration during the
Each station is designed to test a different interview shortlisting process.
attribute. The MMI looks for qualities such
as oral and written communication,
listening, empathy, emotional intelligence,
problem solving, motivation, teamworking,
being able to lead as well as follow and
knowing your limitations. You will not be
tested on medical knowledge. The UCAT...
The Interview Year Scores
The minimum UCAT for Home/EU

2021 students invited to interview was 2150 for
Non-WP students
What about exams? 2022

The minimum UCAT for all students
invited to interview was 2050 and the
average UCAT was 2615
The normal requirement is a minimum of grades A*AA with Chemistry and Biology
being compulsory, and any third subject. The A* must be in Biology or Chemistry.
The normal requirement is a minimum of six GCSEs/IGCSEs at grade B/grade 6 or

above, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or
2023
Double Science (or international equivalent).
The GCSEs are scored however, for more details on how that works and
lowest/average scores invited to interview, visit https://www.aston.ac.uk/hls/aston-
medical-school/advice-zone/faq
A Level Resits are accepted.
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Barts and
The London
What happens? The Statistics
A range of criteria is used to assess
candidates for interview. Applicants who
achieve an overall score within the third decile
range or above in the UCAT and meet the
TBC TBC
applications made interviews given
minimum academic entry criteria will be given
a score for their UCAS tariff. You must have
achieved or be predicted to achieve a tariff of
152 or more. 50% of the weighting is on this
tariff, and 50% is on the UCAT score.
58% TBC
chance of success
offers awarded
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? The personal statement does not form
Interviews will be an online panel, consisting of two part of the assessment to reach
members of senior academic or clinical staff, a
interview and is there to support the
medical student and sometimes a lay selector.
The following characteristics are evaluated during candidate during the interview process.
the interview... It does not form part of the scoring at
Motivation and realistic approach to medicine interview, either.
as a career
Initiative, resilience and maturity
Working well as part of a team
Being well organised and demonstrating
problem solving abilities
Contribution to university life
Effective communication in a wide range of
situations
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
The minimum score for an applicant

2020 invited to interview was 2300, with the
average being 2653.
What about exams? The minimum score for an applicant

A Levels must be A*AA, achieved in one sitting over a 2 year study period, including 2021 invited to interview was 2340, with the
average being 2728.
Biology/Chemistry and another science. The A* can be in any of the 3 subjects
All eligible candidates must have Biology, Chemistry, English Language or

Literature and Maths at GCSE Level, with grades of 777666. The Science Double
2022
The minimum score for an applicant
Award may substitute all sciences. invited to interview was 2360
A level resits are only considered from applicants who are protected under the
Equality and Diversity Act of 2010. Email smdadmissions@qmul.ac.uk by 1 September
of the application year, with your reason.
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Brighton and
Sussex (BSMS)
BSMS uses the BMAT score to shortlist applicants for
interview, and then interview scores to decide who
receives the offer.
The BMAT is scored out of 37 (9 marks for section 1, 18

2252 568
marks for section 2 and 5 marks for each element of
section 3)
64%
Applicants need to get at least 3 in sections 1 and 2
and 2.5C in section 3
chance of success
362
offers awarded
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Personal statements are reviewed to help us build a
Those who are shortlisted for interview are invited general understanding of the applicant but they are
to an admissions day, which will be held in not scored. Decisions are based on BMAT scores,
January 2024. This will be online, held over Zoom. It qualifications and performance at interview.
will include...
A short presentation about the admissions
process
Multiple mini interviews (MMIs)
A student-guided tour of the Falmer campuses
(including accomodation)
The MMI will be 5 stations, each 10 minutes long
and to prep the university has suggested that you The BMAT...
reflect on your work experience referring to skills
and values attributes needed to study Medicine by
the Medical Schools Council.
For 2023 entry, the BMAT was scored out of
27 and the cut off for home applicants
The Interview without contextual data was 21.4/37 and

24/37 for international applicants
What about exams?

Most standard offers are conditional on gaining three A grades at A
Level (including Biology and Chemistry)
You must have obtained at least a 6 in English Language or Literature,

and Maths GCSEs. No other GCSEs are considered during the
admissions process. If you are retaking GCSE English or Maths, then
you must be predicted a 6.
Resit applicants are considered- normally applicants who slipped a grade in 1

subject
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University
of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a city university,
operating an integrated curriculum, with some
early patient exposure and research focus. The
main selection method for interview is the
2790 1225
UCAT (ignoring the SJT). Bristol do not use a
cut-off system, so the average UCAT
requirement changes year on year depending
on the cohort applying. This is a great
university to apply to with a high UCAT score. 49.4% 605
chance of success offers awarded
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? The personal statement is no longer used as
At Bristol, applicants move around 7 a weighted component of the selection
separate MMI stations, each assessing a criteria. However, if the university may need
specific marking point. One MMI lasts 6 to distinguish between applicants that have
minutes, with 1 minute reading time and 5 identical scores at interview, it may be used.
minutes to complete the task. Question That being said, the main differentiator will
themes likely to come up are: continue to be their UCAT score.
Why Bristol?
Communication skills via role play
Ethics
Teamwork and Leadership
Work Experience and volunteering
Realistic insight into medicine
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
The threshold score to be invited to

2021 interview was 2830 for home applicants
and 2880 for international applicants.
What about exams?

The threshold score to be invited to
Bristol use exam performance as a checklist. If all of their
2022 interview was 2870 for home applicants
criteria are met, they will no longer look at it, instead
focusing on the UCAT for selection. The academic
requirements are: AAA at A Level (including Chemistry and The threshold score to be invited to
another science)/36 IB points/AA at Advanced Higher or 2023 interview was 2910 for home applicants
AAAAB at Higher level (including Chemistry and another
science). They also accept a DDD in Applied Science BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma. At GCSE they require a 7/A in
Maths and 4/C in English.
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University of
Cambridge
Cambridge is one of 2 collegiate universities
for undergraduate medicine. It has 31 colleges,
which are tight-knit communities, where small
group teaching and social events will take
place. They place a large emphasis on the
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BMAT and contextual data when giving out
interview offers. Each college has its own
admissions process, with cutoffs determined
by those who apply there.
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The Personal
Statement
How does it work? Important?
The main focus of interviews is to Personal statements are often used as a
explore your academic potential, basis for discussion at interview. In the
personal statement, Cambridge look for
motivation and suitability for the
applicants to explain their motivations to
course. The questions are designed to
pursue the subject in their personal
assess your... statement, demonstrate their enthusiasm for
Problem-solving abilities the course and outline how they have
Assimilation of new ideas and pursued their interest in the subject.
information
Intellectual flexibility and
analytical reasoning
The BMAT
The Interview
Please follow the link below to obtain
information on the average BMAT scores
of offer holders from 2022.
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/reque
What about exams? st/medicine_statistics_201620
The typical offer is A*A*A, with Chemistry and one of
For 2023, the average BMAT scores of offer
Biology, Physics or Maths being mandatory. Most applicants
have at least three science A Levels, and some colleges holders
might require this.
There are no GCSE requirements for entry to Cambridge.
GCSE results are looked as a performance indicator, but
contextualised based on the school/college where they are
achieved.
Resits are generally only accepted if extenuating circumstances apply
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Cardiff
University
Cardiff has a complex admissions process,
which takes into account a variety of factors in
non-academic and academic assessment
alike, to invite candidates to interview. This is 4064 1392
ambiguous, but includes the UCAT, exams, PS
and teacher's reference. Crucially, GCSEs, A
Levels and predicted grades are given the
most weight in the application, with the UCAT
used in borderline cases. 30% 413
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work?
Cardiff does use the personal statement in
Cardiff use MMIs in order to conduct their their non-academic assessment. They look
interviews. It consists of 9 stations, each lasting
out for an insight into medicine, experience
9 minutes with a short break between them.
and reflection in a caring environment,
Cardiff have a strong emphasis on personal
evidence and reflection on personal ability,
traits, mentioning the GMC's Good Medical
a balanced approach to life and evidence
Practice document as a basis for interview
of self-directed learning.
questions. Common themes included at
interview are:
Motivation for medicine

