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UCL Medicine 2027: UCAT Cut-Off, Entry Requirements & Interview Questions

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UCL 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.

UCL Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

UCL Medicine asks for A*AA incl. Biology and Chemistry, with either at grade A* at A-level, or 39 points overall, 19 at HL with 6,6,6 (HL Bio + Chem) in the IB. At GCSE: English Language and Maths at grade B/6 - checked as a minimum only, not scored or ranked. 2026 entry minimum total score to be invited to interview: home 2190, overseas 2300 (the prior cycle's international figure was 3060/3600 ≈ 2280/2700). The SJT is only used to further rank candidates when total UCAT scores are tied at shortlisting - there is no Band 4 rejection.

  • A-level requirement: A*AA incl. Biology and Chemistry, with either at grade A*
  • Minimum A-levels: AAA - Biology and Chemistry required
  • IB requirement: 39 points overall, 19 at HL with 6,6,6 (HL Bio + Chem)
  • GCSE requirement: English Language and Maths at grade B/6 - checked as a minimum only, not scored or ranked
  • UCAS code: A100
  • Places: 313 Home + 24 Overseas places (337 total, 2027 entry)
  • Applications per place: ~6.5 applicants per place overall (2024 cycle); ~2.2 applicants per interview
  • Contextual offers: UCL Access scheme: AAB for eligible widening-participation candidates plus a relaxed UCAT threshold.
  • Fees: £9,535/yr Home (under review) - ~£57,300/yr Overseas (2026/27 entry; 2027/28 fee TBC and excluded from UCL's fee-cohort guarantee)

SJT is only looked at if you are borderline and sitting exactly on the cut off.

How UCL uses the UCAT

2026 entry minimum total score to be invited to interview: home 2190, overseas 2300 (the prior cycle's international figure was 3060/3600 ≈ 2280/2700). The SJT is only used to further rank candidates when total UCAT scores are tied at shortlisting - there is no Band 4 rejection.

2026 entry minimum total score to be invited to interview: home 2190, overseas 2300 (the prior cycle's international figure was 3060/3600 ≈ 2280/2700). The SJT is only used to further rank candidates when total UCAT scores are tied at shortlisting - there is no Band 4 rejection.

2025 entry actual cut-offs (out of 2,700 converted): ~2,080 Access UCL, ~2,080 Home, ~2,280 International. 2026 entry predicted minimums: ~2,080 Access, ~2,190 Home, ~2,300 Overseas.

UCL medicine interview format

UCL runs Multiple Mini Interviews. UCL publishes up to eight stations, with a minute to read the instructions outside each station and five minutes inside with one interviewer asking two or three questions. Marking is built on NHS values plus academic curiosity, motivation, professionalism, problem solving, teamwork and communication. Home fee paying applicants interview in person on campus and overseas applicants interview online, on a rolling basis from December to the end of March. UCL makes no offers without interview. Check your invitation for current timings. Rolling from December 2026 to the end of March 2027

Sample UCL interview questions

  • Why UCL specifically over the other London medical schools?
  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned.
  • Role-play: a friend confides they're self-harming and asks you not to tell anyone. What do you do?
  • Ethics station: a Jehovah's Witness parent refuses a life-saving transfusion for their 6-year-old. Discuss.
  • Data station: interpret this graph of UK life expectancy by postcode and suggest three drivers.
  • What does 'patient-centred care' actually mean in a 10-minute GP appointment?
  • Describe a piece of medical research that excites you and why.
  • How would you handle an aggressive patient demanding antibiotics for a viral cold?
  • Should the NHS fund weight-loss drugs like semaglutide? Argue both sides.
  • Tell me about your work experience - what surprised you most about being a doctor?

UCL Medicine FAQs

What UCAT score do I need for UCL Medicine 2027 entry?

UCL doesn't publish a hard cut-off - it ranks all academically eligible applicants by UCAT decile and works down. In the 2024 and 2025 cycles the effective cut-off was around 2,830-2,850 (top 10-15%). Aim for 2,850+ to be safe, and treat anything below 2,750 as a long shot.

Does UCL look at GCSEs?

Yes - strongly. There is no formal cut-off but the typical successful applicant has a profile heavy in 8s and 9s, with at least a 5/B in English Language and Maths. GCSE breadth is a tie-breaker when UCAT scores cluster.

Is the UCL interview MMI or panel?

MMI - eight stations of about five minutes each, scored independently. Stations rotate between motivation, ethics, role-play, data interpretation and a structured 'tell me about yourself' opener.

Does UCL accept resit A-levels?

Yes, but you need very strong mitigating circumstances and the achieved grades must still be A*AA at first sitting in the resit attempt. Resits without mitigation are normally rejected.

Can I apply to UCL Medicine after a gap year?

Yes - gap years are welcomed and don't disadvantage you, provided you can articulate at interview what you did and what you gained from it.

Is UCL good for international applicants?

Yes, but competitive - only ~34 overseas places per year out of ~3,000 international applicants. Overseas applicants need the same A*AA / IB 39 plus UCAT in the top decile.

Does UCL require Biology AND Chemistry at A-level?

Yes - both are mandatory at A grade minimum. The A* is awarded in any of your three subjects.

When does UCL Medicine make decisions?

Most interview offers go out December-February for 2027 entry; final decisions usually arrive March-April once interview scoring is complete.

Can I defer my UCL Medicine offer?

Deferred entry is permitted but must be agreed at offer stage - UCL doesn't routinely defer post-results.

Does the UCL personal statement matter?

It's not scored but it IS read by the interview panel and used as a springboard for questions. A weak or generic PS makes Stage 3 harder, even if you sailed through Stages 1 and 2.

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