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Barts and The London (Queen Mary) vs Cambridge

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

Side-by-side comparison

Barts and The London (Queen Mary)

London

Cambridge

Cambridge

Location
London, UK
Cambridge, UK
A-Level offer
A*AA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics
A*A*A including Chemistry and Biology
UCAT home cut-off
~1980+ undergrad with A*AA
~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 Barts and The London (Queen Mary) vs Cambridge?+
Barts and The London (Queen Mary) typically requires ~1980+ undergrad with A*AA. 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 Barts and The London (Queen Mary) and Cambridge?+
Barts and The London (Queen Mary) uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Cambridge uses Traditional interview (Traditional panel interviews with academic focus).
What A-Level grades do Barts and The London (Queen Mary) and Cambridge require?+
Barts and The London (Queen Mary): A*AA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics. Cambridge: A*A*A including Chemistry and Biology.
Where are Barts and The London (Queen Mary) and Cambridge located?+
Barts and The London (Queen Mary) is in London, UK. Cambridge is in Cambridge, UK.