Empathy and volunteering
A realistic insight into medicine
Being able to demonstrate an objective
thought process The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
The average score considered for

2021 interview was 2670 and the minimum
score invited to interview was 1840
What about exams?

Exams are used as the primary selection measure at Cardiff. Initially,
candidates are screened based on minimum requirements. These are a
score invited to interview was 1980
minimum of 9 GCSEs at B/6 Grade (including Maths, English Language and

either Dual Award/Chemistry and Biology.) After this, candidates receive a
2023
score based on the four subjects above, and the five best other GCSE results.
At A Level, candidates must apply with AAA predicted including Biology and
Chemistry, and extra credit is given to those who already have A Level grades.
Resit applicants are usually not considered unless underachievement of the asked
grades was due to exceptional circumstances. GCSE resits only accepted within 12
months of the original sitting except English Language which has no time limit for resit
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University of
Dundee
The University of Dundee is a campus university,
offering cadaveric dissection. The UCAT, GCSE
grades and the personal statement are the
most important factors in the application
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process. There is a greater weighting on
academics than the UCAT score, with a 60%
weighting compared to 40%. The personal
statement is only used at interview, not part of
the selection process. SJT is not considered. 44% 375
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work?
Dundee check your personal statement when
Dundee will operate online interviews for
first assessing your application to check
2023 entry which will take place between
whether it's tailored to Medicine. They are not
December and January. There will be 5
scored when selecting you for an interview.
stations lasting 6 minutes each, with 1
Applicants who progress to the interview
minute break between sections where you
stage will have their personal statement
will have time to read the briefing material.
assessed in 2 stations at interview.
They are looking to assess your work
experience, communication skills, teamwork
and caring nature. There is a particularly
large emphasis on personal values and
communication at Dundee. No prior medical
knowledge is required for any questions.
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores

score invited to interview was 2090.
What about exams?

60% of the application is weighted on academia. At A Level,
score invited to interview was 1940.
a minimum of AAA predicted is needed (Chemistry and
another science) and Biology, English Language and Maths
are required at level 6/B at GCSE. For those sitting SQA
Higher, Dundee requires AAAAB minimum, in the same 2023
sitting. This must include Chemistry and another science. At
Nat 5 level, Biology must be Grade A, with Maths and English
at least to Grade B (if not studied at Higher).
Resit applicants are usually not considered unless there are mitigating
circumstances
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The University
of Edinburgh
Edinburgh assess each applicant based on
academic results, UCAT deciles and the SJT.
Immediately, if an applicant achieves B4 in the
SJT, they will be rejected. Crucially, the same 3260 762
academics/UCAT weighting is used after applications made interviews given
interview also in order to give out final offers.
The weighting is as follows: Academic score
(25%), UCAT by decile (17.5%), SJT (7.5%) and
Assessment Day/Interview (50%). UCAT cutoff
for 2024 entry is 2470.
69.2% 527
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? The personal statement is not formally
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessed in the selection process. Edinburgh
attend an assessment half-day, during recommend to consider the following factors
which they will have an opportunity to find when writing it: personal qualities and skills,
out more about studying medicine in evidence of career exploration, non-
Edinburgh, as well as undergoing a series of academic achievements and interests. They
short interviews. Candidates invited for will expect some work experience, but do not
assessment day will be provided with more discriminate between virtual and in-person.
information about the structure of the day.
Assessments will be based on the core
attributes required of medical doctors,
outlined in the document from the medical
schools council. The UCAT...
The Interview Year Scores

2021 interview was 2818 for Scottish applicants,
2936 for Rest of UK, 2986 for international
What about exams? The average score considered for

2022 interview was 2790 for Scottish applicants,
2940 for Rest of UK, 2840 for international
Academics play a large weighting in the applications process.
At A level, the minimum requirement is AAA inc. Chemistry &
another science. After, the best 3 A levels are scored (inc. 2
sciences). At GCSE, the best 8 grades scored, with a min. 6/B in
2023 Data to be released in November 2023
Chem, Biology, English and Maths. At Nat 5, the best 6 grades

are scored with B or above in Chemistry, biology, English and
Maths. At Higher, minimum AAAAB with the best 5 Highers
scored. Offers are conditional on Advanced Highers, at BB (no
subject requirement).
Resits are not accepted
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Edge Hill
University
Edge Hill University has a multistage selection
process. First, all applicants will be screened to
determine whether they meet the standard
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this will not move on to the next stage. Next,
applicants will be ranked via their UCAT, and
those who meet the threshold will be invited to
interview. Any candidate scoring a Band 4 in
SJT will automatically be rejected.
27% 32
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work?
The personal statement and academic
The interview takes the form of MMIs, which reference are not routinely used in
will assess the following... selection for interview and offer of a
Motivation for the MBChB at Edge Hill place, but they may be used to
University
differentiate between candidates if
Verbal communication skills
there has been a tie.
Ethical awareness
Interpretation of data
Awareness of current health challenges
Teamwork/leadership
Integrity/probity
Empathy and compassion
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
The lowest UCAT invited to interview

2021 was 2440, the average UCAT
interviewed was 2661
What about exams?

The lowest UCAT invited to interview
Grades AAA at A Level are required, which must include 2022 was 2600, the average UCAT
Biology and Chemistry and one other subject.
While Biology and Chemistry are both required at The lowest UCAT invited to interview
Grade A or above, where Grade A* is achieved in either 2023 was 2610, the average UCAT
Biology or Chemistry, the third A Level subject will be
accepted at Grade B or above.
You need at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 6/B or above,

including Biology, Chemistry, English Language and
Maths.
A Level and GCSE resits are accepted.
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University of
Exeter
Exeter will weigh your application to create an
'Exeter score' - 25% of this will come from the
UCAT decile and 75% will come from academic
attainment. A threshold Exeter score will be set 2072 685
every year and applicants above this score will applications made interviews given
be invited to interview. SJT is not used.
Refer to the following document for a detailed breakdown
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/v8media/recruitmentsites/document
s/BMBS_Detailed_Admissions_Process_2024_entry_V4.pdf
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The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? The personal statement and UCAS reference
Exeter run Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) are not read for evidence of mitigating
designed to determine whether circumstances.
applicants possess non-academic
qualities such as communication skills,
reflectiveness and empathy required to
be a successful doctor. Whether or not an
offer is made will depend on your
interview performance.
There will be five stations, each lasting 5

minutes each with 1 minute break.
The UCAT...
Year Scores
The Interview
The average UCAT score of
2021 candidates invited to interview was
2571, and the minimum was 1840
The average UCAT score of

2022 candidates invited to interview was
What about exams?

