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Cambridge vs Norwich (UEA)

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

Side-by-side comparison

Cambridge

Cambridge

Norwich (UEA)

Norwich

Location
Cambridge, UK
Norwich, 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+
~1900–1950+ for realistic offer chances (mean interviewed/offered ~2070+); minimum ~1800 to interview
Interview format
Traditional panel interviews with academic focus
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance
Decision date
January
March

Common questions

What UCAT score do I need for Cambridge vs Norwich (UEA)?+
Cambridge typically requires ~2150+ safer; mean offer holder ~2290+. Norwich (UEA) typically requires ~1900–1950+ for realistic offer chances (mean interviewed/offered ~2070+); minimum ~1800 to interview. 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 Norwich (UEA)?+
Cambridge uses Traditional interview (Traditional panel interviews with academic focus). Norwich (UEA) uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)).
What A-Level grades do Cambridge and Norwich (UEA) require?+
Cambridge: A*A*A including Chemistry and Biology. Norwich (UEA): AAA including Chemistry and Biology.
Where are Cambridge and Norwich (UEA) located?+
Cambridge is in Cambridge, UK. Norwich (UEA) is in Norwich, UK.