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Edinburgh vs Queen's University Belfast (QUB)

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

Side-by-side comparison

Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Queen's University Belfast (QUB)

Belfast

Location
Edinburgh, UK
Belfast, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
UCAT home cut-off
≥1600 with 9× grade 9s (combined ~35/45 target), or higher UCAT with fewer 9s
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance
Decision date
March onwards
April onwards

Common questions

How do interviews differ between Edinburgh and Queen's University Belfast (QUB)?+
Edinburgh uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Queen's University Belfast (QUB) uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)).
What A-Level grades do Edinburgh and Queen's University Belfast (QUB) require?+
Edinburgh: AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics. Queen's University Belfast (QUB): AAA including Chemistry and Biology.
Where are Edinburgh and Queen's University Belfast (QUB) located?+
Edinburgh is in Edinburgh, UK. Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is in Belfast, UK.