2752, and the minimum was 1820
The typical offer is AAA at A Level, with Biology and Chemistry

being compulsory. 2023 Data to be released in January 2024
At GCSE, you need a 4/C in English Language in order to be

eligible to apply for the course.
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University of
Glasgow
The Medical School will select applicants for
undergraduate medicine on the basis of
aptitude and ability.
Your application will firstly be screened to see
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if you meet the minimum entry requirements,
and then your UCAT score will be used to judge
whether you will be called to an interview or
not. In 2023, the Situational Judgement section
of the UCAT was not considered.
65% 576
chance of success
offers awarded
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Glasgow read the personal statement to
The interview is panel-based, and assess your suitability for the course, but this
conversational in nature. The session will will not be graded. The teacher reference will
last 30 minutes in total, and be divided also be used in conjunction with the
into 2 sections - a panel A and a panel B. personal statement to ensure that they
Panel A will explore what being a doctor corroborate with each other.
means and related topics around this.
Panel B will focus more on the applicant
as a future doctor and will include
discussion of an ethical scenario. You will
choose one from 2 given scenarios to
discuss.
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
2620 was the lowest score considered for

2020 Scotland/EU, 2680 for Rest of UK and
2680 for internationals.
What about exams? 2690 was the lowest score considered

2021 for Scotland/EU, 2830 for Rest of UK and
Glasgow require AAA in A Levels, with Chemistry and 2700 for internationals.
another science as a requirement. If you're a Scottish

student, you need AAAAA and Advanced Highers of
2022
BB. In terms of GCSEs, you need a minimum of English
at Grade 6, and for Nat 5, you need English at a B!
A Level Resits are only considered in exceptional circumstances
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Hull York
Medical School
Hull York Medical School give students early
clinical exposure in an integrated course.
Admissions has 4 stages: 1) a review to ensure
applicants meet the minimum academic
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requirements, 2) 100 points in order to rank
applicants for interview, split into SJT (15),
UCAT Score (40), GCSE results (30) and
contextual data (15). The SJT is looked at after
interview also, and HYMS don't accept Band 4. 62% 505
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? The personal statement is not scored by the
HYMS have a range of different interview styles that university, however they do read it and
form the assessment day. There are 3 traditional 'reserve the right to take it into account
MMIs, giving 15 points each, focusing on: during selection decisions'. It is also reviewed
Understanding of current issues in medicine
in borderline applications. They may also
Motivation for and insight into medicine
check claims made in the personal
Critical thinking skills
statement during the interview process, so it
A group work scenario, which awards 15 points,
showing how you work in a team. An individual is important to read it beforehand.
scenario (10 points) which involves a theoretical
problem and how you would respond and a student
station (10 pts).
In addition to this, you receive up to 10 points for

your SJT band and up to 10 points for contextual
data, giving you a total score /100 Cut-offs
The Interview
Year Scores
2021
What about exams?
The cut-off score was 70/100
The minimum academic requirements for Hull York are AAA at 2022 for Home/EU applicants and
68/100 for Overseas
A Level (including Biology and Chemistry), 6 passing grade
GCSEs including English Language and Maths above a 6/B.
After this, your GCSEs (or other equivalent Year 11
qualifications) are taken into account to give you a score out
2023
of 30. The best 8 achieved grades contribute to this score.
A Level Resits are accepted from students who achieved BBB or higher
at the first sitting
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Imperial College
London
Candidates must meet the minimum academic
requirements and have high marks for the three
sections for the BMAT. Only the BMAT is used to
shortlist applicants for interview once academic
requirements met
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BMAT cut-off scores change each year, but for 2023
entry, candidates were required to score a minimum
of 3.5 in Section 1 and Section 2, with the sum score in
these sections being at least 10.3. A minimum of 2.5C
was required in Section 3. 57% 545
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Imperial reads personal statements and may
After COVID, the 7 station MMIs have been
use them in interview to help focus discussions.
split in two parts
They may look for evidence of commitment to
One online-asynchronous section: this
the NHS Constitution's values, motivation and
will take part in January 2022
understanding of medicine as a career,
One face-to-face part: this will happen
on an online platform in community activities, leadership, teamwork and
February/March 2022 extracurricular interests.
Topics tested are...

Evidence of commitment to the values of the NHS Constitution
Motivation and understanding of medicine as a career
Empathy and Resilience
Community activities
Leadership and teamwork
Extracurricular interests
The BMAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
The average offer holder had scored

2021 5.4 in section 1, 5.0 in section 2 and 3A
in section 3
What about exams? The average offer holder had scored

As a minimum entry standard, Imperial requires AAA in 2022 5.9 in section 1, 5.9 in section 2 and
3.5A in section 3
Biology, Chemistry and a third subject . The typical
offer made to at least 80% of applicants is A*AA. GCSEs
The average offer holder had scored
are not taken into account, although it is mentioned on 2023 5.8 in section 1, 5.8 in section 2 and
3.5A in section 3
the website a B is required in GCSE English.
Resits aren't accepted unless mitigating circumstances apply
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
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Keele
University
All home applicants must take the UCAT for Keele, whereas all
internationals must take the BMAT. Applicants with a total UCAT
score lower than 2280 or a Band 4 in SJT will not be considered.
Your application is first screened to see if it meets the minimum 2399 575
requirements, after which shortlisting for interview is done based on applications made interviews given
a combo of UCAT and PS → both are scored and combined to give a
total scale of up to 25 points
To see the breakdown of the scores, visit
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https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecour
ses/medicine/medicinehowtoapply/#person-specification-for-a-
keele-medical-student
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? The personal statement will be used as
Interviews will be online and will be part of the shortlisting for interview. It will
assessing: be assessed using a person specification
for a Keele medical student and given a
Attributes listed in personal
score from 0-15. The essential
specification (see PS section)
characteristics they’re looking for can be
Roles and responsibilities of
found on their website!
doctors
Ethical & legal issues
Factors affecting public health
The relationship between
healthcare and social care
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
The average score considered for interview

2021 was 2573, minimum was 2110 and average
score for offer holders was 2598.
What about exams?

