Three Counties (Worcester) Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview
Three Counties (Worcester) Medicine (Three Counties Medical School, University of Worcester) 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.
Three Counties (Worcester) Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)
Three Counties (Worcester) Medicine asks for Not applicable - Three Counties is a graduate-entry programme. A 2:1 honours degree in any subject is the academic requirement at A-level. At GCSE: GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above. There is no fixed cut-off - the line depends on the shape of the applicant pool each year. For 2024 entry the lowest UCAT invited to interview was 2,570/3,600 (about 1,928/2,700) and the mean invited was 2,726/3,600 (about 2,045/2,700). GAMSAT is accepted as an alternative: most shortlisted GAMSAT applicants scored above 50, with an average of 58.
- A-level requirement: Not applicable - Three Counties is a graduate-entry programme. A 2:1 honours degree in any subject is the academic requirement.
- Minimum A-levels: A-levels are only reviewed as background; the degree classification is what counts.
- GCSE requirement: GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above
- UCAS code: A101
- Places: Around 100 graduate places.
- Applications per place: Approximately 4 applications per place.
- Contextual offers: Preference is given to applicants meeting criteria such as being a University of Worcester graduate, first in family to attend university, POLAR quintile 1 or 2, prior NHS experience, refugee status, or links to a three-counties postcode.
- Graduate entry: This is a graduate-entry-only school: a 2:1 in any subject plus UCAT or GAMSAT.
- Fees: Home graduate entry: £9,535 a year for 2026 entry, expected to be about £9,790 for 2027 entry, with NHS bursary support from Year 2 for eligible students.
How Three Counties (Worcester) uses the UCAT
There is no fixed cut-off - the line depends on the shape of the applicant pool each year. For 2024 entry the lowest UCAT invited to interview was 2,570/3,600 (about 1,928/2,700) and the mean invited was 2,726/3,600 (about 2,045/2,700). GAMSAT is accepted as an alternative: most shortlisted GAMSAT applicants scored above 50, with an average of 58.
There is no fixed cut-off - the line depends on the shape of the applicant pool each year. For 2024 entry the lowest UCAT invited to interview was 2,570/3,600 (about 1,928/2,700) and the mean invited was 2,726/3,600 (about 2,045/2,700). GAMSAT is accepted as an alternative: most shortlisted GAMSAT applicants scored above 50, with an average of 58.
Only a couple of cycles of data exist. The invited mean has sat close to 2,045 on the /2,700 scale, with the lowest invited near 1,928 - competitive but softer than most graduate-entry programmes.
Three Counties (Worcester) medicine interview format
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) circuit at Worcester, focused on motivation for graduate-entry medicine, communication, ethics, resilience and understanding of primary care in a rural region.
Sample Three Counties (Worcester) interview questions
- Why graduate-entry medicine, and why Three Counties specifically?
- How will your first degree make you a better doctor?
- What do you know about healthcare needs in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire?
- Three Counties has a strong primary-care focus - what appeals to you about general practice?
- Ethics: how should a GP handle a patient requesting a treatment that is not clinically indicated?
- Tell us about a time you managed competing deadlines under real pressure.
- What did your work or caring experience teach you about vulnerability?
- Describe a time you changed your mind after listening to someone else.
- Role-play: a patient is anxious about being referred to a hospital an hour away.
- How would you cope with the intensity of a 4-year accelerated course?
Three Counties (Worcester) Medicine FAQs
What UCAT score do I need for Three Counties 2027 entry?
There is no fixed cut-off. For 2024 entry the lowest UCAT invited was about 1,928 and the mean invited about 2,045 on the current /2,700 scale, so a score around or above 2,000 is a sensible target.
Does Three Counties accept the GAMSAT?
Yes - UCAT or GAMSAT is accepted. Most shortlisted GAMSAT applicants scored above 50, with an average of 58.
What degree do I need for Three Counties?
A 2:1 honours degree in any subject, plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above. Non-science graduates are welcome.
Is Three Counties graduate entry only?
Yes - the MBChB at Three Counties Medical School is a 4-year graduate-entry programme. School leavers should apply to 5-year courses elsewhere.
Who gets contextual preference at Three Counties?
Applicants who are University of Worcester graduates, first in family to attend university, from POLAR quintile 1 or 2, with prior NHS experience, refugee status, or with links to a three-counties postcode.
Where will I do my placements?
Across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, including Worcestershire Royal, the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Hereford County Hospital and a wide GP network.
What is the Three Counties interview like?
A Multiple Mini Interview circuit at Worcester, testing motivation for graduate-entry medicine, communication, ethics, resilience and awareness of rural and primary-care medicine.
Does Three Counties accept international students?
The programme is primarily aimed at UK graduates. Check the school's current international policy before using a choice on it.
How new is Three Counties Medical School?
It opened in 2023, making it one of the UK's newest graduate-entry programmes - which is why published admissions data is still limited.
How does Three Counties compare with Warwick and Swansea?
Warwick is the largest and most established graduate-entry MB ChB and ranks strictly on UCAT; Swansea uses the GAMSAT; Three Counties is the newest, with no fixed cut-off and a strong primary-care and widening-access emphasis.
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