👇🏻 Quick Links for Medicine

• UCAT Requirements by Medical School (2026 Entry)
• Medical Schools Accepting Lower UCAT Scores (2026 Entry)
• Options for SJT Band 4 Applicants (2026 Entry)
• 2025 UCAT Score Breakdown
• UCAT Score Comparison Tool (2025 to 2024)

👇🏻 Quick Links for Dentistry

• UCAT Criteria by Dental School (2026 Entry)
• Dental Schools Accepting Lower UCAT Scores (2026 Entry)
• Overview of Dental School Requirements
• 2025 UCAT Score Overview
• UCAT Score Converter: 2025 to 2024

✅ Why Do UCAT Cut-Off Scores Matter?

This resource is designed to guide applicants selecting Medical or Dental Schools in the UK for 2026 entry, based on their 2025 UCAT performance. It provides clarity on which courses require UCAT and how your score will impact your chances of getting shortlisted for interviews.

✅ A Quick Note From Us

This UCAT University Guide aims to support your decision-making by outlining how individual universities consider UCAT scores. We regularly update the content to reflect the latest available data for 2026 entry, but we strongly encourage you to verify details directly on each university’s official site. While we strive for accuracy, we are not liable for any inaccuracies. Please contact us if you spot something that needs correcting—we truly appreciate the feedback!

✅ How Do Universities Use UCAT Scores?

Each institution adopts its own approach when incorporating UCAT scores into their selection process. Typically, universities fall into one of three categories:

1. Cut-off Thresholds: Applicants must meet minimum section or overall scores (often alongside other criteria like GCSEs or contextual data).
2. Top Score Shortlisting: The highest UCAT scorers are automatically invited to interview.
3. Holistic Use: The UCAT score is just one part of a broader evaluation that includes academic records, personal statements, and references.

Explore how individual universities apply these strategies by reviewing the full UCAT usage list.

✅ Extra Resources

Make sure to also check our complete UK Medical School Application Guide for more details on each university’s selection process, how they use UCAT, and what they prioritize in interviews.

Some universities do apply minimum thresholds (sometimes referred to as “cut-off scores”) for 2026 entry—these are listed below. All UKCAT-participating medical schools have published their own policies explaining how UCAT scores are considered in the admissions process.

Note: There is no universal minimum UCAT score required for medicine. Each university sets its own standards.

👉 Where Can I Apply With a Lower UCAT Score?

To see a list of universities that are more lenient with UCAT scores, [click here].

⚠️ Final Reminder

Always refer to the official university websites for the most current and accurate information on entry requirements, UCAT thresholds, and selection criteria.

UCAT Score Conversion Tool (2025 to 2024 Equivalents – Scale of 2700 to 3600)

Need to compare your 2025 UCAT score (out of 2700) with the older 2024 scoring scale (out of 3600), or vice versa?

This tool is designed for that purpose — allowing quick conversion between the two scoring systems using official 2024 decile statistics and a monotonic interpolation method. This gives you a general idea of how your 2025 results might stack up against prior years and can help shape your application strategy.

🔧 How to Use the Score Converter:

• Input your UCAT score (either out of 2700 or out of 3600) into the relevant field.
• The system will then display:
  • Your equivalent score on the other scale
  • An approximate 2024 decile ranking (1st decile = top 10%)

UCAT Cut-Off Scores for Medical Schools in 2025 (for 2026 Entry)

🔍 University of Aberdeen – A100 Medicine Programme

📊 UCAT Score Thresholds (Minimums for Interview Invitations)

For Scottish Applicants:

• 2023: Avg invited – 2670 (school leavers), 2630 (graduates)
• 2022: 2440 (both groups); Avg – 2670 (school leavers), 2660 (graduates)
• 2021: 2370 (school leavers), 2630 (graduates)

For Rest of UK (RUK) Applicants:

• 2024: 2440 (non-WP)
• 2023: 2500 (non-WP); Avg – 2760 (school leavers), 2660 (graduates)
• 2022: 2580; Avg – 2850 (school leavers), 2720 (graduates)
• 2021: 2650 (school leavers), 2620 (graduates)

For International Applicants:

• 2024: 2700
• 2023: 2700 (school leavers)
• 2022: 2570; Avg – 2640 (school leavers), 2910 (graduates)
• 2021: 2600 (school leavers), 2630 (graduates)

📌 Average Scores of Those Invited:

• 2024: 2700 (RUK school leavers & International non-school leavers)
• 2023: 2760 (RUK), 2800 (International)

📋 Aberdeen Entry Criteria for 2026 Entry

Applications are scored based on:

• Academic Grades (30%) – Focus is only on A-level predictions or achieved grades. GCSEs are not included.
• UCAT (20%) – Situational Judgement Test (SJT) not included in scoring.
• Combined scores from academics and UCAT are ranked, and the top applicants are selected for interview.
• Interview Performance (50%) then adds to the pre-interview score.

⚠️ Applicants with SJT Band 4 are usually not considered, unless used for tiebreaking.

🧑‍🎓 Aberdeen Medicine Places (2026 Entry)

• Scottish Students: 254
• RUK Students: 25
• International Students: 19

💬 Extras:

• Personal Statement support: 5⭐ rated
• Mock Interview Coaching (Panel/MMI): Tailored to Aberdeen, 5⭐ rated

📈 Post-Interview Offer Rate (RUK, Non-WP, Home Applicants): 48%

UCAT at Anglia Ruskin Medical School (2025)

🎯 UCAT Score Use at Anglia Ruskin (2024 Entry for 2025 Admission)

• No strict UCAT score threshold.
• Applicants are ranked by UCAT score and shortlisted accordingly.

📉 Minimum UCAT Scores for Interview (UK Students)

• 2024 Entry: 2660 (RUK), 2600 (East of England), 2480 (Essex)
• 2023 Entry: 2640 (RUK), 2570 (local)
• 2022 Entry: 2590
• 2021 Entry: 2370 (Avg = 2595)
• 2020 Entry: 2430 (Avg = 2606)
• 2019 Entry: 2440 (Avg = 2612)

📊 Average UCAT Scores for Interview (UK Students)

• 2023: 2778
• 2022: 2748
• 2021: 2612
• 2020: 2605

✅ Minimum UCAT Scores Offered a Place (UK Students)

• 2022: 2590
• 2021: 2380
• 2020: 2410

📈 Average UCAT Scores Offered a Place (UK Students)

• 2022: 2745
• 2021: 2613
• 2020: 2605

🎓 Graduate Applicant Scores (Interview Stage)

• 2021: 2410 (Avg = 2580)
• 2020: 2530 (Avg = 2651)
• 2019: 2590 (Avg = 2691)

⚠️ SJT Band 4 applicants are automatically rejected.

🏛️ Anglia Ruskin Selection Phases

Phase 1 – Academic Screening:
Checks for minimum A-level (or equivalent) entry standards.

Phase 2 – Shortlisting:
Applicants meeting entry requirements (typically AAA predicted, or ABB for WAMS applicants) are ranked by UCAT score.
Extra points are awarded to those who lived or studied in:

• East of England
• Essex (additional bonus points)

Phase 3 – Interview:
MMI format. Post-interview outcomes are released via UCAS. All offers are conditional on satisfactory DBS and health checks.

📝 Note: Living/studying in East of England or Essex prior to application boosts your ranking.

💬 Extras:

• Personal Statement help: 5⭐ rated
• One-to-One Interview Practice (MMI & Panel): Anglia Ruskin-specific, 5⭐ rated

📈 Post-Interview Offer Rate (RUK, Non-WP, Home Applicants): 49% (2023)

University of Aston – UCAT Overview

How Aston Considers the UCAT

Aston Medical School does not set a fixed UCAT cut-off. Instead, the UCAT is weighed alongside academic performance as part of their overall shortlisting process.

