Bristol Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

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Bristol Medicine (Bristol Medical School) 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.

Bristol Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Bristol Medicine asks for AAA including A in Chemistry and A in one of Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths at A-level, or Minimum 36 points overall (18 at HL) with 6,6 at HL in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics in the IB. At GCSE: GCSE: grade 7 (A) in Mathematics and grade 4 (C) in English required; GCSEs are not scored at shortlisting (ranking is UCAT-based). Total UCAT cognitive score (SJT excluded) ranks applicants for interview; no fixed cut-off. Final threshold for 2026 entry was 2,240/2,700 Home and 2,270/2,700 Overseas.

A-level requirement: AAA including A in Chemistry and A in one of Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths
Minimum A-levels: AAA - Chemistry plus one of Biology, Physics or Maths required
IB requirement: Minimum 36 points overall (18 at HL) with 6,6 at HL in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics
GCSE requirement: GCSE: grade 7 (A) in Mathematics and grade 4 (C) in English required; GCSEs are not scored at shortlisting (ranking is UCAT-based).
UCAS code: A100
Places: ~225 Home + ~25 Overseas
Applications per place: ~1.7 applicants per interview Home, ~3.1 Overseas (2025 cycle)
Contextual offers: Contextual offer: ABB, including A in Chemistry and B in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics, for eligible WP applicants.
Fees: £9,535/yr Home (under review) - £45,800/yr Overseas

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

The personal statement is not read at any point in selection here, so put your effort into UCAT, GCSEs and interview prep.

How Bristol uses the UCAT

Total UCAT cognitive score (SJT excluded) ranks applicants for interview; no fixed cut-off. Final threshold for 2026 entry was 2,240/2,700 Home and 2,270/2,700 Overseas.

2025 entry -> 3,010/3,600 Home, 3,080/3,600 Overseas - 2026 entry -> 2,240/2,700 Home, 2,270/2,700 Overseas. MedicHut 2027 safe prediction: 2,300/2,700.

Bristol medicine interview format

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) - 6 stations of ~5 minutes each, with an emphasis on values-based questions, ethics and a structured 'work experience' station. December-March, online via MS Teams.

Sample Bristol interview questions

Tell us about a recent experience that confirmed medicine is right for you.
What's the difference between sympathy and empathy?
Discuss the ethics of mandatory vaccination for NHS staff.
Role-play: a patient asks you to explain a positive cancer screening result over the phone.
How should the NHS handle the rising cost of new biologic drugs?
Why Bristol specifically?
Tell us about a time you handled criticism well.
What does professionalism mean for a medical student in 2027?
How would you balance academic demands with self-care during medical school?
Describe a global health issue you find important and why.

Bristol Medicine FAQs

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

Bristol's 50/50 UCAT + GCSE model means a strong GCSE profile can offset a slightly lower UCAT. The 2025 effective threshold was around 2,600. Aim for 2,650+ if your GCSEs are average; 2,550 may suffice with a near-perfect GCSE record.

How does Bristol score GCSEs?

Bristol assigns points per grade (9 = 12 pts, 8 = 11 pts, etc.) and totals your top eight GCSEs. Maths and English are weighted but the rest counts equally.

Does Bristol require Biology AND Chemistry at A-level?

Yes, both are mandatory at A grade minimum, with A* in Chemistry being the typical offer.

Is the Bristol interview MMI or panel?

MMI - six stations of about five minutes each, online via MS Teams. Expect a values-based station, ethics and a structured work-experience review.

Does Bristol accept resit A-levels?

Yes, with mitigating circumstances. Achieved grades must hit A*AA across the resit attempt.

Does Bristol offer Graduate Medicine?

No - Bristol withdrew its A101 graduate programme. Graduates apply through the standard 5-year MBChB.

When does Bristol Medicine make decisions?

MMI invitations from December; final outcomes by mid-April for 2027 entry.

Can I defer my Bristol offer?

Yes, deferred entry is supported provided it's agreed before firming.

Does Bristol use the SJT?

Yes - Band 4 is an automatic reject regardless of cognitive score.

Does Bristol accept the IB?

Yes - 36 points with 6,6,6 at HL including HL Chemistry and Biology.

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