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Leicester vs Peninsula (Plymouth)

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

Side-by-side comparison

Leicester

Leicester

Peninsula (Plymouth)

Plymouth

Location
Leicester, UK
Plymouth, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
UCAT home cut-off
Predicted A-levels: ~1680+ with 8× grade 9s (2nd decile minimum); Achieved A-levels: ~1900+ (5th decile)
~1920+
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance
Decision date
March onwards
Not available

Common questions

What UCAT score do I need for Leicester vs Peninsula (Plymouth)?+
Leicester typically requires Predicted A-levels: ~1680+ with 8× grade 9s (2nd decile minimum); Achieved A-levels: ~1900+ (5th decile). Peninsula (Plymouth) typically requires ~1920+. 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 Leicester and Peninsula (Plymouth)?+
Leicester uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Peninsula (Plymouth) uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)).
What A-Level grades do Leicester and Peninsula (Plymouth) require?+
Leicester: AAA including Chemistry and Biology. Peninsula (Plymouth): AAA including Chemistry and Biology.
Where are Leicester and Peninsula (Plymouth) located?+
Leicester is in Leicester, UK. Peninsula (Plymouth) is in Plymouth, UK.