• Application Scoring:
  • Academics: 24 points
  • UCAT: 12 points
  • Total: 36 points

Previous Cut-Off Thresholds:

• 2023 Entry (Non-WP): 31.5/36 required to receive an interview invitation

UCAT Score to Points Conversion (Max: 12 Points)

Academic Score Calculation

If A-Levels are pending:

• Six best GCSEs are scored (Max: 24 points)
  • 9/8/A*: 4 points
  • 7/A: 3 points
  • 6/B: 2 points
  • 5/4/C: 1 point
• Previous Cycle (2022 Entry):
  • Lowest academic score to receive an interview: 22
  • Average: 23
  • Highest: 24

If A-Levels already completed:

• Six best GCSEs (Max: 12 points)
  • 9/8/7/A*/A: 2 points
  • 6/B: 1 point
  • 5/4/C or below: 0 points
• Top three A-Level grades (Max: 12 points)
  • A*/A: 4 points each

UCAT Score Data for Aston

Minimum UCAT Score Invited to Interview

• 2024: 2600 (Home, Non-WP)
• 2023: 2610 (Non-WP), 2450 (International)
• 2022: 2380 (Home), 2450 (WP), 2050 (International)
• 2021–2020: 2110–2150 (likely WP candidates)

Average UCAT Scores Invited to Interview

• 2024: 2502 (Home)
• 2023: 2788 (Home), 2625 (International)
• 2022: 2631 (Home), 2657 (WP), 2496 (International)

Minimum UCAT Scores with Offers Made

• 2022: 2380 (Home), 2450 (WP), 2210 (International)

Average UCAT Scores with Offers Made

• 2023: 2821 (Home)
• 2022: 2661 (Home), 2655 (WP), 2525 (International)

SJT is not considered except for borderline cases.

Aston Interview & Final Selection Process

Applicants are shortlisted using the combined UCAT and academic score.
Top applicants are invited for MMIs (Multiple Mini Interviews).

Final Score Breakdown:

• Academics: 50%
• UCAT: 25%
• Interview: 25%

Applicants are ranked within their category: Home (WP & Non-WP) and International.

• Aston reserves ~40% of UK seats for WP students.

Offer Rate (Post-Interview for Home, Non-WP):

• ~74%

Bangor University – UCAT Overview

How Bangor Uses the UCAT

As a newer programme, Bangor doesn’t have historical UCAT cut-offs. The test is part of the evaluation process alongside personal statements and interviews. However, there’s no official UCAT threshold.

• No historic score data is available yet.

Offer Rate (Post-Interview for Home, Non-WP):

• [Data not currently published]

Barts and The London (Queen Mary) – UCAT Overview

General Admissions Information

Applicants usually require a high UCAT score to secure an interview.

Lowest UCAT Scores Invited to Interview

• 2024: 2620 (Home), 2950 (International)
• 2023: 2720 (Home), 2870 (International), 2940 (Graduate, possibly 2770 in another source)

Applicants below the 4th UCAT decile will not be interviewed.
SJT Band 4 = automatic rejection.

Graduate Thresholds (2023)

• 1st Class Degree: Minimum UCAT = 2820
• 2:1 Degree: Minimum UCAT = 3210

Offer-Making Process

Once applicants reach the interview stage, offers are based on:

• Interview score
• SJT score (adds bonus points):
  • Band 1 = +2
  • Band 2 = +1
  • Bands 3 or 4 = 0

Note:

• GCSEs are not used in the selection process.
• A-Level predictions or UCAS Tariff points (excluding EPQ/music) may be considered.

Selection Model

• Interview score
• UCAT
• SJT
• Possibly UCAS Tariff (excluding extra qualifications)

Offer Rate (Post-Interview for Home, Non-WP):

• ~57%

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How Is the UCAT Considered by Birmingham?

UCAT Threshold for 2024 (for 2025 Entry):
Applicants required a UCAT score of at least 2700.

Birmingham doesn’t have a fixed UCAT cut-off. Instead, UCAT scores are grouped into deciles and converted into application points. The highest-scoring decile generally begins around 2950.

Application Scoring Breakdown:

• GCSEs: 45%
• UCAT: 40%
• Contextual factors: 15%

Cut-off Scores – 2023 Entry:

• GCSE Score: Non-contextual – 3.75 | Contextual – 3.00
• Overall Score Required: Non-contextual – 8.125 | Contextual – 8.067
• Minimum GCSE Score Considered: Non-contextual – 4.125 | Contextual – 3.0
• Typical GCSE Median: 4.5 for both standard and contextual applicants
• International Entry: Requires predicted grades equivalent to A*AA

Cut-off Scores – 2024 Entry:

• GCSE Score:
  • Standard: Min 3.938 | Median 4.5 | Mean 4.45
  • Contextual: Min 2.25 | Median 4.5 | Mean 4.275
• Total Score (Application):
  • Standard: Min 7.24 | Median 8.5 | Mean 8.31
  • Contextual: Min 7.236 | Median 8.667 | Mean 8.782
• International Entry: Ranked solely by UCAT; requires predicted A*AA

Situational Judgement Test (SJT) Impact on Interview Score:

• Band 1: 3 points
• Band 2: 2 points
• Band 3: 1 point
• Band 4: 0 points

UCAT Scores for Birmingham Interviews

Lowest UCAT Scores Invited for Interview

• 2024:
  • Standard: 2700
  • Contextual: 2450
  • International: 2860
• 2023:
  • Standard: 2880
  • Contextual: 2500
  • International: 2960
• 2022: Standard – 2850 | Contextual – 2360
• 2021: 2690

Median UCAT Scores at Interview Stage

• 2024:
  • Standard: 2950
  • Contextual: 2770
  • International: 2860
• 2023:
  • Standard: 3000
  • Contextual: 2770
• Previous years: 2022 – 2670 | 2021 – 2720 | 2020 – 2650

Average UCAT Scores for Interviewees

• 2024:
  • Standard: 2977
  • Contextual: 2792
• 2023:
  • Non-guaranteed: 2873
  • International: 3079
• 2022: 2811
• 2021: 2822

Lowest UCAT Scores That Received Offers (International)

• 2023: 2960
• 2022: 2880
• 2021: 2820

Average UCAT Scores for Offer Holders (International):

• 2023: 3079
• 2022: Home – 2831 | International – 2952
• 2021: Home – 2843 | International – 2955

Birmingham Selection Criteria for 2023 Entry

Applications are evaluated using a composite score derived from:

• Academic performance (GCSEs) – 45%
• UCAT score – 40%
• Contextual data – 15%

The personal statement is not scored, but applicants should still demonstrate motivation for medicine.

Academic Scoring Details (GCSE):

Seven subjects are assessed:

• Mandatory: English Language and Literature, Maths (or methods/applications), Biology, Chemistry (or Dual Science)
• Plus 2 other subjects of choice

Scoring for core subjects:

• Grade 8/9 or A* = 4 points
• Grade 7 or A = 2 points
• Grade 6 or B = 1 point

Scoring for additional subjects:

• 8/9 or A* = 2 points
• Grades below = 0 points

Total GCSE score is normalised to a maximum of 4.5.

UCAT Scoring

UCAT scores are ranked into deciles, with each decile assigned a corresponding score (up to 4.0). These decile boundaries change annually.

SJT scores are not part of this calculation but are used during interview scoring.

Contextual Criteria

Applicants receive contextual consideration if they:

• Attended a designated contextual school
• Were eligible for free school meals

Birmingham also incorporates POLAR4 data into contextual evaluation. You can check your POLAR4 status using the OFS Postcode Lookup.

Interviews

Applicants are invited for interview based on their overall application score (max 10). If necessary, UCAT Verbal Reasoning is used as a tie-breaker.

Expected Interviews (Standard): Over 1,100

Admissions Data 2022–2023:

• Standard Route: 900 applied | 299 interviewed | 254 offers
• Graduate Entry: 130 applied | 30 interviewed | 20 offers
• Contextual Route: 989 applied | 517 interviewed | 365 offers
• Widening Participation: 280 applied | 229 interviewed | 142 offers

Places Available (2023 Entry):

• Home students: 372
• International: 28

Home Offer Rate Post-Interview (2023): 85%

UCAT at Brighton and Sussex Medical School – 2025 Entry

UCAT Use at BSMS

2024 Entry was the first year BSMS transitioned from BMAT to UCAT, so no previous cut-off data exists.

The required score is currently uncertain but may be slightly above average.

