Lincoln Medicine 2027: UCAT Cut-Off, Entry Requirements & Interview

Brayford Pool Campus, University of Lincoln - home of Lincoln Medical School

Lincoln 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: 7 October 2026 by MedicHut's medical admissions team.

Lincoln Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Lincoln Medicine asks for AAA incl. Biology and Chemistry at A-level, or 36 points overall with Higher Level Biology at 6, plus GCSE/MYP Biology and Chemistry at 6 (A) and English Language and Maths at 5 (B). in the IB. At GCSE: Minimum six GCSEs at grade 7+ incl. Biology and Chemistry, with grade 6+ in Maths and English Language. 2023 entry average was 2657/3600. MedicHut 2027 predictions: lowest 1720/2700, average 1970/2700. SJT Band 4 is not considered.

A-level requirement: AAA incl. Biology and Chemistry
Minimum A-levels: AAA (AAB contextual). A-level resits are accepted: resits must achieve AAA (AAB contextual, with one A in Biology) and are usually expected within two years of the first sitting.
IB requirement: 36 points overall with Higher Level Biology at 6, plus GCSE/MYP Biology and Chemistry at 6 (A) and English Language and Maths at 5 (B).
GCSE requirement: Minimum six GCSEs at grade 7+ incl. Biology and Chemistry, with grade 6+ in Maths and English Language
UCAS code: A100
Places: Not published for the new MBChB. The course is not currently open to international applicants.
Applications per place: ~9 : 1 (2024 cycle, under the previous Nottingham partnership course)
Contextual offers: Eligible widening participation applicants can receive an AAB offer, and contextual points can be added to the Combined Academic Score (still capped at 60). Lincoln also runs a 6-year MBChB Medicine with Gateway Year (A106) for applicants who do not meet standard entry. You cannot apply to both Lincoln medicine courses.
Fees: £9,535/yr Home (2026/27 rate, may change for 2027). The course is not currently open to international applicants.

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.

SJT is used heavily in shortlisting, so a weak band can cost you an interview.

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 Lincoln uses the UCAT

2023 entry average was 2657/3600. MedicHut 2027 predictions: lowest 1720/2700, average 1970/2700. SJT Band 4 is not considered.

2023 entry: lowest 2,330, average 2,657 (out of 3,600). Prediction for 2027 entry (out of 2,700): lowest ~1,720, average ~1,970.

Lincoln medicine interview format

Lincoln runs a seven station MMI in person on the Brayford Campus for both Medicine and Medicine with a Gateway Year. Each station is scored across several domains, giving a total interview score out of 70. Photo ID is required and no offer is made without an interview. Lincoln does not publish station timings. Check your invitation for current timings. Dates are confirmed in your interview invitation

Sample Lincoln interview questions

Why Lincoln specifically - what attracts you to training in rural and coastal Lincolnshire?
Role-play: your neighbour is worried about a lump they've found and asks for your advice. What do you say and do?
Tell us about a time you worked in a team where things went wrong - what did you do?
Ethics: a 15-year-old asks you not to tell their parents they're taking the contraceptive pill. How do you handle it?
Discuss health inequalities in rural and coastal Lincolnshire - what does that mean for a junior doctor working here?
A colleague on placement keeps arriving late and smelling of alcohol. What do you do?
Prioritisation: you have four patients waiting - a chest pain, an anxious relative, a discharge summary and a medication query. Rank them and explain.
Tell us about a piece of medical or NHS news from the last six months and what it means for patients.
What are the biggest pressures facing the NHS in 2027 and how would you contribute as a foundation doctor in the East Midlands?
Describe a time you received difficult feedback - how did you use it?
Role-play: reassure an anxious parent whose child has been referred for further tests they've read scary things about online.
Why should we offer you a Lincoln seat over an equally qualified applicant?

Lincoln Medicine FAQs

What UCAT score do I need for Lincoln Medical School 2027 entry?

Lincoln has no fixed UCAT cut-off. UCAT is worth 15 of the 60 points used to rank applicants, alongside 30 for GCSEs and 15 for SJT band. The threshold changes each year. SJT Band 4 is not considered.

Is Lincoln Medical School still part of Nottingham?

No. From 2026 entry Lincoln runs its own MBChB, separate from the University of Nottingham. The new course is going through GMC approval, with Nottingham as the contingency school: if approval is not received, students graduate with a Nottingham BMBS. Earlier students studied Nottingham's BMBS at Lincoln.

Can I apply to both Nottingham and Lincoln?

They are now separate courses at separate universities, so check each university's current guidance before using two of your four medicine choices. You cannot apply to both of Lincoln's own medicine courses (A100 and the Gateway Year A106).

Is the Lincoln Medicine interview MMI or panel?

MMI. Lincoln runs seven stations in person at the Brayford Pool campus, scored out of 70. Bring photo ID. No offer is made without an interview.

Does Lincoln Medical School accept resit A-levels or GCSEs?

Yes. A-level resits must achieve AAA (or AAB with an A in Biology if you are eligible for a contextual offer) and are usually expected within two years of your first sitting. GCSE resits are accepted but must be awarded by the time you apply.

Does Lincoln score the personal statement?

No. Lincoln ranks applicants for interview using GCSEs, UCAT, SJT band and contextual points. Predicted A-levels are not scored either.

Does Lincoln Medical School offer contextual offers?

Yes. Eligible applicants can receive an AAB offer and contextual points on their Combined Academic Score. There is also a 6-year Medicine with Gateway Year (A106) for applicants who do not meet standard entry.

Does Lincoln Medical School accept the IB?

Yes - 36 points overall with Higher Level Biology at 6, plus Biology and Chemistry at 6 (A) and English Language and Maths at 5 (B) at GCSE or MYP.

Does Lincoln Medical School accept international applicants?

Not currently. The course is not open to international applicants.

Where does Lincoln Medical School do clinical placements?

Across Lincolnshire NHS trusts, GP surgeries and community settings, with a focus on rural and coastal health.

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