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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Aston University Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Birmingham, UKEstablished 2018Interviews (2027 entry) December 2026 - March 2027Decisions (2027 entry) March 2027 onwards
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What the Aston University medicine course is like
Problem-based learning, 5 years, placements across The West Midlands.
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About Aston University
New medical school in Birmingham with focus on diverse communities.
What makes Aston University different
UCAT and GCSE used heavily post-interview (academic:UCAT:interview ratio = 2:1:1). Interview is just 25% of final scoring, so post-interview chances are excellent for high-stat applicants. SJT not used - band 4 is fine.
Aston University course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Five-year MBChB with PBL. Clinical placements across Birmingham NHS sites (UHB, Sandwell, Walsall, Heart of England).
Aston University research strengths
Aston University is strong in these research areas:
- Optometry & vision sciences
- Pharmacy & pharmacology
- Public health
- Mental health
Intercalation at Aston University
Optional.
How the Aston University interview runs
Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
MMI format with 7-10 stations of around 7 minutes each, plus 2 minutes' reading time. There are typically 2 acting/role-play stations testing how you handle difficult situations.
Aston University intake
~110 places per year.
Aston University at a glance
Founded in 2018. Based in Birmingham.
Programmes offered:
- Medicine
- Community Medicine
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Aston University
TrueScore
What is TrueScore?
A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Aston University for 2027 entry entry — based on its published cut-offs and recent admissions data. Treat it as a target to aim past, not a guarantee.
- Home1950
- Contextual1800
- International1950
Aston University's TrueScore is 1950. Build a week-by-week UCAT plan that works back from your test date — free for the first two weeks.
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Aston University
A-Level requirements
A*AA at A-level (A* must be in Chemistry or Biology)
Contextual A-Level offer
AAB at A-level for Aston Ready (WP) applicants, with AA in Chemistry + Biology
Required A-Level subjects
Chemistry + Biology compulsory, plus one other subject. If 4 A-levels taken, Chemistry, Biology and the next-best grade are considered.
A-Level resit policy
Final qualification profile must normally be achieved in no more than three academic years - one resit attempt only
GCSE requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs/IGCSEs at grade 6/B or above including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology (or Double Science)
Scottish Advanced Highers
AAA at Advanced Higher including Chemistry and Biology
International Baccalaureate
37 points overall, 7,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology - one of Chem/Bio must be grade 7 HL
Graduate-entry degree requirement
Upper-second-class (2:1) Honours degree in any discipline + ABB A-levels including Chemistry and Biology (one of which at grade A). Five-year programme - no accelerated graduate route.
UCAT Selection at Aston University
Weighting
Combined academic (24 pts: GCSEs or achieved A-levels) + UCAT (12 pts) ranking. 2023 entry shortlist threshold was 31.5/36 points (non-WP). Post-interview scoring: academic:UCAT:interview = 2:1:1, so interview is only 25% of final score. SJT band not used.
SJT band
Not scored - good for band 4
Contextual / WP eligibility
Aston Ready widening-participation programme: contextual offer AAB (with AA in Chemistry + Biology). Eligibility includes specified Birmingham/local-area + low-progression-area criteria.
Aston ranks applicants on their ACHIEVED qualifications - normally GCSEs - together with the total UCAT score. A-level predicted grades are not used in scoring and are not considered at any stage. Home non-WP, Home WP and International applicants are ranked separately within their own groups; top-ranked applicants are interviewed and then re-ranked on MMI total, with offers going to the top of that list.
SJT Band
Not scored - good for band 4
Specialities offered
Medicine, Community Medicine
Interview
How Aston University interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window (2027 entry)
December 2026 - March 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)
March 2027 onwards
Post-interview chances
All Applicants: 306/363 = 84% (2025); Non-Contextual: 182/214 = 85%
Tutor insight
Practise the role-play stations specifically - they are weighted alongside more conventional questions and catch unprepared applicants out. Once you reach interview, the heavy academic post-weighting means strong UCAT/GCSE applicants are well-placed for offers.
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Where Aston University's figures come from
Checked field-by-field against Aston University's official course page on 14 August 2026.
FAQ
Aston University — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: No cut-off at all. Aston states it does not set score requirements for the UCAT and has no lower cut-off for either the UCAT or the SJT.. Contextual applicants: Aston Ready contextual applicants are ranked in their own Home Widening Participation group rather than against other home applicants.. Aston ranks applicants on their ACHIEVED qualifications - normally GCSEs - together with the total UCAT score. A-level predicted grades are not used in scoring and are not considered at any stage. Home non-WP, Home WP and International applicants are ranked separately within their own groups; top-ranked applicants are interviewed and then re-ranked on MMI total, with offers going to the top of that list.
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