SJT Band 4 applicants are automatically rejected.

Admissions Data – International Applicants

• 2023 Entry: 313 applicants | 57 interviewed | 31 offers

UKWPMED (Widening Participation) – Guaranteed Interview Data

• 2024 Entry: 17 applied | 17 interviewed | 10 offers
• 2023 Entry: 7 applied | 7 interviewed | 6 offers

Home Offer Rate Post-Interview (2024): 56%
International Offer Rate (2024): 31%

UCAT at University of Bristol Medical School – 2025 Entry

Bristol’s Approach to UCAT

UCAT scores are the sole factor used to invite applicants to interview.
Academic qualifications are just minimum thresholds.

Applicants are ranked purely by UCAT total score.

UCAT Scores Invited for Interview:

• 2024 Entry:
  • Home: 2940
  • International: 2960
• 2023 Entry:
  • Home: 2910
  • International: 2960
  • Contextual: 1890
• 2022 Entry:
  • Home: 2870
  • International: 2910
  • Contextual: 1790
• 2021 Entry:
  • Home: 2830
  • International: 2750
  • Contextual: 2020

Average UCAT Scores (Invited to Interview):

• 2023 Entry: Home – 2978 | International – 3022
• 2022 Entry: Home – 2948 | International – 3002
• 2021 Entry: Home – 2936 | International – 2998

Lowest UCAT Score That Received an Offer:

• 2023 Entry: 1910 (Home, likely Widening Participation)

Average UCAT Score for Offer Holders:

• 2023 Entry: Home – 2982 | International – 3018
• 2022 Entry: 2941

Bristol Admissions Process

Once applicants meet the academic threshold, UCAT alone determines interview selection (100% weighting).
Offers are then made based on interview performance only, not on UCAT or academics.

Bristol Admissions Data:

• 2023 Entry (Home): 1215 applications | 830 interviews | 595 offers
• 2022 Entry (Home): 1595 applications | 790 interviews | 395 offers

Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK – 2023): 71%

UCAT Requirements at Brunel Medical School – 2025 Entry

How Does Brunel Use the UCAT?

Brunel Medical School ranks applicants based on their UCAT scores. However, no historical cut-off has been published, and no official minimum UCAT threshold is set.

Interview Selection at Brunel

Candidates are shortlisted for interviews based on a mix of UCAT performance, academic achievements, personal statements, and references. The date of your interview does not impact your chances of receiving an offer.

• IELTS Requirement: Overall score of 7.0, with no section below 7.0.
• SJT Band 4: Automatically disqualified.

Candidates who haven’t taken the UCAT or GAMSAT may still apply, but interviews will depend on slot availability. If spaces remain, the admissions panel may assess these applicants using their academic credentials.

Applications Not Usually Considered If:

• Previously enrolled in any medicine course.
• Applying for a transfer from another medical or science degree.
• Previously attended a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) at Brunel.

Key Stats

• High volume of offers extended to international applicants (~240).
• UK applicants limited to 50 places.

UCAT Use at University of Cambridge – 2025 Entry

How Will Cambridge Consider the UCAT?

Cambridge is introducing UCAT for the first time, so no cut-off score data is available yet. However, applicants are expected to perform well to remain competitive.

• UCAT will be a tool for shortlisting applicants.
• Historically, Cambridge interviews a large percentage of applicants but admits relatively few.
• The SJT component will not factor into admissions for 2025, though individual colleges may opt to exclude it at their discretion.

Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK):

• Estimated at 15–20%.

UCAT Policy at Cardiff University – 2025 Entry

How Does Cardiff Weigh the UCAT?

Cardiff does not have a strict UCAT or GAMSAT cut-off, but in 2024, when many applicants had top academic scores, the effective cut-off was 2690. The use of UCAT varies depending on the academic strength of the applicant pool.

• Academics, especially GCSEs and A-levels, are the primary selection factor.
• The UCAT is used as a tiebreaker when too many applicants achieve top grades.

SJT: Not used in the selection process (2024 entry).

Cardiff GCSE Scoring System (Out of 27 Points):

• Top 9 GCSEs are assessed (must include Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry).
  • A*/8/9 = 3 points
  • A/7 = 2 points
  • B/6 = 1 point
• A-level performance can contribute up to 3 extra points:
  • A* = 3 points
  • A = 2 points

Minimum Points for Interview:

• 2022: 27/27

UCAT Scores (Use with Caution)

Lowest UCAT Score Invited to Interview:

• 2024: 2690
• 2023: 1980
• 2022: 2010
• 2021: 2100

Average UCAT Score Invited to Interview:

• 2023: 2767 (Home), 2751 (International)
• 2022: 2733 (Home), 2718 (International)
• 2021: 2729 (Home), 2666 (International)
• 2020: 2588 (Home), 2513 (International)

Lowest UCAT Score Given an Offer:

• 2023: 2180
• 2022: 2210
• 2021: 2120

Average UCAT Score Given an Offer:

• 2023: 2802
• 2022: 2745
• 2021: 2618
• 2020: 2604

Contextual Factors:
Welsh-domiciled and contextual applicants (per Cardiff’s Admissions Policy) receive additional consideration in the early stages of assessment.

Application Statistics – 2023 Entry:

• 3187 applicants
• 587 interviews
• 265 offers

UCAT and Admissions at University of Chester – 2025 Entry

UCAT Policy at Chester

For Chester’s graduate-entry programme (2024 entry only), UCAT is a requirement and a minimum score must be met—although the threshold is not currently published.

Note: This course is restricted to graduates only.

UCAT at University of Dundee Medical School – 2025 Entry

How Dundee Uses the UCAT

Dundee does not impose a fixed UCAT cut-off. Instead, the UCAT contributes to a composite pre-interview score alongside academic qualifications.

Interview Cut-Off Scores (UCAT):

• 2023:
  • Scottish: 1940
  • RUK: 2460
  • International: 2110
• 2022:
  • Scottish: 2090
  • RUK: 2350
  • International: 2090
• 2021 & 2020: 1980

Average UCAT Score Invited to Interview:

• 2023:
  • Scottish: 2672
  • RUK: 2794
  • International: 2701
• 2022:
  • Scottish: 2732
  • RUK: 2795
  • International: 2616
• 2021: 2666
• 2020: 2706

Average UCAT Score of Offer Holders:

• 2023:
  • Scottish: 2773
  • RUK: 2786
  • International: 2730
• 2022:
  • Scottish: 2763
  • RUK: 2804
  • International: 2649

Selection Framework

• For school leavers: UCAT = 40%, Academics = 60%
• For graduates: UCAT = 60%, Academics = 40%
• Applicants are grouped into UCAT deciles.
• Academic scores are calculated using predicted/achieved grades and may include contextual factors.

SJT: Not included in the selection criteria (2024 entry).

Post-Interview Offer Rate:

• 2023: Approximately 42%

Edge Hill Medical School – UCAT Use for 2025 Entry

How is the UCAT Used?
Applicants must first meet the academic entry requirements. Those who do will have their UCAT scores ranked. A cut-off score is then applied to determine who proceeds to interview.

UCAT Threshold – Past Entry Cycles
While the exact cut-off score isn’t published, the following figures were the lowest UCAT scores invited to interview:

• 2023: 2610
• 2022: 2600
• 2021: 2440

Median UCAT Score for Interview Invite:

• 2023: 2720
• 2022: 2700

Average UCAT Score for Interview Invite:

• 2023: 2748
• 2022: 2725
• 2021: 2661

Admissions Process:

• Stage 1: Academic screening
• Stage 2: UCAT ranking; applicants scoring in the bottom SJT Band (Band 4) are excluded
• Stage 3: Interview (conducted via Microsoft Teams for 2023 entry)

Candidates meeting certain widening participation criteria or who completed Edge Hill’s Widening Access to Medicine programme may receive a lower UCAT threshold.