For A Levels, A*AA is required, with the first subject being
2022 The average score considered for interview
was 2629, minimum was 2200
Biology/Chemistry, second being
Biology/Chemistry/Economics/Maths/Further
Maths/Statistics/Physics/Psychology, and a third subject.
Predicted grades aren't used in the selection process. AAA is 2023
accepted with an EPQ being A/A*. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at
grade 7/A is required too, with English Language and Maths at
grade 6/B at least.
Anyone who hasn't achieved the required A Levels within 3 years won't
be considered
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
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Kent and
Medway
Depending on your stage of education, you will
undergo a slightly different process of being
shortlisted for interview at KMMS, but the main
stages are the screening for minimum entry
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requirements and meeting the UCAT threshold.
For school leavers, the selection threshold in
2022-23 was a UCAT score of 2470 or above,
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and UCAT SJT band 3 or above.

post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Personal statements are not scored by KMMS.
KMMS do in person MMIs, 7 min However, they read the statement and
stations with 3 min intervals. Last year references of applicants who have just missed
the cutoff at each of the 4 stages of
there were 6 stations labelled data
application assessment to find exceptional
handling, problem analysis,
achievements that justify promotion to the
situational judgement, roleplay, task, next stage. They read around 100 statements
and values-based followed by 40 min at each stage, so 400 in total.
group station. May not be the same
this year.
The Interview The UCAT...
Year Scores
What About Exams? 2021

interview was 2623 and minimum
score invited was 2100.
KMMS's standard conditional offer is AAB including Chem and/or Biology and if
both aren't chosen then the other must be Physics/Maths/Psychology/Computer
Science, with reduced offers of ABB or BBB considered for applicants from partner The average score considered for
schools of the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University or from 2022 interview was 2629 and minimum
score invited was 2200.
the Kent and Medway Progression Federation.
For GCSEs, 5 subjects at Grade 9-6 (A*-B) are required. These must include
Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
2023
GCSE resits to meet the minimum requirements are allowed prior to making an
application. Applicants resitting A-levels or IB may only be considered there is evidence
of clear extenuating circumstances.
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
18
King's College
London
The Statistics
What happens?
King's College London employ a weighting to
various aspects of the application when
shortlisting for interviews.
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The UCAT, GCSEs and predicted A Levels are applications made interviews given
mostly used, while PS and the reference are
looked at.
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There is no cut-off score for interview
invitation, as it depends on the cohort.
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Personal statements are taken into
The interview is conducted remotely with consideration alongside the other factors
a panel of 2 interviewers and assesses: mentioned previously since the applicant is
Communication skills assessed holistically. However, the personal
Exploring general social and ethical statement review doesn't dictate the ranking
issues (usually health related) of applicants before interview invites are
General suitability for the programme sent out.
and as a health professional
How the interviewee will contribute to
the university as a whole
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
2930 was the average UCAT obtained by

2021 applicants who were invited to interview,
with 2220 being the lowest.
What about exams?

2951 B1 was the average UCAT obtained
The required grades are A*AA with an A in Biology and
2022 by applicants who were invited to
interview, with 2380 B2 being the lowest.
Chemistry. The EPQ is not considered at any point in
the assessment process. At GCSE, a grade 6/B in both
English Language and Mathematics is required.
2023
Resits can be accepted although the application is reviewed alongside other applicants
who may be viewed more favourably if they achieved the required grades within a
standard timeframe (e.g. 2 years for A Levels). Second resits are only considered in
significant mitigating circumstances.
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
19
Lancaster
University
Lancaster Medical School uses a four-stage
selection process. Applications are first
screened to see if they meet entry
requirements, and then applicants will be
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ranked based on their BMAT scores. For BMAT
they add scores for section 1, section 2 and the
content score for section 3 (so it’s out of 9 + 9
+ 5 = 23). The top ranking applicants will
progress to interview.
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post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Lancaster does not use the personal
Lancaster conducts MMIs of 12-15 stations,
statement in the selection process. In some
most of which are 5 minutes long. Some
years, one of the MMI stations at interview
stations consist of questions about the
might involve a discussion of the experiences
applicant's career choice, work experience or
(work and voluntary) discussed in an
suitability for a medical career. Other
applicant's personal statement.
stations may ask the applicant to read a
short paragraph or watch a short video clip,
take some notes and then discuss at a
subsequent station. There is also a 20 minute
station involving group work. Applicants are
scored at each station- these scores are
summed and applicants ranked, with the
highest scoring applicants given an offer.
The BMAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
2021
The cut off total BMAT score for
interview was 9.1
What about exams? The cut off total BMAT score for interview was 10.
For A Levels, Lancaster requires AAA or AAB with an EPQ/4th A 2022 Average invited to interview was 12.6, with the range
being 11.2 - 18.5 (the lower BMAT students were part
of the summer school and guaranteed an interview)
Level subject, with 2 of the 3 subjects being out of Biology,
Chemistry or Psychology. For GCSE, Lancaster requires a score of
at least 13 points from eight GCSE subjects where 7-9 (A/A*) is 2
points and 6 (B) is 1 point. A minimum of 6 (B) is required in 2023
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and English Language. If
Biology/Chemistry isn't studied at A Level then the GCSE has to be
at least a 7/A. All other subjects must be at least a 4 or grade C.
A Level resits if ABB achieved on first attempt or BBB-CCC with mitigating
circumstances. Required grades for resits are then A*AA and need to repeat the year
reflected in personal statement.
The Exams... MEDOLOGY
20
University of
Leeds
The Statistics
What happens?
They assess your application form
against academic criteria, considering
your past and predicted grades, and 2965 636
your UCAT score. They take into account applications made interviews given
any issues regarding mitigating
circumstances raised in your personal
statements and academic reference.
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The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Personal statements aren't marked or used in the
shortlisting process but applicants are expected to
Each applicant will take part in an MMI demonstrate the motivation and enthusiasm to
process that will be the same for all study Medicine. For more specific information, check
under 'Personal statements' in the following link:
applicants. The MMI consists of eight
https://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate/doc/under
different stations, with each station
graduate-admissions-policy-school-medicine-
lasting six minutes with one minute to 2022-23
move between stations and read the
next task. Last year the skills that were
assessed included ethical reasoning,
self-evaluation, communication skills
and problem solving.
The UCAT...
The Interview
Leeds recently changed to UCAT -
UCAT scores will be used to inform
their academic scoring system, which
is used for shortlisting. A combination
score using academic achievement
What about exams? and UCAT will be used to determine a
At A Level, you need AAA including Chemistry and Biology. rank for shortlisting to interview. No cut
Physics or Maths must also be offered if Chemistry is not off score will be used as such as the
taken. Those taking a fourth A2 subject will not be at an UCAT scores are a contributory
advantage to those taking three, and A* are not rated element, rather than a threshold.
higher than A.
A minimum of 6 GCSEs of grade 6 or above are required

including Maths, English Language, Biology and
Chemistry or Dual Science. Your top 8 GCSEs are scored.
Resits are only ocnsidered in exceptional circumstances
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
21
University of
Leicester
The University of Leicester will assign you a score
based on your GCSE grades and your UCAT result,
and then rank your application. The highest scoring
candidates will be invited to interview, and 3658 1351
borderline applicants will be holistically assessed. applications made interviews given
For more information, visit the following link and

click on '2024 entry':
https://le.ac.uk/medicine/study/mbchb/scoring
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The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? The personal statement and reference
The interview takes place in a face-to- are not routinely scored, except for
face MMI format, and consists of multiple candidates applying with an Access to
stations testing qualities such as... Medicine qualification. However, for
Communication Skills borderline candidates, or in tiebreak
Problem solving situations, the personal statement and
Personal qualities and values reference may be used.
Motivation and suitability
Ability to show empathy and
compassion
Organisational ability
Numeracy
The UCAT...
The Interview Your academic score is combined with a

score based on your UCAT results. There's a
maximum of 64 points you can score - 32 for
academics and 32 for UCAT.
Applicants with a total score in the bottom

