Hi! This page contains information and resources for aspiring graduate entry medicine students, particularly those from widening access backgrounds.
Graduate entry is generally more competitive due to the limited places available and candidates are considered to have more experience. Hopefully, this guide can help you through this process, and making strategic applications.
NB: The information contained has been collected from either the university websites’ or via email, and statistics such as some of the minimum UCAT cut-offs are based on historical data. If you have any concerns/ specific circumstances, I recommend you contact the university directly.
(For the disclaimer, please refer to the bottom of the page.)
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A comparison of the requirements needed for undergraduate vs graduate entry medicine.
Find entry requirements for each GEM university. Includes UCAT scores, A-levels, Interview types and more.
Some universities allow graduate students to apply for their undergraduate programmes. (most do, but not all!). We have listed all universities that offer this, and their requirements.
Includes information on the different admissions tests required for graduate entry medicine including the UCAT, GAMSAT and CASper. Free resources are linked, alongside some study advice.
This is an essential part of the medicine application. Here you will find links to work experience you can apply for, and other opportunities. Note that some universities have specific requirements.
Funding sites, resources and exact amounts you can receive as a graduate entry student.
Information on access to medicine routes for widening access students, and degree apprenticeships (newly introduced!).
Possible Routes: Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) or Standard Undergraduate Medicine
| Undergraduate Medicine | Graduate Entry Medicine |
|---|---|
| 5 years (6, including intercalation) | 4 years (currently, doesn’t offer intercalation) |
| UCAT | UCAT/ GAMSAT/ Casper |
| A-Levels/ Scottish Highers | Degree required |
| Limited funding, usually available in year 5* | Funding available |
*Please see Funding for full details.
Most graduate entry medicine university courses have a minimum grade 6/B requirement in GCSE English Language and Mathematics, as well as a minimum 2.1 degree classification.
Some may also accept a 2.2 degree classification if offered with an MSc or PhD.
| University | Admissions Test | A Level | Interview | Additional Information | No. of Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | UCAT | ABC/BBB | MMI | Feeder Stream | |
| Bart’s (Queen Mary University London) | UCAT (2820/2940 + SJT 1-3) | BB if non-science degree | Panel | 39 | |
| Cambridge | UCAT (top 50% + SJT) | AAA (2.1) or ABB (1st) | Panel | Recommending contacting specific colleges | 39 |
| Cardiff | UCAT | ABC/BBB | MMI | Feeder Stream | |
| Chester | UCAT (min.570 VR; 2540 overall)/ GAMSAT (min 50 in P3; 60 overall) | none | MMI | 2.1 in any subject; Work experience min. 70hrs in 2 different roles (see website for more details) | 55 |
| Imperial (Pears Cumbria) | UCAT/ GAMSAT (no specific) | none | MMI + Asynchronous | 2.1 in any subject; Scholarships & Contextual | 58 |
| KCL | UCAT (~2910 and over) | none | MMI | New campus in Portsmouth opened from 2025 entry | 28 (+67 at Portsmouth) |
| Liverpool | GAMSAT (min. 50 in each subset) | none | MMI | 29 | |
| Manchester | UCAT (~2700) | BBB** | MMI | **A Levels are only considered if the degree is pending, otherwise if applying with achieved 2.1, waived. | |
| Newcastle | UCAT (~2820 and over) | none | MMI | 25 | |
| ScotGem (St. Andrews & Dundee) | GAMSAT (50 t, 46pp) | Chemistry at A/B (2.1) | MMI | Additional questionnaire to complete (similar to personal statement) | 55 |
| University of East Anglia (Norwich Medical School) | UCAT/ GAMSAT | none | MMI | UCAT only for entry 2025, and bioscience degree (website says high but previously for UG students have achieved average ~2800) | 27 |
| Nottingham*** | GAMSAT (~55) | none | Panel/MMI | ***min. 2.2 requirement | 93 |
| Oxford | UCAT | AAB (if A Levels taken in last 5 years) | Panel | 30 | |
| Plymouth | UCAT/ GAMSAT (varies, website) | AAA | MMI | Internal university scheme | |
| Sheffield | UCAT (min. 2430) | BBB | MMI | WP only | 15 |
| Southampton | UCAT | none | MMI | UCAT ~2900 for non Southampton, ~2700 for Southampton grad | 48 |
| St George | GAMSAT (~60) | none | MMI | 70 | |
| Surrey | UCAT/ GAMSAT (no specific) | none | MMI | 2.1 in any subject; Scholarships | 34 |
| Swansea | UCAT (2550+)/ GAMSAT | none | MMI | 2.1 in any subject | 150 |
| Worcester | UCAT (~2500) / GAMSAT (~50)+ Casper | none | Panel | 2.1 in any subject; they have taken minimum score of 2380 for a previous cycle | 50 |
| Warwick | UCAT (600 VR, overall ~2660) | none | MMI | UCAT contextual (website) Work experience min. 70hrs in 2 different roles (see website for more details) | 203 |
| Ulster | GAMSAT (min. 50 in each subset; overall~6) | none | MMI | 2.1 in any subject | 70 |