SJT Note: A Band 4 score results in automatic disqualification.

Foundation Medicine (2023 Entry):

• Applications: 129
• Interviews: 39
• Offers: 24
• UCAT Cut-Off: 2350
• Highest UCAT: 3050

Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK): 28%

University of Edinburgh – UCAT Use for 2025 Entry

UCAT Minimum for 2024 Entry: 2470 (used as an absolute cut-off)

Selection Weightings (2023 Entry):

• Academic qualifications: 25%
• UCAT decile ranking: 17.5%
• SJT Band: 7.5%
• Assessment Day score: 50%

UCAT Scores at Interview Stage:

• Lowest (2023): 2130 (International – caution advised when interpreting)
• Average (2023):
  • Scottish: 2800
  • RUK: 2990
  • International: 3060

Offer Stage UCAT Scores:

• Lowest (2023):
  • Scottish/RUK: 2178
  • International: 2910
• Average (2023):
  • Scottish: 2830
  • RUK: 3100
  • International: 3100

Academic scoring involves the best eight GCSEs, including Biology, Chemistry, Maths, and English – with a minimum grade of A/7 in these.

Shortlisting Process:
Applicants are scored based on academics, UCAT total, and SJT banding. These scores are combined for interview invitation rankings. Post-assessment day, the total score is recalculated (50% from academics/UCAT/SJT, 50% from the interview) to decide on offers.

SJT Note: Band 4 applicants are not considered (except for certain flagged applicants).

Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK): 75%

University of Exeter – UCAT Use for 2025 Entry

Selection Method:
Applicants are assessed on academic grades and UCAT. These are weighted:

• Academics: 75%
• UCAT: 25%

Applicants must meet published entry requirements. Scores are combined into an overall score (check university calculator for accuracy).

UCAT Score Requirement – Approximate Cut-Off (2024 Entry):
To reach the 94-point threshold typically required top UCAT decile and 3 A* predictions.

Historical Lowest UCAT Scores Invited to Interview (Non-WP):

• 2022: 1820
• 2021: 1820
• 2020: 1830
• 2019: 2020
• 2018: 1900
• 2017: 1560

Average UCAT Scores at Interview (Non-WP):

• 2022: 2892
• 2021: 2767
• 2020: 2652
• 2019: 2629
• 2018: 2735
• 2017: 2144

Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK): 68%

University of Glasgow – UCAT Use for 2025 Entry

Interview Selection:
Primarily based on UCAT score. Minimum academic requirements include AAA predicted grades (for RUK applicants). The SJT Band is not considered.

Minimum UCAT Scores for Interview:

• 2024: 2450 (Scottish), 2500 (RUK), 2800 (International)
• 2023: 2690 (RUK), 2800 (International)
• 2022: 2900 (International)
• 2021: 2690 (Scottish), 2830 (RUK), 2700 (International)
• 2020: 2620 (Scottish), 2680 (RUK/International)
• 2019: 2650 (Scottish), 2680 (RUK), 2600 (International)
• 2018: 2680 (all categories)

Average UCAT Scores for Interview (RUK):

• 2024: 2892
• 2023: 2900

Lowest UCAT Scores Offered a Place (RUK):

• 2024: 2500
• 2023: 2690

Average UCAT Scores for Offer (RUK):

• 2022: 2863 (with adjustments), 2805 (raw)
• 2021: 2873 (adjusted), 2816 (raw)

Application Stats – RUK (A100):

• 2024: 275 applicants, 218–219 interviewed, ~128 offers, ~40–50 places
• 2023: 400 applicants, 212 interviewed, ~40–50 places

Application Stats – International (A100):

• 2023: 533 applied, 164 interviewed, 95 offers, 22 places
• 2022: 543 applied, 91 interviewed, 52 offers, 22 places
• 2021: 631 applied, 161 interviewed, 65 offers, 22 places

SJT Note: Not considered during selection.

Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK): 44%

Hull York Medical School UCAT Requirements – 2025 Entry

How HYMS Considers the UCAT:

• The UCAT is one of several factors used in selection, carrying a 40% weighting in the pre-interview assessment. This is used alongside academic results and Situational Judgement Test (SJT) performance.
• Applicants with an SJT Band 4 will be automatically rejected.
• SJT results are only considered after interviews have been conducted.

UCAT Scoring System for HYMS:

2023 Entry Benchmark: 70 points (see breakdown below)

Pre-Interview Scoring:

1. GCSEs – 30 points max
   Based on the best six GCSEs (or five for Gateway Year applicants).
2. UCAT Score – 40 points max
   Points are assigned after UCAT scores are released, likely based on deciles:
   • 9th Decile = 40 points
   • 8th Decile = 36 points
   • 7th Decile = 32 points
3. SJT Band – 15 points max
   Allocated based on SJT performance.
4. Contextual Information – up to 15 points
   For UK school-leavers only. Up to 15 points awarded if two or more criteria are met:
   • Living in a low participation area (POLAR quintiles 1 or 2)
   • First generation in the family to attend university
   • UCAT bursary recipient

Post-Interview Selection at HYMS:

1. Interview score
2. SJT Band – contributes 10 points
3. Contextual data – up to 10 points

Interview Offer Rate (latest data):

42% (Home, Non-WP, Rest of UK applicants)

Imperial College London UCAT Overview – 2025 Entry

UCAT Policy:

• 2025 is the first year Imperial is using UCAT, so no historical cut-off scores are available.
• Imperial intends to use UCAT scores to help rank applicants, likely selecting the top ~33% for interview.
• No defined threshold exists yet, and it’s possible each section (including SJT) may have separate considerations.

Selection Process Includes:

• Predicted or achieved A-levels
• UCAT total and SJT Band
• Personal motivation for medicine
• NHS Constitution values
• Extracurriculars and leadership
• School reference

Interview Offer Rate (latest data):

57% (Home, Non-WP, Rest of UK applicants)

Keele University UCAT Requirements – 2025 Entry

UCAT Usage:

• For 2023 entry, the minimum score considered was 2280 (lower two deciles excluded).
• Beyond this threshold, UCAT is not used further in the selection process.
• SJT Band 4 = automatic rejection.

Average UCAT for Interview Offers:

• 2022: 2629
• 2021: 2573

Keele Selection for Interview:

Keele has modified their process for 2024+ entry:

• Roles & Responsibilities form no longer used
• Applicants are scored out of 25 based on:

Tie-breakers are decided using UCAT Verbal Reasoning scores.

Likely cut-off (unconfirmed): 15/25

Personal Statement at Keele:

Statements are evaluated based on a set of key characteristics such as:

• Understanding the role of a doctor
• Meaningful engagement with people in need
• Effective communication
• Responsibility
• Sustained extracurricular involvement
• Positive impact on others

Interview Offer Rate (latest data):

56% (Home, Non-WP, Rest of UK applicants)

Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) UCAT – 2025 Entry

UCAT Policy:

KMMS applies a threshold-based system:

• 2023 Entry Cut-Off: 2470 (Home & International)
• 2022: 2200
• 2021: 2160

SJT Band 4 = automatic rejection.

Average UCAT Score for Interview:

• 2023: 2657 (Home), 2637 (Intl)
• 2022: 2629
• 2021: 2623

UCAT Scores for Offers:

Predicted A-levels are not used for interview selection.

Interview Offer Rate (latest data):

51% (Home, Non-WP, Rest of UK applicants)

King’s College London UCAT Requirements – 2025 Entry

UCAT Policy:

King’s uses UCAT alongside other application components. There’s no strict cut-off, but an overall score out of 170 is calculated based on:

• UCAT: /100
• GCSEs: /40
• SJT: /10
• Contextual factors: /20

UCAT Thresholds for Interview:

Average UCAT for Interview:

• 2023: 2997 (Home), 3101 (Intl)
• 2022: 2951 (SJT Band 1), 2857 (WP)
• 2021: 2953 (non-WP), 2890 (WP)
• 2020: 2824 (non-WP), 2751 (WP)

Lowest UCAT Scores for Offers:

• 2023: 2470 (Home), 2710 (Intl)
• 2022: 2850 (Intl)

Average UCAT for Offers:

• 2023: 2984 (Home), 3108 (Intl)
• 2022: 2850

GCSE Scoring:

Points based on number of A*s:

• <5 A*s = 0 points
• 5 = 10 points
• 6 = 20
• 7 = 30
• 8+ = 40

Adjustments are made based on school performance quintile.

