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Cambridge vs Leeds

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

Side-by-side comparison

Cambridge

Cambridge

Leeds

Leeds

Location
Cambridge, UK
Leeds, UK
A-Level offer
A*A*A including Chemistry and Biology
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
UCAT home cut-off
~2150+ safer; mean offer holder ~2290+
~1900+
Interview format
Traditional panel interviews with academic focus
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance
Decision date
January
March onwards

Common questions

What UCAT score do I need for Cambridge vs Leeds?+
Cambridge typically requires ~2150+ safer; mean offer holder ~2290+. Leeds typically requires ~1900+. 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 Cambridge and Leeds?+
Cambridge uses Traditional interview (Traditional panel interviews with academic focus). Leeds uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)).
What A-Level grades do Cambridge and Leeds require?+
Cambridge: A*A*A including Chemistry and Biology. Leeds: AAA including Chemistry and Biology.
Where are Cambridge and Leeds located?+
Cambridge is in Cambridge, UK. Leeds is in Leeds, UK.