Manchester Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

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Manchester Medicine (The University of Manchester 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.

Manchester Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Manchester Medicine asks for AAA including Biology or Chemistry and one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Maths or Further Maths at A-level, or 36 points overall (including core points) with 6,6,6 at HL, including Chemistry or Biology plus another science and one further subject in the IB. At GCSE: At least seven GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or above; English Language, Mathematics and at least two science subjects required at grade 6 (B) minimum. UCAT threshold applied, then used to rank if applicants exceed interview slots; SJT Bands 3 and 4 not considered. 2026 entry threshold ~2,060 (out of 3,600) non-contextual, ~1,960 WP+; predicted 2027 entry threshold ~2,010 (out of 2,700) non-contextual, ~1,860 WP+.

A-level requirement: AAA including Biology or Chemistry and one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Maths or Further Maths
Minimum A-levels: AAA - Chemistry + Biology mandatory
IB requirement: 36 points overall (including core points) with 6,6,6 at HL, including Chemistry or Biology plus another science and one further subject
GCSE requirement: At least seven GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or above; English Language, Mathematics and at least two science subjects required at grade 6 (B) minimum.
UCAS code: A106
Places: ~390 Home + ~30 Overseas
Applications per place: ~7 : 1
Contextual offers: Manchester Access Programme (MAP): ABB grades and a relaxed UCAT for eligible Greater Manchester WP students.
Fees: £9,535/yr Home (under review) - £39,900/yr Overseas Years 1-2, £60,900/yr Years 3-5 (2026 entry rates; 2027 entry fees TBC)

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 in shortlisting and you need band 1 or band 2 to be competitive.

The personal statement is not read at any point in selection here, so put your effort into UCAT, GCSEs and interview prep.

How Manchester uses the UCAT

UCAT threshold applied, then used to rank if applicants exceed interview slots; SJT Bands 3 and 4 not considered. 2026 entry threshold ~2,060 (out of 3,600) non-contextual, ~1,960 WP+; predicted 2027 entry threshold ~2,010 (out of 2,700) non-contextual, ~1,860 WP+.

2026 entry threshold ~2,060 (out of 3,600) non-contextual - predicted 2027 entry ~2,010 (out of 2,700) non-contextual, average ~2,160

Manchester medicine interview format

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) - 7 stations of ~7 minutes each, including an empathy/role-play station, ethics, motivation and a values-based scenario. December-March, mostly online via MS Teams (some in-person slots for international applicants).

Sample Manchester interview questions

Tell us about a time you advocated for someone less powerful than yourself.
Role-play: a patient is angry that they've been waiting four hours in A&E. Calm them down.
What does empathy mean to you and where does it stop being useful?
Discuss the role of the doctor in tackling health inequalities in Greater Manchester.
A colleague makes a racist joke in the doctors' mess. What do you do?
Should the NHS fund IVF for everyone, or only for first-time parents under 40?
Tell us about a piece of feedback that changed how you behave.
Why Manchester specifically, given that you've also applied to Liverpool and Leeds?
Describe a recent advance in medicine that you've followed and what excites you about it.
How would you respond if a patient refused treatment based on misinformation they'd seen on TikTok?

Manchester Medicine FAQs

What UCAT score do I need for Manchester Medicine 2027 entry?

Manchester uses a sliding scale rather than a hard cut-off but the 2025 cycle effective threshold was around 2,560. We'd aim for 2,600+ to be comfortable; SJT must be Band 1, 2 or 3 (Band 4 = automatic reject).

Does Manchester require Biology AND Chemistry at A-level?

Yes, both are mandatory. Human Biology counts in place of Biology. Without one you won't progress past Stage 1.

Is Manchester's interview MMI or panel?

MMI - seven stations of seven minutes, including a notorious role-play station. Most interviews run online via MS Teams for the 2027 cycle.

Does Manchester accept resit A-levels?

Yes, but only with a strong contextual or mitigating-circumstances case. Achieved grades must still be AAA at first attempt in the resit subject.

How does the Manchester Access Programme (MAP) work?

MAP is for Greater Manchester WP students. Eligible applicants get a contextual offer of ABB and a relaxed UCAT threshold, plus mentoring through the application.

Does Manchester score the personal statement?

No - but the interview panel reads it and uses it to probe motivation, work experience and reflection. A weak PS makes MMIs harder.

When does Manchester Medicine make decisions?

MMI invitations roll from late November; outcomes are issued throughout March and April for 2027 entry.

Can I defer my Manchester Medicine offer?

Yes - deferred entry is supported but must be agreed before you firm the offer.

Does Manchester accept the IB?

Yes - 37 points overall with 766 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology.

Does Manchester offer Graduate-Entry Medicine?

No - only the standard 5-year MBChB. Graduates with a bioscience degree apply through the same A106 route.

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