Leeds Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

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Leeds Medicine (University of Leeds School of Medicine (Leeds MBChB)) 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.

Leeds Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Leeds Medicine asks for AAA including Chemistry and Biology at A-level, or 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL including Chemistry and Biology in the IB. At GCSE: Minimum six GCSEs at grade 6 including English Language, Maths, and Double/Additional Science or Chemistry and Biology. Leeds ranks applicants using a combined score from academic achievement and UCAT performance, with no fixed cut-off. 2025 entry: lowest UCAT for UK non-contextual applicants was 2,570 (out of 3,600); contextual 2,450; international 2,750.

A-level requirement: AAA including Chemistry and Biology
Minimum A-levels: AAA at first sitting - Chemistry at grade A is compulsory; a second science / Maths at grade A is required. Resits considered only with documented mitigation.
IB requirement: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL including Chemistry and Biology
GCSE requirement: Minimum six GCSEs at grade 6 including English Language, Maths, and Double/Additional Science or Chemistry and Biology
UCAS code: A100 (5-year MBChB, Medicine and Surgery)
Places: ~250 Home + ~24 Overseas (approx 274 total for 2027 entry). One of the larger MBChB cohorts in the UK.
Applications per place: ~9 : 1 applications-to-places (2024 cycle - approximately 2,450 applications for ~274 places).
Contextual offers: Access to Leeds Programme, typical offer ABB, for eligible widening-participation applicants.
Fees: 2027 entry fees TBC (£49,000 for 2026 entry).

How Leeds uses the UCAT

Leeds ranks applicants using a combined score from academic achievement and UCAT performance, with no fixed cut-off. 2025 entry: lowest UCAT for UK non-contextual applicants was 2,570 (out of 3,600); contextual 2,450; international 2,750.

2025 entry cut-off (out of 3,600): UK non-contextual ~2,570, UK contextual ~2,450, international ~2,750. Predicted 2027 entry (out of 2,700): UK non-contextual ~1,960, UK contextual ~1,850, international ~2,060.

Leeds medicine interview format

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) for 2027 entry: face-to-face on 4th, 5th and 6th January 2027 for UK applicants; overseas applicants interviewed online. Face-to-face interviews on 4-6 January 2027 for Home applicants; overseas interviews conducted online.

Sample Leeds interview questions

Why Leeds specifically - what draws you to the Leeds MBChB over Sheffield, Manchester or Newcastle?
Tell us about a time you received critical feedback and how you responded.
Ethics: should the NHS fund weight-loss surgery for patients who continue to smoke?
Role-play: a friend has just failed an important exam and is very upset. Support them through the next few minutes.
What does 'holistic care' mean in modern general practice?
Describe a healthcare news story from the last six months and give us your view.
Discuss the impact of health inequalities in Yorkshire and the Humber, and what a newly qualified doctor could realistically do about them.
How would you balance the demands of medical school with your personal life and wellbeing?
What would you do if you saw a peer cheating in a summative exam?
Tell us what you learned about being a doctor from your work experience - not what you did, but what you learned.
Data / prioritisation station: here are three patients with limited theatre time - talk us through your priorities.
Why medicine and not another caring profession such as nursing, physician associate or paramedic?

Leeds Medicine FAQs

Is Leeds a good medical school?

Yes - the University of Leeds School of Medicine is one of the strongest UK medical schools. It consistently sits inside the UK top 15 for Medicine in the Complete University Guide and Guardian rankings, is fully GMC-approved, and runs an integrated, systems-based MBChB with clinical placements from Year 1 across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (St James's University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary - two of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe) and NHS trusts across West Yorkshire and the Humber. Graduates have strong Foundation Programme allocation, and Leeds is nationally recognised for widening participation via the Access to Leeds scheme.

How old is the University of Leeds Medical School?

The Leeds School of Medicine traces its origins to 1831, when the Leeds School of Medicine was founded independently. It joined the Yorkshire College (later the University of Leeds) in 1884 and has been part of the University since. It is one of the oldest medical schools in the UK - almost 200 years of continuous medical training.

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

There is no published cut-off. The 2025 effective threshold to be invited to MMI sat around 2,600 for Home applicants; International applicants typically need 100-150 points higher (~2,700+). Aim for 2,650+ to be safe. Leeds combines UCAT with a scored personal statement, so a strong PS can offset a mid-range UCAT - but below ~2,550 is high-risk regardless of PS. SJT Band 4 is an automatic reject.

What are the Leeds Medicine entry requirements for 2027 entry?

AAA at first sitting including A in Chemistry plus A in a second science / Maths (Biology, Human Biology, Maths or Physics), and a third A in any subject (General Studies and Critical Thinking excluded). At GCSE: minimum six subjects at grade 6+ including English Language, Maths, Biology and Chemistry (or Double Science). IB: 35 points with 18 at HL including HL Chemistry plus a second HL science / Maths. A valid UCAT is required. Contextual (Access to Leeds) applicants may be made an ABB offer.

How do I get into Leeds Medical School?