SJT Scoring:

• Band 1 = 10 points
• Band 2 = 5 points
• Band 3/4 = 0 points

A-Level Grades:

Only used to determine eligibility, not for ranking interview invites.

Graduate Entry Medicine (A102):

Interview Thresholds (Lowest UCAT):

• 2023: 2890
• 2022: 2850

Average UCAT at Interview:

• 2023: 3038
• 2022: 3046

Lowest UCAT for Offer:

• 2023: 2890
• 2022: 2850

Average UCAT for Offer:

• 2023: 3022
• 2022: 3056

2023 Entry Statistics (GEM A102):
980 Applications, 78 Interviews, 24 Offers

Interview Offer Rate (latest data):

51% (Home, Non-WP, Rest of UK applicants)

UCAT – Lancaster University Medical School (2025 Entry)

How is the UCAT assessed at Lancaster?

Lancaster uses a defined UCAT cut-off for selection.

Known UCAT Cut-Off for 2024 (2025 Entry)

The minimum UCAT score required for interview consideration has been published.

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Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK):
Latest available figure – 42%

UCAT – University of Leeds Medical School (2025 Entry)

How does Leeds assess UCAT?

UCAT became mandatory for Leeds applicants starting from the 2024 entry cycle, replacing BMAT.

If you’re applying for 2025 entry (sitting UCAT in 2024), you must take the UCAT.

Currently, no formal UCAT cut-off has been released by Leeds; expected to be disclosed later in the cycle.

Leeds International Application Stats:

• 2024: 339 applied, 32 interviewed, 12 offers
• 2023: 576 applied, 16 interviewed, 7 offers
• 2022: 574 applied, unknown interviews, 17 offers

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Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK):
Data not specified

UCAT – University of Leicester Medical School (2025 Entry)

How does Leicester assess UCAT scores?

Weighting for 2024 Entry:

• 50% of pre-interview scoring is based on the UCAT
• The remaining 50% comes from academic performance

Interview Scoring Breakdown:

• UCAT: up to 32 points
• Academics: up to 32 points
  → Maximum: 64 points

Interview Thresholds (2024 Entry):

• Predicted A-Levels: 52.5
• Achieved A-Levels: 60
• International: 57.5

Automatic Rejections:

• Bottom 2 UCAT deciles
• SJT Band 4

Leicester UCAT Statistics:

Lowest UCAT Invited to Interview:

• 2024: 2300 (Home), 2550 (International)
• 2023: 2510 (Home), 2570 (International)
• 2022: 2510
• 2021: 2310

Average UCAT for Interviewed Applicants:

• 2024: 2745 (Home), 2870 (International)
• 2023: 2836
• 2022: 2773
• 2021: 2648

Lowest UCAT Offered a Place:

• 2024: 2310 (Home), 2630 (International)
• 2023: 2510 (Home), 2680 (International)
• 2022: 2520
• 2021: 2420

Average UCAT for Offer Holders:

• 2024: 2769 (Home), 2903 (International)
• 2023: 2817
• 2022: 2785
• 2021: 2595

Leicester Selection Process (2023 for 2024 Entry)

• 8 GCSEs are considered (including English Language, Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Double Science).
• Combined GCSE and UCAT scores (each scored out of 32) determine interview shortlisting.

GCSE Scoring (Max 32 points):

• 9 = 4 pts
• 8 = 3 pts
• 7 = 2 pts
• 6 = 1 pt

UCAT Scoring (Max 32 points):

• 3200 = 32 pts
• 3150–3199 = 31.5
• 3100–3149 = 31
• (…continues in 50-point increments…)
• 2300–2349 = 23 or possibly 16 depending on cut-off thresholds

Achieved A-Level Applicants (2024 Entry):

Automatic interview if:

• UCAT: Top 5 deciles (Home) / Top 3 deciles (International)
• SJT: Band 1–3
• In first gap year

Bonus points for A* A-Level grades:

• AAA = +1
• AAA* = +2 (max 32 still applies)

For second gap year: evidence of relevant employment is expected unless exceptional circumstances apply.

Leicester UKWPMED (2024 Entry):

• 84 applicants, 73 interviewed, 24 offers

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Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK):
51% (2023)

UCAT – Lincoln Medical School (2025 Entry)

How is the UCAT evaluated at Lincoln?

Lincoln uses a point-based system similar to Nottingham’s but with slightly lower interview thresholds.

2023 Entry:

• Interview cut-off: 122/152 points
• Average UCAT (offer holders): 2649
• 94% of offer holders had SJT Band 1

SJT Band 4 = Immediate Rejection

Lincoln Scoring (2024 Entry):

GCSEs (Max 32 points from best 8):

• Must include 6x Grade 7s (A) or above, including Biology & Chemistry
• Maths & English Language must be at least Grade 6 (B)

Scoring:

• Grade 9/A* = 4 pts
• Grade 8 = 3 pts
• Grade 7/A = 2 pts
• Grade 6/B1 = 1 pt

UCAT (Max 120 points):

• Cognitive Sections: Max 60 pts
  • Verbal Reasoning is double-weighted
  • Max breakdown: VR (24), AR (12), DM (12), QR (12)
  • 801–900 = 12 pts
  • 701–800 = 10 pts
  • 601–700 = 8 pts
  • 501–600 = 6 pts
  • 401–500 = 2 pts
• SJT: Max 60 pts
  • Band 1 = 60
  • Band 2 = 45
  • Band 3 = 20
  • Band 4 = 0 (automatic rejection)

Total Score (GCSE + UCAT): 152 points max

A-Levels are not scored but must be achieved to meet offer conditions.

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Post-Interview Offer Rate:
Data currently unavailable

UCAT – University of Liverpool Medical School (2025 Entry)

How is the UCAT used at Liverpool?

Liverpool made changes in recent cycles, shifting towards a more UCAT-focused approach.

2024 Entry Process:

• Stage 1: Applicants ranked by UCAT (score + SJT) or GAMSAT
• Stage 2: Most competitive applicants checked for minimum academic criteria
• These steps repeat until interviews are allocated

Note: Predicted grades are not considered

SJT Band 4 = Automatic Rejection

Past Competitive UCAT Scores at Liverpool:

• 2019: 2420
• 2020: 2400
• 2022: 2620
• 2023: 2660

Academic Criteria (Stage 2):

• Best 9 GCSEs – Min of 15 points required
• A*/A/7/8/9 = 2 pts
• B/6 = 1 pt

UCAT Scores Invited to Interview:

• 2024: 2580 (Home), 2810 (International)
• 2023: 2660 (Home), 2770 (International)
• 2022: 2620 (Home), 2670 (International)

Average UCAT at Interview:

• 2023: 2793 (Home), 2859 (International)
• 2022: 2738 (Home), 2740 (International)
• 2020: 2682 (Home), 2673 (International)

Lowest UCAT Score for an Offer:

• 2022: 2280 (Home)
• 2020: 2230

Average UCAT Score for Offers:

• 2023: 2797
• 2022: 2740
• 2020: 2630

Liverpool A100 Admissions Data:

• 2023: 2918 applied, 583 offers
• 2022: 3785 applied, 423 offers
• 2021: 3265 applied, 596 offers
• 2020: 2397 applied, 923 offers
• 2019: 2787 applied, 1060 offers

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Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK):
19%

University of Manchester – UCAT Use for 2025 Entry

How Manchester Uses the UCAT:

To be considered for interview at Manchester Medical School, applicants typically need a UCAT score that ranks within the top four deciles nationally (top third of test-takers). A Situational Judgement Test (SJT) result of Band 1 or 2 is also expected. Applicants with Band 3 or 4 are unlikely to progress.

