Question 1

What UCAT score do I need for Exeter vs Hull York (HYMS)?

Accepted Answer

Exeter's typical home cut-off is around 1880, while Hull York (HYMS) sits at approximately 2010 — a 130-point spread. The spread is small enough that other factors (GCSE weighting, interview score, contextual flags) usually dominate the firm/insurance decision. Cut-offs change year on year and vary by tier — check each school's latest published threshold before submitting your UCAS form.

Question 2

How do interviews differ between Exeter and Hull York (HYMS)?

Accepted Answer

Exeter uses Multiple Mini Interviews: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Hull York (HYMS) uses Multiple Mini Interviews: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). The format is the same, so the same prep approach applies — practise ethics frameworks, NHS hot topics, and (for MMI) structured 5-7 minute station answers. Interview windows: December – March (Exeter); December - March (Hull York (HYMS)).

Question 3

What A-Level grades do Exeter and Hull York (HYMS) require?

Accepted Answer

Exeter requires Applicants need to apply via UCAS by 15 October; academic profile + admissions test used to determine interview invite. Typical A-Level offer A*AA (contextual AAB) for 2026 entry.. Hull York (HYMS) requires AAA including Chemistry and Biology. Most successful applicants achieve these grades on first sitting with strong predicted grades from their school.

Question 4

How are GCSEs weighted at Exeter vs Hull York (HYMS)?

Accepted Answer

Exeter — GCSE performance considered as part of the broader academic profile; specific scoring not published. Hull York (HYMS) — Min 6 GCSEs at grade 6 including Maths, English Language, dual-award Science.

Question 5

How does each school actually shortlist applicants?

Accepted Answer

Exeter's selection methodology: shortlisting weight not fully disclosed; check the official admissions page. Hull York (HYMS)'s selection methodology: Joint Hull-York programme. UCAT + academic + MMI. Distinctive 'Hull York' brand with placements across both cities. Understanding each school's exact algorithm is the single highest-leverage piece of pre-application research — it tells you whether your profile is competitive before you spend an application choice.

Question 6

Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Exeter or Hull York (HYMS)?

Accepted Answer

Exeter: International (2026 policy): ~33% (10 places, ~30 interviews); UK Undergrad: 366/696 = 53%. Hull York (HYMS): All (2024): 678/750 = 90%; Home: 655/695 = 94%; Overseas: 20/55 = 36%.

Post-interview odds give you the clearest signal of how competitive each school is at the final stage — a school with a 60% post-interview success rate is structurally easier to convert than one at 25%, even if the interview thresholds look identical on paper.

Question 7

Where are Exeter and Hull York (HYMS) located, and how does that affect cost?

Accepted Answer

Exeter is in Exeter, Devon, England, UK, UK. Hull York (HYMS) is in Hull/York, UK. Tuition is £9,250/year at both for UK home applicants; the main cost difference is accommodation (London accommodation typically runs 30-50% above the national average).

Question 8

When does each school release decisions?

Accepted Answer

Exeter typically releases medicine decisions March onwards / mid-May. Hull York (HYMS) releases medicine decisions March onwards. If one is earlier than the other, you may need to hold a decision while waiting for the second school — be ready to compare in real time.

Question 9

Should I apply to both Exeter and Hull York (HYMS)?

Accepted Answer

You can — UCAS allows 4 medicine/dentistry choices in total, so listing both is feasible if your profile fits each school's selection algorithm. Apply to both only if your UCAT, GCSE and predicted-grade profile is competitive against each school's published weighting. A common mistake is using two of your four slots on similar schools when a more spread-out portfolio (one safe + one stretch) would maximise overall offer probability.

Comparison field	ExeterExeter, Devon, England, UK	Hull York (HYMS)Hull/York
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Location	Exeter, Devon, England, UK, UK	Hull/York, UK
A-Level offer	A*AA at A-level including A in Chemistry and A in Biology	AAA at A-level including Biology and Chemistry (3 A-levels studied and awarded concurrently)
TrueScore	1900	1980
UCAT home cut-off	~1880+ /2700 with AAA* (5th decile) OR ~2100+ /2700 with AAA (8th decile). Points cut-off 74+/100.	~2010+ /2700 with B1 SJT and 6× grade 9s safest (~7th decile UCAT); ~1950+ consider with strong GCSE/SJT mix
Interview format	Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)	Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance	International (2026 policy): ~33% (10 places, ~30 interviews); UK Undergrad: 366/696 = 53%	All (2024): 678/750 = 90%; Home: 655/695 = 94%; Overseas: 20/55 = 36%
Decision date	March onwards / mid-May	March onwards

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