two deciles of that year's results will typically
What about exams? be rejected as they will not score sufficient to
get an interview. Band 4 SJT will lead to an
For GCSE, candidates are scored based on 8 GCSEs including English
Language, Maths, Chemistry, Biology and 4 other subjects. Details on
automatic pre-interview rejection.
scoring can be found in the link in the 'Application Assessment' section
The minimum score to be guaranteed an
of this page.
invite to interview was 59.5 in 2023. The
At A Level, you need A*AA including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other
science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. AAA is mean UCAT score interviewed was 2803.
considered with EPQ if EPQ gets at least a B. They will score any
candidate predicted at least AAB.
GCSE Maths and English resits are considered. Other GCSE resits need mitigating
circumstances. A Level resits are only accepted in mitigating circumstances. Visit the link in
the 'Application Assessment' section to find more information in the 2024 selection policy
document
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
22
University of
Lincoln
Lincoln (Nottingham) do not use your A levels
(achieved or predicted) in their assessment.
The interview decision is made by combining
GCSEs and UCAT score. This is ranked to give - -
you a mark out of 152. From data
extrapolation, we predict 120 points or above
will make a competitive application. Students
with Band 3/4 will be much less likely to
receive an interview with this new system. - -
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? The personal statement is not used as part of
For 2023 entry, all interviews are likely to be the selection process for interview. They do
online using Microsoft Teams. not score the personal statement, but it will
The interview is designed to assess the be assessed alongside the UCAS School
personal qualities usually considered reference after interview and before offers
important for the practice of medicine. You'll are made. This is to ensure your suitability to
be expected to have: a career in Medicine and to check for any red
good communication and listening skills, flags in your application.
an understanding of professional issues
such as teamwork
respect for patients and the contribution
of those working in professions allied to
medicine.
The UCAT...
From 2022, Lincoln (Nottingham) is implementing a system where
The Interview you're awarded 2-12 points for each of the first 4 subtests of the exam
and points for VR are doubled. Your SJT is also awarded from 0 to 60.
Per section Points

401-500 2
501-600 6
What about exams? 601-700 8
A Levels: AAA at A level including Biology and Chemistry 701-800 10
For GCSEs, a minimum of 6 GCSEs are needed at grade 7.
Your 8 highest GCSE subjects are scored with a max. score
801-900 12
of 32 (this is combined with your UCAT score):
Grade 9 = 4 points
Grade 8 = 3 points
Band 1 60
Grade 7 = 2 points
Grade 6 = 1 point and 0 points for anything less Band 2 45
GCSE resits aren't accepted. Resits for no more than 2 A Levels are considered as long as Band 3 20
you've completed your A Levels in the last 12 months, obtained at least ABB with at least
one A in Biology or Chemistry and you must achieve AAA after taking resits.
Band 4 0
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
23
University of
Liverpool
Liverpool's selection process pre-interview is in 2
stages:
Stage 1: Applications are ranked based on the results
of relevant admissions tests (UCAT for non-graduate
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applicants and GAMSAT for graduate applicants) applications made interviews given
Stage 2: Those with the most competitive admissions

test scores are assessed to determine which
20.6% 444
meet/exceed minimum academic criteria
Stage 1 & 2 are repeated until interviews are allocated

post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Personal statements and academic references aren't
routinely considered as part of the decision to invite
individuals to interview. The information relevant to a
Liverpool's interview format this personal statement is likely to be considered as part of the
year (2024 entry) is expected to be interview process.

Applicants may be required to complete an applicant on-line
semi-structured, with home form for extenuating circumstances etc. Consult the following
students being interviewed on page from the University of Liverpool's website:
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/medicine/study-with-
campus via MMI (Multiple Mini
us/undergraduate/admissions-information/
Interview) and international
applicants to be invited to an
online MMI.
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
The minimum UCAT score invited to
2021 interview was 2010, with the average

being 2646.
What About exams?

The minimum UCAT score invited to
At A Level, you need AAA including Chemistry together with either
Biology, Physics or Mathematics and a third academic subject. 2022 interview was 2070, with the average
being 2738.
A*AB is also accepted, but the A*A grades must include

Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or Maths.
At GCSE, at least 5 are needed at grade 6 including English 2023

Language, Maths and all 3 sciences. You must obtain a
minimum of 15 points from your 9 best GCSEs (where A*/A/7/8/9
= 2 points, and B/6 = 1 point) to be considered further.
Resits are only considered if ABB is achieved at first sitting and their offer is then higher
than AAA e.g. A*AA
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
24
University of
Manchester
The Statistics
What happens?
At Manchester, applicants are first screened
according to whether or not they meet the
standard entry requirements for the course.
Applicants who proceed to the next stage will be
2181 1248
judged according to the UCAT threshold for that
year's entry. If you meet the UCAT threshold, and
achieve Band 1 or 2 in the SJT, you are very likely to
be invited to interview. Band 3 applicants get less
priority, and Band 4 is not considered.
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post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Manchester does not routinely read the
The interview runs in an in person MMI
personal statement. Instead, they ask you to
format. In 2023 it was 5 stations, each 8
fill in a non-academic information form that
mins long with a 2 min gap. It is not
is like an expanded personal statement. In it,
intended to be a test of academic
they are looking for your experience in a
knowledge, but rather, to determine
caring role, hobbies and interests,
whether a candidate satisfies the non-
teamworking skills, motivation for medicine
academic criteria that Manchester have in
terms of values and behaviours expected of
and why you want to study at Manchester.
medical students. Examples of areas that
could be tested in your interview include
your ability to communicate, motivation for
medicine, previous caring experience, hot
topics alongside ethical issues.
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
The UCAT threshold for standard

2021 applicants was 2640, and for WP+ it
was 2500.
What about exams?

The UCAT threshold for standard
The standard A level offer is AAA including Chemistry or
was 2590.
Biology, and one of the following subjects from
Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics or
Further Mathematics The UCAT threshold for standard
was 2620.
Manchester require at least seven GCSEs at grade A (7)
or A* (8+). English Language, Mathematics and at least
two science subjects are required at a minimum of a
grade B (6). GCSE resits are allowed.
GCSE resits are allowed. A Level reists are allowed if minimum ABB is achieved at first
attempt. You're then required to achieve A*A*A on resit
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
25
Newcastle
University
The selection process at Newcastle first
involves screening for your academics, seeing
if you meet the minimum requirements. A
threshold UCAT score will then be set, and if
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you meet that then you will be invited to
interview. Candidates with an SJT Band of 4
will not be considered. Applicants meeting the
UCAT threshold will be emailed in batches and
invited to register for the interview! 66% 652
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work?
The personal statement is not
In the 2024 cycle the interviews will be in-person
considered in the selection process. It is
MMIs for Home applicants held on campus in
December and January. For international only reviewed at the end, at the stage
applicants, the interviews will be online panel before making offers to applicants to
interviews at the end of January/start of February.
ensure that there are not any reasons
Some of the areas that will be assessed are...
for concern.
Integrity
Communication
Empathy and self-awareness
Motivation to be a doctor
Compatibility with the programme
Teamwork and leadership
Resilience
The UCAT
The Interview
Year Scores
2020 The 2020 UCAT threshold was 2730
What about exams?