Minimum UCAT Scores for Interview (Manchester Threshold):

• 2024 Entry:
  • Non-WP: 2700
  • WP: 2500
• 2023 Entry:
  • Non-WP: 2750
  • WP: 2620
• 2022 Entry:
  • Non-WP: 2730
  • WP: 2590
• 2021 Entry:
  • Non-WP: 2640
  • WP: 2500
• 2020 Entry:
  • Non-WP: 2610
  • WP: 2470

Average UCAT Scores for Interview:

• 2023: 2896
• 2022: 2826
• 2021: 2623

Additional Information:
All applicants are asked to complete a Non-Academic Information Form, usually requested after the UCAS deadline in October.

Application Data (2024 Entry):

• Home: 1689 applied, 1288 interviewed, 897 offers
• International: 703 applied, 308 interviewed, 136 offers

Newcastle University – UCAT Use for 2025 Entry

Overview of Changes (2025 Entry):

The admissions process was revised in 2024 for 2025 entry, now placing more emphasis on academic qualifications such as GCSEs.

Step 1: Academic Evaluation (out of 100 points)

Applicants are assessed based on predicted/achieved grades. If they don’t meet the entry criteria, they are not considered further.

• Option A – GCSEs (max 40 pts)
  Top 8 grades (including English Lang/Lit, Maths, Sciences):
  • Grade 9: 5 pts
  • Grade 8: 4 pts
  • Grade 7: 3 pts
  • Grade 6: 1 pt
  • Grade 5 or below: 0 pts
• Option B – A-Levels (max 40 pts)
  For subjects including Maths/Science:
  • A*: 16 pts
  • A: 12 pts
  • B: 8 pts
• Option C – Degree (max 40 pts)
  • 1st or 2:1 = 40 pts

Step 2: UCAT Score (max 60 pts)

UCAT is scored on a sliding scale. Band 4 in SJT leads to rejection. Approximate points allocation:

• 3200–3600: 60 pts
• 3134: 55 pts
• 3067: 50 pts
• 3001: 45 pts
• 2934: 40 pts
• 2868: 35 pts
• 2801: 30 pts
• 2735: 25 pts
• 2668: 21 pts
• 2535: 11 pts
• 2419: 2 pts

Step 3: Interview

• ~1000 applicants interviewed annually
• Held on campus (Dec–Feb)
• MMI format with seven 7-minute stations, including one roleplay

Step 4: Offers

Offers are based on combined scores from Step 1 (academics + UCAT) and Step 3 (interview). Personal statements and references are reviewed before offers are confirmed.

Typical UCAT Cut-Offs:

• 2023 Entry:
  • Home: 2820
  • International: 2600
  • PARTNERS: 2510–2550
• 2022 Entry:
  • Home: 2800
  • International: 2870
  • PARTNERS: 2710
• 2021 Entry: 2820 / 2720 (PARTNERS)
• 2020 Entry: 2730 / 2620 (PARTNERS)
• 2019 Entry: 2720 / 2550 (PARTNERS)
• 2018 Entry: 2580

Average UCAT Scores for Interview:

• 2023: 2943
• 2022: 2952

Lowest UCAT to Receive Offer:

• 2023:
  • Home: 2740
  • PARTNERS: 2550
  • International: 2600

SJT Band 4 leads to automatic rejection.

University of East Anglia (UEA) – UCAT Use for 2025 Entry

How UEA Uses the UCAT:

There is no fixed minimum UCAT score. However, it plays a major role in interview selection and offer-making. The SJT score is factored into the interview assessment.

Lowest UCAT Scores Interviewed (Non-WP):

• 2024 Entry: 2190
• 2023 Entry: 2290 (rare case)
• 2022 Entry: 1970
• 2021 Entry: 1980

Average UCAT Scores Interviewed (Non-WP):

• 2024: 2790 (Home)
• 2023: 2839 (median = 2810)
• 2022: 2730
• 2021: 2699

Lowest UCAT Score Given Offer (Non-WP):

• 2024: 2440 (Home)
• 2023:
  • Home: 2510
  • International: 2670
• 2022: 2580
• 2021: 2290

Average UCAT Score Given Offer (Non-WP):

• 2024: 2809 (Home)
• 2023:
  • Home: 2714
  • International: 2808
• 2022: 2818
• 2021: 2746

Post-interview rankings are based on:

• UCAT score
• Interview performance
• SJT score (included in interview score)

University of Nottingham – UCAT Use for 2025 Entry

How Nottingham Uses the UCAT:

Nottingham applies a points-based system combining GCSE and UCAT scores. Verbal Reasoning scores are weighted more heavily due to evidence suggesting its predictive value. Band 4 in SJT results in rejection.

Overall Threshold (2023 Entry):

• 131 out of 152 points (Home, non-graduate)

Average UCAT Score for Interview:

• 2022: 2807
• 2021: 2854
• 2020: 2741

Average UCAT Score for Offers:

• 2023: 2858 (95% Band 1 SJT), 3228 interviewed, 527 offers (16.3%)
• 2022: 2806
• 2021: 2891
• 2020: 2744

Scoring System (2024 Entry):

• GCSEs (max 32 points):
  • 9/A*: 4 pts
  • 8: 3 pts
  • 7/A: 2 pts
  • 6/B1: 1 pt
  • Consideration of top 8 grades, including Biology, Chemistry, English Language, and Maths.
• UCAT (max 120 points):
  • Cognitive section: max 60 pts
    • VR is doubled (max 24), AR/DM/QR max 12 each
    • Example bands:
      • 801–900: 12 pts
      • 701–800: 10 pts
      • 601–700: 8 pts
      • 501–600: 6 pts
      • 401–500: 2 pts
  • SJT:
    • Band 1: 60 pts
    • Band 2: 45 pts
    • Band 3: 20 pts
    • Band 4: 0 pts

Total Possible Points: 152

University of Oxford Medical School – UCAT 2025 Entry

How Does Oxford Use the UCAT?

Oxford Medical School is introducing the UCAT for the first time for 2025 entry. At this stage, there is no official minimum UCAT score available. However, it’s anticipated that competitive scores may be required due to Oxford’s highly selective nature.

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Post-Interview Success Rate (Home, Non-WP, Rest of UK):
Estimated at 38% based on the most recent data.

University of Plymouth Medical School – UCAT 2025 Entry

Plymouth’s Approach to the UCAT

Plymouth takes a well-rounded approach when evaluating candidates, factoring in GCSEs, A-level grades or predictions, and UCAT scores.

UCAT Score Requirements (Previous Years):

• 2023 Entry Cutoffs:
  • Home: 2680
  • WP: 2330
  • International: 2440

Selection Components (2023 Entry):

• Academic qualifications (predicted/achieved)
• UCAT or GAMSAT
• Contextual factors for WP applicants (some data gathered outside UCAS)

📉 Minimum UCAT Scores for Interview:

• 2024 Entry:
  • Home: 2210
  • International: 2600
  • WP: 2210
• Previous Years:
  • 2023: Home 2680, International 2460, WP 2330
  • 2022: Home & International 2610
  • 2021: 2400
  • 2020: 2390
  • 2019: 2330
  • 2018: 2400
  • 2017: 1870

📊 Average UCAT Scores (Interviewed Applicants):

• 2023: Home 2776, International 2689
• 2022: Home 2728, International 2716
• 2021: Home 2583, International 2556
• 2020: 2562

✅ Lowest UCAT Scores to Receive an Offer:

• 2023: Home 2370 (likely WP), International 2510
• 2022: 2610
• 2021: 2400
• 2020: 2390

🏅 Average UCAT Scores of Offer Holders:

• 2023: Home 2774, International 2638
• 2022: 2727
• 2021: 2590
• 2020: 2571

Note: Situational Judgement scores were not factored in for 2023 entry.

