Lincoln Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

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

Lincoln Medicine (University of Lincoln Medical School (BMBS, delivered with the University of Nottingham)) 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.

Lincoln Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Lincoln Medicine asks for AAA including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry, plus a third academic A-level (not General Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives or Citizenship Studies) at A-level, or 34 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level (excluding the core component) including Biology and Chemistry; English and Maths required at grade 5 in the IB. At GCSE: Six GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or above including Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science). Grade 6 minimum in English Language and Mathematics if they are not among the six 7s. Resits not accepted. Top eight GCSEs are converted to a points score (9/A*=4, 8=3, 7/A=2, 6/B=1) that feeds the shortlisting rank alongside UCAT. Lincoln uses Nottingham's combined GCSE points (30) plus UCAT score (15) and SJT band (15) out of 60 to rank applicants for interview; predicted A-levels and personal statements are not scored. Band 4 SJT is a hard reject. 2023 entry: lowest UCAT 2,330, average 2,657 (out of 3,600).

A-level requirement: AAA including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry, plus a third academic A-level (not General Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives or Citizenship Studies).
Minimum A-levels: AAA at first sitting - AAB accepted only for eligible contextual (Widening Access) applicants. Resits are not accepted.
IB requirement: 34 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level (excluding the core component) including Biology and Chemistry; English and Maths required at grade 5
GCSE requirement: Six GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or above including Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science). Grade 6 minimum in English Language and Mathematics if they are not among the six 7s. Resits not accepted. Top eight GCSEs are converted to a points score (9/A*=4, 8=3, 7/A=2, 6/B=1) that feeds the shortlisting rank alongside UCAT.
UCAS code: A100
Places: ~80 places per year (~72 Home + ~8 Overseas)
Applications per place: ~9 : 1 (2024 cycle - ~700 applications for ~80 places; ~200-250 candidates interviewed)
Contextual offers: Lincoln operates the Nottingham Potential / Lincoln Medical School Summer School / Sutton Trust Summer School / Realising Opportunities pathways: eligible Widening Access applicants receive an AAB offer and a relaxed UCAT threshold. Summer-school alumni can also fast-track past the GCSE/UCAT shortlisting stage straight to interview (SJT still needs to be Band 1-3).
Fees: £9,535/yr Home (under review for 2027); this course is not currently open to international applications

How Lincoln uses the UCAT

Lincoln uses Nottingham's combined GCSE points (30) plus UCAT score (15) and SJT band (15) out of 60 to rank applicants for interview; predicted A-levels and personal statements are not scored. Band 4 SJT is a hard reject. 2023 entry: lowest UCAT 2,330, average 2,657 (out of 3,600).

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

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) - 6 station scenarios including at least one role-play, lasting up to one hour in total. Delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Scored on communication, teamwork, ethics, professionalism and understanding of the doctor's role. December-March for 2027 entry. Offers issued from March.

Sample Lincoln interview questions

Why Lincoln specifically - what about a Nottingham-awarded degree delivered in Lincolnshire attracts you?
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 uses Nottingham's ranking model: a combined GCSE points + UCAT cognitive score. The 2025 cycle effective cut-off sat around 2,610; 2024 was closer to 2,580. Aim for 2,650+ to comfortably clear shortlisting; below 2,550 is high-risk even with strong GCSEs. SJT Band 4 is an automatic reject at every stage.

Is Lincoln Medical School good?

Yes. Lincoln is one of the newest UK medical schools (opened 2019) but the BMBS is awarded by the University of Nottingham - a long-established, top-tier UK medical school - and the curriculum, assessments and clinical progression mirror Nottingham's. Lincoln consistently scores well on the National Student Survey for teaching quality and community feel, and its small cohort of ~80 students per year gives early one-to-one contact with clinicians in a way larger schools cannot.

Is Lincoln Medical School part of Nottingham?

