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St Mary's London School of Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

St Mary's Medicine (St Mary's London School of Medicine (delivered on the St Mary's University Twickenham campus)) 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: 14 September 2026 by MedicHut's medical admissions team.

St Mary's Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

St Mary's Medicine asks for AAA including Biology and Chemistry (with a pass in the practical endorsement). Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives at A-level, or 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry. in the IB. At GCSE: Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 6 (B) or above including English Language, Maths and Biology + Chemistry (or Double / Triple Science). Used to rank applicants.

  • A-level requirement: AAA including Biology and Chemistry (with a pass in the practical endorsement). Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives.
  • Minimum A-levels: Contextual offer of AAB including Biology and Chemistry for eligible widening-participation applicants.
  • IB requirement: 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry.
  • GCSE requirement: Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 6 (B) or above including English Language, Maths and Biology + Chemistry (or Double / Triple Science).
  • UCAS code: A100
  • Places: Small first cohort (September 2025) scaling to approximately 100 places per year. Majority Home (with contextual widening-participation prioritisation) plus a small international quota.
  • Applications per place: No data available - school is new (2026 entry was the first cycle)
  • Contextual offers: Contextual offer of AAB including Biology and Chemistry for eligible UK widening-participation applicants (POLAR4 Q1/Q2, IMD Q1 postcode, care-experienced, estranged, free school meals, refugee status, first-generation university and other flags). Widening-participation applicants are also prioritised at interview shortlisting.
  • Fees: International only: £48,000 per year

How St Mary's uses the UCAT

Used to rank applicants

Used to rank applicants

No data available as school is new

St Mary's medicine interview format

Fully automated asynchronous video interview rather than a live video interview or panel. Questions are pre recorded, you record your answers in your own time inside a set window, and the whole thing takes about 90 minutes. Late January to early February, confirmed in your invitation.

Sample St Mary's interview questions

  • Why St Mary's specifically - what draws you to a brand-new London MBBS taught on the St Mary's Twickenham campus?
  • How would you contribute to healthcare in the diverse populations of South West London and Surrey as a doctor?
  • Role-play: an anxious parent brings a young child to Kingston Hospital emergency department after a fall. Talk to them.
  • Tell us about a time you demonstrated one of the values of the NHS Constitution - which value and what did you do?
  • Ethics: how should the NHS balance investment in generalist community services in South West London against tertiary specialist services in central London?
  • What did your work experience - especially in community, primary care or care-home settings - teach you about the day-to-day reality of being a junior doctor?
  • Describe a time you worked in a team where things went wrong. What was your role and what did you change?
  • How would you support a fellow medical student on placement who was clearly struggling with their mental health?
  • What health inequalities affect the populations of Kingston, Croydon and the wider South West London area, and what could a newly qualified doctor realistically do about them?
  • Describe a time you received difficult feedback on an academic or clinical task. How did you respond?
  • Why medicine, and why an undergraduate 5-year MBBS rather than a different route (nursing, physician associate, graduate entry)?
  • Why should St Mary's choose you as an early-cohort student in a brand-new medical school?

St Mary's Medicine FAQs

What UCAT score do I need for St Mary's 2027 entry?

St Mary's ranks applicants on UCAT total score for video interview shortlisting, with a satisfactory SJT band (typically 1-3). As a very new London MBBS with a small cohort, the effective ranking cut-off has been highly competitive - aim as high as you can and confirm on the St Mary's admissions page.

What A-levels do I need for St Mary's?

AAA including Biology and Chemistry (with a pass in the practical endorsement). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives are not accepted. Contextual offer of AAB including Biology and Chemistry for eligible widening-participation applicants.

What GCSEs do I need for St Mary's?

Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 6 (B) or above, including English Language, Maths and either Biology + Chemistry (or Double / Triple Science).

Does St Mary's accept international students?

Yes - St Mary's accepts a small number of international / Overseas applicants each year. Requirements are AAA including Biology and Chemistry (or equivalent), a valid UCAT and IELTS 7.0 overall (no component below 6.5).

Can graduates apply to St Mary's Medicine?

Yes. Graduates apply to the same 5-year MBBS (A100). A 2:1 or above honours degree in a science / health subject is required, and GCSE and A-level requirements are still assessed.

What is the St Mary's interview like?

A Multiple-Mini Interview (video interview), typically hosted on the St Mary's Twickenham campus. Stations assess motivation for medicine, motivation for South West London, ethics, empathy, teamwork, leadership and resilience. Successful applicants must also pass Occupational Health and Enhanced DBS clearance.

Does St Mary's offer contextual offers?

Yes - a contextual offer of AAB including Biology and Chemistry is available for eligible UK widening-participation applicants (POLAR4 Q1/Q2, IMD Q1, care-experienced, estranged, free school meals, refugee status, first-generation university and other flags), who are also prioritised at interview shortlisting.

How much are St Mary's Medical School fees?

Home: £9,535 per year for 2026 entry, rising to about £9,790 for 2027 entry in line with the government fee cap. International: approximately £38,000 - £48,000 per year - confirm on St Mary's University's international fees page.

Where will I do my clinical placements at St Mary's?

Across South West London and Surrey, including Kingston Hospital, Ashford and St Peter's, Croydon Health Services, Epsom and St Helier, and South West London and St George's Mental Health, plus general practice and community placements.

Who awards the St Mary's degree?

The MBBS is awarded by St Mary's University. The programme is delivered on the St Mary's University Twickenham campus in partnership with St Mary's, with clinical placements across South West London and Surrey NHS trusts.

Can I defer my St Mary's offer or transfer in from another medical school?

Deferrals are considered on a case-by-case basis. Transfers into St Mary's from other medical schools are not usually accepted.

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