🏆 Application Data:

• 2023 Home: 1367 applicants, 591 interviews, 281 offers
• 2023 International: 158 applicants, 30 interviews, 11 offers (from countries like India, Canada, Egypt, USA, Germany, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong)
• 2022 Home: 2171 applicants, 649 interviews, 196 offers
• 2022 International: 280 applicants, 56 interviews, offers unclear (likely >5)
• 2021 Home: 1567 applicants, 696 interviews, 297 offers
• 2021 International: 267 applicants, 75 interviews, 13 offers

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48% (2023 entry)

Queen’s University Belfast Medical School – UCAT 2025 Entry

How Queen’s Uses the UCAT

Queen’s ranks applicants for interviews using a combination of GCSE and UCAT scores:

• UCAT = 12.5% (Max 6 points)
• GCSEs = 87.5% (Max 36 points based on top 9 grades)
• Total = 42 points

✨ Previous Application Thresholds:

• 2023: 38 points
• 2022: 37 points
• 2021: 32 points
• 2020: 30 points
• 2019: 32 points
• 2018: 30 points

🧮 UCAT Scoring (Max 6 Points):

🎓 GCSE Scoring (Max 36 Points):

SJT Use:

Situational Judgement Test (SJT) scores help differentiate candidates with tied scores, especially during the interview stage or academic ranking. Higher SJT scores are favoured if applicants are otherwise equal.

📈 Queen’s Belfast A100 Stats:

• 2023: 775 interviewed, 333 offers
• 2022: 787 interviewed, 305 offers

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University of Sheffield Medical School – UCAT 2025 Entry

How Sheffield Assesses the UCAT

Applicants must meet a UCAT threshold to be invited for interview. For 2023, this was 2850 (non-contextual).

📉 Minimum UCAT Scores for Interview:

• 2023: Home 2850, International 2840
• 2022: Home 2780, International 2710
• 2021: Home 2740, International 2760
• 2020: Home 2660, International 2700

📊 Average UCAT Scores (Interviewees):

• 2023: Home 2950, International 2930
• 2022: 2920
• 2021: 2890
• 2020: 2800

✅ Minimum UCAT Scores to Receive Offers:

• 2023: Home 2850, International 2840
• 2022: Home 2780, International 2720
• 2021: Home 2740, International 2760
• 2020: 2660

🏅 Average UCAT Scores of Offer Holders:

• 2023: Home 2960, International 2990
• 2022: 2930
• 2021: 2900
• 2020: 2800

🧪 Use of SJT in Selection:

Sheffield integrates the UCAT Situational Judgement Test (SJT) as a “ninth station” in the interview scoring process:

• Interview: 8 stations, each scored out of 5 (total 40)
• SJT adds up to 5 extra points:

Total Interview Score Possible: 45

📈 Sheffield A100 Application Data (2023 Entry):

• Home: 1795 applied, 1100 interviewed, 513 offered, 271 accepted
• International: 310 applied, 100 interviewed, 35 offered, 18 accepted

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50%

UCAT at University of Southampton Medical School 2025

How Southampton Medical School Considers the UCAT

Southampton UCAT Cut-Off Scores for 2024 Entry (for 2025 Admission):
Applicants are ranked by their UCAT scores (based on 2024 data).

• Minimum UCAT Scores Invited for Interview (Southampton UCAT Cut-Off):
  • 2023 Entry: 2770 (International applicants)
  • 2022 Entry: 2750
  • 2021 Entry: 2680
  • 2020 Entry: 2570

Note: The Situational Judgement Test (SJT) was not used for the 2023 entry cycle.

Admission offers are awarded depending on how well candidates perform in interviews.

• Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) – Southampton UCAT Cut-Offs for Interview (BM4 Course):
  • 2023 Entry: 2900 (graduates from outside Southampton), 2660 (Southampton graduates)
  • 2022 Entry: 2940 (non-Southampton), 2830 (Southampton)
  • 2021 Entry: 2930 (non-Southampton), 2780 (Southampton)

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UCAT at University of St Andrews Medical School 2025

How St Andrews Medical School Uses the UCAT

St Andrews UCAT Cut-Offs for 2024 Entry (2025 Admissions):
Candidates are ranked by UCAT scores, and roughly the top 500 are invited to interview.

• UCAT scores are used to break ties when applicants have identical interview results.
• Widening Participation (WP) applicants receive a 10% boost on their UCAT scores.
• Lowest UCAT Scores Invited for Interview:
  • 2023 Entry: 2260 (Scotland), 2570 (Rest of UK – RUK, though some sources cite 2827), 2610 (International)
  • 2022 Entry: 2330 (Scotland), 2630 (RUK), 2200 (International)
  • 2021 Entry: 2550
  • 2020 Entry: 2490
• Lowest UCAT Scores Receiving Offers (RUK applicants):
  • 2023 Entry: 2580
  • 2022 Entry: 2620
  • 2021 Entry: 2550
• Average UCAT Scores Invited for Interview:
  • 2023 Entry: 2876 (RUK, with some variation in sources), 2719 (Scotland), 2866 (International)
  • 2022 Entry: 2907 (RUK), 2723 (Scotland), 2754 (International)
  • 2021 Entry: 2916 (RUK), 2854 (Scotland)
  • 2020 Entry: 2895 (RUK and Scotland)
  • 2019 Entry: 2794 (RUK and Scotland)
• Average UCAT Scores Given Offers:
  • 2023 Entry: 2892 (RUK)
  • 2022 Entry: 2918 (RUK), 2804 (Scotland)
  • 2021 Entry: 2940 (RUK), 2856 (Scotland)
  • 2020 Entry: 2940 (RUK), 2819 (Scotland)
  • 2019 Entry: 2813 (RUK), 2776 (Scotland)
• Lowest UCAT Score Invited & Offered (International):
  • 2022 Entry: 2560

St Andrews A100 Application Statistics (RUK Applicants)

• 2023 Entry: 450 applications, 148 interviewed, 109 offers
• 2022 Entry: 562 applications, 146 interviewed, 95 offers
• 2021 Entry: 463 applications, 161 interviewed, 105 offers

Selection Process:
Applicants are assessed on all application details including: academic record, personal statement, references, and UCAT scores. Candidates are then ranked by their global UCAT score, and the top 500 or so receive interview invitations. Offers are based on interview performance and application route, with UCAT scores used to break ties.

St Andrews A990 Medicine UCAT Cut-Off Scores (Canadian Applicants)

• Lowest UCAT Score Invited to Interview (A990): 2440 (2023 Entry)
• Average UCAT Score Invited: 2704 (2023 Entry)
• Lowest UCAT Score Given Offer: 2620 (2023), 2630 (2022)
• Average UCAT Score Given Offer: 2830 (2023)

Application Stats for Canadian Applicants:

• 2023: 94 applications, 49 interviewed, 24 offers, 12 entrants
• 2022: 87 applications, 23 interviewed, 25 offers, 15 entrants

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Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK): Approximately 74% (latest data).

UCAT at St George’s University Medical School 2025

How St George’s Assesses the UCAT

St George’s UCAT Cut-Off Scores for 2024 (2025 Entry):

• Minimum 500 required in each UCAT subsection.
• SJT is incorporated into the decision process (from 2023 Entry onwards).
• Lowest UCAT Scores Invited to Interview:
  • 2023 Entry: 2630 (St George’s participated in clearing this year)
  • 2022 Entry: 2710 (Home and International), 2810 (Graduate)
  • 2021 Entry: 2620 (Home), 2710 (International), 2800 (Graduate)
  • 2020 Entry: 2480
  • 2019 Entry: 2490
  • 2018 Entry: 2590
  • 2017 Entry: 2600
• Average UCAT Scores of Those Offered Places:
  • 2022 Entry: 2832
  • 2021 Entry: 2829

Note: No consideration given for extenuating circumstances relating to UCAT.

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Post-Interview Offer Rate (Home, Non-WP, RUK): Around 39% (latest data).

