Kent and Medway (KMMS) Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

Kent and Medway (KMMS) Medicine (Kent and Medway 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.

Kent and Medway Medical School is also known as KMMS.

Kent and Medway Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Kent and Medway Medicine asks for AAB / AAA including Chemistry or Biology, plus one of Chemistry, other science, Psychology, Maths or Computer Science at A-level, or 34 points with minimum grade 6 in Biology and/or Chemistry, and another science if both not offered in the IB. At GCSE: Five subjects at B/6 including English Language and Maths plus Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Double Science and another subject. KMMS operated a selection threshold of total UCAT score 2,490 or above (47th centile) and SJT Band 3 or above for 2025-26 entry (out of 2,700); this may change for 2027 entry. 2025 entry: lowest UCAT invited to interview 2,500, average of interviewees 2,651.

Predicted A-level grades are not used to rank applicants here. That means a lower prediction is not a disadvantage at the shortlisting stage, provided you meet the minimum entry requirement. You still need to achieve the required grades on results day, so keep working to surpass your predictions.

Band 4 in the SJT is rejected. Graduate applicants need band 2 or better.

How Kent and Medway uses the UCAT

KMMS operated a selection threshold of total UCAT score 2,490 or above (47th centile) and SJT Band 3 or above for 2025-26 entry (out of 2,700); this may change for 2027 entry. 2025 entry: lowest UCAT invited to interview 2,500, average of interviewees 2,651.

KMMS operated a selection threshold of total UCAT score 2,490 or above (47th centile) and SJT Band 3 or above for 2025-26 entry (out of 2,700); this may change for 2027 entry. 2025 entry: lowest UCAT invited to interview 2,500, average of interviewees 2,651.

Lowest UCAT invited to interview (out of 2,700): 2023 entry 2,200; 2024 entry 2,470; 2025 entry 2,500. Predicted threshold for 2027 entry: 1,880.

Kent and Medway medicine interview format

MMI-style selection with a Group A/B/C/D/E applicant categorisation; SJT used within the UCAT threshold (Groups A and B require minimum Band 3, Group D minimum Band 2). December-March, rolling.

Sample Kent and Medway interview questions

Kent and Medway Medicine FAQs

What UCAT score do I need for Kent and Medway Medicine 2027 entry?

KMMS ranks applicants for interview primarily by UCAT cognitive score. The 2025 cycle effective cut-off was around 2,540. Aim for 2,600+ to comfortably clear shortlisting; below 2,450 is high-risk.

Does Kent and Medway require Chemistry at A-level?

Either Chemistry or Biology is mandatory at grade A. The second science can be Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths or Psychology.

Is Kent and Medway interview MMI or panel?

MMI - seven stations of about six minutes each, run online via MS Teams for 2027 entry. Values-based questions on empathy and communication carry particular weight.

Does Kent and Medway have contextual offers?

Yes - a reduced grade offer (BBB) and relaxed UCAT threshold for eligible widening-participation applicants from Kent, Medway and East Sussex postcodes.

Does Kent and Medway accept the IB?

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

Where will I study at Kent and Medway?

The school is a joint venture between the University of Kent (Canterbury) and Canterbury Christ Church University (Medway). Teaching is split between the two campuses, with clinical placements across Kent and Medway hospitals.

Does Kent and Medway accept resit A-levels?

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

When does Kent and Medway make decisions?

MMI invitations from November; final decisions December-April for 2027 entry.

How new is Kent and Medway Medical School?

KMMS welcomed its first cohort in September 2020. It is one of the newest UK medical schools and received full GMC approval to award primary medical qualifications following its first cohort's graduation.

Can I defer my Kent and Medway Medicine offer?

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

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