Newcastle require grades of AAA excluding General
2021 The 2021 UCAT threshold was 2820
Studies, Use of Mathematics, World Development,
Communication and Culture and Critical Thinking.
GCSEs are not considered. 2022 The 2022 UCAT threshold was 2850
Newcastle accept resits provided the subject is retaken no more than once and the
grade achieved is 1 grade higher than our standrd offer (e.g. A* instead of A)
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
26
Norwich
Medical School
UEA's course is student-centred and focuses on
relating learning to reality by using scenarios
and clinical problems. 1587 576
UEA ranks every students UCAT for those who applications made interviews given
meet the GCSE and A level requirements. After
interview they rank on a combination of UCAT
and Interview score to determine the offers. SJT
band is used as part of the interview score. 66% 378
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work?
There is no scoring attributed to the personal
Norwich hold in person MMIs and look for: statement, but it will be checked to see that
An acceptable approach to decision- the applicant wants to study Medicine. There
making when given incomplete or is also no scoring attributed to the reference.
conflicting information If invited to interview, applicants are asked for
The ability to learn and work effectively two examples of work experience which will
in partnership form the basis of interview questions.
A caring and supportive attitude
An empathetic and caring approach
Insight into Medicine as a career and
personal suitability for the profession
Honesty and integrity
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
Minimum score: 1970

2021 Average score: 2700
What about exams?

Minimum score: 1890
A levels: AAA including Biology/Human Biology or 2022 Average score: 2726
Chemistry.
Six GCSEs at grade 7/A or above, including
Mathematics and either two science subjects (Biology, 2023
Chemistry or Physics)
English Language is required at a 6/B grade at GCSE.
A level resits are accepted, provided applicants achieved ABB/AAC or higher in their first
sitting. GCSE resits are accepted.
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
27
University of
Nottingham
Nottingham do not use your A levels
(achieved or predicted) in their assessment.
The interview decision is made by combining
GCSEs and UCAT score. This is ranked to give 1923 1333
you a mark out of 152. From data
extrapolation, we predict 120 points or above
will make a competitive application. Students
with Band 3/4 will be much less likely to
receive an interview with this new system. 44% 588
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
The personal statement is not used as part of
How does it work? the selection process for interview. They do
not score the personal statement, but it will
For 2023 entry, all interviews are likely to be
be assessed alongside the UCAS School
online using Microsoft Teams.
reference after interview and before offers
The interview is designed to assess the
are made. This is to ensure your suitability to
personal qualities usually considered
a career in Medicine and to check for any red
important for the practice of medicine. You'll
flags in your application.
be expected to have:
good communication and listening skills,
an understanding of professional issues
such as teamwork
respect for patients and the contribution
of those working in professions allied to The UCAT...
medicine.
From 2022, Nottingham is implementing a system where you're
awarded 2-12 points for each of the first 4 subtests of the exam and
points for VR are doubled. Your SJT is also awarded from 0 to 60.
The Interview
Per section Points
401-500 2
501-600 6
601-700 8
A Levels: AAA at A level including Biology and Chemistry 801-900 12

Your 8 highest GCSE subjects are scored with a max.
score of 32 (this is combined with your UCAT score): Band 1 60
Grade 9 = 4 points
Grade 8 = 3 points Band 2 45
Grade 7 = 2 points
Band 3 20
Grade 6 = 1 point and 0 points for anything less
GCSE resits aren't accepted. Resits for no more than 2 A Levels are considered as long as Band 4 0
you've completed your A Levels in the last 12 months, obtained at least ABB with at least
one A in Biology or Chemistry and you must achieve AAA after taking resits.
2020 Average: 2710
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
28
University of
Oxford
The Statistics (2022)
What happens?
Oxford’s six-year traditional Medicine course
consists of practicals, lectures and tutorials
and provides students with the understanding
needed to enter clinical Medicine.
1864 -
Oxford have outlined their shortlisting process
outlining the importance of BMAT and GCSE at:
https://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine/
pre-clinical/statistics 9% 161
offer rate offers awarded
The Personal
Statement
How does it work?
Important?
Oxford carefully read the statement, using it
Oxford have 2 different panel interviews at
to ask you questions at interview, but it isn't
different colleges held over a 2 day period
formally scored. If you are not shortlisted
typically with a practicing clinician and two
based on GCSE/BMAT scores, they may turn
academics - can vary from college to college.
to your personal assessment as a final tool.
You will take part in mini-tutorials where you Tips to write the statement can be found at:
will engage with interviewers to solve a https://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine
problem (usually scientific). Other themes /pre-clinical/applying/ps
include work experience, data analysis, NHS
hot topics, medical ethics and your
motivation for medicine. They seek evidence
of capacity to sustain intense work and
values aligning with the NHS constitution.
The BMAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
The average score to receive an

2021 interview for Section 1 was 6.3, 6.1 for
Section 2 and 3.5 for Section 3
What about exams?

A levels: A*AA in Chemistry and at least one of Biology, 2022 interview for Section 1 was 6.2, 5.9 for
Section 2 and 3.4 for Section 3
Physics or Mathematics. The third A level is not given
preference, but must not be Critical Thinking or General
Studies
2023
GCSE: There are no formal GCSE requirements, but
Oxford applicants are expected to have an A* ratio of
Note: average BMAT scores can vary between different colleges
90% or higher to stand a realistic shot of obtaining an
interview.
Resits are accepted under extenuating circumstances
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
29
University of
Plymouth
Plymouth’s five-year integrated Medicine
course follows a curriculum that’s structured
around the human life cycle. Students gain the
knowledge to become a doctor in a world with 2420 708
constantly evolving healthcare. applications made interviews given
The admissions team consider applicants for

interview based on relevant academic
24% 170
qualifications (UCAT, GCSE and A level
achieved/predicted grades).
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Plymouth do not take account of the personal
Plymouth's interviews will be online MMI - 4 statement in the selection process. They do
stations and 50 minutes overall. They place still expect you to gear the statement
a great emphasis on NHS core values and towards Medicine however. It is suggested to
they want to see if you can demonstrate include your motivations for pursuing
your skillset at interview and how this aligns medicine, your strengths and personal
with what is needed from a healthcare interests and any relevant work experience or
professional. Skills that will impress at volunteering you've done.
interview are good communication,
reflectiveness, knowing your strengths and
limits and an impression that you have a
suitable approach to life.
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
Minimum score: 2340

2021 Average score: 2580
What about exams?
A Levels: Typical offer is A*AA-AAA including A in Biology and Minimum score: 2400 B4
2022 Average score: 2581 B2
a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or
Psychology. Your third A level can be from any subject area
except General Studies. Minimum score: 2680 B4
GCSE: Applicants need to achieve grade 4 in 7 subjects at
2023 Average score: 2727 B2
lease including English Language, Mathematics and two
science subjects (either the double award or two from the
triple award).
Resits accepted if the first sitting you get ABB. If you don’t get it, you must resit until you
get the suitable grades. All A Levels must be completed in no more than 3 years of study
The Exams...
MEDOLOGY
30
Queen's
Belfast
Queen’s Belfast’s offers an integrated, system-
based programme with various teaching
styles and cadaveric dissection.
They first assess your cognitive ability through
- -
your academic performance (GCSEs) and
UCAT... This combines to give you a maximum
score out of 42. In 2022, 37 points+ was the
threshold for interview.
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post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work?
Personal statements are not scored as part of
The interviews take the form of MMIs the selection process. You should state
designed to test key non-cognitive explicitly outline Medicine as your career
competencies for Medicine: evidence commitment and motivation for
Empathy this through work experience in a clinical
Problem solving setting, attending medical conferences,
Moral reasoning doing voluntary work and participating in
Communication skills activities in or out of school to develop skills.
On their website you can access sample

interview questions to give you an insight
into what you might be tasked with in your
own interview!
The UCAT...
The Interview UCAT score Points

