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Cardiff vs Edinburgh
Side-by-side medical school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Cardiff
Cardiff
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Location
Cardiff, UK
Edinburgh, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics
UCAT home cut-off
Welsh applicants benefit from a lower threshold
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Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance
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Decision date
March onwards
March onwards
Common questions
How do interviews differ between Cardiff and Edinburgh?+
Cardiff uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Edinburgh uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)).
What A-Level grades do Cardiff and Edinburgh require?+
Cardiff: AAA including Chemistry and Biology. Edinburgh: AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics.
Where are Cardiff and Edinburgh located?+
Cardiff is in Cardiff, UK. Edinburgh is in Edinburgh, UK.