Queen's Belfast 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.
Queen's University Belfast School of Medicine is also known as QUB.
Queen's Belfast Medicine asks for A*AA incl. Chemistry and Biology (also need one of Maths/Physics if only one of Chemistry/Biology taken) at A-level, or 36 points overall including 6,6,6 at HL, with HL Chemistry and Biology required; if Physics not offered at IB, a pass in GCSE Physics or Double Award Science (or equivalent) is required in the IB. At GCSE: Mostly 7s+ - heavily scored, up to 36 points contribute to interview decision. UCAT is converted to 0-9 points by decile and added to GCSE points (max 36); 2025 entry interview threshold was ≥30 total points. A lower UCAT can be offset by very strong GCSEs.
A grade A in the EPQ can lower the offer from A*AA to AAA here, so the EPQ is worth doing if you are on the borderline.
SJT is only looked at if you are borderline and sitting exactly on the cut off.
This school ranks applicants with a points based scoring system. Work out your own points score before you spend one of your four choices.
UCAT is converted to 0-9 points by decile and added to GCSE points (max 36); 2025 entry interview threshold was ≥30 total points. A lower UCAT can be offset by very strong GCSEs.
UCAT is converted to 0-9 points by decile and added to GCSE points (max 36); 2025 entry interview threshold was ≥30 total points. A lower UCAT can be offset by very strong GCSEs.
Interview threshold on the combined 45-point score: 2020 entry 30 points, 2021 entry 32 points, 2022 entry 37 points, 2023 entry 38 points, 2024 entry 38 points (or 37 with SJT Band 1 or 2), 2025 entry 30 points. The 2027 admissions policy, including UCAT weighting, may change from summer 2026.
For 2027 entry, Queen's publishes an MMI of nine stations in Belfast for Home applicants and a seven station online MMI for international applicants. The in person circuit runs across 12 positions, with interviewers at nine stations and three rest stations, and four stations use role players. Offers are ranked on interview score. Queen's confirms dates in your interview invitation. Recent cycles have run from mid December to March.
Queen's combines UCAT with a GCSE points score (roughly 40:60). The 2025 cycle effective UCAT cut-off was around 2,600. Aim for 2,650+ with a strong GCSE profile; below 2,550 is high-risk.
Yes - Chemistry is mandatory at grade A. The second science can be Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
MMI - nine stations of about five minutes each. UK applicants are interviewed in person on the Belfast campus; international applicants online.
Yes - GCSEs contribute around 60% of the shortlisting score, computed on Queen's own points table. A profile heavy in A*s (7/8/9) is a real advantage.
Northern Ireland students pay a lower Home rate (~£4,855/yr) set by the NI Executive. GB Home applicants pay the standard England rate (~£9,535/yr, under review for 2027).
Yes - 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, to include HL Chemistry plus one from Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
Yes - a reduced grade offer (ABB) and relaxed UCAT and GCSE thresholds for eligible widening-participation applicants, particularly from underrepresented Northern Ireland postcodes.
Resits are considered only with strong mitigating circumstances. Achieved grades must still hit AAA at the resit attempt.
MMI invitations from November; interview outcomes December-April for 2027 entry.
Yes, deferred entry is supported provided it's agreed at offer stage.
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