You need predicted or achieved AAA at first sitting with A in Chemistry plus a second science / Maths, six GCSEs at grade 6+ including English, Maths and Sciences, a UCAT that ranks you in the top slice (~2,600+ Home / ~2,700+ International), a strong scored personal statement covering motivation, work experience and reflection, and strong MMI performance across 8 online values-based stations. Academic + UCAT + PS score decide interview invites; the MMI decides the offer.

How hard is it to get into Leeds Medical School?

Competitive but not extreme. The application-to-place ratio is roughly 9:1 (about 2,450 applications for ~274 places), UCAT effective threshold is ~2,600 Home in 2025, and the MMI is scored objectively. Leeds is more accessible than Oxford, Cambridge or UCL but tougher than Keele, Lancaster or UCLan. The scored personal statement means Leeds rewards applicants with genuine reflection and work-experience insight - not just top UCAT scores.

How many places does Leeds Medical School have?

Approximately 250 Home + 24 Overseas places on A100 each cycle (total ~274). That's one of the larger MBChB cohorts in the UK - useful because it means more interview invitations and offers each cycle even at competitive UCAT thresholds.

How many offers does Leeds Medical School make?

Leeds typically interviews around 1,000-1,100 applicants each cycle and makes offers to roughly 500-600 to fill ~274 places (offer-to-acceptance ratios are published in the University's Freedom of Information responses). Actual figures vary year to year with the UCAT distribution and cohort acceptances.

When does Leeds Medical School interview?

MMI invitations are released from November for 2027 entry, with interviews running November-March online via MS Teams. Decisions are released December-April. Applying early does not change your chances - all UCAS applications submitted by 15 October are considered together in a single pool.

Does Leeds score the personal statement?

Yes - Leeds is one of relatively few UK medical schools that formally scores the personal statement, against published criteria covering motivation, insight into medicine, work experience, reflection and breadth of interests. A strong PS can offset a mid-range UCAT, and a weak PS can end an application even with a strong UCAT. Applicants should treat the Leeds PS as a scored assessment, not a formality.

Does Leeds require Biology AND Chemistry?

Chemistry is mandatory at grade A. The second science can be Biology, Human Biology, Maths or Physics - Biology is preferred but not compulsory. A third A in any subject (except General Studies and Critical Thinking) is required for the AAA offer.

Is the Leeds Medicine interview MMI or panel?

MMI - eight stations of about five minutes each, delivered online via MS Teams for 2027 entry. Values-based: motivation, communication, ethics, teamwork, reflection, role-play and a data / prioritisation task. No academic knowledge is tested. The lowest station score is dropped from the final rank.

Does Leeds accept resit A-levels for Medicine?

Standard applicants are expected to achieve AAA at first sitting. Resits are considered only with documented mitigating circumstances submitted with your UCAS reference, and the resit grade must be AAA. Applicants with resits and no accepted mitigation are typically not shortlisted.

Does Leeds accept the IB for Medicine?

Yes - 35 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, to include HL Chemistry plus a second science / Maths at HL 6.

What is the Access to Leeds scheme?

Access to Leeds is Leeds's widening-participation programme. Eligible Home applicants from Yorkshire / Humber and other flagged criteria (POLAR4 Quintile 1, care-experienced, free-school-meals, first-generation-university) can apply for the scheme; those who complete the Access to Leeds academic module receive an ABB offer and a relaxed UCAT threshold. Roughly 20-25% of each Leeds MBChB cohort enters via Access to Leeds or other contextual routes - one of the best-established widening-participation schemes in Northern England.

Does Leeds Medical School do dissection?

Yes - Leeds uses full-body cadaveric dissection as part of the anatomy curriculum in Years 1-2, alongside prosections and imaging. This is one of the differentiators vs schools like Manchester or Peninsula, which primarily use prosections rather than student-led dissection.

Does Leeds offer Graduate Entry Medicine?

No - Leeds only runs the standard 5-year A100 MBChB. There is no 4-year graduate-entry (A101) programme. Graduates apply through A100 on the same basis as school-leavers and must meet the same AAA (or contextual ABB) profile plus UCAT.

Can I defer my Leeds Medicine offer?

Yes - deferred entry is supported provided it is agreed at the offer stage. Applicants should indicate the deferred year of entry on the UCAS application or discuss with Leeds admissions after receiving an offer.

Where will I do clinical placements at Leeds?

Clinical placements from Year 1 onward run across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - primarily St James's University Hospital (Jimmy's) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), two of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe - plus community, GP, mental-health and specialist placements across West Yorkshire and the Humber (Bradford Royal Infirmary, Airedale, Calderdale and Huddersfield, Mid Yorkshire, Harrogate).

Why choose Leeds Medical School over Sheffield, Manchester or Newcastle?

Three reasons applicants pick Leeds: (1) the scored personal statement rewards genuine reflection and work-experience insight, not just top UCAT scores - unusual among the big Northern schools; (2) clinical training across St James's and LGI - two of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe - gives exceptional case volume and breadth from Year 1; (3) strong widening-participation support via Access to Leeds, which is one of the best-established such schemes in Northern England. Sheffield tends to weight UCAT more heavily, Manchester is larger and more research-intensive, and Newcastle uses MMI with a heavier ethics focus - Leeds sits between them with the PS-scoring twist.

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