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

Ninewells Hospital, Dundee - main teaching hospital of the University of Dundee School of Medicine

Dundee 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.

Dundee Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Dundee Medicine asks for AAA incl. Chemistry or Biology + another science (Maths counts as a science) at A-level, or Minimum 37 points overall including 6,6,6 at HL including Chemistry and another science from Biology, Physics or Maths, plus three subjects at SL averaging grade 6, including Biology at least at SL 6 in the IB. At GCSE: Five 6s+ incl. English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry. 2024 entry average interviewed UCAT was 2675 overall (Scottish 2662, RUK 2723, international 2690, graduates 2646). MedicHut predicts Scottish average ~2000, RUK ~2100, international ~2150 for 2027 entry. The SJT is not used.

A-level requirement: AAA incl. Chemistry or Biology + another science (Maths counts as a science)
Minimum A-levels: AAA - Chemistry mandatory
IB requirement: Minimum 37 points overall including 6,6,6 at HL including Chemistry and another science from Biology, Physics or Maths, plus three subjects at SL averaging grade 6, including Biology at least at SL 6
GCSE requirement: Five 6s+ incl. English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry
UCAS code: A100 (standard) · A104 (Gateway to Medicine)
Places: ~155 Home (Scotland + rUK) + ~15 Overseas on A100; ~20 additional Gateway (A104) places for Scottish WP applicants
Applications per place: 2024 entry: 844 applicants invited to interview from 1,950 total applicants (985 Scottish, 597 rUK, 368 International); 570 offered a place.
Contextual offers: Dundee Access programmes: REACH Scotland (S5/S6 Scottish WP), SWAP-East (mature access) and rUK contextual admissions - reduced offer (ABB) and relaxed UCAT threshold for eligible applicants from underrepresented backgrounds. Gateway to Medicine (A104) is a dedicated 6-year route for eligible Scottish WP applicants.
Fees: £53,370 per year international.

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

How Dundee uses the UCAT

2024 entry average interviewed UCAT was 2675 overall (Scottish 2662, RUK 2723, international 2690, graduates 2646). MedicHut predicts Scottish average ~2000, RUK ~2100, international ~2150 for 2027 entry. The SJT is not used.

Lowest UCAT invited for interview (out of 3,600, the old scale): 2023 entry 1,940 (Scottish)/2,460 (rUK)/2,110 (International)/2,070 (Graduates); 2024 entry 1,900 (Scottish)/2,150 (rUK)/2,270 (International)/2,130 (Graduates). Average prediction for 2026 entry (out of 2,700, the new scale): Scottish 2,000, rUK 2,100, International 2,150, Graduates 2,000.

Dundee medicine interview format

Dundee does not run a rotating MMI. Your interview has two parts. First, you join five other applicants for a 30 minute group discussion on a set scenario, watched by an assessor. Then the group moves to a different assessor for a structured discussion. UK-based applicants attend in person at Ninewells campus. International applicants can choose a remote interview online. The whole visit, including registration, takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. You need no prior medical knowledge. In-person and online interviews are held in January

Sample Dundee interview questions

Why Dundee specifically - what draws you to a Scottish medical school with early clinical placements at Ninewells?
What do you know about NHS Scotland, and how is it different from NHS England?
Role-play: a patient in rural Angus is refusing to come into hospital for tests. Talk to them.
Tell us about a time you showed empathy in a difficult situation - what did you learn?
Ethics: should the NHS in Scotland fund weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s for all obese patients?
Discuss health inequalities in Tayside / rural Scotland - what could a newly qualified doctor realistically do about them?
What did your work experience teach you about the reality of being a junior doctor in 2027?
How would you handle a colleague you suspect is struggling with their mental health?
What does 'patient-centred care' mean to you, and can you give an example from your own experience?
Describe a time you received difficult feedback - how did you respond and what changed?
Why medicine and not another healthcare career such as nursing, physiotherapy or physician associate?
Why should Dundee choose you over an equally qualified applicant with the same UCAT and predictions?

Dundee Medicine FAQs

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

Dundee combines UCAT cognitive with academic points. The 2025 cycle effective cut-off was around 2,510. Aim for 2,600+ to comfortably clear shortlisting; below 2,450 is high-risk. SJT Band 4 is rejected outright.

Does Dundee require Chemistry at A-level?

Yes - Chemistry at grade A is mandatory. The second science must be Biology, Maths or Physics at grade A. All grades must be achieved in one sitting.

What is Dundee's Gateway to Medicine (A104)?

A104 is Dundee's 6-year widening-participation route for eligible Scottish applicants. It adds a foundation year (Year 0) at Dundee with reduced entry grades, then joins the standard A100 MBChB from Year 1. Guaranteed progression on successful Year 0 completion. Not open to rUK or international applicants.

Is the Dundee interview MMI or panel?

MMI - ten stations of about five minutes each, run online via MS Teams for 2027 entry. Values-based questions on empathy, communication, ethics, teamwork and role-play carry the most weight, with one station on motivation for Dundee specifically.

Does Dundee have contextual offers?

Yes - through REACH Scotland (S5/S6 Scottish WP), SWAP-East (mature access) and rUK contextual admissions. Reduced grade offer (typically ABB) and relaxed UCAT thresholds apply for eligible applicants. Gateway to Medicine (A104) is the dedicated widening-access route for Scottish applicants.

Do Scottish students pay tuition fees at Dundee?

No - Scottish-domiciled students have their tuition fees paid by SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland). rUK Home students pay ~£9,535/yr (under review for 2027) and international ~£35,900/yr.

Does Dundee accept the IB?

Yes - 37 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, to include HL Chemistry plus one of Biology, Maths or Physics.

Does Dundee accept resit A-levels or Highers?

Resits are considered only with strong mitigating circumstances. Grades must still be achieved to the standard offer at the resit attempt.

Where will I do my clinical placements at Dundee?

Primarily at Ninewells Hospital (a large NHS Tayside teaching hospital co-located with the medical school), plus Perth Royal Infirmary, community hospitals across Tayside and Fife, and rural GP placements from early in the course.

When does Dundee make decisions?

MMI invitations from November; interview outcomes December-April for 2027 entry.

How does Dundee compare to Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews and Aberdeen for Scottish applicants?

Dundee is smaller, more clinically integrated from Year 1 (Ninewells is on the medical-school campus) and typically has a lower UCAT cut-off than Edinburgh or Glasgow. St Andrews is 3-year pre-clinical only (you transfer for clinicals). Aberdeen is similar in ethos with an even stronger rural / remote medicine focus. If you want early hands-on clinical exposure without leaving Scotland, Dundee is a strong fit.

Can I defer my Dundee Medicine offer?

Yes, deferred entry is supported provided it's agreed at offer stage.

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