Surrey Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

Surrey Medicine (University of Surrey 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: 14 September 2026 by MedicHut's medical admissions team.

Surrey Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Surrey 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). GAMSAT and UCAT are used to rank candidates; applicants must be anonymised and ranked by admissions test score, with UCAT accepted only for Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry or Natural Sciences degrees, and SJT must be Band 1-3.

• 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 early cohort 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 - new medical school
• Contextual offers: Scholarships available
• Fees: 2027/28 fees TBC; £48,400 per year (2026/27)

How Surrey uses the UCAT

GAMSAT and UCAT are used to rank candidates; applicants must be anonymised and ranked by admissions test score, with UCAT accepted only for Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry or Natural Sciences degrees, and SJT must be Band 1-3

GAMSAT and UCAT are used to rank candidates; applicants must be anonymised and ranked by admissions test score, with UCAT accepted only for Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry or Natural Sciences degrees, and SJT must be Band 1-3

N/A - no past UCAT data published

Surrey medicine interview format

Virtual Multiple Mini Interview events for shortlisted applicants, with the full cycle taking under an hour. You are marked independently at each station against agreed criteria. Dates are confirmed in your interview invitation.

Sample Surrey interview questions

• Why Surrey Medical School specifically - what draws you to a young medical school in Guildford?
• How would you contribute to healthcare in Surrey and the wider South East as a doctor?
• Role-play: an anxious patient in a Guildford GP surgery is worried about a suspected cancer referral. 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 Surrey against tertiary specialist services in 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?
• Surrey emphasises digital health and AI - how should a new junior doctor safely use AI tools in day-to-day clinical practice?
• 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 Surrey Medical School choose you as an early-cohort student in a brand-new medical school?

Surrey Medicine FAQs

What UCAT score do I need for Surrey 2027 entry?

Surrey ranks applicants by UCAT total score. As a very new UK MBBS with a small cohort, the effective ranking cut-off has been highly competitive - recent-cycle guidance suggests around 2500-2600 (out of 2700 for 2026 entry) with a satisfactory SJT band (typically 1-3). Aim as high as you can.

What A-levels do I need for Surrey?

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 Surrey?

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

Does Surrey accept international students?

Yes - Surrey 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 Surrey 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 Surrey interview like?

A Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI), typically hosted on the Stag Hill campus in Guildford. Stations assess motivation for medicine, motivation for the South East, ethics, empathy, teamwork, leadership and resilience. Successful applicants must also pass Occupational Health and Enhanced DBS clearance.

Does Surrey 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 Surrey 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 Surrey's international fees page.

Where will I do my clinical placements at Surrey?

Across Surrey, South West London and the wider South East, including Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Ashford and St Peter's, Frimley Health, Epsom and St Helier, and Surrey and Borders Partnership mental health services, plus general practice and community placements.

Can I defer my Surrey offer or transfer in from another medical school?

Deferrals are considered on a case-by-case basis. Transfers into Surrey from other medical schools are not usually accepted.

What makes Surrey Medicine distinctive?

Surrey's MBBS is built around case-based learning with early clinical exposure, high-fidelity simulation, and strong integration of digital health, AI in medicine and One Health - reflecting the University of Surrey's research strengths and Guildford's location in a growing South East life-sciences cluster.

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