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Nottingham vs Oxford

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

Side-by-side comparison

Nottingham

Nottingham

Oxford

Oxford

Location
Nottingham, UK
Oxford, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
A*AA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics
UCAT home cut-off
~1900+ with B1 SJT and 8× grade 9s at GCSE (~65–70/82 combined score)
~2230+ aim for high interview chances; mean offer holder ~2230+
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Traditional or Panel Interviews
Post-interview chance
Decision date
March onwards
January

Common questions

What UCAT score do I need for Nottingham vs Oxford?+
Nottingham typically requires ~1900+ with B1 SJT and 8× grade 9s at GCSE (~65–70/82 combined score). Oxford typically requires ~2230+ aim for high interview chances; mean offer holder ~2230+. 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 Nottingham and Oxford?+
Nottingham uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Oxford uses Traditional interview (Traditional or Panel Interviews).
What A-Level grades do Nottingham and Oxford require?+
Nottingham: AAA including Chemistry and Biology. Oxford: A*AA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics.
Where are Nottingham and Oxford located?+
Nottingham is in Nottingham, UK. Oxford is in Oxford, UK.