Yes - Lincoln Medical School is a joint venture between the University of Lincoln and the University of Nottingham. The BMBS degree is awarded by Nottingham, teaching is delivered by academic staff from both universities, and Lincoln students follow the Nottingham curriculum. Clinical placements are Lincolnshire-based (Lincoln County, Grantham, Pilgrim Hospital Boston).

Can I apply to both Nottingham and Lincoln Medical School?

No - UCAS treats them as two separate medicine choices that share a selection process and application pool, so applying to both wastes a choice. Most applicants pick whichever site (Lincoln's Brayford Pool campus versus Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre) suits their preferred lifestyle and placement setting, and use their remaining medicine choice at a genuinely different school.

How many places does Lincoln Medical School have each year?

Approximately 80 places for 2027 entry - roughly 72 Home / RUK and 8 Overseas. Around 700 applications come in and ~200-250 candidates are invited to MMI, so clearing the combined GCSE + UCAT cut-off is the single biggest step to interview.

How competitive is Lincoln Medical School?

Competitive but not brutal at interview stage: the overall applications-to-places ratio is roughly 9:1, giving an offer/acceptance rate of about 11%. Interviewees fare much better - about 200-250 candidates are interviewed for 80 seats, so once you clear the UCAT + GCSE filter your conversion odds are strong.

Does Lincoln Medical School score the personal statement?

No - the personal statement is read alongside the school reference but is not scored and does not feed shortlisting. Reflection and motivation are tested at MMI (including at least one role-play station). Lincoln is therefore a strong choice if your UCAT and GCSEs are competitive but your written personal statement is not your strongest asset.

Is the Lincoln Medicine interview MMI or panel?

MMI - six station scenarios including at least one role-play, lasting up to one hour in total, delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Stations assess communication, teamwork, ethics, professionalism and understanding of the doctor's role - no science or academic knowledge is tested.

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

No - Lincoln does not accept A-level resits or GCSE resits for the standard A100 route. AAA must be achieved at first sitting, and the six-GCSE-at-grade-7 profile (with grade 6 minimum in English and Maths) must also be first-sitting.

Does Lincoln Medical School offer contextual (Widening Access) offers?

Yes. Eligible applicants (Nottingham Potential, Realising Opportunities, Sutton Trust or Lincoln Medical School Summer School alumni, plus POLAR4 / free-school-meals / care-experienced applicants) receive a reduced AAB offer and a relaxed UCAT threshold. Summer-school alumni can also fast-track past the GCSE/UCAT scoring stage straight to interview, provided they still sit the UCAT and achieve SJT Band 1-3.

Does Lincoln Medical School accept the IB?

Yes - 35 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, to include HL 6 in either Biology or Chemistry. The core component (Extended Essay, TOK, CAS) is excluded from the point total. GCSE equivalents must still be met.

Does Lincoln Medical School offer Graduate Entry Medicine?

Lincoln's A100 BMBS is open to graduates: if you have (or are predicted) a first-class honours undergraduate degree in a relevant biological / biomedical subject with sufficient biology and chemistry content, the AAA A-level requirement can be waived. A grade 4 (C) minimum in GCSE English Language and Mathematics is still required. There is no separate accelerated 4-year graduate programme at Lincoln.

Does Lincoln Medical School accept international applicants?

Yes - approximately 8 Overseas places per year. International applicants must meet AAA / IB 35 (6,6,5 HL with 6 in Biology or Chemistry), sit the UCAT, hit IELTS 7.5 (no less than 7.0 in any element), and clear the same GCSE + UCAT ranking as Home applicants. 2023/24 Overseas fees were £36,400/yr; 2027 fees are expected around £38,000/yr.

Where does Lincoln Medical School do clinical placements?

Placements are Lincolnshire-based, primarily at Lincoln County Hospital, Grantham and District Hospital, and Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, with community GP placements across the county. Because the cohort is small (~80 students), placement groups are correspondingly small, giving high one-to-one clinician contact - a genuine advantage over larger metropolitan schools.

When does Lincoln Medical School make offers?

MMI invitations typically go out from late November-December for 2027 entry; interviews run December-March; successful candidates can expect offers from March, communicated through UCAS Track.

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