St Mary's Medicine (St Mary's University, Twickenham School of Medicine) 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: 4 October 2026 by MedicHut's medical admissions team.
St Mary's Medicine asks for AAA incl. Chemistry or Biology at the highest level studied + a second science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Maths) at A-level, or 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry. in the IB. At GCSE: English and Maths required (or equivalent, minimum grade 5 at IB Standard Level if not offered at GCSE). For 2027 entry, St Mary's is looking for applicants with at least 500 in each UCAT subsection. There remains some flexibility, but SJT Band 4 will not be considered. UCAT will be used when shortlisting applicants for interview.
For 2027 entry, St Mary's is looking for applicants with at least 500 in each UCAT subsection. There remains some flexibility, but SJT Band 4 will not be considered. UCAT will be used when shortlisting applicants for interview.
For 2027 entry, St Mary's is looking for applicants with at least 500 in each UCAT subsection. There remains some flexibility, but SJT Band 4 will not be considered. UCAT will be used when shortlisting applicants for interview.
For 2027 entry, St Mary's is looking for at least 500 in each UCAT subsection and will not consider SJT Band 4.
St Mary's uses a fully automated, asynchronous video interview on the SAMMI-Select platform, rather than a live MMI or panel. It has 8 recorded stations of about 5 minutes each, with a minute's rest between stations, and the assessor reads each question on video. You answer on camera inside a set window, with no live interviewer to react to; set aside about 90 minutes for the sitting. St Mary's assesses communication, teamwork, ethical reasoning, reflection, insight and motivation to reduce health inequalities, against values including Inclusiveness, Generosity of spirit, Respect and Excellence, alongside compassion, the NHS Constitution values and the GMC domains. No clinical knowledge is tested, and scripted answers are discouraged. The most recent published window ran from late January to early February. Check your invitation for current timings. Late January to early February, confirmed in your invitation
For 2027 entry, St Mary's is looking for at least 500 in each UCAT subsection. There remains some flexibility, but SJT Band 4 will not be considered. UCAT will be used when shortlisting applicants for interview.
AAA including Biology and Chemistry (with a pass in the practical endorsement). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives are not accepted.
Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 6 (B) or above, including English Language, Maths and either Biology + Chemistry (or Double / Triple Science).
Yes. For 2027 entry, the course is open to international fee-status applicants only. International students can apply directly to St Mary's in addition to using their four UCAS medicine choices. Academic, UCAT and English language requirements still apply.
Yes. Direct applications through the St Mary's website have a rolling deadline, so the school will continue to accept applications until it is satisfied with the number of offers it has issued. St Mary's will still adhere to the equal consideration deadline in line with UCAS terms, so apply as early as you can.
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.
A fully automated, recorded online interview with no live interviewer, run on the SAMMI-Select platform. It has 8 recorded stations of about 5 minutes each, with a minute's rest between stations, and the assessor reads each question on video. Set aside about 90 minutes for the sitting. St Mary's assesses communication, teamwork, ethical reasoning, reflection, insight and motivation to reduce health inequalities, against values including Inclusiveness, Generosity of spirit, Respect and Excellence. No clinical knowledge is tested, and scripted answers are discouraged. Practise speaking clearly and to time in front of a camera.
International: £48,000 per year. The course is open to international fee-status applicants only this cycle, so no Home fee places are available.
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.
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.
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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