Edge Hill Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

Edge Hill Medicine (Edge Hill University Medical School) for 2027 entry: entry requirements, A-level and GCSE grades, how it uses the UCAT, admissions statistics, interview format and graduate entry - from MedicHut's medical admissions team.

Last reviewed: August 2026 by MedicHut's medical admissions team.

Edge Hill Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Edge Hill Medicine asks for AAA (or A*AB with A* in Biology/Chemistry and B in the non-Biology/Chemistry subject) including Biology and Chemistry at A-level, or 36 points or more including three HL subjects with at least 6 in Biology, 6 in Chemistry and one other subject, plus three SL subjects with a minimum of 5 points each in the IB. At GCSE: At least five GCSEs at grade B/6 or above including Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Maths (Double Science Award at 6-6/B-B accepted in lieu of separate Biology and Chemistry GCSEs). Applicants who meet minimum academic requirements are ranked by UCAT score, with a cut-off set each year based on interview numbers available. Band 4 SJT applicants automatically rejected. For 2023 entry, average UCAT of interviewees was around 2,720 (out of 3,600).

• A-level requirement: AAA (or A*AB with A* in Biology/Chemistry and B in the non-Biology/Chemistry subject) including Biology and Chemistry
• Minimum A-levels: AAB - Biology mandatory
• IB requirement: 36 points or more including three HL subjects with at least 6 in Biology, 6 in Chemistry and one other subject, plus three SL subjects with a minimum of 5 points each
• GCSE requirement: At least five GCSEs at grade B/6 or above including Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Maths (Double Science Award at 6-6/B-B accepted in lieu of separate Biology and Chemistry GCSEs)
• UCAS code: A100
• Places: ~130 Home + ~10 Overseas (2027 entry)
• Applications per place: 2023: 32 offers made from 115 interviews (likely to increase as a newer school).
• Contextual offers: Edge Hill contextual admissions: reduced offer (BBB) and relaxed UCAT threshold for eligible applicants from Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria widening-participation postcodes, care leavers, estranged students and free-school-meal recipients. Strong local widening-access focus is central to the school's mission.
• Fees: No international students currently considered at Edge Hill.

Band 4 in the SJT is rejected here. Band 3 can still apply with no disadvantage.

How Edge Hill uses the UCAT

Applicants who meet minimum academic requirements are ranked by UCAT score, with a cut-off set each year based on interview numbers available. Band 4 SJT applicants automatically rejected. For 2023 entry, average UCAT of interviewees was around 2,720 (out of 3,600).

Applicants who meet minimum academic requirements are ranked by UCAT score, with a cut-off set each year based on interview numbers available. Band 4 SJT applicants automatically rejected. For 2023 entry, average UCAT of interviewees was around 2,720 (out of 3,600).

Average UCAT scores of interviewees (out of 3,600): 2021/22 entry 2,725 (lowest 2,620); 2022 entry median 2,700; 2023 entry average ~2,720. 2026 prediction (out of 2,700): 2,110.

Edge Hill medicine interview format

Post-interview success rate was 28% in 2023 (likely higher from 2025 entry after an increase in places). January-March, rolling.

Sample Edge Hill interview questions

• Why Edge Hill specifically - what draws you to a community-based curriculum in the North West?
• What do you know about health inequalities in Lancashire, Merseyside or coastal Cumbria, and what could a newly qualified doctor realistically do about them?
• Role-play: an elderly patient in a rural GP practice is refusing to take a newly prescribed medication. Talk to them.
• Tell us about a time you showed empathy in a difficult situation - what did you learn?
• Ethics: should the NHS prioritise funding for mental health services over new cancer treatments?
• What did your work experience teach you about the reality of being a junior doctor in 2027?
• Describe a time you worked in a team where things went wrong - what was your role and what changed?
• How would you handle a colleague you suspect is struggling with their mental health?
• What does 'community-based medicine' mean to you, and can you give an example from your own experience?
• Describe a time you received difficult feedback - how did you respond?
• Why medicine and not another healthcare career such as nursing, physiotherapy or physician associate?
• Why should Edge Hill choose you over an equally qualified applicant with the same UCAT and predictions?

Edge Hill Medicine FAQs

What UCAT score do I need for Edge Hill Medicine 2027 entry?

Edge Hill combines UCAT cognitive with academic score. The 2025 cycle effective interview threshold was around 2,430. Aim for 2,500+ to comfortably clear shortlisting; below 2,400 is high-risk. SJT Band 4 is rejected outright.

Does Edge Hill require Chemistry at A-level?

No - Biology is mandatory at grade A, and the second science can be Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. This makes Edge Hill one of the more accessible medical schools for applicants without Chemistry A-level, provided GCSE Chemistry (or Combined Science) is at grade 6/B.

Is the Edge Hill interview MMI or panel?

MMI - eight stations of about five minutes each, held in person on the Ormskirk campus for 2027 entry. Values-based questions on empathy, communication, ethics, teamwork, role-play and reflection carry the most weight, with one station on motivation for Edge Hill's community-based curriculum.

Does Edge Hill have contextual offers?

Yes - a reduced offer (BBB) and relaxed UCAT threshold for eligible widening-participation applicants from Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria postcodes, care leavers, estranged students and free-school-meal recipients. Widening access is central to Edge Hill's mission.

Is Edge Hill Medical School a recognised medical school?

Yes - Edge Hill was granted independent degree-awarding powers for medicine in 2024 and is a GMC-recognised UK medical school. Graduates are eligible for provisional GMC registration and UK Foundation Programme entry on the same basis as any other UK medical school.

Where will I do my clinical placements at Edge Hill?

Across NHS trusts in the North West including Southport & Ormskirk Hospital, Aintree, Royal Preston, Blackpool Victoria, Lancaster Royal Infirmary, and community / GP placements from Year 1. Community and rural placements are a signature feature of the course.

Does Edge Hill accept the IB?

Yes - 35 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, to include HL Biology plus one other science (Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics).

Does Edge Hill accept resit A-levels?

Resits are considered on a case-by-case basis, typically only with strong mitigating circumstances. Achieved grades must still hit AAB at the resit attempt.

What are Edge Hill's GCSE requirements?

Minimum seven GCSEs at grade 6/B including English Language, Maths and two sciences (or Combined Science at 6,6). GCSE Chemistry at grade 6 is required if not taken at A-level.

When does Edge Hill make decisions?

MMI invitations from December; interview outcomes January-April for 2027 entry.

How does Edge Hill compare to Liverpool, Lancaster and Manchester for North West applicants?

Edge Hill is smaller and more community-focused than Liverpool or Manchester, with stronger widening-access support and no Chemistry A-level requirement. Lancaster is similarly small and problem-based but requires Chemistry. If you want a values-driven course with early GP and community placements and don't have Chemistry A-level, Edge Hill is a strong fit.

Can I defer my Edge Hill Medicine offer?

Yes, deferred entry is supported provided it's agreed at offer stage.

How much of the Edge Hill course is clinical vs pre-clinical?

Years 1 and 2 are the pre-clinical phase, focused on anatomy and the medical sciences through lectures, seminars, practicals and lab work. Years 3-5 are clinical, with hands-on placements in hospitals, GP practices and community healthcare settings across the North West.

Does Edge Hill Medical School offer scholarships?

Yes - Edge Hill offers a range of scholarships for medical students. Many are awarded automatically based on eligibility, while others require an application or nomination. Full criteria and current awards are listed on Edge Hill's dedicated scholarships pages.

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