1200-1899 0
1900-2099 1
2100-2299 2
2300-2499 3

2700-2899 5
A Levels: AAA at A level + A in 4th AS level/A in EPQ OR
A*AA at A level in Chemistry or Biology OR A*AA at A- 2900-3600 6
level including Chemistry and either Maths or Physics
and AS level grade B in Biology
GCSE: Minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE Maths, English and
Physics. Your top 9 GCSEs are individually given points.
Grade 9 = 4 points, 7 and 8 = 3 points, 6 = 2 points, 4
and 5 = 1 point to form an overall mark for GCSEs
The Exams...
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University of
Sheffield
The University of Sheffield has a transparent,
evidence-based admissions policy. Firstly,
applications are screened to see whether the
applicant meets the academic and UCAT
1880 935
thresholds for entry. Then, applicants are
ranked according to their UCAT score, and
approximately 1150 home students are invited
to interview.
69% 645
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? Sheffield don't strictly use the personal
Sheffield conducts MMI's consisting of 8 statement as part of the application,
stations. Sheffield is unique, as it provided however do require one obviously! Make
students with the interview questions prior sure you work hard on your personal
to the interviews, so that students can statement, because the work will feed into
prepare beforehand. Topics tested vary your interviews, as the skills needed for both
from work experience and volunteering, to are the same!
the knowledge of the GMC. Your UCAT SJT
score will also be used as a 'virtual
station'. After interview, everything is a
level playing field and UCAT/GCSE's wont
be used.
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
2740 was the lowest accepted score

2021 for Home/EU students
What about exams?

Sheffield look for AAA at A level, or AAB if you get an A/A* in 2022 2780 was the lowest accepted score
for Home/EU students
your EPQ! Chemistry and another science must be A though!
Sheffield also look for at least 5 subjects at grade 7, with 6's
in English Language and maths! Other than that, Sheffield
2023
2850 was the lowest accepted score
for Home/EU students
don't really use GCSE's to compare you with other
applicants!
A Level Resits are accepted. They accept GCSE resits. Any and all GCSE resits must be taken in
the same sitting (unlike first sittings), and only one resit per GCSE is permitted. Only those
GCSEs that do not meet the above entry requirements need to be retaken
The Exams...
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University of
Southampton
Southampton’s five-year Medicine course is
has been taught for over 40 years and is split
into four phases. Their selection process has a
set of phases where applicants are: 1793 846
1. Ranked by UCAT score
2. Pre-screened against academic criteria
3. Call to selection day
-% -
4. Selection day score + UCAT combined to
decide whether offer is made
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work?
The personal statement is used at the
Southampton refer to their interviews as a
interview, during the panel interview. It is not
series of 'Selection Days' which consist of a
used to differentiate between applicants. It is
panel interview and a group task. You are
recommended to discuss your motivations
usually given 1-2 weeks notice beforehand.
for medicine, skill development via
You must that you:
community work and volunteering, relevant
are self-motivated and resilient experience in healthcare or other settings
have reflected on life experiences (work, that demonstrate all-roundedness.
employment and personal experiences)
can communicate effectively
can interact successfully with others
understand the values of the NHS
consitution
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
2020
What about exams? Minimum score

A Levels: AAA including A level Biology and one 2021 2680
additional science (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology,
Sociology, Environmental Studies or Geography) Minimum score
2022 2750
GCSE: 7 subjects at grade 6 or above, including
English Language, Mathematics and either Biology
and Chemistry / Combined Science
The Exams...
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University of
St. Andrews
The selection process for Medicine
involves an assessment of academic
performance, personal statement and 988 453
UCAT scores. Applicants meeting the applications made interviews given
minimum entry requirements will be
ranked on the basis of their UCAT global
score, and those ranked in the top 400 or
so will be given an interview. 86% 390
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
How does it work?
Important?
The personal statement and reference are
Invitations to attend an interview will be
assessed as part of the assessment of all
emailed to applicants at various times from
applicants' portfolio to be considered for
November up to March. Interviews usually take
place on dates in late November and early
interview. Generally St Andrews will look for a
December and then in the following January, relevant, medically related work experience.
February and early March. This should be backed up by a positive
For 2023 entry, interviews are planned to be teacher reference.
held both online using Microsoft Teams and
in-person in St Andrews. Applicants who are
Home for fee purposes will be invited to attend
an in-person interview, and all other
applicants will be invited to attend an online
interview.
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
2021
What about exams? The average UCAT invited to
A Levels: Minimum AAA. Must include Chemistry and one of 2022 interview was 2790, the
minimum was 2330
Biology, Maths or Physics in addition to a third subject. To be
considered with AAB you must reside in the lowest 40%
deprived areas in UK or be a young carer or looked after as a 2023
result of local authority order.
GCSE: 5 subjects at grade 7. Applicants with achieved A levels

may be considered with less than five A grades at GCSE.
GCSE resits are accepted. A level resits considered in extenuating circumstances where
the achieved grades first time around were borderline (one grade below required)
The Exams...
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St. George's
Each applicant that meets their entry
criteria is ranked by their UCAT score.
There is a yearly cut-off to receive an 2571 752
interview and applicants must score 500 applications made interviews given
in each subsection of the test to receive
an interview. You must also meet the
minimum academic criteria.
44% 332
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
How does it work?
Important?
Personal statements are read to ensure
SGUL uses 6 short MMIs, each station lasting applicants have a genuine interest and good
4 minutes. motivation to study Medicine. It is used to
gather information on how applicants can be
The following link to their website offers tools
assisted, for example if they declare a
to prepare for the interview based on
disability. Otherwise, personal statements are
previous questions, common station themes,
not marked or used elsewhere in the
what to do and what not to do in your
admissions process.
interview and the topics worth researching:
https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/undergraduat
e-study/how-to-apply/multiple-mini-
interview-mmis
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
Minimum score
2021 2620
What About exams?
A Levels: AAA including Chemistry and Biology Minimum score
2022 2710
although conditional offers can be A*AA. They do not
allow A level resit applicants
Minimum score
2023 2630
GCSE: 5 subjects at grade 6 or above including English
Language, Maths and Science - double or triple award
GCSE resits are accepted. A Level Resits are accepted in extenuating circumstances
The Exams...
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University of
Sunderland
The selection process is as follows:
Applicant has been academically shortlisted,
and has the potential to meet or has already
met our grade requirements
631 486
Applicant meets UCAT requirements
Applicant has completed interview selection
tool and meets criteria for interview based
on score (this threshold is determined every
year) 35% 169
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Sunderland conducts MMIs examining a There is no mention of using the
range of skills and aptitudes. These will be in personal statement in their selection
a traditional 1:1 short station format: process on their website. Sunderland
Motivation for medicine used to have a roles and responsibilities
Empathy and insight form but this has been replaced by the
Responsibilities & challenges of a doctor
'interview selection tool'
Awareness of ethical issues in health
Resilience
Comprehension
Effective communication
You will also complete a 40 minute online

numeracy test before the interview.
The UCAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
Medical school
Note established in 2019
What about exams? The lowest score invited to
A Levels: Grades of AAA including Biology or Chemistry 2021 interview was
2280 (2300 in 2020)
and another science subject from Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Maths, Further, Maths and Statistics.
The average score invited to
GCSE: 5 subjects at grade 7 with a minimum of 6 in Maths,

