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Birmingham vs Sunderland

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

Side-by-side comparison

Birmingham

Birmingham

Sunderland

Sunderland

Location
Birmingham, UK
Sunderland, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
UCAT home cut-off
~2010+ standard
~1680+ (2nd decile cut-off; top 8 deciles required)
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance
Decision date
March onwards
Until May

Common questions

What UCAT score do I need for Birmingham vs Sunderland?+
Birmingham typically requires ~2010+ standard. Sunderland typically requires ~1680+ (2nd decile cut-off; top 8 deciles required). 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 Birmingham and Sunderland?+
Birmingham uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Sunderland uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)).
What A-Level grades do Birmingham and Sunderland require?+
Birmingham: AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics. Sunderland: AAA including Chemistry and Biology.
Where are Birmingham and Sunderland located?+
Birmingham is in Birmingham, UK. Sunderland is in Sunderland, UK.