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Kent and Medway Medicine 2027: UCAT Cut-Off, Entry Requirements & Interview

Kent and Medway medicine entry requirements for 2027: A-level and GCSE grades, UCAT cut-off and scores, the interview format and example questions, fees and places.

Last reviewed: 14 September 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 incl. Chemistry or Biology, plus one of Chemistry/another science/Psychology/Maths/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: Six 6s incl. English Language, Maths and Science. Average of interviewees: 2,629/3600 (2023), 2,657/3600 (2024, lowest invited 2,470) and 2,651/3600 (2025, lowest invited 2,500). Predicted 2027 threshold is 1880/2700. Groups A and B need a minimum SJT Band 3; Group D needs Band 2.

  • A-level requirement: AAB/AAA incl. Chemistry or Biology, plus one of Chemistry/another science/Psychology/Maths/Computer Science
  • Minimum A-levels: AAA - Biology or Chemistry required
  • IB requirement: 34 points with minimum grade 6 in Biology and/or Chemistry, and another science if both not offered
  • GCSE requirement: Six 6s incl. English Language, Maths and Science
  • UCAS code: A100
  • Places: ~125 Home + ~15 Overseas
  • Applications per place: 2025 entry: applications per interview 3.45:1, applications per place 15.11:1 (Home). 2024 entry: applications per interview ~5:1, applications per place 20:1 (Home).
  • Contextual offers: KMMS contextual admissions: reduced grade offer (BBB) and relaxed UCAT threshold for eligible widening-participation applicants from Kent, Medway and East Sussex postcodes.
  • Fees: 2027 fees to be confirmed (£49,700 for 2026/27 entry).

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

Average of interviewees: 2,629/3600 (2023), 2,657/3600 (2024, lowest invited 2,470) and 2,651/3600 (2025, lowest invited 2,500). Predicted 2027 threshold is 1880/2700. Groups A and B need a minimum SJT Band 3; Group D needs Band 2.

Average of interviewees: 2,629/3600 (2023), 2,657/3600 (2024, lowest invited 2,470) and 2,651/3600 (2025, lowest invited 2,500). Predicted 2027 threshold is 1880/2700. Groups A and B need a minimum SJT Band 3; Group D needs Band 2.

Lowest UCAT invited to interview (out of 3,600, the old scale): 2023 entry 2,200; 2024 entry 2,470; 2025 entry 2,500. Predicted threshold for 2027 entry: 1,880 (out of 2,700, the new scale).

Kent and Medway medicine interview format

Kent and Medway runs a multi station interview of six short stations of seven minutes each plus one longer group station of 40 to 45 minutes. Stations cover professional knowledge, problem solving, compassion, role play, honesty and integrity, and a group activity. You are scored rather than ranked, usually on an average, though a very strong single station can be flagged for discussion. Home applicants interview in person at the Canterbury campus and you sign a non disclosure agreement. Check your invitation for current timings. Mid December for Home applicants, with international dates confirmed separately

Sample Kent and Medway interview questions

  • Why Kent and Medway specifically - what draws you to a newer medical school?
  • Tell us about a time you showed empathy in a difficult situation.
  • Role-play: comfort a patient who has just been told they have cancer.
  • Ethics: should the NHS refuse elective surgery to patients who smoke?
  • Discuss health inequalities in coastal communities like those in Kent.
  • What did you learn from your work experience that surprised you?
  • How would you handle a colleague who you suspect is struggling with their mental health?
  • What does 'patient-centred care' mean to you in practice?
  • Describe a time you failed - what did you learn and how did you move forward?
  • Why do you want to work in the NHS in 2027 given the current challenges?

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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