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Newcastle vs Sheffield

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

Side-by-side comparison

Newcastle

Newcastle

Sheffield

Sheffield

Location
Newcastle, UK
Sheffield, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
UCAT home cut-off
~1900+ achieves the 50/100 cut-off with 40/40 GCSE
2120+ (2026 entry)
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance
Decision date
March onwards
March onwards

Common questions

What UCAT score do I need for Newcastle vs Sheffield?+
Newcastle typically requires ~1900+ achieves the 50/100 cut-off with 40/40 GCSE. Sheffield typically requires 2120+ (2026 entry). 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 Newcastle and Sheffield?+
Newcastle uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Sheffield uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)).
What A-Level grades do Newcastle and Sheffield require?+
Newcastle: AAA including Chemistry and Biology. Sheffield: AAA including Chemistry and Biology.
Where are Newcastle and Sheffield located?+
Newcastle is in Newcastle, UK. Sheffield is in Sheffield, UK.