Newcastle Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

Newcastle Medicine (Newcastle University School of Medical Education) 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.

Newcastle Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

Newcastle Medicine asks for AAA (best three grades scored, up to 40 points) including Biology or Chemistry plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics or Physics at A-level, or 36 points with HL Biology or Chemistry plus a second HL from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics, minimum grade 5 in all subjects in the IB. At GCSE: Best eight GCSE grades are scored (up to 40 points) alongside the best three A-level grades (up to 40 points) for the academic screen; no specific GCSE subject requirements are stated. Academic screen plus UCAT points determine shortlisting; international A100 and all A101 applicants are ranked by UCAT alone. 2024 entry interview threshold ~2,820 (out of 3,600) Home, ~2,910 International. SJT Band 4 = automatic rejection.

A-level requirement: AAA (best three grades scored, up to 40 points) including Biology or Chemistry plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics or Physics
Minimum A-levels: AAA - Chemistry/Biology and a second science/maths
IB requirement: 36 points with HL Biology or Chemistry plus a second HL from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics, minimum grade 5 in all subjects
GCSE requirement: Best eight GCSE grades are scored (up to 40 points) alongside the best three A-level grades (up to 40 points) for the academic screen; no specific GCSE subject requirements are stated.
UCAS code: A100 (and A101 partner-school route)
Places: ~340 Home + ~25 Overseas
Applications per place: ~2.5 applicants per place Home, ~15 International (2025 cycle)
Contextual offers: PARTNERS Programme: ABB grades and a relaxed UCAT for eligible North-East WP applicants.
Fees: £9,535/yr Home (under review) - £48,600/yr Overseas (Year 1 rate)

SJT is used after interview, combined with your interview score, when offers are ranked.

This school ranks applicants with a points based scoring system. Work out your own points score before you spend one of your four choices.

How Newcastle uses the UCAT

Academic screen plus UCAT points determine shortlisting; international A100 and all A101 applicants are ranked by UCAT alone. 2024 entry interview threshold ~2,820 (out of 3,600) Home, ~2,910 International. SJT Band 4 = automatic rejection.

2020 -> 2,910 - 2021 -> 3,030 - 2022 -> 3,010 - 2023 -> 2,930 - 2024 -> 2,820 (Home interview threshold, out of 3,600); predicted 2026 entry ~1,840 (out of 2,700)

Newcastle medicine interview format

Multiple Mini Interviews / panel - SJT band counts as one interview station; final ranking is 50:50 academic-screen score to interview score. December-February, online via MS Teams for 2027 entry.

Sample Newcastle interview questions

Why Newcastle specifically?
Describe a time you took responsibility for a mistake.
Role-play: tell a teammate they didn't make the squad.
Should the NHS fund GLP-1 weight-loss drugs given current waiting lists?
Tell us about a healthcare innovation you find exciting.
What are the most pressing health challenges in the North East of England?
How would you handle a patient refusing to wear a mask in your clinic?
Discuss the ethics of doctor-led euthanasia.
Describe a time you had to communicate something difficult.
What does resilience mean to a future doctor?

Newcastle Medicine FAQs

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

Newcastle is one of the most UCAT-heavy UK medical schools. The 2025 effective threshold was ~2,920. To be safe aim for 2,950+; below 2,850 is high-risk.

Does Newcastle score GCSEs?

No - GCSEs are checked for eligibility (5/B minimum in English and Maths) but they are not scored or ranked. UCAT is the dominant shortlisting factor.

Is the Newcastle interview MMI or panel?

MMI - eight stations of about five minutes each, online via MS Teams. Mostly values-based questions plus one ethics and one role-play.

Can I apply to Newcastle's Malaysia campus directly?

Yes - A100 Malaysia is a separate UCAS code and runs entirely at the Iskandar campus with the same MBBS curriculum and degree.

Does Newcastle accept resit A-levels?

Generally no - Newcastle expects AAA at first sitting. Resits are considered only with strong mitigating circumstances.

Does Newcastle offer Graduate Medicine?

Yes - A101 (4 years), open to graduates from any subject with a 2:1 plus UCAT.

Does Newcastle use the SJT?

Yes - Band 4 is an automatic reject. Bands 1-3 are equally weighted.

When does Newcastle make decisions?

MMI invitations from late November; outcomes January-April.

Can I defer my Newcastle Medicine offer?

Yes, deferred entry is supported.

Does Newcastle accept the IB?

Yes - 35 points overall with 666 at Higher Level (Chemistry or Biology required at HL).

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