Aberdeen Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

Aberdeen Medicine (University of Aberdeen School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition) 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.

Aberdeen Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Aberdeen Medicine asks for AAA including Chemistry plus one of Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics; third subject A (General Studies and Global Perspectives & Research not accepted) at A-level, or 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry plus one of Biology, Maths or Physics in the IB. At GCSE: Grade 6 (B) minimum in English Language and Maths. A combination of grade 6-9 passes expected, especially in sciences. GCSEs are NOT scored numerically for shortlisting (2025 entry onward) - only predicted/achieved A-levels count in the 30% academic score. Academic score (30%) and UCAT (20%) combine to rank applicants for interview (60% academic/40% UCAT pre-interview weighting), with the interview then worth 50% of the final decision. There is no fixed cut-off. 2026 entry lowest UCAT invited to interview (out of 2,700): 1,700 Scottish, 1,720 RUK, 1,730 International.

A-level requirement: AAA including Chemistry plus one of Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics; third subject A (General Studies and Global Perspectives & Research not accepted)
Minimum A-levels: AAA at first sitting - Chemistry mandatory
IB requirement: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry plus one of Biology, Maths or Physics
GCSE requirement: Grade 6 (B) minimum in English Language and Maths. A combination of grade 6-9 passes expected, especially in sciences. GCSEs are NOT scored numerically for shortlisting (2025 entry onward) - only predicted/achieved A-levels count in the 30% academic score.
UCAS code: A100
Places: ~254 Scottish + ~25 RUK + ~19 Overseas (2024 entry places)
Applications per place: ~1.1 applicants per interview Scottish, ~1.4 RUK, ~3.1 International (2026 cycle)
Contextual offers: Widening access applicants can receive a reduced Highers offer of AAAB (to include Chemistry plus two from Biology/Human Biology, Physics or Maths) or a reduced A-level offer of AAB (Chemistry plus one from Biology, Physics or Maths).
Fees: £1,820/yr Scottish (SAAS funded) · £9,790/yr RUK (2026/27) · ~£50,100/yr Overseas (2026/27, includes mandatory NHS levy)

This school makes no use of the SJT, so a weaker band does not count against you.

How Aberdeen uses the UCAT

Academic score (30%) and UCAT (20%) combine to rank applicants for interview (60% academic/40% UCAT pre-interview weighting), with the interview then worth 50% of the final decision. There is no fixed cut-off. 2026 entry lowest UCAT invited to interview (out of 2,700): 1,700 Scottish, 1,720 RUK, 1,730 International.

2026 entry average invited (out of 2,700): 1,960 Scottish, 1,990 RUK, 2,010 International. MedicHut 2027 safe predictions: 1,960 Scottish, 1,990 RUK, 2,010 International.

Aberdeen medicine interview format

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) - 6 stations (~7 minutes each, ~1 hour total) held in person at the Suttie Centre, Foresterhill. Stations cover motivation, core qualities of a doctor, critical thinking/problem-solving, teamwork, professionalism, and one pilot station. No academic knowledge is tested. The personal statement is not scored but IS reviewed and used as a discussion prompt during the interview. December-March, in person at the Foresterhill campus (Suttie Centre). International applicants may be offered online interviews.

Sample Aberdeen interview questions

Why medicine, and why Aberdeen specifically?
Tell us about a time your work experience changed how you see the role of a doctor.
What are the three most important qualities of a good doctor - and which do you most need to develop?
You're on a team project and one member isn't pulling their weight. Walk us through what you do.
A colleague turns up to placement smelling of alcohol. How do you handle it?
Discuss the ethics of a patient refusing a life-saving blood transfusion for religious reasons.
Why is patient-centred care important, and how have you seen it done well or badly?
Data / graph station: interpret this trend in Scottish life expectancy and suggest two contributing factors.
Role-play: explain a straightforward diagnosis to a nervous patient in plain English.
What are the biggest challenges facing NHS Scotland in the next decade?
Tell us about a time you handled criticism well.
What does professionalism mean to a medical student in 2027?

Aberdeen Medicine FAQs

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

There's no published cut-off - Aberdeen ranks candidates on Academic (30%) + UCAT (20%). Aim for 2,650+ if RUK or International (2025 average invited ~2,700), and 2,550+ if Scottish (2025 average invited ~2,560). SJT Band 4 is a hard reject.

How is the Aberdeen Medicine application scored?

It's one of the most transparent scoring models in the UK: Academic score (predicted/achieved A-levels) 30%, UCAT 20%, and MMI Interview 50%. GCSEs are NOT scored at shortlisting from 2025 entry onward - only your academic predictions/achieved grades count.

Does Aberdeen use GCSEs for shortlisting?

No, not for scoring. From 2025 entry onward, GCSEs are not used numerically in the academic score - only predicted/achieved A-levels count. GCSEs still need to meet the minimum (grade 6/B in English and Maths, a mix of 6-9s expected) but they don't decide who's shortlisted.

What is the Aberdeen Medicine interview like?

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) - six stations of about seven minutes each, roughly one hour total, held in person at the Suttie Centre on the Foresterhill clinical campus. Stations cover motivation, core qualities, critical thinking, teamwork, professionalism and one pilot station. No academic knowledge is tested.

Is the personal statement used at Aberdeen?

Yes - it's not given a numerical score but it's read before interview and used as a discussion prompt during the MMI. A weak PS gives interviewers material to probe; a strong one buys you room on tougher stations.

How many places does Aberdeen Medicine have?

Around 254 places for Scottish applicants, 25 for RUK (rest of UK) and 19 for International in a typical recent cycle. The interview-to-offer conversion is high - roughly 79% of interviewees receive an offer for Home applicants in the 2026 cycle.

Does Aberdeen offer Graduate Entry Medicine?

No - Aberdeen doesn't run a 4-year A101 graduate programme. Graduates apply through the standard 5-year MBChB. Applicants with a 2:1 Honours degree only need a B in Chemistry at A-level or Scottish Higher; without an Honours degree the standard AAA at A-level applies.

What is Gateway2Medicine at Aberdeen?

A one-year widening-access programme for Scottish residents from underrepresented backgrounds (SIMD20 / Quintile 1 postcodes and similar criteria). Perform well on the course, UCAT and MMI and you're guaranteed a place on Year 1 of the MBChB. Scottish residents only.

How much does Aberdeen Medicine cost for 2027 entry?

Scottish-domiciled students pay ~£1,820/yr via SAAS, RUK students pay ~£9,790/yr (2026/27), and International students pay ~£50,100/yr (2026/27). 2027 rates are expected to rise ~3% for Overseas.

Does Aberdeen accept resit A-levels?

Generally no. Aberdeen expects AAA at first sitting; resits are considered only with documented mitigating circumstances.

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