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Aston University vs Cambridge

Side-by-side medical school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.

Side-by-side comparison

Aston University

Birmingham

Cambridge

Cambridge

Location
Birmingham, UK
Cambridge, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
A*A*A including Chemistry and Biology
UCAT home cut-off
~1920+ undergrad with 24/24 GCSE points
~2150+ safer; mean offer holder ~2290+
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Traditional panel interviews with academic focus
Post-interview chance
Decision date
March onwards
January

Common questions

What UCAT score do I need for Aston University vs Cambridge?+
Aston University typically requires ~1920+ undergrad with 24/24 GCSE points. Cambridge typically requires ~2150+ safer; mean offer holder ~2290+. UCAT cut-offs change year to year and depend on contextual flags, so check each school's latest published thresholds.
How do interviews differ between Aston University and Cambridge?+
Aston University uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Cambridge uses Traditional interview (Traditional panel interviews with academic focus).
What A-Level grades do Aston University and Cambridge require?+
Aston University: AAA including Chemistry and Biology. Cambridge: A*A*A including Chemistry and Biology.
Where are Aston University and Cambridge located?+
Aston University is in Birmingham, UK. Cambridge is in Cambridge, UK.