UCAT at University of Sunderland Medical School 2025

Sunderland’s Approach to UCAT

• UCAT Cut-Off for 2024 Entry: Candidates must be in the top 80% of UCAT scorers, with the minimum score for 2024 being 2300.
• Predicted grades are not taken into account (2024 Entry).
• A numeracy test is part of the interview selection process.
• Lowest UCAT Score Invited to Interview:
  • 2023 Entry: 2280 (some sources mention 2260)
  • 2022 Entry: 2540
• Median UCAT Score Invited:
  • 2022 Entry: 2540
• Average UCAT Score Invited:
  • 2023 Entry: 2554
• Lowest UCAT Score Given Offer:
  • 2023 Entry: 2260 (some sources say 2300)
  • 2022 Entry: 2310
  • 2021 Entry: 2290
• Average UCAT Score Given Offer:
  • 2023 Entry: 2578
  • 2022 Entry: 2570
  • 2021 Entry: 2552
• Important: SJT Band 4 results in automatic rejection.

Interview Selection Tool (Roles & Responsibilities Form):

• This survey is part of the shortlisting for interviews.
• It covers work experience in the last two years only.
• Work experience includes paid or voluntary, public-facing roles and significant family caring responsibilities.
• School or college-organised programs are excluded unless applicant contributed to their creation.
• Shadowing clinical staff is not included but helps interview prep.
• Up to four work experiences can be listed; quality and commitment are more important than quantity.
• Contact details for the most significant experience provider or a teacher aware of family circumstances must be given.
• Only one form per applicant is accepted; duplicates will result in only the first being considered.

Sunderland Application Data

• 2023 Entry: 944 applications, 180 offers, 100 places
• Reserve list 2023: 203, with 41 receiving offers
• 2022 Entry: 631 applications, 169 offers, 100 places
• 2021 Entry: 490 applications, 252 offers, 100 places

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UCAT and University of Surrey Medical School – 2025 Entry

How is the UCAT considered by Surrey Medical School?

Surrey’s medical course is exclusively for graduate applicants, and its main admissions test is the GAMSAT. However, the UCAT may be considered in certain cases (outlined below).

Since the course is relatively new, there is no established UCAT cut-off score.

Surrey Medical School – Admissions Process Overview for 2024

Stage 1: Academic Review

Applications are first screened for academic suitability and predicted results. Any submission that is incomplete or does not meet minimum academic thresholds is not considered further.

Stage 2: Aptitude Testing (GAMSAT or UCAT)

• GAMSAT is the standard requirement for most applicants.
• UCAT may be used instead for candidates holding degrees in areas such as Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or Biosciences. UCAT results must be sent directly to the university.

Stage 3: Interview Format – Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)

Invitations may be issued for either virtual or face-to-face MMI assessments.

English Language Requirement

IELTS Academic: Minimum score of 7.0 overall, with no individual component below 7.0.

UCAT and University College London (UCL) – 2025 Entry

How does UCL use the UCAT?

For 2025 entry, UCAT performance was a determining factor in selecting candidates for interviews.

UCAT Thresholds for Interview Invitation:

• Home applicants (non-contextual): 2800
• Contextual applicants (Access UCL): 2600
• International applicants: 3060

Average UCAT Scores:

• Home applicants: 2859

UCL Admissions Statement:

All candidates must complete the UCAT. For those meeting academic criteria, the total UCAT score is ranked to decide who receives interview invitations. If multiple applicants share the same score, the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) score is used to differentiate between them.

UCL Medicine Course (A100) Admissions Overview

• Predicted academic performance must match UCL’s published standards.
• Approximately 24 places are allocated to international students annually.

Graduate Applicants at UCL

UCL does not offer a standalone graduate-entry programme, but graduates may apply to the undergraduate A100 course. They typically complete it in 5 years by skipping the iBSc year.

Recent Graduate Applicant Stats:

• 2024 Entry: 30 applicants, 7 interviewed, fewer than 5 offers
• 2023 Entry: 39 applicants, 11 interviewed, 9 offers
• 2022 Entry: 58 applicants, 11 interviewed, 9 offers

UCAT and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) – 2025 Entry

Is UCAT used by UCLan?

Yes – UCLan introduced the UCAT as part of its admissions process for the 2023/2024 cycle.

UCAT Cut-Offs and Averages:

• Minimum UCAT for Interview (2024 Entry): 2331
• Average UCAT for Interview (2024 Entry): 2597
• Average UCAT for Offer (2024 Entry): 2628

Note: UCAT is not required for international applicants.

UCAT and University of Warwick Medical School – 2025 Entry

How does Warwick use UCAT scores?

Applicants must meet the average Verbal Reasoning (VR) score across all test-takers to pass initial screening. For 2024 entry, the VR threshold was 590. Applicants scoring below this were automatically rejected.

There is no overall UCAT cut-off; scores are reviewed alongside academic background. The SJT score is not used in the selection process.

Historical UCAT Cut-Offs at Warwick:

• 2023: 2580
• 2022: 2660
• 2021: 2670
• 2020: 2570
• 2019: 2600

Contextual Adjustments:

Applicants with a background as recent care-leavers or refugees/asylum seekers may receive:

• A 20-point reduction in the VR minimum
• A 60-point bonus to the total UCAT score

‘Recent’ is defined as within 5 years of the UCAS submission deadline. Documentation is required.

UCAT and Worcester Three Counties Medical School – 2025 Entry

Does Worcester require the UCAT?

Yes – either the UCAT or GAMSAT is necessary to apply. This programme is also graduate entry only.

There is no stated UCAT cut-off, but historical data shows:

• Most successful candidates scored:
  – Over 2500 on the UCAT (Max ~3020)
  – Over 50 on the GAMSAT (Max ~73)

Worcester’s Selection Preferences:

The admissions team gives extra consideration to applicants who meet any of the following criteria:

• Strong local ties (e.g., grew up in the Three Counties)
• Alumni of the University of Worcester
• First generation in their family to attend university
• Currently reside in POLAR Quintile 1 or 2 areas
• Experience in or strong understanding of the NHS
• Hold refugee status

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Choosing Universities Based on Your UCAT Performance

Since you receive your UCAT results before applying, use your score to target institutions appropriately:

If Your UCAT Score Is on the Lower Side

• Opt for schools known to set lower UCAT thresholds:
  • Aston Medical School (score weighting varies with GCSEs)
  • Cardiff University
  • Plymouth (cut-off has trended upward recently)
  • Queen’s University Belfast
  • Keele University (places heavier reliance on PS for 2024 entry)
  • University of Sunderland (volunteering record counts)
  • Kent & Medway Medical School
• Target programmes that prioritise academic record over UCAT:
  • University of Exeter
  • University of Birmingham
  • Cardiff University
  • Queen’s University Belfast
  • Hull York Medical School
• Consider schools with alternative selection tools:
  • Sunderland (uses a Roles & Responsibilities form)
• Switch focus to the BMAT:
  • Note: BMAT-only schools can be more competitive, and poor UCAT performers often struggle with the BMAT too.
  • Find detailed BMAT requirements here.
• Take a gap year:
  • Retake the UCAT in the next cycle while consolidating A-Level/IB results.
• Apply to European medical schools:
  • Most do not mandate the UCAT—see our Europe application guide.
• Explore Graduate-Entry Medicine:
  • Begin an alternative undergraduate degree, then apply to UK grad-entry courses (usually in Year 3).

SJT Band 4: Which UK Medical Schools Accept You? (2023 Entry)

Institutions that automatically reject SJT Band 4 (2023 entry):
Anglia Ruskin, Dundee, Edge Hill, Edinburgh, Hull York, Keele, Kent & Medway, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sunderland.

Institutions still open to Band 4 applicants (2023 entry):
Aberdeen, Aston, Barts & The London, Birmingham, Brighton & Sussex, Bristol, Buckingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Imperial, King’s College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Norwich, Oxford, Plymouth, Queen’s Belfast, Sheffield, Southampton, St Andrews, St George’s, UCL, UCLan.

Band 3 in SJT: All other schools—proceed with caution at Manchester, Nottingham, and Lincoln.

UCAT Requirement in Australia & New Zealand (2023)

Universities requiring the UCAT:

• Adelaide
• Charles Sturt
• Curtin
• Flinders
• Monash
• Newcastle (Australia)
• New South Wales
• Queensland
• Tasmania
• UWA
• Western Sydney
• Auckland
• Otago