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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Aston University Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Birmingham, UKEstablished 2021Interviews December - MarchDecisions March onwards
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About Aston University
New medical school in Birmingham with focus on diverse communities.
What makes it 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.
Course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Five-year MBChB with PBL. Clinical placements across Birmingham NHS sites (UHB, Sandwell, Walsall, Heart of England).
Research strengths
Aston University has notable research strength in Optometry & vision sciences, Pharmacy & pharmacology, Public health, Mental health.
Intercalation
Optional.
Interview
Aston University interviews via 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.
Intake
~110 places per year.
At a glance
Founded in 2021, based in Birmingham. Programmes offered: Medicine, Community Medicine.
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Aston University
TrueScore
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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
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.
Home - lowest invited
17852022 entry19582023 entry19502024 entry
International - lowest invited
15382022 entry18382023 entry18982024 entry
No fixed UCAT cut-off. Aston ranks applicants on combined academic (24 pts) + UCAT (12 pts) score. From 2026 entry, UCAT scored /2700 (VR+DM+QR only); SJT band not used in ranking. 2024 entry lowest UCAT invited (Non-WP) was 2600/3600 ≈ 1950 /2700.
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
December - March
Decision date
March 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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Home applicants: ~1950+ /2700 (non-WP - 2024 lowest invited 2600/3600 ≈ 1950). Contextual applicants: ~1800+ /2700 (UK WP - AAB contextual offer via Aston Ready). International applicants: ~2050+ /2700. No fixed UCAT cut-off. Aston ranks applicants on combined academic (24 pts) + UCAT (12 pts) score. From 2026 entry, UCAT scored /2700 (VR+DM+QR only); SJT band not used in ranking. 2024 entry lowest UCAT invited (Non-WP) was 2600/3600 ≈ 1950 /2700.
A*AA including Chemistry and Biology (A* in Chemistry or Biology)
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 typically interviews in December - March.
Decisions are released March onwards.
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.
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