2022 interview was 2560 B2, the
lowest was 2280 B3
English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
UCAT SJT: Do not accept Band 4.
A Level resits are accepted where an applicant is given AAB and are required to only
resit the B subject
The Exams...
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University
College London
UCL’s Medicine six-year degree equips students
with the knowledge to practise patient-centred
Medicine in a continuously modern world. Each
year, students take on several compulsory core
3560 817
modules. After screening applicants to meet the
minimum academic requirements, only BMAT is
used to shortlist applicants for interview. A
58% 474
minimum of 4.0 is needed in sections 1 and 2,
and a minimum of 2.5B in section 3.
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
How does it work?
Important?
UCL expects MMIs to run on campus in 2023 - For applications received for 2023 entry
onwards, the personal statement will no
up to 8 stations, each 5 mins, with 2-3
longer be used as part of the selection
questions per station. Assessment at
procedure. BMAT scores will be used alone.
interview assesses the following topics:
However the university encourages applicants
Academic curiosity and interest in to still use the opportunity of writing the PS to
healthcare think reflectively about their skills and
Motivation & understanding of medicine experiences.
Problem solving and reasoning ability
Professional attitudes and values
Soft skills, team work, leadership,
resilience and individual strengths
Communication skills (verbal, listening
skills and eye contact) The BMAT...
The Interview
Year Scores

Section 2 and 3.4A for Section 3
What about exams? The average score to receive an

A Levels: A*AA including A*A in Chemistry and Biology, either order. 2022 interview for Section 1 was 5.8, 5.8 for
They do not accept qualification resits including re-starting Year 12.
3rd subject is student's choice but should not be General Studies or
Critical Thinking. The average score to receive an
GCSE: All candidates must achieve a grade 6 in both English
Language and Mathematics. Candidates may re-sit GCSE subjects
in order to meet the requirements.
GCSE resits are accepted. Three A-levels are required to be studied at the same time
(which must be completed within two years), for which the exams must be sat at the same
time. They do not accept A Level re-sits, including re-starting Year 12.
The Exams...
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UCLAN...
UCLAN's selection process is that all
applications are first read to see if they
meet the minimum academic 1634 707
requirements. Then the application is applications made interviews given
given an academic score to see whether
it can be moved onto the next stage. They
then use UCAT to rank students to decide
who will be invited to interview 45% 316
post-interview
The Personal
Statement
Important?
How does it work? The personal statement, academic reference
UCLan has an 8 station MMI interview which and transferable skills statement are scored
tests the following topics: to assess your eligibility for an interview.
Intellectual curiosity and potential UCLan advises you to share your: reasons for
Motivation for a career in medicine applying to study MBBS, understanding of the
Awareness of medical news and issues role of a doctor, personal skills, health-
related/caring shadowing or volunteering
Expression of arguments
and reflective abilities
Attributes of a good doctor
Personal strengths and weaknesses
Interactive abilities
Communication skills
Honesty and integrity, amongst other
healthcare principles
UCAT/BMAT...
The Interview
Year Scores
2020 Not Required.
What about exams?

A Levels: AAA including Chemistry and another science 2021 Not Required.
subject
You must also show evidence of sustained academic

achievement with broad study of Science, English and 2022 Not Required.
Maths up to 16, for example through GCSEs
For graduates: Hons degree in any Science or Health Note: UCLAN has very limited spaces for applicants who are
related Degree at Grade 2:1 with a year proof of experience
not international or living in the North West
A Level resits are accepted but the A Level resits must have all been done in 1 sitting
The Exams...
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Thank You!
Time to chill!
Congratulations on ploughing through the entire guide! As
well as having a much better idea of the right medical
schools for you to apply to, we hope that any anxiety that
you might have had is now totally eased!
Give yourself a pat on the back...

You've battled through your first year of A Levels,
UCAT, personal statement, work experience and
everything else! Once you've sent your application
off, take some time off to relax before the final
stretch - you'll need it!
As always, DM us on Instagram @medologyx if

you've got any questions :)
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We've done all the research into medical school

2 Aberdeen 14 Glasgow 27 Norwich

3 Anglia Ruskin 15 Hull York 28 Nottingham

4 Aston 16 Imperial 29 Oxford

5 Barts 17 Keele 30 Plymouth

6 Brighton & Sussex 18 Kent & Medway 31 Queen's Belfast

7 Bristol 19 Kings 32 Sheffield

8 Cambridge 20 Lancaster 33 Southampton

9 Cardiff 21 Leeds 34 St Andrew's

10 Dundee 22 Leicester 35 St George's

11 Edinburgh 23 Lincoln 36 Sunderland

12 Edge Hill 24 Liverpool 37 UCL

Even if a university doesn't use the

The interview is basically a verbal account

Most of the statistics we've shown for

Offers will be made to those who achieve the

2370 was the lowest score considered

What about exams?

Resits are generally not accepted, unless extenuating circumstances apply

2370 Band 3 was the minimum UCAT

English Language, Maths and two science subjects.

The Interview Year Scores

The minimum UCAT for Home/EU

What about exams? 2022

The normal requirement is a minimum of six GCSEs/IGCSEs at grade B/grade 6 or

A Level Resits are accepted.

The minimum score for an applicant

What about exams? The minimum score for an applicant

All eligible candidates must have Biology, Chemistry, English Language or

The BMAT is scored out of 37 (9 marks for section 1, 18

The Interview without contextual data was 21.4/37 and

What about exams?

You must have obtained at least a 6 in English Language or Literature,

Resit applicants are considered- normally applicants who slipped a grade in 1

The threshold score to be invited to

What about exams?

A Level Resits are accepted.

The Exams... MEDOLOGY

Resits are generally only accepted if extenuating circumstances apply

Motivation for medicine

The average score considered for

What about exams?

minimum of 9 GCSEs at B/6 Grade (including Maths, English Language and

The average score considered for

What about exams?

The Interview Year Scores

The average score considered for

What about exams? The average score considered for

Chem, Biology, English and Maths. At Nat 5, the best 6 grades

Resits are not accepted

The lowest UCAT invited to interview

What about exams?

You need at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 6/B or above,

There will be five stations, each lasting 5

The average UCAT score of

What about exams?

The typical offer is AAA at A Level, with Biology and Chemistry

At GCSE, you need a 4/C in English Language in order to be

2620 was the lowest score considered for

What about exams? 2690 was the lowest score considered

another science as a requirement. If you're a Scottish

In addition to this, you receive up to 10 points for

AAB is also accepted, but the AA grades must include