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Cambridge vs Edinburgh
Side-by-side medical school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Cambridge
Cambridge
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Location
Cambridge, UK
Edinburgh, UK
A-Level offer
A*A*A including Chemistry and Biology
AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics
UCAT home cut-off
~2150+ safer; mean offer holder ~2290+
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Interview format
Traditional panel interviews with academic focus
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance
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Decision date
January
March onwards
Common questions
How do interviews differ between Cambridge and Edinburgh?+
Cambridge uses Traditional interview (Traditional panel interviews with academic focus). Edinburgh uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)).
What A-Level grades do Cambridge and Edinburgh require?+
Cambridge: A*A*A including Chemistry and Biology. Edinburgh: AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics.
Where are Cambridge and Edinburgh located?+
Cambridge is in Cambridge, UK. Edinburgh is in Edinburgh, UK.