Hull York (HYMS) Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

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Hull York (HYMS) Medicine (Hull York 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: 14 September 2026 by MedicHut's medical admissions team.

Hull York Medical School is also known as HYMS.

Hull York Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Hull York Medicine asks for AAA incl. Biology and Chemistry (AAB with an A in EPQ also considered) at A-level, or Standard offer 36 points overall including 6,6,5 at HL, with 6 in both Biology and Chemistry in the IB. At GCSE: Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 4/C+, incl. grade 6/B+ in English Language and Maths; top 6 GCSEs formally scored for shortlisting. HYMS holds no raw UCAT threshold data - applicants are scored by points, not score. The average candidate invited to interview scored 77.03 points under its own system in 2022.

A-level requirement: AAA incl. Biology and Chemistry (AAB with an A in EPQ also considered)
Minimum A-levels: AAA - Biology required; Chemistry preferred but not mandatory
IB requirement: Standard offer 36 points overall including 6,6,5 at HL, with 6 in both Biology and Chemistry
GCSE requirement: Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 4/C+, incl. grade 6/B+ in English Language and Maths; top 6 GCSEs formally scored for shortlisting
UCAS code: A100
Places: ~150 Home + ~13 Overseas
Applications per place: 2025 entry: 1,625 applications, 904 interviews, 796 offers, approximately 1.8 applications per interview and ~7.2 applications per place (A100, 2024 entry).
Contextual offers: Home applicants meeting HYMS contextual criteria receive additional contextual points in ranking; some eligible contextual applicants may qualify for a fast-track interview.
Fees: 2027 entry fees not confirmed (£47,750 for 2026 entry).

Applicants predicted AAB or above are still considered, so a prediction just under the standard offer is not an automatic rejection.

A grade A in the EPQ can lower the offer from AAA to AAB here, so the EPQ is worth doing if you are on the borderline.

SJT is used in shortlisting here, so your band sits alongside your other scores when interviews are decided.

SJT is used after interview, combined with your interview score, when offers are ranked.

This school ranks applicants with a points based scoring system. Work out your own points score before you spend one of your four choices.

How Hull York uses the UCAT

HYMS holds no raw UCAT threshold data - applicants are scored by points, not score. The average candidate invited to interview scored 77.03 points under its own system in 2022.

In 2022, the average candidate invited to interview scored 77.03 points on HYMS's own scoring system (not a raw UCAT score).

Hull York medicine interview format

Hull York interviews across several graded stations and includes a group exercise where you work in a group of up to ten. Home applicants interview in person and overseas applicants interview online by Zoom, with a compulsory briefing beforehand for overseas candidates. Each station has its own scoring rubric. HYMS does not publish a full station count or station timings. Check your invitation for current timings. Home applicants in January, overseas applicants online in December

Sample Hull York interview questions

Why Hull York specifically - what attracts you to a split-site medical school?
Tell us about a time you worked in a diverse team.
Role-play: your best friend is drinking too much and it's affecting their studies. Talk to them.
Ethics: should the NHS prioritise treatment for patients who look after their own health?
Discuss the impact of health inequality in Yorkshire and the Humber.
What did you learn from your work experience that changed your view of being a doctor?
How would you handle a patient who doesn't speak English and has no interpreter?
What are the biggest challenges facing rural healthcare in the UK?
Describe a time you received difficult feedback - how did you respond?
Why should the panel choose you over an equally qualified applicant?

Hull York Medicine FAQs

What UCAT score do I need for Hull York Medicine 2027 entry?

HYMS uses a combined UCAT + GCSE ranking. The 2025 cycle effective cut-off was around 2,540. Aim for 2,600+ to be safe; below 2,450 is high-risk even with strong GCSEs.

Does Hull York require Chemistry at A-level?

No - Biology is the only mandatory science. Chemistry is preferred and the most common third subject, but Physics, Maths or Psychology are also accepted.

Is Hull York interview MMI or panel?

MMI - eight stations of about six minutes each, run online via MS Teams for the 2027 cycle.

Does Hull York weight GCSEs heavily?

Yes - GCSEs contribute roughly half of the shortlisting score. A strong spread of 7s and above, particularly in sciences and English, makes a real difference.

Does Hull York accept resit A-levels?

Resits are considered only with strong mitigating circumstances. Achieved grades must hit AAA at the resit attempt.

Can I apply to Hull York with the IB?

Yes - 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, to include HL Biology plus one further science.

Where will I study at Hull York?

The first two years are split between the University of Hull and the University of York campuses. Clinical placements from Year 3 onwards run across Yorkshire and the Humber.

When does Hull York make decisions?

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

Does Hull York have contextual offers?

Yes - reduced grade offer (ABB) plus relaxed UCAT and GCSE thresholds for eligible widening-participation applicants from Yorkshire and Humber postcodes.

Can I defer my Hull York Medicine offer?

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

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